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Children and teens with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will eventually move from pediatric care to adult care. This transition can take time. A transiti...

CKD raises your risk for severe pneumococcal disease. Learn more about what to look for, when to seek medical help, and how to lower your risk.

Learn how CKD affects children and teens, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and support for healthy growth.

The kidneys perform important functions that keep the body in balance, such as filtering blood, regulating blood pressure, and removing waste. Simple ...

Learn more about kidney disease, your risk, and how to prevent it.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys slowly get damaged and can't do important jobs like removing waste and keeping blood pressure nor...

This series showcases how icons have courageously faced the challenges of kidney disease while pursuing their passions. Their journeys remind us that ...

Health equity means providing resources based on need, not treating everyone the same. Inequities in CKD arise from factors like race, insurance, and ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages kidneys, affecting waste removal, red blood cell production, and mineral balance. Learn about CKD stages and test...