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Kidney Health
- Kidney Health
Featured Topics
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Tests to Check Your Kidney Health
Understanding Your Lab Values and Other CKD Health Numbers
See All Kidney Topics
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Diet and nutrition
Diseases and conditions
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing
Tests and procedures
Treatments and therapies

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Hot topics in kidney health podcast
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
Related News & Stories

Finding the Balance: Kidney Disease and High Phosphorus
Understanding Conservative Care for Kidney Failure
Pets Can Get Kidney Disease Too. Learn How to Protect Them
NKF Weighs In on Proposed HHS Reorganization

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Prevention & Awareness
Patient Education
Patient Stories
Advocacy
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NKF’s 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care
NKF has made a big difference for millions. Join us as we look back at 10 key achievements that shaped kidney health and continue to inspire hope today.
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NKF Patient Journey
Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.
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CKD Basics Course
Learn about the basics of kidney disease, how it is measured, and what happens if you have kidney failure.
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Know Your Risk
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.
Featured Topics
Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)
Phosphorus and Your Diet
Potassium in Your CKD Diet
CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?
Sodium and Your CKD Diet: How to Spice Up Your Cooking
See all Diet & Nutrition Topics
Tools & Resources
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Recipe Finder
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health
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Find a Dietitian
Looking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietitian in your area.

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Nutrition
Your home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.
Treatment & Support
- Treatment & Support
Featured Topics
Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Home Dialysis
Coping Effectively
See all Dialysis Topics

Related News & Stories

A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own
Unfiltered Story: “My Kidney Transplant Failing Was a Blessing in Disguise.”
Is Peritoneal Dialysis Right for You?
The Complete Guide to Home Hemodialysis: Benefits, Challenges, and Tips

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Do you need support?
NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor.
Featured Topics
Kidney Transplant
Xenotransplantation
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Care After Kidney Transplant
See all Transplant Topics

Related News & Stories

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Meet the First Black Woman Transplant Surgeon
PKD Took His Kidneys. His Community Gave Him a Second Chance
A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own
How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1980s

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Kidney Transplantation Resources
Considering a kidney transplant? We’ll help you get started.
Featured Topics
Clinical Trials
Are Clinical Trials Safe?
Finding out More about Clinical Trials
Kidney Disease Clinical Trial Directory
Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial
See all Clinical Trial Topics

Related News & Stories

Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments
Kidney Disease Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?
Important Research Findings Presented During National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
2019 National Young Investigators Forum Winners

See All News & Stories

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Join the KidneyCARE Study
Advance kidney research by sharing your experience living with kidney disease.
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Impact Patient-Centered Research
Kidney Research Connect matches you with research projects based on your connection to kidney disease.
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Insurance
Insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about insurance options and choosing a plan that is right for you.

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Coping and Self-care
Implementing coping strategies and practicing self-care are essential components in effectively managing illness and promoting overall health and well-being.

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Vaccine Information
As a dialysis patient or transplant recipient you may be wondering — are vaccines safe for me? Do I need them?

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Nutrition
Learn about a kidney-friendly diet, so you can stay healthy with kidney disease whether you are at home or dining out.

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Exercise
Exercise is important for everyone, especially for people with kidney disease.

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Sexual Health
Kidney disease can affect your sexuality in many ways — from hormones, nerves, energy levels, even medicine.

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NKF Cares
Offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.
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Local and National Events
Attend a National Kidney Foundation event close to you.
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NKF Peers
Where kidney patients are connected with trained mentors who have been there themselves.
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Become a Patient Advocate
Add your voice to Voices for Kidney Health.
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Online Communities
Where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
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Patient Stories
Read empowering stories from patients and their loved ones.
Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Receiving a Kidney Transplant
- Donating a Kidney
Featured Topics
Kidney Transplant
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Getting a Kidney Transplant
Getting a Living Donor Kidney Transplant
Life with a Kidney Transplant
See all Transplantation Topics
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Find a Transplant Workshop
Join us at a live event near you to learn more with The Big Ask, The Big Give.
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Learn More About Kidney Transplant
Dive deep with videos and patient stories in the Kidney Learning Center.

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Resources & Get Involved
Get connected for support on your transplant journey.
Featured Topics
Becoming a Living Donor
Making the Decision to Donate
Living Donor Evaluation
Financial and Insurance Issues
What to Expect after Donation
See all Kidney Donation Topics
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Learn More About Living Donation
Dive deep with videos and donor stories in the Kidney Learning Center.
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Ready to take the next step?
Get started with information on how to connect with a transplant center.

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Resources & Get Involved
Get connected with others who have donated a kidney.
For Professionals
- For Professionals
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Become a Member
Learn more about all the benefits a NKF membership can provide.
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Fellowship of the National Kidney Foundation
FNKF recognizes professionals for service to NKF.
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Member Login
We are multidisciplinary. We are clinicians and researchers. We are advocates.
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NSW-C
The first national credentialed classification for nephrology social work.
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Access to NKF Journals
NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephology.
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NKF Professional Councils
Representative bodies of NKF's professional membership.
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Professional Education Resource Center
CME/CE courses designed for professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.
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Life as a Nephrology Professional Podcast
Exploring innovation and research in Nephrology.
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Spring Clinical Meetings
NKF’s premiere educational event for the interprofessional kidney health team.
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Kidney Commute Podcast
Providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.
Funding
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Grants
Access information on available grants and open applications.
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NKF Innovation Fund
Learn about our game changing impact investment initiative.
Latest Research
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Research Spotlight
See how researchers are making strides in the fight against kidney disease.
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NKF’s Family of Journals
NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephrology.

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Find Patient Participants for Your Research
Find resources to connect you with patients and data for your research.

What is CKDintercept?
What is CKDintercept?
A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.
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Learn More About CKDintercept
Only 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.
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CKDintercept National Overview
NKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.
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CKD Change Package
A systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.
What is KDOQI?
What is KDOQI?
KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) is world renowned for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, these guidelines have changed the practices of healthcare professionals and improved thousands of lives.
Tools & Resources
Guidelines and Commentaries
Guideline Development Process
Patient Centered Quality Measures
Learn more about KDOQI
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Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools
Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.
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KDOQI App
Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
Featured Printable Tools
CKD Heat Map
Kidney Disease Stages
Medium Cut-Off Dialyzers for Expanded Hemodialysis
Phosphorus for Dialysis Patients
CKD Change Package
See all Clinician Tools
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eGFR Calculator
Use our GFR calculators to estimate GFR for adults or children.
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Medium Cut-Off Dialyzers for Expanded Hemodialysis
Clinical Bulletin: Medium Cut-Off Dialyzers Improve Toxin Removal in HDx.
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KDOQI App
Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
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Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools
Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.
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