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5 Vaccine Myths Busted for People with Kidney Disease

Vaccines save lives, especially for people with CKD. Learn the facts, debunk common myths, and get trusted guidance from NKF.

Tests and procedures,

Pneumococcal vaccination,

Hepatitis B vaccination,

Flu vaccination,

COVID-19 vaccination

Living with a UPJ Kidney Obstruction

After decades of kidney pain, Eddie discovered he had UPJ obstruction. Learn how surgery gave him relief and a new outlook on life.

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney function

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 2010s

Behind every milestone in kidney health is a story of patients, doctors, and advocates working together. Here’s how NKF helped lead the way from 2010 ...

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Fundraising and volunteering

Contrast Dye and Your Kidneys

Contrast dye is used in tests like MRIs and CT scans and can affect kidneys. Learn about the different types and what people with kidney disease need ...

Tests and procedures,

Diagnostic, screening, and imaging tests,

Can You Improve Your eGFR? What The Science Says

Learn what a low eGFR means for kidney health, what affects it, and get six science-backed ways to slow down damage.

Tests and procedures,

Kidney function,

Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR),

Glomerular filtration rate,

How Sharing Your Kidney Disease Journey Can Improve Care for Everyone

Patient voices matter. See how NKF’s KidneyCARE Study™ is changing kidney disease research by focusing on real-life experiences and long-term data

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Minnie M. Sarwal

Learn how Dr. Minnie Sarwal is shaping transplant care with research, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to saving lives.

Tests and procedures,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney function,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors

Pets Can Get Kidney Disease Too. Learn How to Protect Them

Learn how kidney disease affects pets and people. Get tips to protect your and your pet’s kidney health.

Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Kidney function,

A Sneak Peek Into the Future of Kidney Transplant Technologies

Learn how the NKF Innovation Fund is supporting groundbreaking kidney transplant technologies.

Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Samuel L. Kountz

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Tests and procedures,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors