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~Collaboration aims to transform kidney transplantation and enhance health equity~

(September 21, 2023, New York, NY) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce its latest investment through the NKF Innovation Fund, which is aimed at fostering innovation and advancing kidney health. NKF has chosen to invest in...

Statement from Kevin Longino, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and a transplant recipient, on the signing of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act into law

(September 22, 2023 - Washington, DC) - This is a game changer!

     The Securing U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act will help improve the...

~National Kidney Foundation & American Association for Clinical Chemistry Urges an End to Race-Based eGFR Equations and Addresses Critical Healthcare Needs of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals~

(New York, NY – June 28, 2023) –The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) continue to challenge the status quo in kidney care through a report titled "Advancing...

~ Study Reveals Alarming Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease Testing and Highlights Path to Equitable Care for Americans living with Diabetes ~

(August 30, 2023, New York, NY) — Not enough diabetes patients are getting their recommended kidney health screenings, according to a new study by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

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~ Fundación Mas Comprometida Que Nunca Con Mejorar La Equidad En La Salud Renal ~

(19 de abril de 2024, New York, NY) —La Fundación Nacional del Riñón (NKF) se enorgullece en anunciar un progreso significativo en su misión de mejorar la equidad en la salud renal mediante el lanzamiento de programas y recursos esenciales para pacientes en español. Esta iniciativa refleja la...

The first step to preventing kidney disease is understanding your risk, then getting tested. Life-threatening kidney disease can strike anyone, young or old, and has many causes, but early intervention can make a difference. Lifestyle changes and a healthy diet can sometimes slow the progression of the...

Last year, NKF’s Coalition for Kidney Health (CKH) sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommending that they institute a kidney disease screening recommendation. The USPSTF is responsible for providing primary care physicians with the recommended tests and screenings that all patients should receive. By not having a kidney disease screening...

Almost half of all adults in the US have hypertension or high blood pressure1. This can lead to serious consequences including kidney disease when not managed. 

Marlon Condoll Jr., a music producer by the name Smooth Producer Midnite, developed kidney failure as a result of high blood pressure. Instead of letting a tough situation bring him down, he’s fighting it, raising awareness for people with kidney diseases, and creating...

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The material found in this book does not constitute professional medical advice; the readers are advised to seek medical professional advice if they have questions about kidney disease.

New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World and Food Network champion Abby Jimenez is back with another smash hit–Yours Truly. In this riveting romance, Dr. Briana Ortiz's life is quickly changing. She...

From a sudden collapse and strokes to dialysis treatments and failed transplants, Nathan and Candria's kidney disease journeys have been marked with many setbacks. Despite these challenges, they’ve never stopped embracing life’s beautiful moments and cherishing their family. This is how they found the strength to live life to the fullest without letting their illnesses define them.

In 2000...