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Congress Joins NKF and USPSTF for US Preventive Services Task Force Kidney Disease Screening Recommendation

Last year, NKFs Coalition for Kidney Health (CKH) sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommending that they institute ...
Diseases and conditions,
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Tests and procedures,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,
Chronic kidney disease
News & Stories

Prioritizing Our Kidney Community’s Needs Amidst COVID Vaccine Campaign

As states reopen and more Americans receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines, many kidney patients still cant rest easy. They have questions about whethe...
Diseases and conditions,
Tests and procedures,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Vaccination,
Acute kidney injury,
COVID-19 vaccination
News & Stories

Patients, Families, and Health Professionals Unite to Advocate for Change

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
Chronic kidney disease,
Patient advocacy
News & Stories

Does a Diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis Also Mean I Have Lupus?

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Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,
Lupus nephritis
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Kidney Failure Didn’t Stop this Young Powerhouse Live Her Dreams, Fight for Patients

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.
Treatments and therapies,
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Dialysis,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
Kidney failure,
Patient advocacy
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Kidney disease changed our lives in a day

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Kidney groups,
Diseases and conditions,
Care partners,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Care partners of adults,
Kidney failure
Kidney Topics

Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1

Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic condition causing high oxalate levels in urine, leading to kidney stones and potential kidney fai...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Hyperoxaluria
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An Unwelcome & Unknown Side of Kidney Disease

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.
Diseases and conditions,
Gout,
Rare kidney diseases and disorders
News & Stories

Funding Campaign to Ensure Progress in the Fight Against Kidney Disease

March means signs of spring, filling out college basketball brackets, and if you are a congressional staffer, fielding a TON of appropriations request...
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Diseases and conditions,
About NKF,
Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Fundraising and volunteering,
Health equity
Kidney Topics

Kidney Cancer Resources

Kidney cancer starts in the kidneys and can lead to tumors. Symptoms may include blood in urine and back pain. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, ...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Kidney cancer
News & Stories

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine, What Kidney Patients Need to Know

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Diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19
News & Stories

If You Have Kidney Disease, Take All Precautions to Prevent Getting COVID-19

Kidney disease and COVID-19 dont go well together. If you have kidney disease, do all that you can to prevent contracting it. Kidney diseasemay not ...
Tests and procedures,
Diseases and conditions,
Vaccination,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19 vaccination,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Become a Part of the Solutions to Fight All Stages of Kidney Disease

The National Kidney Foundations Patient Network is the portal to the latest research, clinical trials, health tips, and community of patients If you ...
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Diseases and conditions,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Patient advocacy,
Chronic kidney disease
Kidney Topics

Does Type 2 Diabetes Increase Your Risk for Kidney Disease? Yes

Type 2 diabetes raises the risk of kidney disease, a serious condition. Early testing and managing diabetes are crucial to prevent kidney damage and c...
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Diseases and conditions,
Risk factors,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Diabetes
News & Stories

Moving Our Kidney Patient Agenda Forward in Challenging Times

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Diseases and conditions,
Treatments and therapies,
Government,
Infectious diseases,
Medicines,
Policy and legislation,
COVID-19
News & Stories

10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease

More than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease and most dont know it. There are a number of physical signs of kidney disease, b...
Diseases and conditions,
Signs and symptoms
News & Stories

Where There Are Helpers, There is Hope

Seeking hope and positivity in tough times, people often quote this iconic line from Mr. Rogers, Look for the helpers. His point is exemplified by T...
Kidney groups,
Diseases and conditions,
Children and adolescents,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Childhood nephrotic syndrome
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Lessons of Hope from a Double Transplant Recipient with PKD

Lessons of Hope from a Double Transplant Recipient with PKD Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation PKD K...
Diseases and conditions,
Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Kidney transplantation,
PKD
News & Stories

New Drug, Positive Results. How Will it Benefit People with Diabetic Kidney Disease?

There is promising news for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetesa serious medical condition that is also known as diabetic ...
Diseases and conditions,
Treatments and therapies,
Diabetes,
Medicines
News & Stories

Connection during COVID

*Editors Note* Jennifer wrote this story at the begining of the COVID-19 pandemic. She would go on to raise over $12,000 for the Live Happy, Dammit Ki...
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Diseases and conditions,
Mental health and wellness,
Infectious diseases,
Coping and self-care,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Stay Safe This Election Season: Get a Flu Shot!

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Diseases and conditions,
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Tests and procedures,
Infectious diseases,
Disease prevention,
Vaccination,
Flu,
Flu vaccination
News & Stories

Helping every #KidneyVoter make sure their voice is safely heard

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Diseases and conditions,
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Infectious diseases,
Disease prevention,
COVID-19
Kidney Topics

Post-Infectious Glomerulonephritis (PIGN)

Post-Infectious Glomerulonephritis (PIGN) causes kidney inflammation after infections, leading to symptoms like blood in urine, swelling, and high blo...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Glomerular diseases,
Glomerulonephritis
News & Stories

If You Have Kidney Disease, You Need to Get a Flu Shot This Fall

This fall, more than ever before, it is critical that everyone get a flu vaccine. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the Centers for Disease Con...
Diseases and conditions,
Tests and procedures,
Infectious diseases,
Vaccination,
Flu,
Flu vaccination
News & Stories

COVID-19 Won’t Stop Kidney Advocates

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Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
COVID-19,
Patient advocacy
News & Stories

