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Stage 3a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Stage 3a CKD: Learn about mild to moderate kidney function loss, symptoms, lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and steps to manage and lower your he...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Early stage kidney disease

Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Stage 2 CKD means mild kidney damage with eGFR 60-89 and albuminuria. Focus on a healthy lifestyle, manage other health issues, and follow your doctor...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Early stage kidney disease

Stage 1 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Stage 1 CKD means eGFR of 90+ with kidney damage like albuminuria, UTIs, or hematuria for 3+ months.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Early stage kidney disease

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Me: Living with a Genetic Disease

The possibility of inheriting a genetic disease can cast a shadow on anyone's life, yet the Smith family never let the prospect get them down. Charlot...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions

Living with Kidney Failure: “I Don't Live to Do Dialysis. I Do Dialysis to Live.”

Christina Gilchrists medical challenges began with a routine sports physical when she was only twelve. Shed go on to face many obstacles, from kidne...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

How a Routine Health Test Revealed a Life-Changing Kidney Disease Diagnosis

In August 2018, Robert and KetanyaMoore decided to switch life insurance companies. The new company required health tests to determine their premiums...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

High blood pressure,

Coping with Chronic Kidney Disease: “Being an Advocate Saved My Life.”

Derek Forfang's journey with kidney disease has been a long, winding road filled with anxiety, depression, and heartbreak. Even after receiving one pa...

Diseases and conditions,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Chronic kidney disease,

Patient advocacy

Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Transitions of Care for AKI and CKD

Continuing education series for professionals. Transitioning to dialysis is often a complicated and confusing development for our patients. It is the ...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Medical professionals,

Acute kidney injury

Proposed Debt Ceiling Plan Hurts Kidney Disease and Dialysis Patients

UPDATE: On April 26, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that included the proposals below, and now it is with the Senate for consideration....

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Kidney Failure After Tragedy: “I Thought My Life Was Over.”

When Precious McCowan lost her child and kidney transplant it would have been easy to succumb to the tragedy. Instead, she channeled her grief into ad...

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,