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National Kidney Foundation

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We’re fighting to eliminate preventable kidney disease, accelerate innovation, and dismantle structural inequities in kidney care. Join our fight.

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Patient registries are powerful tools that help improve care and outcomes for people with a disease. NKF's KidneyCARE Study, a kidney disease registry, uses real-world data to understand the patient experience and slow disease progression. kidney.org/news-stories/h…

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Telehealth services have become a lifeline for many kidney patients in recent years. The CONNECT for Health Act could make these services permanently available. #MyKidneyVoice kidney.org/news-stories/k…

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Pets provide more than just companionship—they can boost emotional and physical well-being. For those on dialysis, these benefits can make a real difference. kidney.org/news-stories/c…

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Nephrologist Dr. Saha used her passion for poetry to publish a book aimed at supporting her patients. Here she is reading of one of her poems inspired by a conversation with her patient. Hear her full story: bit.ly/4kwMDUy

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Dr. Sarwal is a pioneering adult and pediatric nephrologist and researcher who continues to shape the future of transplant and kidney care. kidney.org/news-stories/t…

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Home dialysis lets people manage treatment at home with peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis. Is it right for you? Take this quick quiz to find out. kidney.org/treatment-supp…

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In a time when the hope of surviving kidney failure was rare, one family refused to give up. Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Maura Casey recounts her sister's fight for life in the 1960s and the legacy of hope it left behind. bit.ly/459UfV1

In a time when the hope of surviving kidney failure was rare, one family refused to give up. Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Maura Casey recounts her sister's fight for life in the 1960s and the legacy of hope it left behind. bit.ly/459UfV1
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The mission of Camp ChiMer is to provide an opportunity for children with kidney disease to participate in a summer camp experience and develop peer relationships, regardless of their medical needs. Support that mission today. kidney.org/events/camp-ch…

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The KidneyCARE Study collects clinical data and patient-reported outcomes, focusing on people’s day-to-day lives. This approach offers a more complete picture of what life with kidney disease is like—and what might help slow its progression. kidney.org/news-stories/h…

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Maura Casey has had an award-winning journalism career, but it wasn't until the pandemic that she turned inward to write her most personal story yet: a memoir about her sister's fight with kidney failure in a time when transplantation was rare and hope even rarer.

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Our new interactive digital infographic will help answer questions about CRBSI, such as its cause and steps for prevention. kidney.org/kidney-topics/…

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"For anyone who has kidney disease, especially the young ones...be alert, eat right, take your medications, and be persistent with your lab and doctor visits." says transplant recipient, Maria Madak. #AAPIHM kidney.org/news-stories/h…

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In a time when the hope of surviving kidney failure was rare, one family refused to give up. Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Maura Casey recounts her sister's fight for life in the 1960s and the legacy of hope it left behind. bit.ly/459UfV1

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Do you need a kidney transplant? Sign up for our FREE guide to hear from other patients about how to find a living donor by sharing your story: bit.ly/4mA6rZ1 #TransplantsForAll

Do you need a kidney transplant? Sign up for our FREE guide to hear from other patients about how to find a living donor by sharing your story: bit.ly/4mA6rZ1 #TransplantsForAll
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Potassium is an essential mineral, but it is important to make sure you have the right amount. Tune in and hear from experts on how high potassium (hyperkalemia) can impact health and it’s risk in people with advanced chronic kidney disease. bit.ly/450yMlc

Potassium is an essential mineral, but it is important to make sure you have the right amount. Tune in and hear from experts on how high potassium (hyperkalemia) can impact health and it’s risk in people with advanced chronic kidney disease. bit.ly/450yMlc
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Think you know hydration? Let's bust some myths! Take the Healthy Hydration Quiz today. #HydrateforKidneyHealth hydrateforkidneyhealth.org

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Cannabis may help some people with kidney disease feel better—but it’s not right for everyone. Learn the facts and talk to your healthcare provider about cannabis before trying it. kidney.org/news-stories/c…

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Whether heading to the park, relaxing in your backyard, or planning a picnic with family and friends, these five kidney-friendly foods will make the experience even better. kidney.org/news-stories/k…