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![Health care professional in gown, mask, hat and gloves carrying a container while leaning against a door with blue text overlay, "Finalized change to OPTN calculation for deceased donor kidneys is a win for health equity"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20OPTN%20KDPI%20-%20July%202024%20OG%20.png?itok=FJtnUNNw)
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Here is what you need to know about the change and why it is important for people waiting for a kidney transplant.
![OG Image Race Neutral eGFR](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Race%20neutral%20e-GFR%20calculations%20patient%20story%20-%20July%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=16yY4O3k)
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Two patients share their stories about how a policy change aimed at improving kidney transplant equity shortened their wait time for a lifesaving kidney transpl...
![Headshots of Dr. David Collister and Dr. Emily Christie with blue text overlay, "Gender versus sex and the kidneys: How does gender identity impact kidney health?"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Gender%20Identity%20%26%20Kidney%20Health%20-%20June%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=A9tj9qBW)
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Researchers Dr. David Collister and Dr. Emily Christie provide an overview of their research on gender identity and kidney health
![Black man kissing the forehead of an older Black woman with blue text overlay, "What is APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)? 10 facts to help you Be APOL1 Aware"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20AMKD%20-%20April%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=aaJz56co)
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To help you Be APOL1 Aware and learn if you may be at risk, here are 10 facts about AMKD.
![Alonzo Mourning speaking at a podium with blue text overlay, "Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning shares his kidney disease journey and encourages others to become APOL1 aware"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Alonzo%20Mourning%20AMKD%20Q%26amp%3BA%20-%20April%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=AgV8LpQr)
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A Q&A with Alonzo Mourning about APOL1-mediated kidney disease
![Black woman in yellow shirt staring off to the left with blue text overlay, "Kidney Health for All: A worldwide cause for World Kidney Day"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20World%20Kidney%20Day%20-%20March%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=BOwD05hv)
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The theme for World Kidney Day is Kidney Health for All - a cause AKF also champions
![Headshot of Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White with blue text overlay, "Q&A with Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black female transplant surgeon in the U.S."](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Dr.%20Scantlebury%20White%20-%20February%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=YT1PxIus)
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In honor of Black History Month, AKF is celebrating a trailblazer, mentor and advocate in the kidney transplant world: Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White.
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We are so proud of the impact AKF made in 2023 on the lives of people with kidney disease, who are at the heart of everything we do. In 2024, as always, people ...
![Hands of black patient talking to black doctor holding a clipboard with blue text overlay "New survey examines racism, discrimination and health: 5 key findings"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20KFF%20Survey%20-%20January%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=q4n8r8jr)
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5 key takeaways from a national survey by KFF that sheds light on the experiences shared by many people of color when it comes to their health care needs