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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

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

NKF Advocates Bring National Kidney Month to Capitol Hill

As National Kidney Month kicks off, more than 220 Voices for Kidney Health advocates are poised to seize the moment by meeting virtually with their la...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Policy and legislation,

Kidney transplantation,

Home hemodialysis

What’s Ahead for Kidney Policy in Congress in 2022

The second year of the 117th Congress will be book-ended by unfinished business from 2021 and midterm elections this fall. In between, NKF and our Voi...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Home hemodialysis

4 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Patients with Kidney Disease

With every new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. But with a whole year ahead and so many resolutions to choose from, it can be hard to pic...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Appointment management,

Mental health and wellness

Voices Like Yours are Leading the Charge to Bring Dialysis in Home

This new legislation could help improve the lives of kidney patients nationwide Patient advocates and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) have been w...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Patient advocacy,

Home hemodialysis,

Home peritoneal dialysis