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By Melissa Bensouda, Kidney Patient and NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee Member

My appreciation for the phrase “There’s no place like home” has reached an entirely new level over the last six weeks of quarantine. Like many in the U.S., my initial thoughts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the early stages were centered around typical survival needs of food and water. However, as...

Everyone needs some blood pressure so that blood can get to all of the body’s organs. But how much is enough? How much is too much?

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer,” because it usually doesn't cause symptoms. High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It points to a higher risk of having heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Doctors have known for a long time that blood pressure that...

Now that summer is approaching, many of our minds have turned to vacation plans. Whether you imagine relaxing on sandy beaches, tubing on a snow-capped mountain, or taking a tour around a city, here’s how to prepare for traveling while on dialysis. 

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Having a vehicle in this country is vital for most people. But driving to and from work can be quite costly, especially in big metropolitan cities. Kidney Cars is here to break it down.