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Itching (Pruritus) and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Doctor Patient Discussion

CKD-aP, CKD-associated pruritus, or uremic pruritus are all names for a common and disruptive symptom of kidney disease: itching. According to one sur...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Coping and self-care

Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Sexuality and Kidney Disease

Continuing education series for professionals. Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in patients with kidney disease,1 but why and what treatments are avail...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Medical professionals,

Sexual health and intimacy

LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Disparities: The Impact on Kidney Disease Outcomes

Recent studies have found that over 50% of LGBTQ+ people experience some form of healthcare discrimination1 and over 25% of transgender people reporte...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Social determinants of health

Patient Education Library: Brochures

Find printable patient brochures related to kidney disease

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney function,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition

Using Laughter Therapy to Cope with Dialysis

Kimberly was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2013 but stayed off dialysis until 2017 by following her doctor's recommendations. When she did start di...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Depression and anxiety

A Life Cut Short: Honoring a Mother's Legacy through Gaming

When Joe was seven, his mother frequently visited the hospital, culminating in a four-month medically induced coma. As a child, he wasn't aware of wha...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Fundraising and volunteering

Nourish Your Kidneys With 5 Spring Superfoods to Incorporate into Your Diet

Here are five foods to help you celebrate the changing season. Just make sure you speak with a kidney dietitian before changing or adding anything new...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements

8 Simple Practices to Manage Kidney Disease Stress and Mental Health

Living with kidney disease or caring for someone who has it can be challenging and stressful. Here are eight practical ways to cope.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Stress management

Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Reproductive Health After Kidney Transplant

Continuing education series for professionals. It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after a kidney transplant with careful family planning. Star...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Medical professionals,

Sexual health and intimacy

Choosing Life: Finding New Purpose After End-Stage Kidney Disease Diagnosis

Wilson Du's life took an unexpected turn when an unhealthy lifestyle caught up with him in his early thirties, and he was diagnosed with end-stage kid...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Transplant recipients ,