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Patient Story: Managing Medication During COVID-19 Outbreak

byHaley Jensen, kidney transplant recipient andNKF patient advocate As a kidney transplant recipient, medication is one of the most essential parts ...

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Chronic kidney disease

Shortages, Support and Staying Safe during Medical Procedures

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Treatments and therapies,

Tests and procedures,

Policy and legislation

Important Research Findings Presented During National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Spring Clinical Meetings

March 27, 2020, New York, NYThe National Kidney Foundation (NKF) showcased three late-breaking studies to kidney professionals this week ...

Treatments and therapies,

Clinical trials,

Medical professionals

Challenges, Unusual Opportunities and A New Respect for Lace-Ups during COVID-19

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Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Infectious diseases,

Kidney transplantation,

The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534) Passes House E&C Health Subcommittee

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Treatments and therapies,

Policy and legislation,

Immunosuppressants

Dialysis

Dialysis is a treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.

Treatments and therapies,

Life-saving Legislation to Improve Drug Coverage for Transplant Recipients

With your support, we are fighting to extend Medicares coverage for immunosuppressive medications to ensure all patients have access to these lifesav...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Immunosuppressants

Congressional Hearing Held on the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2019 (H.R. 5534)

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Treatments and therapies,

Policy and legislation,

Immunosuppressants

Kidney Transplant Recipient Driven to Support Kidney Health Awareness

Where to begin? There are so many elements of Lex Davids 39 years on this planet that are worth talking about it is hard to know where to start. He i...

Treatments and therapies,

Transplant recipients ,

Peritoneal dialysis

Stopping or Not Starting Dialysis

Choosing not to start or stop dialysis, known as conservative care, focuses on easing symptoms and improving comfort without aiming to cure the illnes...

Treatments and therapies,