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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) in Infants & Children

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is when urine flows back from the bladder to the kidneys. It can lead to infections. Treatment may include antibiotics or ...

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Bladder and urinary tract diseases and conditions,

Vesicoureteral reflux

Are Contact Sports OK for Kids with Kidney Disease?

Contact sports are generally safe for kids with kidney disease, but risks vary. Consult your child's healthcare professional for personalized adv...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Exercise and physical activity,

Children and adolescents

7 Tips for Dating with Kidney Disease

Health diagnosis or not, dating isn’t easy. In many situations, talking about a health or personal issue can feel challenging or cause anxiety.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Children and adolescents,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

People at risk,

Patient advocacy

Angelica Hale Has Our Vote on AGT Tonight

Angelica Hale Has Our Vote on AGT Tonight Patient Stories Active living Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing Transplant recipients Kidney groups Chi...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents,

Transplant recipients ,

We're All Right

Hayley and Tim’s relationship started out pretty uneventfully. But a few months after they started dating things changed. “He texted me January 11th&n...

Tests and procedures,

Children and adolescents,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Prenatal testing

Pediatric Transplant: Giving Kids a Second Chance

http://www.kidney.org/livingdonationPriya Verghese is Professor of Nephrology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a pediat...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Children and adolescents,

Organ donation,

Kidney transplantation

Proof That Paired Kidney Donations Save Lives

When Amanda was only 20 weeks pregnant with Preston, doctors noticed a problem with Preston’s kidneys. From that point forward, Amanda had multiple ul...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Children and adolescents,

Living donor programs,

Kidney transplantation

Little Girl, Big Inspiration

Meet Ellie, a vibrant four-year-old girl who loves singing and dancing, Shopkins toys, and playing outside. She has a big personality and an infectiou...

Children and adolescents

Don't Let Your Child's Kidney Disease Get in the Way of Halloween Festivities

UPDATE: Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Remember, you and your...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents,

Managing Your Emotions While Living with Kidney Disease

Discover how to manage emotions while living with kidney disease. Learn strategies for coping with anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Children and adolescents