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Navigating College, Dialysis, and Transplant: One Advocate’s Kidney Disease Journey

Lance Mason's kidney journey began before he was even bornboth his parents had kidney disease and had gone through dialysis and kidney transplants. G...

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

Running for Life: A Columbus Athlete Shares His Story

Brandon Talley was a college football player when he was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 19. He had slipped into a coma when his blood sugar was...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Two Hearts, One Condition: Married Couple Face Their Kidney Disease Diagnoses Together

From a sudden collapse and strokes to dialysis treatments and failed transplants, Nathan and Candria's kidney disease journeys have been marked with m...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Living with Kidney Failure: “I Don't Live to Do Dialysis. I Do Dialysis to Live.”

Christina Gilchrists medical challenges began with a routine sports physical when she was only twelve. Shed go on to face many obstacles, from kidne...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

How a Routine Health Test Revealed a Life-Changing Kidney Disease Diagnosis

In August 2018, Robert and KetanyaMoore decided to switch life insurance companies. The new company required health tests to determine their premiums...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Kidney failure,

High blood pressure

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

Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Transitions of Care for AKI and CKD

Continuing education series for professionals. Transitioning to dialysis is often a complicated and confusing development for our patients. It is the ...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Medical professionals,

Acute kidney injury

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

Singer, Stylist, and Chef: “Life On Dialysis Doesn't Have to be Bleak.”

Dione Bullards passion for creative expression has followed him throughout his entire life. From his early days in church choir to his time as a cele...

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients

Non-steroidal MRAs

Non-steroidal MRAs (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists) like finerenone help protect kidneys and lower cardiovascular risk. Learn about their uses...

Treatments and therapies,