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Surviving the Unexpected: Bacterial Meningitis and Kidney Failure

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People living with end-stage kidney disease,

Infectious diseases,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and Procedures

In Sickness and In Health: Darwin and Marlena’s Kidney Disease Journey

Darwin and Marlena's almost three-decades-long marriage is no stranger to health challenges. Theyve gone through kidney failure, multiple transplants...

Kidney failure,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

5 People with Kidney Disease Share Their COVID-19 Experiences

With COVID-19 guidelines changing and new treatments being created, some people with kidney disease, those on dialysis, and kidney transplant recipien...

COVID-19 vaccination,

Infectious diseases,

Mental health and wellness,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and Procedures

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 ...

Flu vaccination,

Infectious diseases,

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and Procedures

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...

Infectious diseases,

Medical professionals,

Diseases and conditions,

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...

Infectious diseases,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

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...

Infectious diseases,

Diseases and conditions

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...

Lupus nephritis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Metabolic acidosis,

Diseases and conditions

How Kidney Patients Can Protect Themselves From COVID-19 in 2022

In March 2020, Patrick Gee, a former dialysis patient and five-year kidney transplant recipient, contracted COVID-19 along with his wife. After diffic...

COVID-19 vaccination,

Infectious diseases,

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and Procedures

What It's Like

We are proud to share a firsthand account of what it is like to be an immune compromised individual, living through the 4th wave of the Covid-19 pande...

Infectious diseases,

Transplant recipients ,

Diseases and conditions,