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There’s No Place Like Home for Dialysis

By Melissa Bensouda, Kidney Patient and NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee Member My appreciation for the phrase Theres no place like home has reached a...

Treatments and therapies,

Home hemodialysis

Improving Transportation to Dialysis During a Pandemic and Beyond

By Torie Kranze, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated transportation issues frequently fac...

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies,

Infectious diseases,

Shortages, Support and Staying Safe during Medical Procedures

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Policy and legislation

Challenges, Unusual Opportunities and A New Respect for Lace-Ups during COVID-19

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney transplantation,

Dialysis

Dialysis is a treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.

Treatments and therapies,

Kidney Transplant Recipient Driven to Support Kidney Health Awareness

Where to begin? There are so many elements of Lex Davids 39 years on this planet that are worth talking about it is hard to know where to start. He i...

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients ,

Peritoneal dialysis

Stopping or Not Starting Dialysis

Choosing not to start or stop dialysis, known as conservative care, focuses on easing symptoms and improving comfort without aiming to cure the illnes...

Treatments and therapies,

New York Police Detective Inspired to Make Kidney Donation to a Stranger

New York Police Detective Inspired to Make Kidney Donation to a Stranger Resources & Tools Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue tra...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation

Kidney Screenings Are A Chance At Life: LaTonya's Story

Kidney Screenings Are A Chance At Life: LaTonya's Story Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Gout Dise...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Choosing Dialysis: Which type is right for me?

There are 3 main types of dialysis: in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. Learn the pros and cons of each treatment.

Treatments and therapies,