Advocating for kidney cancer patients “on” Capitol Hill

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Diseases and conditions,
Government,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Policy and legislation,
Kidney cancer
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Working to Get All Patients with Diabetes Tested for Kidney Disease

We know that when kidney disease is diagnosed in the early stages, the patient has the best chance of managing the illness and living without its seri...
Diseases and conditions,
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Tests and procedures,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Disease prevention,
Diabetic kidney disease
News & Stories

Revolutionizing kidney disease education amidst global pandemic

Dedicated NKF volunteers and staff band together to launch first-ever large-scale virtual medical conference Educating healthcare professionals about ...
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare team,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Your voice: Making the needs of kidney patients a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic

Since the start of the pandemic, National Kidney Foundation staff and volunteers have been working around the clock in partnership with government off...
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
COVID-19,
Health equity,
Patient advocacy
News & Stories

Initiating important conversations: Addressing COVID-19's impact on communities of color

With your support, we're working to eliminate healthcare disparities. In partnership with the NAACP, NKF hosted a Q&A webinar to address the latest up...
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,
COVID-19,
Patient advocacy,
Race and ethnicity
News & Stories

Congress Ignores Urgent Kidney Needs

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Diseases and conditions,
Government,
Infectious diseases,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Policy and legislation,
COVID-19
News & Stories

On my mind this week: Spikes, inequalities and kids

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Government,
Diseases and conditions,
About NKF,
Policy and legislation,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Patients Share their Hospital Experiences during COVID-19

Recently, we both had to visit our local medical facilities. For most people this might be concerning, however for transplant recipients like us it wa...
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
COVID-19,
Patient advocacy,
PKD
News & Stories

Sharing the lifesaving power of transplant

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Diseases and conditions,
Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Kidney transplantation,
Acute kidney injury
News & Stories

Pushing Forward

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About NKF,
Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Health insurance,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Patient Perspectives on Managing Routine Blood Tests during COVID-19

By Risa Simon, NKF patient advocate and founder of The Proactive Path and Transplantfirst Academy; and Michael Stevenson, NKF National Board Member an...
Diseases and conditions,
Government,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,
COVID-19,
Patient advocacy
News & Stories

Managing Routine Blood Tests During COVID-19

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Tests and procedures,
Diseases and conditions,
Blood tests,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19
News & Stories

COVID-19, Kidney Disease and Minority Communities: Addressing the Disparities

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Diseases and conditions,
Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,
Infectious diseases,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,
COVID-19,
Chronic kidney disease,
Race and ethnicity
News & Stories

My Experience with COVID-19 as a Kidney Patient

By Michael Phillips, Transplant recipient and Kidney Advocacy Committee member I was looking forward to bringing some major changes to my familys liv...
Diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Kidney Transplant Patient Beats COVID-19 After Six-Week Bout of Deadly Disease

The symptoms of COVID-19 were difficult for Maryann Starick, a five-year kidney transplant patient, but not as hard to deal with as the anxiety she fe...
Diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
COVID-19
News & Stories

COVID-19 Patients are Becoming Kidney Patients, but Most Americans are Unaware

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Diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
COVID-19,
Acute kidney injury
News & Stories

COVID-19 Fears Don’t End After Being Tested

By Fiona McKinney, Kidney Patient andKidney Advocacy CommitteeMember A few weeks ago, I was interviewed for an article about fears and concerns of ...
Diseases and conditions,
Tests and procedures,
Infectious diseases,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,
COVID-19,
Acute kidney injury
News & Stories

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,
Dialysis,
COVID-19
News & Stories

Kidney Disease Hasn’t Hit Pause, Neither Have We

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About NKF,
Diseases and conditions,
Government,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Policy and legislation,
Chronic kidney disease
Recipes

Cauliflower Au Gratin

Cauliflower florets baked with parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs. A low-calorie, low-phosphorus side dish ready in 20 minutes.
Diseases and conditions,
Diet and nutrition,
Diabetes,
Diet and meal planning,
Dialysis diet,
CKD diet
Recipes

Couscous Salad with Tangy Dressing

Couscous Salad with Tangy Dressing: Refreshing couscous salad with cucumbers, bell peppers, and a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for a light, nutritious ...
Diseases and conditions,
Diet and nutrition,
Diabetes,
Diet and meal planning,
Dialysis diet,
CKD diet
Recipes

Linguine with Chickpeas, Broccoli, and Ricotta

Linguine with Chickpeas, Broccoli, and Ricotta: This vibrant dish features broiled chickpeas, broccoli, and kale tossed with linguine in a creamy lemo...
Diseases and conditions,
Diet and nutrition,
Diabetes,
Diet and meal planning,
Dialysis diet,
CKD diet
News & Stories

Finding Community in Isolation

by Elizabeth Fortune, freelance writer and ESRD patient Some days, the quarantine seems normal; some days it hits me in a way that makes me think, wh...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Infectious diseases,
Glomerular diseases,
COVID-19
Recipes

Zucchini Bread

Zucchini Bread: A moist, spiced bread with shredded zucchini and applesauce. Ideal for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Diseases and conditions,
Diet and nutrition,
Diabetes,
Diet and meal planning,
Dialysis diet,
CKD diet
Recipes

Yogurt Covered Fruit Salad

Yogurt Covered Fruit Salad: A refreshing mix of apples, grapes, and yogurt-covered fruit, perfect for a light breakfast or snack.
Diseases and conditions,
Diet and nutrition,
Diabetes,
Diet and meal planning,
Dialysis diet,
CKD diet