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Research Studies
- Kidney Patients’ Heart Health is Getting Better - 11/3/09
- Survey Shows 60 Percent of Those with Kidney Disease See Transplantation As a "Last-Resort" Option, Despite Better Outcomes for Those Receiving Transplants Before Dialysis - 10/28/09
- More Kidney Patients Avoiding Dialysis on Path to Transplant - 10/26/09
- Kidney Disease Linked to Depression, Even in Early Stages - September 1, 2009
- New International Guideline Offers Direction for Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients - 10/12/09
- Kidney Disease Linked to Depression, Even in Early Stages - September 1, 2009
- Low Birth Weight May Mean Higher Risk for Kidney Disease - 8/3/09
- Flu Shot May be Less Effective After Transplant - 7/1/09
- Baking Soda Prevents Kidney Damage From Intravenous Dye - 4/1/09
- Tainted Castor Oil Used for Cosmetic Augmentation Causes Kidney Failure - 3/26/09
- Social Connection Far Outweighs Compensation in Motivating Kidney Donors - 3/26/09
- Hypertension Fuels Chronic Kidney Disease - 3/26/09
- Screening for Microalbuminuria Economically Wise in People with Diabetes or Hypertension - 3/26/09
- Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Microalbuminuria - 3/26/09
- Enhanced Version of Quality Of Life Survey Discriminates Between Pre-dialysis, Dialysis and Transplant Groups - 3/26/09
- Sexual Problems Common Among Women on Dialysis - 3/26/09
- Social Networks Assist Black Patients in Getting Kidney Transplants - 3/26/09
- Kidney Disease in African Americans Goes Undetected Until the Latest Stages - 1/21/09
General Health
Programs and Events
- Records Shattered at the Healthy Kidney 10K - 5/20/09
- Kidney Cars Celebrates Earth Day - 4/22/09
Legislative News
- Senators Durbin, Cochran Introduce Legislation to Help Organ Transplant Patients - 3/10/09
- Reps. Camp, Kind Join with National Kidney Foundation to Modernize Medicare's Treatment of Kidney Transplant Patients - 3/10/09
Foundation News
- This Holiday Season, End the Wait - 10/27/09
- NASCAR Great Champions Kidney Cars - 6/23/09
- NBC'S '30 ROCK' SEASON FINALE MUSIC VIDEO CLIP AVAILABLE ON THE iTUNES STORE TO BENEFIT THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION - 5/19/09
- National Kidney Foundation and Nephroceuticals Partner To Promote Early Detection and Good Nutrition for Kidney Disease - 5/11/09
- William F. Keane, MD, Receives Donald Seldin Award - 4/1/09
- Organ Shortage Needs Multi-Faceted Approach - 1/29/09
- The National Kidney Foundation and Charley's Grilled Subs® Team Up to Save Lives - 1/13/09
Related News
- Kidney Care Partners Launches Health Care Campaign to Improve Survival Rates of First-Year Dialysis Patients - 6/8/09
- National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 16, 2009 - 4/16/09
- Remembering a Medical Pioneer - 2/11/09
- STUDY SHOWS MACHINE PERFUSION SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES TRANSPLANT RESULTS - 1/1/09
Industry News
- Genzyme Launches Renvela Powder in the U.S.
New Treatment Option for CKD Patients on Dialysis — 11/9/09 - Genzyme Launches 1 mcg Hectorol Capsules — 8/10/09
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