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Step into the New Year with a proactive approach to kidney health! As we usher in 2024, it's the perfect time to prioritize our well-being. Here are five resolutions to help keep your kidneys in top shape.
1. Schedule your yearly checkup
When was the last time you got a healthcare checkup? If it was over a year ago, it's time to call up your healthcare provider and get scheduled. Why? Regular...
A recent survey of people on hemodialysis found that itching, also known as...
Public Health Professional CKD Educational Toolkit Public health professionals serve as trusted messengers, effectively bridging the gap between community members and vital educational resources. This toolkit empowers public health professionals to enhance CKD awareness and its interconnectedness with cardiovascular disease outcomes among both health professionals and the general public....
According to the CDC1, every year, more than 356,000 people in the US suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), where their heart unexpectedly stops beating. Saving their lives is a race against time, but the odds are daunting. 60% to 80% of people who experience SCA die before ever reaching the hospital. Is there a key to stopping this life-threatening condition?
A groundbreaking study2 of...
This year, the kidney disease community has come together to support us in powerful ways. With your help, we’ve passed landmark legislation, supported health equity advances, and more! Here are five incredible achievements that your support made possible this year.
1. Passed the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network ActI was honored to represent kidney patients at the...
It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that.
Table of contents Minute for Your Kidneys Quiz NKF Peers Kidney Learning Center Voices for Kidney Health NKF Communities Ask the Doctor NKF Kidney Research Connect NKF...
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're showcasing the journeys of five people with kidney disease who made history. These stories remind us never to give up hope. They also highlight the importance of raising awareness about kidney disease within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Before diving into these inspirational stories, take a moment to understand your risk of developing...