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Jeanette Lorang RN
The incidence of New Onset of Diabetes After Transplant (NODAT) ranges from 15%-50% and often occurs during the first 6 months after transplant, when patients are treated with high doses of immunosuppression and glucocorticoids. It can also occur at any time after transplant. Studies have shown a higher incidence of NODAT in transplant recipients with an increasing number of risk factors. These risk...
The internet is like a world with its own culture. One of the elements of that culture is the meme. Many people browsing online have spent a few minutes (or hours) scrolling through amusing memes. Whatever subject that interests you, there is likely a meme for it. Cars are no exception. We found several car memes that are funny, cute and some just awesome. Here are our top 31 that will make you smile and even laugh out loud....
Ansara Piebenga es la madre de un niño receptor de un trasplante renal. Elizabeth Fortune ha pasado los últimos ocho años en diálisis. ¿Qué tienen en común? Ninguna de las dos se sintió en control al principio de su viaje renal y ahora se sienten seguras al trabajar con sus médicos para recibir información sobre el cuidado renal.
Dos diagnósticos raros...At NKF, we are devoted to advocating for our kidney patient community and amplifying health equity to ensure that everyone has a fair chance at transplantation. As part of this ongoing effort, we responded in January to two proposals released by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) during the public comment period.
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By Fiona McKinney, Kidney Patient and Kidney Advocacy Committee Member
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed for an article about “fears and concerns of contracting COVID-19 while receiving dialysis in an in-center clinic.” At the time, I said with great confidence that I had no fears because I trusted in the care of...
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The National Kidney Foundation is partnering with Bayer and award-winning actress Debbie Allen to roll out the next phase of the “Are you the 33%” national public awareness campaign.
In honor of National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day on Thursday, March 11th, the campaign will focus on the increased risk of developing...