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Flu Season is Back. How People with Kidney Disease Can Prepare

As someone with kidney disease or a transplant, you probably know that getting a flu shot can offer the best protection from this severe disease. But ...

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and procedures,

Infectious diseases,

Flu vaccination

COVID-19 EXPERIENCE FROM A TECHNICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE

CNNT Lead Article: COVID-19 EXPERIENCE FROM A TECHNICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE Danilo B. Concepcion, CBNT, CCHT-A, FNKF Facilities needed to adjust to t...

Diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

Medical professionals,

Timely Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday and many enjoy spending the day with close friends and family. If you are planning to host a dinner or if you wi...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney Stone Diet Plan and Prevention

Learn about managing kidney stones with a specialized diet. Discover the role of hydration, types of kidney stones, and dietary tips for prevention.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

Disease prevention,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection or injury. It can cause blood clots, low blood pressure, and prevent oxygen from reaching your kidn...

Diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases

How Accepting His Kidney Disease Diagnosis Saved Mario’s Life

After graduating high school in 2015, Mario Silva joined the Marine Corps and began his career at a base in South Carolina, working as an administrato...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Glomerular diseases,

High blood pressure,

Glomerulonephritis

The Ups and Downs of Living with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis– Jessica’s Story

Before 2018, Jessica Figueroa was in a toxic relationship and worked long hours to care for her family. Ultimately, the stress and intense workload ca...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

Metabolic acidosis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

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%...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Her Kidneys Failed at 26: “I Had the Kidney Function of an 80-Year-Old”

Maria Madak grew up having regular checkups and bloodwork to keep track of her kidney function because of her chances of inheriting IgA Nephropathy (I...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Deceased donation,

Transplant recipients ,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

IgA nephropathy

Kidney Transplant Allows Long Distance Runner to Race Again

In 2007, Ryan Shay, a professional athlete, collapsed during the US Olympic Marathon trials and later passed away from heart failure related to a pree...

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,