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Sheila Deziel, MSN, RN, CNN, FNKF

As the year winds to a close, one must reflect on accomplishments CNNT has made but also the vision of our council. There is much...

Join us during National Donate Life Month for a FREE virtual Renal Roundtable program on the topic Deep Dive vs Recognizing the Gap on May 11th at 6:30 pm (ET).  This discussion will focus on disease burden, review of clinical trial data, and treatment highlights. The...

Recently, we both had to visit our local medical facilities. For most people this might be concerning, however for transplant recipients like us it was terrifying. We wanted to share our experiences with our fellow kidney patients to help them understand what to expect if they find themselves in a similar situation.

I have...

by Risa Simon, NKF Advocate, Peer Mentor, and Inspirational Author

COVID-19 is forcing transplant centers to cancel live kidney donor transplants and put "donor testing" on hold. Hopeful recipients are emotionally struggling with this disruptive and unpredictable standstill. Their thought bubbles sound like:

"Will my...

For many kidney disease patients the need to be on dialysis treatments can feel like the end of the road; literally. How can you ever travel and do all the things you’ve always wanted to do when your doctor tells you that you’ve got to be hooked up to a machine 3-4 times a week for hours on end? But the truth is, dialysis can help improve and maintain the quality of your life, not keep you tied to a machine....

Purchasing a used car often feels risky. There’s a chance that it will end up being a money pit or that your investment will not pay off. There are very specific steps in the process of buying a used car that can help you get the most for your money.

Think of this process as a step-by-step system that when followed, will ensure that you never again overpay for a used car again. It may require a bit of...

Are you someone who enjoys pushing the limits when it comes to driving? Standard driving typically involves cruising steadily in normal conditions, but in today's world, where conditions can be challenging, being an extreme driver is becoming more common. Kidney Cars is here to...

Traveling to and from work and coming home during breaks makes having a reliable car an essential for your college student. What kind of vehicle does make a good car for a college kid? We’d like to help take some of the guesswork out of that for you with our top picks. We considered factors like safety, size, gas mileage, reliability and affordability.

Here’s a car that can give you more peace...

Looking to get a new car? The question is, should you buy your next car or lease it? To help you weigh your options, we will look at how leasing a car and buying a car compare according to what your priority is.

Keeping Minimal Down Payment:

• Lease if you want to pay as little as possible upfront.

• ...