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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
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
Why Family Health History Matters for Longevity and Disease Prevention
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Why Family Health History Matters for Longevity and Disease Prevention

How to document family health history so clinicians can assess inherited risks and plan appropriate screening.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 5 min read
Why Your Family Health History Matters
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Why Your Family Health History Matters

A clear family health history helps doctors spot inherited risks, recommend earlier screenings, and make better-informed care decisions.

Kaizen Health Editorial Team · 6 min read