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May 2024
The NKF Survey Shows Physicians Seek New Solutions to Manage Hypertension, a Leading Risk Factor for Kidney Diseases
Survey highlights growing epidemic of hypertension and the urgent need for additional treatment options to lower blood pressure
(May 29, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) - A survey recently conducted...
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May 2024
New Analysis on Hypertension Treatment Presented as Late-Breaking Research at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
Long Beach, CA - May 16, 2024 - A new analysis of a study comparing two commonly used medications, chlorthalidone (CTD) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), is set to be presented as a late-...
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May 2024
Promising Findings on Kidney Function Preservation in IgA Nephropathy Patients at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
Long Beach, CA - May 15, 2024 - A new study to shed light on the long-term nephroprotective potential of sparsentan compared to maximally titrated irbesartan (MT-IRB) in patients with IgA...
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May 2024
The National Kidney Foundation’s 2024 Spring Clinical Meetings Late-Breaking Presentation on New Therapy Shows Promising Results for IgAN Patients
(May 14, New York, NY) – During a late-breaking abstract presentation at the annual 2024 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) tomorrow Dr. Dana Rizk, from the University of Alabama at...
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May 2024
National Kidney Foundation Journal Names New Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Mahboob Rahman named to leadership role at Kidney Medicine an open access journal focused on clinical medicine in nephrology and hypertension
New York, NY—May 14, 2024—The National...
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May 2024
The National Kidney Foundation Releases Updated Change Package to Improve CKD Care
~Web-based tool aims to help health professionals improve care through better recognition and management of CKD~
(New York, NY—May 09, 2024) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has released...
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May 2024
The National Kidney Foundation Honors Renal Nurse with Prestigious Carol Mattix Award
(May 9, 2024, New York, NY) - Washington University Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Lisa Koester, ANP, CS, CNN-NP, MSN, will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with the...
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May 2024
Lourdes Stephen, Raúl De Molina, Stephanie Himonidis “Chiquibaby”, Y Carolina Sandoval, Entre Los Famosos Que Se Unen A La Fundación Nacional Del Riñón Para Promover La Conciencia De La Salud Renal
~ IGUALDAD PARA LA SALUD RENAL toma primer plano destacando el trabajo para combatir disparidades ~
(8 de puede de 2024, New York, NY) —La Fundación Nacional del Riñón (NKF por sus siglas en...
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May 2024
The NKF Joins Forces with Powerhouse Hispanic Celebrities and Influencers to Promote Kidney Health Awareness
KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities
(May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is rolling out several...
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May 2024
The NKF Applauds Groundbreaking CMS Policy to Increase Kidney Transplantation
~Transformative Proposal Helps Thousands of Kidney Patients~
(May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney...