by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Jan 17, 2019 | Dr, Fisher's Blog, Patients, Press Release
In December I had the pleasure of talking with host Tony Gonzalez of Mega Cares, 97.1 FM radio. What the kidneys do; WHY 35 MILLION Americans now have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); who’s at risk; kidney disease warning signs; what you can do to monitor your kidney...
by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Nov 9, 2018 | Dr, Fisher's Blog, Patients
I am a nephrologist who has been a strong advocate of living kidney transplantation–from both related and non-related donors—since 1984. I began my career at UCLA where I finished my medical training in internal medicine and nephrology. Back then, we treated...
by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Sep 15, 2018 | Dr, Fisher's Blog, Patients
Last week, I was interviewed by Neil Kreisel, host of AHA! Presents About Education on News-Press Radio KZSB 1290 AM. We had a wide-ranging conversation for nearly an hour about kidneys and kidney disease; obesity and diabetes (particularly among children); what it’s...
by Dr. Michael B. Fisher | Aug 24, 2018 | Patients
One kidney donor’s experience With skyrocketing rates of obesity and diabetes, we’re facing a future epidemic of people in need of long-term dialysis or—infinitely preferable—a kidney transplant. Although most of us could, theoretically, donate a kidney—because we’re...
by Bonnie | Aug 8, 2018 | Dr, Fisher's Blog, Epidemics today, Patients
Did you know that kidney disease kills more Americans annually than breast cancer or prostate cancer? Yet, while virtually everyone is aware of breast and prostate cancer, few people think about kidney disease. That’s one reason why it’s called “a silent killer.”...
by Bonnie | Jul 19, 2018 | Dr, Fisher's Blog, Epidemics today, Patients
When I was promoting a childhood obesity initiative 15 years ago, our organization, the non-profit called the Diabetes Resource Center of Santa Barbara County, became the first affiliate of the national organization called America on the Move. The founders were...
