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What to consider before donating a kidney

WebIf you drink alcohol in moderation (up to one drink a day for a woman and up to two drinks a day for a man), you can likely move forward with donating a kidney. If you …

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Top 5 healthy drinks for people with kidney disease

(7 days ago) WebHere are five of my favorite drinks that are generally healthy for people with kidney disease: Black coffee: Every year, there seems to be a new study that publicizes …

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Quick kidney disease facts and stats American Kidney Fund

(1 days ago) WebCheck out basic facts and statistics about chronic kidney disease. 37 million Americans have kidney disease. About 807,000 Americans are living with kidney failure. More than …

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Stages of kidney disease

(6 days ago) WebThe five stages of CKD refer to how well your kidneys are working. Kidney disease can get worse in time. In the early stages (Stages 1–3), your kidneys are still …

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Living healthy after a transplant American Kidney Fund

(9 days ago) WebOnce you recover from transplant surgery, you should try to be active five or more days per week. Being active can help your overall health, help you keep a healthy …

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Preparing for your living kidney donation

(5 days ago) WebTo know if you are healthy enough to donate a kidney, you will need a full health evaluation by a transplant team. Your doctor or your kidney recipient's (the …

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High potassium (hyperkalemia): Causes, prevention and …

(6 days ago) WebWhen you have too much potassium in your blood, it is called hyperkalemia, or high potassium. Having too much potassium in your blood can be dangerous. …

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About us American Kidney Fund

(5 days ago) WebAbout us. The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights on all fronts for 37 million Americans living with kidney disease. Thanks to our compassionate community, we can be there for …

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Organ and Tissue Donation

(3 days ago) WebOrgan donation is a surgery in which a healthy organ from one person (the donor) is put into the body of a person (the recipient) whose organ has failed. In organ donation, the …

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Medicines to manage kidney disease

(9 days ago) WebThere is no specific medicine to treat chronic kidney disease (CKD) but your doctor may prescribe medicines to help prevent and manage health problems related to CKD. …

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Key benefits of plant proteins in your kidney-friendly food plan

(3 days ago) WebFamilyCook Productions is a national leader in teaching kitchen programming for obesity prevention and treatment, offering turn-key programming to hundreds of …

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High Phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia)

(Just Now) WebHigh phosphorus, also called hyperphosphatemia, means you have extra phosphorus in your blood. High phosphorus is often a sign of kidney damage. For …

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Advocacy and policy American Kidney Fund

(6 days ago) WebThe American Kidney Fund's more than 20,000 Ambassadors make up our Advocacy Network, and the team plays an important role in our efforts to raise awareness of kidney …

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Preparing for transplant: Evaluation, finding a match, costs and

(1 days ago) WebThe kidney transplant evaluation also requires a mental health evaluation. During the mental health part of the evaluation, you will meet with a transplant social …

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Blood test: eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate)

(6 days ago) WebeGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) is a measure of how well your kidneys are working. Your eGFR is an estimated number based on a blood test and …

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COVID-19 vaccines and people with kidney disease

(Just Now) WebKidney patients should talk to their doctor about the COVID-19 vaccine. People living with kidney disease are at greater risk of COVID-19 complications, …

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About the American Kidney Fund

(4 days ago) WebThe American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living …

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Alcohol and kidney disease American Kidney Fund

(1 days ago) WebAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 59% of men and 51% of women over the age of 18 had a drink of alcohol within the last month. On the other hand, that …

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Our 2023 Policy Priorities American Kidney Fund

(2 days ago) WebMedicaid, which provides health coverage for one in five low-income individuals, plays a vital role in helping enrollees prevent and manage chronic conditions such as chronic …

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World AIDS Day: Understanding the link between HIV/AIDS and …

(2 days ago) WebCandace Roy is the public education specialist for the American Kidney Fund. Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day and the theme for this year is “World AIDS Day 35: …

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Immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) medicines American Kidney …

(Just Now) WebIf you had private health insurance at the time of your kidney transplant and kept the same insurance: Your existing insurance will cover your immunosuppressant …

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2018 A Pairing For Prevention (NY)

(2 days ago) WebA Pairing For Prevention (NY) Tuesday, March 20, 2018 • Leonard’s Palazzo, Great Neck, NY A Pairing for Prevention is AKF’s NE Region’s annual gala.

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