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At only 22, Austin Gray was a talented athlete preparing to compete in the Minneapolis...
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The second year of the 117th Congress will be book-ended by unfinished business from 2021 and...
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With every new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. But with a whole year ahead and so...
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By Allison Herrity, NKF Advocacy Manager
I’m very excited to join the National Kidney Foundation in...
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Many patients with kidney disease, including those on dialysis, need to limit the amount of sodium...
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Juliette Valle is an accomplished vocalist, performer, and podcast host. She also holds the Miss...
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In 2021 advocates from across the country worked to ensure that a pro-kidney health agenda moved...
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By Morgan Reid
As the National Kidney Foundation’s new and first Director of Transplant Policy...
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In October 2021, NKF released a series of priorities and opportunities in kidney disease research...
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For Members of Congress, social media has emerged as an essential tool for engaging with the public...
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Recently two of the biggest champions for kidney patients in Congress, Reps. Bobby Rush (D-IL) and...
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Just a year or two from now, patients waiting for a human kidney may be able to participate in a...
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By Anthony E. Tuggle, NKF National Board Chair
COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on people...
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While treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD) have recently seen some notable advances, the...
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Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes the end-stage renal...
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Having an accurate eGFR result is essential for managing kidney disease (KD). Important decisions...
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This August NKF Voices for Kidney Health advocates from across the country are meeting with their...
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One of NKF’s most important goals is making sure that more people benefit from a kidney transplant...