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As we enter the colder seasons when viruses spread more, now is the time to protect yourself against diseases by making sure you are up to date on your vaccines...
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Studies show that people with neurodevelopmental disabilities have higher rates of CKD than the general population.
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A new white paper from AKF examines the dire kidney disease trends in the U.S. as well as the potential for significant societal and economic benefits of implem...
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AKF Ambassador and 25-year-old college student Lauren Denton shares how her shocking kidney disease diagnosis at age 19 has impacted her life.
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The legendary singer, Tina Turner, was known as "The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," but she was also an outspoken advocate for kidney disease, sha...
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AKF celebrated the start of Kidney Month by co-hosting a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 1. AKF partnered with Dialysis Patien...
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AKF answers questions about what you need to know about Medicaid unwinding
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As we gear up for the American Kidney Fund's 2023 Kidney Action Week, which will be taking place March 20-24, we're continuing to preview a few of the...
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As we gear up for the American Kidney Fund's 2023 Kidney Action Week, which will be taking place March 20-24, we're previewing a few of the exciting s...