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A Tale of Two Kidney Transplants: Family Saves the Day

Every year, millions of people get a health diagnosis that changes the course of their lives forever. For Nichole, this moment came in 2007. A few mon...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Glomerular diseases

Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis is a disease that affects the kidneys, making it difficult for them to clean blood well.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

IgAN is a form of kidney damage. The exact cause is unknown. Read more about risk factors, symptoms, tests, complications, and treatment options.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Glomerular diseases

Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic acidosis is too much acid in the blood. It is more common in people with advanced CKD and can be life-threatening if not treated appropriate...

Diseases and conditions,

Metabolic acidosis

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, developing within hours or days. It replaces...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute kidney injury

The Heart and Kidney Connection

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy. When one is affected, the other is too.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease

Diabetes After a Transplant

New-onset diabetes (NODAT) can occur after a transplant due to anti-rejection meds. It increases risk of high blood sugar, impacting heart, eyes, and ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant-related diseases and conditions,

About Diabetes: Are You At Risk?

Diabetes affects sugar regulation in your body. Learn about types, risk factors, warning signs, and steps to manage or prevent diabetes.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Quality of Life with Diabetes

Managing diabetes effectively involves daily self-care, including monitoring blood sugar, taking medications, and meeting with diabetes educators.

Diseases and conditions,

A Grammy-Winner’s Journey to Fame and Kidney Transplantation

Four-time Grammy winner Brian Kennedy knows a lot about writing and producing chart-topping hits. What he did not know was that his kidneys were quiet...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure