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NKF and ASN form joint task force to focus on use of race in eGFR

In August of 2020, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) formed a joint task force to focus on the use of ...

Glomerular filtration rate,

Race and ethnicity,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Tests and Procedures

Understanding African American and non-African American eGFR laboratory results

Labs use different eGFR calculations for African Americans due to higher creatinine levels. NKF is working on a new race-free calculation to improve f...

Glomerular filtration rate,

Race and ethnicity,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Tests and Procedures

Managing Routine Blood Tests During COVID-19

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Infectious diseases,

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and Procedures

A Mother Triumphs Over Depression After Donating a Kidney

A Mother Triumphs Over Depression After Donating a Kidney Patient Stories Living donation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Depression and...

Depression and anxiety,

Mental health and wellness,

Living donation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and Procedures

What is the Difference Between sCr, eGFR, ACR, and BUN?

What is the Difference Between sCr, eGFR, ACR, and BUN? Patient Education urine protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR) Urine tests Tests and Procedures urine...

urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR),

urine protein-creatinine ratio (uPCR),

Tests and Procedures

In the Know: What's New for Members

Master Class on Hyperkalemia Present it as a Live Education Event Microsite on Hyperkalemia (For You & Your Patients Vaccinations and Dial...

Glomerular filtration rate,

Medical professionals,

Tests and Procedures

Sugar and Your Kidneys

Take one quick look at the food labels on common grocery items and it becomes rather obvious that Americans consume large quantities of sugar.

Sugar and sugar substitutes,

Blood sugar management,

Food and drink,

Healthy habits,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and Procedures

What You Should Know About Blood Lipids

Blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides, are fats that affect heart health. Maintain healthy levels through diet, exercise, and medicati...

High cholesterol,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Tests and Procedures

Cystatin C

Cystatin C is a protein made by your body. Healthy kidneys keep its level balanced. High levels of cystatin C in your blood might mean your kidneys ar...

Glomerular filtration rate,

Tests and Procedures

Blood Tests for Transplant

Antibodies can help protect you from illness, but they can also cause kidney transplant rejection. Learn about your options, cross-matching, and clini...

Kidney transplantation,

Living donor evaluation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Tests and Procedures