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The Future of Artificial Kidneys

Discover what the artificial kidney is, how it functions, and its current stage of development.

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluids from the blood and regulates blood pressure.

Treatments and therapies,

A Son’s Gift. A Wife’s Promise: Fighting for Living Kidney Donors

Mari Artinian's husband, Chris, was diagnosed with early-stage kidney disease in 2009. His kidneys were damaged by obesity, which forces your kidneys ...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy,

Home hemodialysis

Unfiltered Story: Losing a Transplant

Unfiltered Story follows the journey of one person over time whose life was impacted by kidney disease. In this edition, we follow Anthony Tuggle as h...

Treatments and therapies,

Fundraising and volunteering

Financial and Insurance Changes: What Dialysis Patients Should Know About Transplant

Learn about financial changes post-transplant, including insurance updates, Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket costs. Essential info for managing e...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Health insurance

Breaking Ground in Transplantation: A New Era with Xenotransplantation

On March 16th, 2024, Richard Slayman made history at Massachusetts General Hospital as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney t...

Treatments and therapies,

Xenotransplantation

Unfiltered Story: Anthony Tuggle

Unfiltered Story follows the journey of one person over time whose life was impacted by kidney disease. In this edition, we follow Anthony Tuggle as h...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Matilda's Miracle: From Dialysis to Kidney Transplant

When Molly and Anthony Ruane gave birth to Matilda, their joy quickly turned to terror. Matilda wasn't breathing. Her lungs and kidneys hadn't develo...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Children and adolescents

Palliative Care Helps Patients with Kidney Disease

Palliative care offers support for CKD patients by managing pain, aiding communication with doctors, and helping cope with stress.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

End-of-life planning

Assistance Programs Offered by Pharmaceutical Companies

Pharmaceutical companies offer prescription assistance for dialysis and transplant medications. Contact them for eligibility and updates.

Treatments and therapies,