Dialysis Support & Talk South Africa

Dialysis Support & Talk South Africa We're a proudly South African initiative brought to you by Striders Industries. If you're affected, know you're not alone! Remember:
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Connecting Clinical Technologists, Doctors, Professors, Social & Religious Workers, and brave Dialysis Patients in a shared journey of support and understanding. Welcome to Dialysis Support & Talk SA - A Supportive Community for Kidney Disease Warriors! We're a proudly South African initiative brought to you by Striders Industries (PTY) LTD, connecting Clinical Technologists, Doctors, Professors,

Social & Religious Workers, and brave Dialysis Patients in a shared journey of support and understanding. Our mission is to empower each other in the fight against kidney disease through research, awareness, effective treatments, and healthy lifestyle choices. About Kidney Disease:
Kidney disease affects millions worldwide, causing fatigue, swelling, and waste buildup in the body. While it can be a challenging diagnosis, with the right support and care, it's possible to manage and thrive. Our Support Group:
We're a safe space for sharing experiences, asking questions, and finding encouragement. Our members include patients, caregivers, and professionals dedicated to supporting each other. We believe in respect, empathy, and understanding. Important Guidelines:

- Please consult your medical professional for serious concerns or questions.
- We're not a medical entity, and our advice shouldn't replace professional care.
- Be respectful and kind in your interactions.
- No explicit language, racial slurs, or hate speech is allowed.
- Share your story, ask questions, and support fellow members! Disclaimer:
Striders Industries (PTY) LTD and Dialysis Support & Talk SA disclaim any liability for medical decisions made based on information shared in this group. Please confirm with a medical practitioner before following any advice or treatment suggestions. Medical Disclaimer:
Dialysis Support & Talk SA is not a medical entity and does not provide medical advice. For serious medical concerns, questions, or conditions, please consult your healthcare provider. Emergency Contacts:
If you're experiencing a medical emergency, please contact:

- ER24: 084124
- NETCARE: 082911
- PROVINCE: 10177

Let's Work Together:
By joining forces, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Let's promote healthy lifestyles, share informative news, and support each other through life's challenges. We're here to listen, support, and uplift each other. Welcome to our community! Striders Industries (PTY) LTD Disclaimer:
Striders Industries (PTY) LTD is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information shared in this group. We encourage members to verify information through reputable sources and consult with medical professionals before making decisions.

No crisis in eThekwini dialysis services, says KZN Health Department
10/11/2025

No crisis in eThekwini dialysis services, says KZN Health Department

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health denies claims of malfunctioning dialysis equipment in eThekwini hospitals.

Closing the gap in disparities of access to kidney transplant for First Nations communities: lessons from Australia
10/11/2025

Closing the gap in disparities of access to kidney transplant for First Nations communities: lessons from Australia

Janet Kelly, RN RM MN PhD, Elizabeth Rix, RN BN (Hons) PhD, Odette Pearson, B. Applied Health Science (Indigenous PHC), PhD, David Greenfield, BSc, BA, BSo

Systematic production of human kidney organoids for transplantation in porcine kidneys during ex vivo machine perfusion
10/11/2025

Systematic production of human kidney organoids for transplantation in porcine kidneys during ex vivo machine perfusion

Kidney organoids derived from human pluripotent stem cells are infused in a normothermic machine perfusion system to condition explanted porcine kidneys, and the feasibility and viability of their in vivo engraftment are demonstrated.

Bodybuilder reaches Olympia after transplant
10/11/2025

Bodybuilder reaches Olympia after transplant

Tyler Smith said as far as he knew he was the first translant recipient to compete at the event.

Evaluating kidney transplant survival outcomes in patients with and without HIV
10/11/2025

Evaluating kidney transplant survival outcomes in patients with and without HIV

Although patients with and without HIV have similar short- and medium-term survival outcomes following KT, long-term survival outcomes differ significantly.

Woman marries cancer patient for kidney transplant, found forever love
10/11/2025

Woman marries cancer patient for kidney transplant, found forever love

A desperate agreement for a kidney transplant led to an unexpected marriage between Wang Xiao and Zhang Liang, both facing life-threatening illnesses.

Before 2 organ transplants, he could hardly walk. Now, he's the world's fastest cyclist for his age
10/11/2025

Before 2 organ transplants, he could hardly walk. Now, he's the world's fastest cyclist for his age

After receiving a kidney and liver transplant, 70-year-old Greg Wilkinson used cycling to maintain his fitness. He has since competed in the World Transplant Games, winning championships in the cycling time trials and 30km road race for the 70+ men's division.

Snake p*e might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones
06/11/2025

Snake p*e might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones

Reptiles don’t just p*e, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid spheres, a water-saving evolutionary trick. This discovery could illuminate how to prevent gout and kidney stones in humans.

Living with a Kidney Transplant: Advocating For Your Health
06/11/2025

Living with a Kidney Transplant: Advocating For Your Health

After years of uncertainty and receiving two kidney transplants, Nichole felt a sense of relief when she found out IgA nephropathy (IgAN) was the initial cause of her kidney failure.

Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 1 Aberration-Incurred Glutathione Efflux Drives Renal Ferroptosis and Acute Kidn...
06/11/2025

Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein 1 Aberration-Incurred Glutathione Efflux Drives Renal Ferroptosis and Acute Kidney Injury-Chronic Kidney Disease Progression

The progression of acute kidney injury (AKI) to chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a unique renal disease scenario, yet its exact mechanisms remain unclear. The transport of renal metabolic byproducts plays a crucial role in maintaining systemic homeostasis and the repair process. The glutathio...

