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Continuing education series for professionals.

Kidney transplants are the optimal treatment option for many kidney patients. However, the average wait time for a kidney is 3-5 years, and in some areas, much longer. Unfortunately, not all patients can afford to wait that long. As a healthcare professional, you can play a vital role in helping patients find a transplant sooner by educating them about living kidney donations....

Everyone needs some blood pressure so that blood can get to all of the body’s organs. But how much is enough? How much is too much?

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer,” because it usually doesn't cause symptoms. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It points to a higher risk of having heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Doctors have known for a long time that blood pressure that...