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Matilda's Miracle: From Dialysis to Kidney Transplant

When Molly and Anthony Ruane gave birth to Matilda, their joy quickly turned to terror. Matilda wasn't breathing. Her lungs and kidneys hadn't develo...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Children and adolescents

Nutrition and Transplant

Post-transplant, maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for kidney health. Your dietary needs might change due to medications, so consult with your he...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diet and nutrition

Living Donation Resources

Find resources for living donation: organizations for paired donation, financial aid, and community support, including the National Kidney Registry, N...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation

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,

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

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy Jennifer Cramer-Miller Two decades ago, when Charles Rice was in his thirties, he felt invincible. A married hard-w...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy

Goodbye Race Coefficients. Hello Transplant Equity!

By Morgan Reid, National Kidney Foundation's Director of Transplant Policy and Strategy Happy Black History Month! The National Kidney Foundation is ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Race and ethnicity,

Three Times Kidney Transplant Recipient: “Third time's the charm.”

Discover the remarkable tale of Lisa Myers, a nurse who faced kidney disease head-on and emerged victorious through three kidney transplants. Through ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Depression and anxiety,

Nephrotic syndrome

What is Going on With Transplant Reform?

By Lauren Drew, Director of Congressional Relations UPDATE 3/24/2024: President Biden has signed into law the FY24 funding package that includes an ad...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy

High Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI)

Learn about high KDPI and IRD kidneys for transplant, including their benefits, risks, and how they might offer faster access to a kidney transplant.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation