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![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
![Screenshots of KAW speakers Dr. Robert A. Montgomery, Dr. Christine Limonte and Dr. William Fissell with blue text overlay, "Emerging Innovations in kidney disease research"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20KAW%20Innovations%20-%20June%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=U8IRIGDu)
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A recap of the Emerging Innovations sessions of AKF's 2024 Kidney Action Week
![Injectable medicine next to a stethoscope with blue text overlay, "Study results show promising effects of semaglutide for people with diabetic kidney disease"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Semaglutide%20-%20March%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=HJZwx3_t)
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Results from a recent clinical trial show promise for semaglutide as a treatment to help slow progression of kidney disease and reduce the risk of death from ki...
![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
![Cartoon researchers investigating large kidneys with blue text overlay, "Nine kidney disease research breakthroughs from 2023"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20Nine%20Research%20Breakthroughs%20-%20January%202024%20-%20OG.png?itok=1ocQsgOc)
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2023 was a big year for the kidney disease research and it can be challenging to keep up with it all. Fortunately, AKF has been keeping tabs on these headlines ...
![Doctor and patient with blue text overlay "What you need to know about CKM syndrome"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20CKM%20Syndrome%20-%20November%202023%20-%20OG%20%281%29.png?itok=dHHxaowJ)
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The American Heart Association (AHA) defines and officially declares cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome as a specific health condition, acknowledgin...
![Doctor holding patient's hand at bedside with blue text overlay "The disproportionate impact of kidney disease on Hispanic/Latino Americans"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/media/images/Blog%20AHA%20Study%20-%20November%202023%20-%20OG.png?itok=3zN22jVi)
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The disproportionate impact of kidney disease on Hispanic/Latino Americans — and what to do about it
Last month, the American Heart Association shared the results of a study that found that Hispanic/Latino adults who have kidney disease may be at increased risk...
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AKF is proud to launch the next step of the UCKD Project: the UCKD Coalition, which is comprised of 15 organizations and individuals who will work together to s...
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AKF Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellow Christine P. Limonte describes some of the advances in understanding and treating diabetic kidney disease in the las...