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June 12, 2023, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce its latest investment through the NKF's Innovation Fund in Klinrisk, an artificial intelligence-based medical device company. Klinrisk is dedicated to transforming the early identification and management of high-risk chronic kidney disease (CKD) through accurate clinical risk prediction and decision support.

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Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors

~Statement from Linda Smith-Wheelock, President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan on passage of Living Donor Protection Act~

(November 8, 2023 – Ann Arbor, MI) Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Michigan commends Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature for their actions in protecting living organ donors and...

Congress Must Fund Kidney Disease Prevention at CDC

National Kidney Foundation CEO Gives Testimony to Congress on Appropriations

March 23, 2023, New York, NY — The following statement is from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer and kidney transplant recipient, regarding his testimony at today’s Public Witness Day for the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services,...

(January 5, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce a new name for its bimonthly journal, Advances in Kidney Disease and Health (AKDH). Formerly known as Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, the previous title fit the focus of the journal at that time and included topics related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. The journal will continue its...

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is remembering Dr. Shaul G. Massry, a trailblazer and leader in the nephrology community and at the National Kidney Foundation. A statement from Kevin Longino, CEO of NKF follows:

“Dr. Massry served the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with great distinction and influence since 1968, first as an active member of the Southern California affiliate and then at the National level. Through his...

(October 25, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation and entire kidney community mourns the loss of Derek Forfang, who passed away last week. As NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee and Public Policy Committee Chair, Derek was a tireless volunteer and advocate leader who dedicated himself to ensuring his fellow kidney patients were empowered to shape public policy and make a better future for themselves. His passion and dedication will...

Women are more likely than men to get kidney disease but men are more likely to progress to kidney failure. While it is unclear why this illness affects men and women differently, we do know certain risk factors specific to men. 

MEN LIVING WITH CKD

CKD symptoms There are no symptoms of kidney disease that are specific to men. While the need to urinate...