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Kidney Function

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

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Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

6-Step Guide to Protecting Kidney Health

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

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms,

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Chronic kidney disease

6 Celebrities with Kidney Disease

This article is the first in a series that showcases how these icons have courageously faced the challenges of kidney disease while pursuing their pas...

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Fundraising and volunteering,

Chronic kidney disease

Itching and Kidney Disease

A recent survey of people on hemodialysis found that itching, also known as chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus or CKD-aP, was common, with 61%...

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Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Health Equity and Chronic Kidney Disease

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

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

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Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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

Chronic kidney disease

Coping with Chronic Kidney Disease: “Being an Advocate Saved My Life.”

Derek Forfang's journey with kidney disease has been a long, winding road filled with anxiety, depression, and heartbreak. Even after receiving one pa...

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Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Chronic kidney disease,

Patient advocacy

Proposed Debt Ceiling Plan Hurts Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients

UPDATE: On April 26, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that included the proposals below, and now it is with the Senate for consideration....

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A Shocking Kidney Disease Diagnosis Leads to a Lifetime of Advocacy

First diagnosed with kidney disease in 1999 at twenty-seven, Melissa Bensouda knows better than most that living with kidney disease is a life-long jo...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease