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Genetics and Kidney Disease

Genetics can play a role in kidney disease risk. However, other factors can also contribute to risk.

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Staying Positive with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis

In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with friends, and dreamed of the future. Then, an unexpected ...

Lupus nephritis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

Lupus Nephritis Quiz

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Lupus nephritis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

A Star on the Rise: Journey of a Preteen with Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome

Dancer, model, and actressLily Repace is not your average preteen. She was born with a genetic disorder that caused inner ear and kidney malformatio...

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

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...

Glomerular diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation

Lupus Nephritis

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

Lupus nephritis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

IgA Nephropathy

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

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

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...

Acute kidney injury,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions

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.

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

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.

Diabetic kidney disease,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions