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They Missed Her Husband’s Kidney Disease Signs—Now She’s Raising Awareness

Tim, was an energetic, healthy 29-year-old sailor in the Navy when he suddenly collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. There, he received news that ...
Treatments and therapies,
About NKF,
Diseases and conditions,
Dialysis,
Fundraising and volunteering,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Fundraising events,
Kidney failure
Kidney Topics

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

Nephrotic syndrome in kids causes swelling and protein loss in urine. Managed with meds and a low-sodium diet. Monitoring is crucial for treatment.
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Childhood nephrotic syndrome
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Celebrating National Kidney Month With The Ultimate Gift Of Life

When Monica was 27 years old, her health rapidly declined due to kidney failure. She could barely eat or drink without extreme nausea and crashed into...
Treatments and therapies,
Diseases and conditions,
Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,
Dialysis,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Kidney transplantation,
Hemodialysis,
Kidney failure,
Home hemodialysis
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FDA Approves First IgAN Drug, Tarpeyo, Shown to Help Reduce Protein in Urine

There is no current cure for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN); however, a promising new drug granted accelerated approval may help treat it. Tarpey...
Treatments and therapies,
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,
IgA nephropathy
Kidney Topics

Inherited Kidney Diseases

Inherited kidney diseases are genetic conditions that can run in families. They include ADPKD, Alport syndrome, and more. Genetic testing helps in dia...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions
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All in the Family

Story and Interview by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller The concept of karma suggests the good we put into the world comes back to us. Such seems to be the cas...
About NKF,
Diseases and conditions,
Fundraising and volunteering,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Fundraising events,
Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,
Alport syndrome
Kidney Topics

Diabetes and Kidney Disease (Stages 1-4)

Good nutrition helps people with kidney disease stay healthy. If your kidneys are not working so well, some changes in the diet help you feel better.
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Diabetes,
Early stage kidney disease
News & Stories

Sharing a Mission and Shining a Light

Written by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller The National Kidney Foundation highlights a staggering statistic37 million American adults have kidney disease, bu...
Diseases and conditions,
Kidney groups,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Medical professionals,
Chronic kidney disease
Kidney Topics

Family History and Kidney Diseases

Family history and social factors can increase the risk of kidney disease. Learn how to manage these risks and take steps to protect your kidney healt...
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Diseases and conditions,
Risk factors,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Social determinants of health,
Genetics
News & Stories

Congress Joins NKF and USPSTF for US Preventive Services Task Force Kidney Disease Screening Recommendation

Last year, NKFs Coalition for Kidney Health (CKH) sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommending that they institute ...
Diseases and conditions,
Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,
Tests and procedures,
Kidney diseases and conditions,
Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,
Chronic kidney disease