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When we first set out to recruit patients into our newly launched patient registry a year ago, the task seemed impossible. Would patients recognize the value of sharing their health data to help advance kidney disease treatments? Would the database reach the necessary mass required for researchers to make meaningful advances? Now, on the first anniversary of the launch, we know the answer to these questions is "Yes."

Our path is clear...

According to research published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, people with kidney disease who consume more plant protein have a lower risk of death. Even a 33% increase in the ratio of plant protein to total protein has...

With every new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. But with a whole year ahead and so many resolutions to choose from, it can be hard to pick and harder to follow through. Here are four ideas to help kidney patients start the new year on the right foot.

Patients with kidney disease must keep their doctor’s appointments. Unfortunately, forgetting about your doctor’s appointment or lack of...

In this episode of Hot Topics in Kidney Health, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Executive Director for Research at Providence Health Care, and Jane DeMeis, kidney patient and advocate, discuss a promising new drug that was initially developed to help patients maintain blood sugar levels and are now being used as in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body has trouble...

Your loved one’s personality is as unique as their healthcare needs. By learning about their conditions, you’ll be able to provide the best help possible. Here are 5 ways that you can help.

Kidneys are the hardworking cleaners of the body. Blood entering them is cleaned as it passes through millions of tiny filters called glomeruli. Wastes and unneeded fluids are removed through urine, the clean...

Jeni and George Slater were shocked when their newborn daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with kidney failure. Despite their initial distress, they found strength in the support of their community and in their love for each other. Through the ups and downs of their journey, Ellie and her family discovered an inner resilience that carried them through their toughest moments and never gave up hope.

This is their story.

The leaves are changing color, it’s chilly enough to wear your favorite comfy sweater, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start meal planning so you can sit down and enjoy the food, company, and conversation when the day arrives.

Jump to Recipe Pumpkin pepper hummus Minestrone soup Cranberry ginger chicken ...

Nearly 10,000 children1 in the country are living with kidney failure and require either dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive. How can you best support a child with kidney disease? Katie Adduci, a nurse and living kidney donor to her son Max, and Nicole Dumont, a licensed social worker, are here to provide actionable ways to help children who are going through pediatric kidney disease.

Living with kidney disease, especially during the later stages, can be challenging, but you are not alone. We hope that these quotes from people who have lived with kidney disease, undergone dialysis, or received kidney transplants will remind you that hope, strength, and perseverance can be found even in the hardest of times and inspire you to keep moving forward.

The holidays are just around the corner, so it's time to dust off your decorations and pick out presents. If you struggle to find the right gift for the right person, specifically if they have a chronic illness like kidney disease, don't worry! Here are five ideas to inspire you this gift-giving season.

Everyone needs self-care, especially if they live with something as stressful as kidney disease. As kidney disease...