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5 Summer Picnic Recipes for a Kidney Disease Diet
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for advice in creating a kidney disease diet...

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Jul 9, 20243 min read


A Kidney Transplant Equity Milestone: Removing Race from the Kidney Donor Risk Index
Patient advocates, we have a reason to celebrate! The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) has taken a monumental step...

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Jul 8, 20242 min read


Staying Positive with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis
In 2014, Shadaiah (Shae) Forsey was a typical tenth-grade student. She studied, hung out with friends, and dreamed of the future. Then,...

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Jun 27, 20244 min read


5 Vegetarian Recipes for Your Kidney Disease Diet
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for advice in creating a plant-based diet plan....

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Jun 12, 20244 min read


Breaking Ground in Transplantation: A New Era with Xenotransplantation
On March 16th, 2024, Richard Slayman made history at Massachusetts General Hospital as the first person to receive a genetically modified...

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Jun 4, 20244 min read


The realities and ethics of pig organ transplants in humans
Genetically modified pig kidney transplants may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but they’re happening now – twice this year in...

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May 24, 20241 min read


5 Summertime Superfoods For People with Kidney Disease
With summer approaching, it's time to switch up your diet and try new recipes. Here are five foods to add to your grocery list that are...

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May 24, 20242 min read
New Analysis on Hypertension Treatment Presented as Late-Breaking Research at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
Long Beach, CA - May 16, 2024 - A new analysis of a study comparing two commonly used medications, chlorthalidone (CTD) and...

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May 23, 20243 min read
Promising Findings on Kidney Function Preservation in IgA Nephropathy Patients at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
Long Beach, CA - May 15, 2024 - A new study to shed light on the long-term nephroprotective potential of sparsentan compared to maximally...

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May 23, 20243 min read


Transplants For All: Saving Lives, One Kidney at a Time
In 2021, 786,000 patients were living with kidney failure, yet less than 25,000 received a transplant that year. In 2022, the U.S....

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May 20, 20245 min read


5 Asian American and Pacific Islander Icons With Kidney Disease
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made...

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May 15, 20245 min read
The NKF Joins Forces with Powerhouse Hispanic Celebrities and Influencers to Promote Kidney Health Awareness
KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities (May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The...

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May 9, 20243 min read


Delicious and Nutritious: 5 Kidney Disease-Friendly Recipes
Whether you're seeking a quick meal or a savory snack, the National Kidney Foundation has you covered with five new chronic kidney...

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May 1, 20245 min read


Transplants for All: An NKF Progress Report
Around 90,000 people are currently on the kidney transplant waitlist, each hoping for a life-changing kidney transplant. Sadly, multiple...

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Apr 25, 20244 min read


Kidney Transplant Challenges for U.S. Veterans
The expressed opinions of Dr. Mohottige are her own and do not reflect official VA policy or practice. The US Department of Veterans...

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Apr 12, 20243 min read


Kidney Disease Risk: Insights from Hispanic/Latino Influencers
Did you know that Hispanic/Latino communities bear a disproportionate burden of kidney disease? Why is that, and what can you do to...

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Apr 1, 20243 min read


NKF Launches KidneyCARE™ Study To Empower Patients, Advance Kidney Disease Research
Groundbreaking interactive patient registry will help empower individuals with kidney disease to help pave the way for improved outcomes...

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Mar 25, 20243 min read


How to Prevent Kidney Disease
Did you know that around 1 in 7 adults in the United States–more than 37 million people–have kidney disease? Despite its prevalence, many...

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Mar 7, 20244 min read


National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources
It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that....

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Mar 4, 20244 min read


Mindfulness and Kidney Disease
Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Gary Petingola, a...

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Feb 26, 20243 min read
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