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Game-Changing Medications for Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Before the existence of three new medications designed to help individuals with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease or early-stage kidney disease, we o...

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

Finding More Information About Clinical Trials

Explore essential online resources about clinical trials, including information on phases, terminology, and participation from NIH and other organizat...

Clinical trials,

Treatments and therapies

TikToker Melanie Pina Shines Light on Kidney Failure: “TikTok Saved My Life”

Scroll through Melanie Pina's TikTok to find a bright, funny, and genuine person detailing her life with lupus and on peritoneal dialysis. With every ...

Lupus nephritis,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Race and ethnicity,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Diseases and conditions,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

NKF’s Top Three Kidney Policy Priorities in the 118th Congress

Late last year Congress finally passed its FY22 Appropriations bills, which included a $1 million increase to the Center for Disease Control and Preve...

Home hemodialysis,

Policy and legislation,

Treatments and therapies,

Breaking Down New Extended Medicare Coverage for Immunosuppressive Drugs

Transplant centers require people to have a certain amount of money or savings to ensure they can pay for immunosuppressive drugsmedications crucial ...

Immunosuppressants,

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Medicare Patients is Here

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) have taken steps toward implementing indefinite Medicare Pa...

Immunosuppressants,

Health insurance,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

When You Can't Do It All–Living with End-Stage Kidney Disease

As kidney function slows down and toxins build up, you may feel sick, experience muscle cramps, or have trouble sleeping. As a result, everyday tasks ...

Coping and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

Impacting Policy on Dialysis, Drug Coverage, and Transplant Donation

While Voices for Kidney Health advocates frequently hear about NKF legislative efforts around the Living Donor Protection Act, federal appropriations,...

Health insurance,

Policy and legislation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

Transitional Care Units in Dialysis

CRN Lead Article: Transitional Care Units in Dialysis Ann Pittaoulis, RD, LDN Despite continuous efforts to educate on CKD, many patients starti...

Medical professionals,

Treatments and therapies,

Pig Kidneys in Humans? Xenotransplantation Explained

We dedicate this to the Parson Family, who made the selfless decision to delay their grieving and allow the doctors at the University of Alabama to ma...

Xenotransplantation,

Treatments and therapies