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A Star on the Rise: Journey of a Preteen with Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome

Dancer, model, and actressLily Repace is not your average preteen. She was born with a genetic disorder that caused inner ear and kidney malformatio...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions

A Tale of Two Kidney Transplants: Family Saves the Day

Every year, millions of people get a health diagnosis that changes the course of their lives forever. For Nichole, this moment came in 2007. A few mon...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Glomerular diseases

Lupus Nephritis

Lupus nephritis is a disease that affects the kidneys, making it difficult for them to clean blood well.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

IgA Nephropathy

IgAN is a form of kidney damage. The exact cause is unknown. Read more about risk factors, symptoms, tests, complications, and treatment options.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, developing within hours or days. It replaces...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Acute kidney injury

The Heart and Kidney Connection

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy. When one is affected, the other is too.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease

About Diabetes: Are You At Risk?

Diabetes affects sugar regulation in your body. Learn about types, risk factors, warning signs, and steps to manage or prevent diabetes.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diabetic kidney disease

Three Times Kidney Transplant Recipient: “Third time's the charm.”

Discover the remarkable tale of Lisa Myers, a nurse who faced kidney disease head-on and emerged victorious through three kidney transplants. Through ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Depression and anxiety,

Nephrotic syndrome

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys slowly get damaged and can't do important jobs like removing waste and keeping blood pressure nor...

Diseases and conditions,

Signs and symptoms,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)

Learn about APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD), its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Find information on genetic testing, complications, and manage...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions