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Why Nearly Half of Kidney Transplant Candidates Never Start the Evaluation
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Why Nearly Half of Kidney Transplant Candidates Never Start the Evaluation

A study of more than 720,000 patients found 48% referred for a kidney transplant never begin the evaluation, and only 19% reach the waitlist. Here's what determines who makes it through.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 7 min read
Grieving the Years Caregiving Took From You
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Grieving the Years Caregiving Took From You

The life you lost to years of caregiving is a real grief with clinical names. What the research says about loss of self, timelines, and what helps.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 9 min read
Who Qualifies for Medicare's $50 Weight-Loss Drug Copay?
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Who Qualifies for Medicare's $50 Weight-Loss Drug Copay?

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge program covers Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo for some patients. Check the eligibility rules and common coverage gaps.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 6 min read
A DNA Test Can Estimate Risk for 8 Heart Conditions
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A DNA Test Can Estimate Risk for 8 Heart Conditions

A polygenic risk score estimates inherited risk for eight cardiovascular and metabolic conditions. Here is what the research means for families with a history of heart disease.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 5 min read
How Family Health History Can Guide Disease Prevention
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How Family Health History Can Guide Disease Prevention

Most Americans know family health history matters, but few have collected it. Here is how those records can guide screening and prevention.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 14 min read
How to Organize Medical Records for an Aging Parent
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How to Organize Medical Records for an Aging Parent

A practical system for gathering, organizing, and sharing the records a caregiver needs, on paper, online, or both.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 12 min read

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