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Donating a kidney is one of the most selfless gifts one person can give to another. But what is the...
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Continuing education series for professionals.
Kidney transplants are the optimal treatment...
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When Logan Blevins was three days old, a preemie weighing just three pounds and four ounces, his...
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What is BMI, why do transplant centers care about it, and how can you reach a healthy weight?...
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Gone are the days of being limited to in-person fundraising events. With Team Kidney Streams, you...
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By Tracy McKibben, Chair, NKF Board of Directors
As many of you know, I donated a kidney to my...
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On a day like any other, Cheyenne Severence's father, Robert Barns, began having trouble with his...
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Beauty products can be used in a variety of ways. Some people are empowered by them, while others...
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Team Kidney Moves lets you challenge yourself and test your strength while fighting kidney disease...
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Continuing education series for professionals.
At National Kidney Foundation, we believe that...
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The material found in this book does not constitute professional...
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Lance Mason's kidney journey began before he was even born–both his parents had kidney disease and...
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Exercise is a great way to strengthen your body and bones but always check with your healthcare...
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From a sudden collapse and strokes to dialysis treatments and failed transplants, Nathan and...
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As more states pass the Living Donor Protection Act, which protects living donors from insurance...
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CKD-aP, CKD-associated pruritus, or uremic pruritus are all names for a common and disruptive...
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Are you in need of some quick and easy recipes for your Fourth of July celebration? Look no...
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The possibility of inheriting a genetic disease can cast a shadow on anyone's life, yet the Smith...