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Kidney Cancer: An Unexpected Diagnosis

Kidney Cancer: An Unexpected Diagnosis Patient Stories Cancer treatment Treatments and therapies Kidney cancer Kidney diseases and conditions Diseases...

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cancer treatment,

It Started with a Tweet

Minnesota musician, filmmaker, producer and composer Chris Strouth had been dealing with kidney disease for years before his kidneys finally failed in...

Diseases and conditions,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney failure,

Patient advocacy

Ada DeBold: How One Mother’s Love Saved Thousands of Lives

From one mother’s mission to a 75-year legacy—learn how Ada DeBold’s fight for her son led to the creation of the National Kidney Foundation.

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Patient advocacy,

Childhood nephrotic syndrome

Diabetes: Ten Tips for Self-Management

Managing diabetes daily is crucial. Eat healthy, stay active, take medications, and monitor your health. Get tested for kidney disease annually. Learn...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Self-management and self-care,

National Kidney Month 2017 in Review

We kicked off the month with the Kidney Patient Summit, followed by the launch of our new public awareness campaign, Heart Your Kidneys, and...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)

PTLD is a serious post-transplant condition where white blood cells multiply abnormally, potentially leading to lymphoma. Early detection and treatmen...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions

Kidney Disease and Tattoos

This is a frequent question and the concern centers around hygiene and the prevention of infections which could include HIV, Hepatitis B and C. People...

Diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

5 Signs Your Kidneys or Heart Could be in Trouble

Heart and kidney disease often start silently. Learn 5 key warning signs, from puffy eyes to high cholesterol, and take charge of your health today!

Tests and procedures,

Diseases and conditions,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure,

Membranous Nephropathy (MN)

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a kidney disease where the immune system attacks kidney filters, causing swelling, fatigue, and proteinuria.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Membranous nephropathy

Understanding Ectopic Kidneys

An ectopic kidney is a birth defect where a kidney is out of place. It often causes no symptoms but may affect urine flow, leading to complications. T...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,