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Do You Have Intense Joint Pain? You May Have Gout

Gout causes painful joint flares and may signal kidney disease. Learn symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies to control gout.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Exercise and physical activity,

How to Avoid Dialysis with a Preemptive Kidney Transplant

Avoid the complications of dialysis with a preemptive kidney transplant. Find out when to start your transplant evaluation and explore your options.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant recipients

Statins

Statins help lower heart disease and stroke risk, even without high cholesterol. Discover how they benefit people living with kidney disease.

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney considerations,

Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI)

Catheter-related bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) can be serious. Causes, treatment and prevention are covered.

Treatments and therapies,

Dialysis access,

Catheters (dialysis access)

Savor the Season: Tips and Recipes for People on Dialysis

As the winter holidays approach, maintaining a healthy diet that fits your specific needs while on dialysis can become more challenging. NKF is here t...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

How Medicare and Medicaid's 2025 Physician Payment Policy Benefits Kidney Patients

Discover new 2025 policies that benefit kidney patients, including dental coverage, telehealth options, and caregiver training. Learn more about CMS’ ...

Treatments and therapies,

Policy and legislation

SGLT2 inhibitors

SGLT2 inhibitors are medicines that can help improve kidney and heart health for people living with CKD. They can also help people with type 2 diabete...

Treatments and therapies,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

SGLT-2 inhibitors

Breaking Down the Benefits and Costs of Kidney-Protective Diabetes Medications

Diabetes medications that protect kidney health can be life-saving. Learn about their benefits, costs, and how to save on your prescriptions.

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Kicking It In Dialysis: Sneakers as Symbols of Hope and Healing

What do sneakers have to do with fighting kidney disease? For Randy Yim, they’re everything.

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

Vaccines and Kidney Disease: Stay Protected and Stay Healthy

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your h...

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,