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After a kidney transplant, taking anti-rejection (immunosuppressant) medicines help protect your new transplanted kidney and keep your body from rejecting it. Anti-rejection medicines are taken for life and missing even a day can increase your risk of your immune system rejecting...

Goodpasture syndrome affects your kidneys and lungs and can be life-threatening. Learn the early warning signs, causes and treatments that can save your life.

Learn about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and how these medicines work to slow down the damage to your kidneys and progression to end-stage kidney disease.

Urine tests help your healthcare professional look for signs of kidney damage and other conditions. Different urine tests, including uACR tests, urine dipstick tests, urine culture, 24-hour urine collections and some at home tests, can provide either a quick screening or a more d...

Having protein in your urine is a sign that your kidneys may be damaged. Learn what causes protein in the urine, symptoms, results of urine tests and how it is treated.

The uACR test measures the amount of albumin (a type of protein) in your urine. This test is important in detecting kidney damage, check the risk of disease progression, and guide treatment decisionsfor kidney health.

Infusion therapy is a method of delivering medicines, fluids, or nutrients directly into the body. While most infusions are given through a vein, some can be delivered into the tissue just beneath the skin or into other targeted areas. Some people with kidney disease may need inf...

Find tips to help you understand your insurance plan, get coverage for services to find the cause of your kidney disease and how to get help with insurance when you need it.

Metabolic acidosis is a common complication of kidney disease. Understand what causes it, how it impacts your health, and what treatment options are available.