Following the rigorous treatment regimen for kidney failure, day after day, is challenging for patients. Our survey of patients and renal professionals provides insights—including the outsized role that depression plays. READ MORE >>

Depression can be difficult to identify in kidney patients because many of the key symptoms, such as insomnia, loss of weight or appetite, and low energy, can also be attributed to kidney disease itself. READ MORE >>

Margie McCall began her journey with kidney failure alone and angry, but today she is empowered and fulfilled. Her blog post chronicles her journey. READ MORE >>

Great news for PKD patients: For the first time, there is a treatment for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). READ MORE >>

Kidney disease is a silent killer that disproportionately affects women who are often the primary caregivers for loved ones with the disease, are more likely to become living donors but less likely to receive a transplant, and are at higher risk for CKD. Our infographic breaks it down. READ MORE >>

Recently we asked living donors in our Facebook community what advice they would give someone who is thinking of becoming a living kidney donor. Numerous donors chimed in, and their advice was nearly unanimous: Just do it! READ MORE >>

Learn how investigators at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia have pioneered a new approach to grow the pool of organs for transplantation. READ MORE >>

There are many reasons for poor communication in health care, but you can learn techniques to help you become a better advocate for yourself and improve communication with your health care team. READ MORE >>

Anyone can get kidney disease, but some groups—including Hispanic people—are more at risk than others. Our infographic presents four important facts you should know about Hispanics and kidney disease. READ MORE >>

Trying to decide the best treatment option for kidney failure can be a very confusing process. Newly diagnosed patients are faced with choosing a treatment option, and those who are currently on dialysis periodically re-evaluate their treatment plan. Learn more about home treatment options. READ MORE >>

Learn about kidney-friendly holiday recipes including appetizers, main course, drinks and desserts. READ MORE >>

If there’s one thing that’s predictable in a dialysis patient’s life, it’s the treatment schedule. Patients who are treated in-center typically go three times a week for about four hours of hemodialysis each time. But what happens when something disrupts that schedule? We sat down with Ariel Brigham in Houston to talk about her experience after Hurricane Harvey flooded vast parts of Houston and coastal Texas. READ MORE >>