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National Survey Shows Lack of Patient Awareness of minimally invasive options for hemodialysis

National Kidney Foundation and Medtronic survey found dialysis patients’ top concerns potentially better addressed by minimally invasive AV fistula creation procedures

(July 21, 2023, New York, NY) - A survey recently conducted by Medtronic and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) found that patients undergoing hemodialysis lack awareness about minimally...

National Kidney Foundation Appoints Former U.S. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler to National Board of Directors

~Jaime Herrera Beutler of Clark County, Washington joins the fight against kidney disease ~

(June 1, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Jaime Herrera Beutler, former U.S. Congresswoman and Washington state legislator, to its National Board...

ASN and NKF Joint Statement on the USPSTF Final Research

On behalf of the 37 million adults in America with kidney diseases, including the over 90 percent who are unaware that they have chronic kidney disease, the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation express our concern that the...

Can taking certain medications directly cause kidney pain &/or stones? And if so, does that mean my kidneys were already functioning at an unhealthy level? When I take a certain medication, Adderal 30mg tablets, I experience kidney pain and frequent urgent need to urinate & possible stones.

There are medications that can cause kidney stones and resulting pain, but I have not seen this with Adderall (amphetamine). Adderall can cause high blood pressure and this should be monitored while you are taking this medication.

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Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on Remembering Shaul G. Massry, MD

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...

Does drinking too much Dr. Pepper increase risk of stones? Does it matter what I drink? Age 3 years: cyst removed from rt. ureter tube; Age 24 years: major surgery to remove 2 quarter size (calcium) stones out of rt. kidney; Age 32 years: reimplanted ureter tube to stop stones, but had several litho's over a 12-15 year time. Now: multiple stones in both kidneys and polynephritis.

Drinking sodas with high fructose corn syrup and high calories has been linked to an increased risk of kidney stones. Dark colas, such as Dr. Pepper, contain significant amounts of phosphoric acid which may pose a problem for patients with chronic kidney disease. Given your history, I would recommend you reduce your intake of dark colas.

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National Kidney Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Kidney Patient Summit

Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Bring the Fight Against Kidney Disease to the Nation’s Capital

(Washington, D.C., – March 2, 2023) — The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 10th Annual Kidney Patient Summit (KPS) begins today in Washington DC. Timed to coincide with the start of National...

All About Kidneys - Basics for Kids

How many kidneys do I have?

Most people have two kidneys. Kidneys are inside the body. They are about the size of your fist.

Where are your kidneys?

Kidneys are in your lower back.

What do kidneys do?

Kidneys are busy! They are like washing machines for the blood in the body. The kidneys filter the blood and take out all the waste in the blood. The kidneys send the waste on to the bladder...

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,...

The National Kidney Foundation Honors Dr. Ana Ricardo with Distinguished Service Award

(April 11, 2023, New York, NY) — University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) nephrologist Ana Ricardo, MD, will receive the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Medical Advisory Board Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their educational activities and community service in promoting the mission of NKF on a local level. The award will be presented at the 2023 Spring Clinical Meetings in Austin, TX, April 11-15.

Dr....