NKF Blog
Without a transplant, patients with kidney failure need dialysis to stay alive. Dialysis does a...
by Lisa Ball
I was walking back to my office from running an errand and could hardly put one...
Jordan Murphy is the first to admit that she’s probably visited the doctor more than anyone else...
By Leslie Spry, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF
Air, soil, and water pollution have been linked...
Seven months ago, Leah Elliott’s husband, Christopher, called her while she was on a trip in...
As a mother and elementary school teacher, Melanie Litt always felt prepared for anything—that is,...
Can dehydration affect your kidneys? The answer is yes.
About 60-70% of your...
At the age of 22, Anthony was working a great job with advancement opportunities in front of him....
There are different tests that healthcare professionals use to measure kidney function. Overall,...
When shortness of breath led to a week-long hospitalization in 2011, Felicia Curry was shocked. She...
The Story Behind Our First Kid Ambassador
With big pipes and an even bigger smile,...
Health diagnosis or not, dating isn’t easy. In many situations, talking about a health or personal...
Congratulations - you got a transplant! Your life can now return to being more normal, but just as...
Not all prevention tips are created equal, and while drinking water regularly and keeping a healthy...
Pain is a problem for many patients on dialysis, which is many times treated with opioids. It is...
Why Get a Flu Shot?
Getting a flu shot and taking other steps for prevention can offer the best...
What I learned from Grandma B
By Joseph Fernandez, Satellite Healthcare
I remember my...
By Kristina Hernandez, Satellite Healthcare
Dialysis is a major life adjustment that brings...
