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Diabetes After a Transplant

New-onset diabetes (NODAT) can occur after a transplant due to anti-rejection meds. It increases risk of high blood sugar, impacting heart, eyes, and ...

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant-related diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation

A Grammy-Winner’s Journey to Fame and Kidney Transplantation

Four-time Grammy winner Brian Kennedy knows a lot about writing and producing chart-topping hits. What he did not know was that his kidneys were quiet...

High blood pressure,

Kidney transplantation,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy Jennifer Cramer-Miller Two decades ago, when Charles Rice was in his thirties, he felt invincible. A married hard-w...

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies

Goodbye Race Coefficients. Hello Transplant Equity!

By Morgan Reid, National Kidney Foundation's Director of Transplant Policy and Strategy Happy Black History Month! The National Kidney Foundation is ...

Race and ethnicity,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation

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

In 1995, Lisa Myers noticed a mysterious swelling in her feet and ankles. Little did she know that this symptom would mark the beginning of a challeng...

Depression and anxiety,

Nephrotic syndrome,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Mental health and wellness,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

What is Going on With Transplant Reform?

By Lauren Drew, Director of Congressional Relations UPDATE 3/24/2024: President Biden has signed into law the FY24 funding package that includes an ad...

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation

High Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI)

Learn about high KDPI and IRD kidneys for transplant, including their benefits, risks, and how they might offer faster access to a kidney transplant.

Kidney transplantation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation

Turning Hurdles into Hope: How one Hospital Overcomes Kidney Transplant Obstacles

Housing instability, language barriers, and finances. These social factors, among others, often block someones access to a kidney transplant. Houston...

Social determinants of health,

Living donation,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

A Patient-Centric Transplant System: NKF’s Transplants for All Vision

We believe in a future where everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney. We launched Transplants for All to make our dream a reality. Our goal is...

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

6 More Celebrities with Kidney Disease

This article is the second in a series that showcases celebrities who've faced kidney disease while pursuing their passions and careers. Their stories...

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation