Apr 23, 2025
In this episode, Melanie shares some reflections of her time at the National Kidney Foundation's sping meeting for healthcare professionals. She gives a summary of the educational sessions she gave, moderated and some other highlights from this high profile national kidney health meeting for professionals.
Apr 16, 2025
Most of us know by now how important calcium is for people with calcium kidney stones. But what if you don't drink milk? Melanie shares what she recommends to non-dairy consumers.
Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of...
Apr 9, 2025
Once you have one kidney stone, there is a 75% chance you'll have another in your life. Melanie dives into the healthcare system and why that percentage is so high - and most importantly, what YOU can do to not be a part of that statistic.
Wertheim ML, et al. Current Practice Patterns of Urologists Providing...
Apr 2, 2025
The impact of kidney stones on mental health is a significant and often overlooked aspect of living with kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie chats with Michelle Rowlett, a social worker who specializes in kidney health about why dealing with chronic disease can be so tough, and her top tips for managing it.