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¡Es el Mes Nacional del Riñón! Celebra tomando el control de tu salud renal con seis programas de la NKF diseñados para ayudarte a lograrlo.
1. ¿Eres parte del 33%?
Actualmente, el 33% de la población en los Estados Unidos está en riesgo de enfermedad renal. Eso significa que 1 de cada 3 adultos en América podría desarrollar enfermedad renal crónica en el futuro y probablemente ni siquiera lo sepan. Si tienes un...
Jumping out of planes and diving with sharks - Corey Zaretsky has always had an adventurous side. Even after donating a kidney to his younger brother Matty, this never changed. Now, he's using his love of thrill-seeking to prove that you can live an active, healthy, and happy life with one kidney to inspire others to consider donating.
The bond between brothers
Just three years apart, Corey and Matty have always...
When it’s about time for your car to kick the proverbial bucket, sending it to the scrap heap for money is usually the first choice that comes to mind. After all, what’s not to like about getting money from junk? How certain are you, however, that you’ll get a good deal for your old car?
You’ve probably heard of the old saying that one man’s trash is another one’s treasure—a principle that can be applied to the idea of...
Roman McCormick was born with branchiootorenal/branchiootic syndrome, also known as BOR/BO syndrome. BOR/BO syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect the growth and development of the neck (branchio-), ears (oto-), and kidneys (renal)—although people with the branchiootic (BO) expression of the syndrome don’t have developmental differences in their kidneys. The way the condition presents itself varies widely from person to person,...
~ National Walk Campaigns make every step count to help Families facing Kidney Disease ~
(March 22, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to launch NKF’s 2024 Annual Kidney Walk campaigns across the country, recognizing the importance of addressing renal health issues and promoting optimal kidney health and well-...
Initiative credited with creating unprecedented momentum for kidney advocacy
New York, NY - June 1, 2022 – It’s been an unprecedented year for kidney advocacy. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) today announced its NKF Voices for Kidney Health™ program gained significant increases in both congressional support and funding for kidney-disease related research and prevention in...
(April 22, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine Martin Pollak, MD, is the 2024 recipient of the prestigious David M. Hume Memorial Award. Each year, the NKF meticulously evaluates specialists in nephrology, selecting those who exemplify the...