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Coffee and Chronic Kidney Disease: Evidence-Based Guide (2025)
Is coffee safe for your kidneys? New research on coffee and chronic kidney disease challenges what many people have been told for years. A growing body of evidence suggests that moderate coffee intake may actually protect kidney function — not harm it. As a board-certified nephrologist, I've watched the science evolve significantly since I first covered this topic four years ago. Several major studies have since emerged with larger data sets, genetic insights, and clearer pro
Sean Hashmi, MD
14 hours ago4 min read
Pig Kidney Transplants in 2025: What the Six-Month Milestone Means
For decades, the transplant community has asked a single question: can a pig kidney keep a human alive long enough to matter? In 2025, we finally got an answer. Multiple patients in the United States and China survived more than six months with gene-edited pig kidneys functioning inside them — crossing a threshold that changes how we think about xenotransplantation and the future of kidney failure treatment. Key Takeaways Multiple humans have now lived more than six months wi
Sean Hashmi, MD
3 days ago4 min read
IgA Nephropathy Treatment: 5 Steps to Protect Your Kidneys
Board-certified nephrologist shares the exact 5-step action plan for IgA Nephropathy treatment based on KDIGO guidelines and clinical trials.
Sean Hashmi, MD
Dec 45 min read
IgA Nephropathy Diet: What to Eat to Protect Your Kidneys
The right IgA nephropathy diet can reduce your proteinuria by 30%—without changing a single medication. Yet most patients have never been told what to eat. Here's the same kidney-friendly eating strategy I give every patient in my practice. Key Takeaways Sodium restriction to less than 2 grams per day is the single most impactful dietary change for IgA nephropathy patients The kidney-friendly plate (50% non-starchy vegetables, 25% lean protein, 25% whole grains) simplifies me
Sean Hashmi, MD
Dec 44 min read
IgA Nephropathy Treatment: Complete Guide to Current Options
Learn about IgA nephropathy treatment options including SGLT2 inhibitors, Nefecon, and Sparsentan. Evidence-based guidance from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi
Sean Hashmi, MD
Nov 282 min read
IgA Nephropathy Labs: 3 Numbers That Predict Kidney Failure
Learn which 3 lab values predict kidney failure in IgA Nephropathy and how to track them. Evidence-based guidance from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi.
Sean Hashmi, MD
Nov 263 min read
3 Hydration Mistakes That Are Damaging Your Young Wrestler's Kidneys (And How to Fix Them)
As a board-certified nephrologist and wrestling parent, I've seen the long-term consequences of poor hydration habits. Here's what every...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Sep 186 min read
How Diabetes Silently Destroys Your Kidneys: The 5 Phases Every Diabetic Must Know
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist Marcus* sat across from me three weeks...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 216 min read
Stop Following Kidney Diets - Here's What Actually Works for Diabetic Kidney Disease
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist The Patient Who Changed Everything Last...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 157 min read
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