(NEW YORK, NY) — September 19, 2011 — Nearly 50% of dialysis patients and their caregivers surveyed last month by the National Kidney Foundation indicated that their healthcare providers have less time for them now than in the past. Both patients and caregivers would like to spend more time discussing their lab goals and progress with their health care team than they currently do, according to the survey of 450 dialysis patients and 75 caregivers.

(NEW YORK, NY) — September 19, 2011 — Nearly 50% of dialysis patients and their caregivers surveyed last month by the National Kidney Foundation indicated that their healthcare providers have less time for them now than in the past. Both patients and caregivers would like to spend more time discussing their lab goals and progress with their health care team than they currently do, according to the survey of 450 dialysis patients and 75 caregivers.

(NEW YORK, NY)—April 4, 2012 — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has earned Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

(New York, NY) –November 1, 2010-- A few simple questions can help patients and their doctors predict whether a kidney transplant from a deceased donor will succeed long-term, according to new research published in the November issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

One of Dave Johney’s earliest memories is visiting his uncle in the hospital as he recovered from a kidney transplant. As a result, Dave became actively involved with the NKF. When it was time for him to buy a new car, what else would he do with his old one but donate it to the Kidney Cars program? Dave knew the proceeds would help the 26 million Americans with kidney disease.

Cojo's new book highlights
his kidney experience

Three summers ago, Steven Cojocaru, was on top of the world. The Montreal-born Cojocaru had morphed into Cojo, the hilarious and haughty fashion correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, who spent his time dishing celebrity fashion faux pas.