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Your Story, Your Voice

You are the strongest advocate for kidney patients, living donors, and their families. On March 2nd, NKF hosted its ninth annual Kidney Patient Summit...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Patient advocacy,

Home hemodialysis

Coping With Kidney Disease Is Hard. Peer Mentors Can Help

Mental health is important for people with kidney disease. Far too many people face kidney disease without enough emotional support, but NKF Peers is ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Mental health and wellness,

Kidney transplantation,

Coping and self-care

Artist Celebrates Kidney Transplant by Giving Back

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease and a risk factor for strokes. 1 out of 3 people with diabetes have kidney disease and are 2x as likely ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Fundraising events

Depression and Dialysis

Depression affects many people on dialysis. Learn about symptoms, causes, coping strategies, and how to access support and treatment.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness

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

Traveling While on Dialysis? Start Here.

Now that summer is approaching, many of our minds have turned to vacation plans. Whether you imagine relaxing on sandy beaches, tubing on a snow-cappe...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

8 Activities to Try During Dialysis

Dialysis sessions can take upwards of 12 hours a week so, how do you fill this time? Here are eight activities to help you use this time to its fulles...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Coping and self-care

Hot Topics: SGLT2 Inhibitors and Kidney Disease

In this episode of Hot Topics in Kidney Health, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Executive Director for Research at Providence Health Care, and Jane DeMeis, kidn...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

Disease prevention,

Healthy habits,

Blood sugar management,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Advancing KDOQI Guidelines

The Garabed Eknoyan Award honors those dedicated to making the lives of kidney patients better through their research. Its their tireless efforts and...

Treatments and therapies

Modern Family Star Sarah Hyland: “Kidney Transplants Impacted My Filming”

Mar 14, 2022 — Actress Sarah Hyland speaks candidly about her chronic kidney issues and the mental health impact of kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients