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Facing Childhood ARPKD: A Rare and Challenging Kidney Disease

A rare ARPKD diagnosis changed everything for this family. Now, they’re spreading awareness to help others facing similar challenges.

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions

A Kidney Patient Action Guide to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Learn how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect CKD, dialysis, and transplant care. A must-read action guide for kidney patients and caregivers...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation,

Patient advocacy,

Concerns about care

Can You Improve Your eGFR? What The Science Says

Learn what a low eGFR means for kidney health, what affects it, and get six science-backed ways to slow down damage.

Tests and procedures,

Kidney function,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR),

Glomerular filtration rate,

Care Partner Burnout in Kidney Disease Is Real. Here’s What You Can Do

Supporting someone with kidney disease? Discover signs of burnout, ways to cope, and how to get the help you need.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Care partners of adults

Texas Expands Medigap Coverage for People with Kidney Failure Under 65

Texans with kidney failure under 65 can now access more Medigap plan options. Learn how this new law improves Medicare coverage and affordability.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation

Grill, Chill, and Stay Kidney-Healthy This 4th of July

Looking for kidney-friendly cookout ideas? Celebrate the 4th with these tasty recipes made for people living with kidney disease.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

10 Low-Potassium Foods That Make Eating Fun Again

Low potassium diets don't mean boring meals. Discover 10 exciting and tasty food options for your kidney-friendly lifestyle.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Creating Safer Kidney Care Spaces for LGBTQIA+ People

No one should face health care delays because of who they are. Learn how bias impacts LGBTQIA+ kidney patients and where to find inclusive support.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Talking to friends and family,

Self-management and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Concerns about care

Stepsibling Bond Leads to Life-Saving Kidney Donation

Read this powerful kidney transplant story about stepsiblings, identity, and living donation.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation

Cannabis and Kidney Disease–What You Need to Know

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, pot, or weed, has been used for medicine, rituals, and even making rope for thousands of years. But today, more peo...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Mental health and wellness,

Informed decision-making,

Kidney transplantation,

Stress management,

Depression and anxiety,

Coping and self-care