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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...

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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...

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Diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

High blood pressure,

Patient Education Library: Brochures

Find printable patient brochures related to kidney disease

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Tests and procedures,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney function,

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition

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 ...

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Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Medical professionals,

Acute kidney injury

Using Laughter Therapy to Cope with Dialysis

Kimberly was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2013 but stayed off dialysis until 2017 by following her doctor's recommendations. When she did start di...

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Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Depression and anxiety

Singer, Stylist, and Chef: “Life On Dialysis Doesn't Have to be Bleak.”

Dione Bullards passion for creative expression has followed him throughout his entire life. From his early days in church choir to his time as a cele...

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients

Non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (nsMRAs)

Non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (nsMRAs) like finerenone help protect kidneys and lower cardiovascular risk. Learn about their us...

Treatments and therapies,

Hemodialysis Technician Teacher Turned TikTok Star

If you asked Lamarr Holland a few years ago if he expected to become a TikTok influencer, he probably would have laughed and said, "No. I run a hemodi...

Treatments and therapies,

Medical professionals,

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

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...

Treatments and therapies,

Clinical trials