Nick Mangold, legendary New York Jets center, dies from kidney disease at 41, team announces
06/11/2025

Nick Mangold, legendary New York Jets center, dies from kidney disease at 41, team announces

Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor​.

Are Vitamins and Herbal Supplements Ever Safe for Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes?
06/11/2025

Are Vitamins and Herbal Supplements Ever Safe for Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes?

Are supplements safe with type 2 diabetes and CKD? High risks include toxicity, drug interactions, and additional kidney damage.

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A Pure Water Striders, Proudly South African Initiative to bring Clinical Technologists, Doctors, Professors, Social & Religious Worker, along with Dialysis Patients together in Support of each other with Q&A. Endorsing the Fight Against Kidney Disease through Research, Awareness, Effective Treatments & Healthy Lifestyle. Welcome & Thank You guys for your comments! Dialysis Talk SA has a page and a membership group. Should one of our people wish to just like or following, we recommend and revert to our page https://www.facebook.com/dialysistalksa/ The rights to membership on our group https://www.facebook.com/groups/136532910153864 are totally reserved for reasons of privacy as this is a closed group and membership requests are subject and accompanied by an application questionnaire. We realize that these matters are confidential and often not easy to talk about..... BUT IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX WITHOUT! This organization and any of its affiliates are following publications and provide support, education or awareness for their own specifications. Perhaps they are patients, family members of patients, transplant donors or recipients, nurses, clinical technologists, Nephrologisits, unit owners or just down right good Samaritans! Life's everyday routine does take its toll as we all "are so busy", being a family man, father of a daughter, two young boys, husband to a driven woman, director of a company and being a first born son myself keeps me on my toes as well. However I decided a year ago that I wanted to live what I preached, without any blurred lines of sensationalism of grandeur.... but just be... all the great things that I would expect from my boys as they mature. That is the vision for this group and I have created the bases for a platform that brings community together through humanitarian aids, in fighting for a cause and finding real world solutions to this serial killer CKD. Posting and publishing, everyday researching, learning and calling to action sponsorship....... Why? Because for me making a living and a way of life are totally different concepts. My life's events go hand in hand with my humanity & I often endure short comings, but what a Utopian experience it is to really have been able to make an ultimate difference in the smallest possible way...... I am no saint but a sinner just like everyone else and perhaps I will even admit that some absolution is what I get from doing a good deed. Providing a platform for patients to correspond with each other while undergoing treatments, make suggestions on Improvements, Commendations, Compliments or Complaints. Also setting the stage for clinics, units & hospitals to send Invitations to upcoming events and promotions or employment opportunities. We do not name or shame person / entity / institutions / any other and expect our members to uphold these values and code of conduct. Any infringement of the SA LAWS pertaining to medical ethics, civil legislation or any other, could be prosecuted individually and solely liable for such acts. We DO NOT SELL or promote any products / services. This group's Mission is to Create a Real-Time application for community and clinical support for the specific daily challenges that a dialysis patient or clinical practitioner could / may / have faced. Such issue's conclusions could provided a quick solution for another nurse to provide advanced kidney care to a patient. Dialysis Talk SA was founded for the primary reason of creating a TOTALLY FREE, WORKING MODEL to provide relief to the over 8,000,000 people living in South Africa with kidney disease and renal failure. This means that the real magic will only happen, when more of our medical professionals become interactive. Why should you give your valuable advice as it cost a fortune to get a degree? I personally can't put a price tag on your suggestions as it becomes truly priceless when given selflessly or even in the pursuit of glory. Who knows what these actions may lead to, but if there is one thing that all the "masters of the universe" knew unanimously, it was that the laws of nature are not a myth..... Maybe there was an unrecognized error or indicator signal on the dialysis machine or reverse osmosis machine has stopped or issues with conductivity perhaps. Maybe a patient is displaying some good or not so good reactions or side effects of treatment that our member could offer assistance or warning on, in the best interests of patient safety. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Dialysis Support & Talk SA, is not a medical entity and is not providing medical advice. Please consult your medical professional for any serious medical concerns, questions or conditions. Dialysis Support & Talk SA, it's Administrators or it's members are not held responsible for medical care. Dialysis Talk SA, is simply a support group for people affected by kidney disease. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please contact ER24 - 084124 / NETCARE 082911 / PROVINCE 10177. NOTE THAT A PERSON MUST CONSULT WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS BEFORE TAKING ANY SUGGESTIONS MENTIONED ON THIS PAGE. Please Note: This group does not condone explicit language, racial slurs or hate sp*ech & operating under the guidelines of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission. As this is a judgment free group, please understand that we are all different and have different experiences in regards to kidney disease. We are to be respectful of each other and to each other. Also, be respectful to each individuals experiences, comments and posts. As members, we will support fellow members, communicate with fellow members and educate fellow members. This support group is where you can be comfortable and express yourself freely. You can post any questions, comments or events in regards to kidney disease. Members can posts about how they are coping in their daily lives living with kidney disease. As a non-judgmental supportive member of Dialysis Support & Talk SA, please be willing to accept and give constructive criticism. Please understand that each member will have their own opinions. Please understand that each member has their own experiences. Please understand that each member is a part of this group to express themselves without being judged. The administration and editor reserve all rights.