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Hot topics in kidney health podcast
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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5 Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Will Love
Breaking Down the Benefits and Costs of Kidney-Protective Diabetes Medications
Kidney Disease Stages, Risks, and Real-Life Experiences
How NKF's Digital Marketing Director Became a Life-Saving Altruistic Kidney Donor

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How NKF's Digital Marketing Director Became an Altruistic Kidney Donor
Hear how NKF's very own Marketing Director, Dan Emerson, chose to give the gift of life to a stranger.
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NKF Patient Journey
Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.
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CKD Basics Course
Learn about the basics of kidney disease, how it is measured, and what happens if you have kidney failure.
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Know Your Risk
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.
Featured Topics
Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)
Phosphorus and Your Diet
Potassium in Your CKD Diet
CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?
Sodium and Your CKD Diet: How to Spice Up Your Cooking
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Tools & Resources
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Recipe Finder
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health
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Find a Dietitian
Looking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietitian in your area.

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Nutrition
Your home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.
Treatment & Support
- Treatment & Support
Featured Topics
Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Home Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Depression and Dialysis
See all Dialysis Topics

Related News & Stories

Kicking It In Dialysis: Sneakers as Symbols of Hope and Healing
Dealing with Dialysis: Music and Art Therapy
The Future of Artificial Kidneys
A Son’s Gift. A Wife’s Promise: Fighting for Living Kidney Donors

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Do you need support?
NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor.
Featured Topics
Kidney Transplant
Xenotransplantation
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Care After Kidney Transplant
See all Transplant Topics

Related News & Stories

How NKF's Digital Marketing Director Became a Life-Saving Altruistic Kidney Donor
Giving People on the Kidney Transplant Waitlist a Voice in Organ Offers
How an Altruistic Living Kidney Donor Moved Forward by Giving Back
The Future of Artificial Kidneys

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Kidney Transplantation Resources
Considering a kidney transplant? We’ll help you get started.
Featured Topics
Clinical Trials
Are Clinical Trials Safe?
Finding out More about Clinical Trials
Kidney Disease Clinical Trial Directory
Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial
See all Clinical Trial Topics

Related News & Stories

Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments
Kidney Disease Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?
Important Research Findings Presented During National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
2019 National Young Investigators Forum Winners

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Join the KidneyCARE Study
Advance kidney research by sharing your experience living with kidney disease.
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Impact Patient-Centered Research
Kidney Research Connect matches you with research projects based on your connection to kidney disease.
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Insurance
Insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about insurance options and choosing a plan that is right for you.

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Coping and Self-care
Implementing coping strategies and practicing self-care are essential components in effectively managing illness and promoting overall health and well-being.

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Vaccine Information
As a dialysis patient or transplant recipient you may be wondering — are vaccines safe for me? Do I need them?

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Nutrition
Learn about a kidney-friendly diet, so you can stay healthy with kidney disease whether you are at home or dining out.

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Exercise
Exercise is important for everyone, especially for people with kidney disease.

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Sexual Health
Kidney disease can affect your sexuality in many ways — from hormones, nerves, energy levels, even medicine.

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NKF Cares
Offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.
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Local and National Events
Attend a National Kidney Foundation event close to you.
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NKF Peers
Where kidney patients are connected with trained mentors who have been there themselves.
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Become a Patient Advocate
Add your voice to Voices for Kidney Health.
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Online Communities
Where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
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Patient Stories
Read empowering stories from patients and their loved ones.
Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Receiving a Kidney Transplant
- Donating a Kidney
Featured Topics
Kidney Transplant
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Getting a Kidney Transplant
Getting a Living Donor Kidney Transplant
Life with a Kidney Transplant
See all Transplantation Topics
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Find a Transplant Workshop
Join us at a live event near you to learn more with The Big Ask, The Big Give.
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Learn More About Kidney Transplant
Dive deep with videos and patient stories in the Kidney Learning Center.

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Resources & Get Involved
Get connected for support on your transplant journey.
Featured Topics
Becoming a Living Donor
Making the Decision to Donate
Living Donor Evaluation
Financial and Insurance Issues
What to Expect after Donation
See all Kidney Donation Topics
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Learn More About Living Donation
Dive deep with videos and donor stories in the Kidney Learning Center.
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Ready to take the next step?
Get started with information on how to connect with a transplant center.

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Resources & Get Involved
Get connected with others who have donated a kidney.
For Professionals
- For Professionals
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Become a Member
Learn more about all the benefits a NKF membership can provide.
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Fellowship of the National Kidney Foundation
FNKF recognizes professionals for service to NKF.
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Member Login
We are multidisciplinary. We are clinicians and researchers. We are advocates.
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NSW-C
The first national credentialed classification for nephrology social work.
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Access to NKF Journals
NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephology.
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NKF Professional Councils
Representative bodies of NKF's professional membership.
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Professional Education Resource Center
CME/CE courses designed for professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.
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Life as a Nephrology Professional Podcast
Exploring innovation and research in Nephrology.
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Spring Clinical Meetings
NKF’s premiere educational event for the interprofessional kidney health team.
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Kidney Commute Podcast
Providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.
Funding
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Grants
Access information on available grants and open applications.
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NKF Innovation Fund
Learn about our game changing impact investment initiative.
Latest Research
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Research Spotlight
See how researchers are making strides in the fight against kidney disease.
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NKF’s Family of Journals
NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephrology.

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Find Patient Participants for Your Research
Find resources to connect you with patients and data for your research.

What is CKDintercept?
What is CKDintercept?
A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.
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Learn More About CKDintercept
Only 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.
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CKDintercept National Overview
NKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.
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CKD Change Package
A systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.
What is KDOQI?
What is KDOQI?
KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) is world renowned for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, these guidelines have changed the practices of healthcare professionals and improved thousands of lives.
Tools & Resources
Guidelines and Commentaries
Guideline Development Process
Patient Centered Quality Measures
Learn more about KDOQI
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Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools
Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.
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KDOQI App
Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
Featured Printable Tools
CKD Heat Map
Kidney Disease Stages
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus for Dialysis Patients
CKD Change Package
See all Clinician Tools
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eGFR Calculator
Use our GFR calculators to estimate GFR for adults or children.
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H2Overload: Fluid Control for Heart-Kidney Health
Designed for people who need to limit their fluid intake.
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KDOQI App
Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
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Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools
Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.
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