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According to research published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, people with kidney disease who consume more plant protein have a lower risk of death. Even a 33% increase in the ratio of plant protein to total protein has...

We dedicate this to the Parson Family, who made the selfless decision to delay their grieving and allow the doctors at the University of Alabama to maintain Jim Parsons' body functioning on a ventilator so this scientific and medical breakthrough could be possible.

Science has come a long way in extending life for kidney patients. Is transplantation between humans and animals the next step? In this episode of Hot Topics, Jayme Locke...

Your loved one’s personality is as unique as their healthcare needs. By learning about their conditions, you’ll be able to provide the best help possible. Here are 5 ways that you can help.

1. Learn how the kidneys work

Kidneys are the hardworking cleaners of the body. Blood entering them is cleaned as it passes through millions of tiny filters called glomeruli. Wastes and unneeded fluids are removed through urine, the clean...

This might be an awkward question, but have you had your pee tested lately? A urinalysis or urine test gives healthcare professionals a clearer picture of your kidney function and overall health. Here's how.

What is a urinalysis?

It's not particularly fun to pee into a cup at the doctor's office, but what healthcare providers can find in just two tablespoons of urine makes it all worth it–signs of serious...

Did you spend this holiday season worrying about everyone else? If so, it's time to take a break and give your health some attention. After all, 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease. But early detection can help you successfully prevent or slow it.

1. Know your risks

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First diagnosed with kidney disease in 1999 at twenty-seven, Melissa Bensouda knows better than most that living with kidney disease is a life-long journey. She spent three years trying to maintain kidney function before experiencing kidney failure, lived with a kidney transplant for five years, and spent more than ten years on in-center and home hemodialysis. Now she is using her knowledge to help everyone who has and is at risk of kidney...

When Precious McCowan lost her child and kidney transplant it would have been easy to succumb to the tragedy. Instead, she channeled her grief into advocacy and is determined to enhance the lives of those impacted by kidney disease. 

Read on to learn how Precious overcame adversity, using her experience to positively impact the world.

Precious' kidney disease diagnosis

Precious was diagnosed with...

Continuing education series for professionals.

It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after a kidney transplant with careful family planning. Start these discussions early and frequently to help your patient safely achieve their family goals. Here's how. 

Fertility after transplant

A patient’s fertility is likely to return after a kidney transplant. 

"Women with kidney disease or on dialysis...

On a day like any other, Cheyenne Severence's father, Robert Barns, began having trouble with his vision. He discovered that one of his retinas had detached from damage caused by diabetes, and he would need surgery to fix it. That's when his eye doctor recommended he get a check-up–if diabetes had damaged the blood vessels in his eyes this badly, he likely had damage elsewhere, like his kidneys. What he learned during the check-up would...

What began as preparation for a simple surgery set off a chain of events in Janet Tennyson’s life that culminated in a kidney disease diagnosis. This journey would shed light on her health and expose systemic biases in medical testing itself. Her discoveries ignited a passion for advocacy and the desire to amplify the importance of early screening for kidney health.

Read on to learn about how Janet turned an impossible situation into...