Kidney Topics

Reduce sodium in your diet to protect your kidneys. Read labels, choose fresh foods, avoid salty seasonings, dine out smartly, and adjust to less salt...

Trasplantes de riñón: elegibilidad, procedimiento y cuidados. Mejora la calidad de vida de los pacientes renales.

El tratamiento de la enfermedad renal depende del estadio y puede incluir control de la presión arterial, colesterol, azúcar en sangre y tratamiento d...

Traveling with dialysis or a kidney transplant is possible and can be beneficial. Plan ahead, consult your doctor, and coordinate treatments for a saf...

Treatment for C3G includes managing blood pressure, proteinuria, and cholesterol with medications, lifestyle changes, and emerging therapies.

Ultrafiltration is the process of removing fluid from the body during dialysis. It helps achieve target dry weight by removing excess fluid safely.

Labs use different eGFR calculations for African Americans due to higher creatinine levels. NKF is working on a new race-free calculation to improve f...

An ectopic kidney is a birth defect where a kidney is out of place. It often causes no symptoms but may affect urine flow, leading to complications. T...

Learn about glomerular diseases, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Discover how to manage and prevent these kidney conditi...