Press Room
February 1999
National Kidney Foundation Unveils New Guide for Teens with Kidney Failure
New York, NY (February 9, 1999) - In an effort to help young adults cope with chronic kidney failure, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has created a new booklet, "It's Just A...
February 1999
Deana Carter Named National Kidney Foundation Spokesperson
New York, NY (February 8, 1999) - With "Count Me In" as her motto, Deana Carter steps up to the plate to serve as Organ and Tissue Donation spokesperson for the National Kidney...
February 1999
National Kidney Foundation Releases Findings of Consensus Conference on Drug Substitution in Transplantation
New York, NY (February 1, 1999) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has announced the adoption of new recommendations for the safe and effective use of generic immunosuppresant medications...
January 1999
Childhood Diet May Influence Blood Pressure in Adulthood
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - It's never too early to develop healthy eating habits. Reducing salt intake is a key element in a healthful diet, yet the typical American diet tends to...
January 1999
Deadly Strain of Bacteria May Cause Sudden Illness in Children
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - Recent reports about outbreaks of illness in children, which were traced to bacteria found in undercooked hamburger, has many parents worried. The illness...
January 1999
Exercises May Help Pregnant Women With Stress Incontinence
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - A common complaint during pregnancy is stress incontinence, or the leaking of urine during coughing, laughing, lifting, exercising or just walking. This is...
January 1999
New Study Explains Why Cranberry Juice May Help UTI Sufferers
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - For years, cranberry juice has been believed to help ward off urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, the exact reasons for this effect were not understood...
January 1999
Are You Salt-Sensitive?
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - You may have heard conflicting reports about whether restricting salt in your diet can help lower your blood pressure if it is elevated, or reduce your risk...
January 1999
Study Finds Tiny Bacteria May Play a Role in Kidney Stones
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - Millions of Americans suffer from kidney stones each year. High concentrations of calcium in the kidney have long been believed to be part of the cause of...
January 1999
Study Proves Aggressive Control of Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Complications
New York, NY (January 20, 1999) - Baby boomers are hitting 50 and many are being hit by type 2 diabetes, a condition that usually develops in people over 40. Over time, type 2 diabetes often...
