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Kidney Screenings Are A Chance At Life: LaTonya's Story

Kidney Screenings Are A Chance At Life: LaTonya's Story Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Gout Dise...

Kidney transplantation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies

Choosing Dialysis: Which type is right for me?

There are 3 main types of dialysis: in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. Learn the pros and cons of each treatment.

Treatments and therapies

Ultrafiltration

Ultrafiltration is the process of removing fluid from the body during dialysis. It helps achieve target dry weight by removing excess fluid safely.

Ultrafiltration,

Treatments and therapies

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, which can occur during peritoneal dialysis. Symptoms include abdominal pain and fever. Prompt treatment...

Peritoneal dialysis,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies

Kidney Donation: Finding the Courage to Ask for Help

Kidney Donation: Finding the Courage to Ask for Help Resources & Tools Patient Stories Transplant recipients Kidney groups Living donation Organ and ...

Living donation,

Transplant recipients ,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies,

Taking Care of Your Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Catheter

Proper care of your PD catheter is key to preventing infections and ensuring effective treatment. Follow cleaning and monitoring guidelines to maintai...

Catheters (dialysis access),

Dialysis access,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Treatments and therapies

How Long Can Someone Be On Dialysis?

How Long Can Someone Be On Dialysis? Patient Education Diet and nutrition Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities Health systems, socia...

Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities,

Diet and nutrition,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

Modern Family Star Opens Up About Her Kidney Disease and Transplants

I say words here (link in bio) that hopefully others can relate to and feel like theyre not alone. Hopefully those that are lucky enough not to exper...

Kidney failure,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies

Inserting Your Own Needles for Dialysis (Self-Cannulation) Is Your Right!

Self-cannulation for dialysis is your right and can offer greater control and convenience. It requires proper training and practice. Talk to your care...

Dialysis access,

Dialysis patients' bill of rights and responsibilities,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

Love’s Second and Last Chance Brings Bequest to NKF

Loves Second and Last Chance Brings Bequest to NKF Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Dialysis Trea...

Caregivers of adults,

Kidney transplantation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies,