We’re here to listen and support you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find answers to the most common questions and stay informed about the latest coronavirus developments. People with kidney disease and transplant recipients are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to this virus. For more information...
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Both Organizations Recommend Race-Free Approach to Estimate GFR Sept. 23, 2021, New York, NY – Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released its final report, which outlines a new race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease. In the report, the NKF-ASN Task Force recommends...
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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACPProfessor of Medicine, Division of NephrologyDeputy Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Health EquityDirector, Doctoral Diversity ProgramJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Dr. Crews is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds appointments with the School of Nursing, the Welch Center for Prevention,...
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We’re here to listen and support you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find answers to the most common questions and stay informed about the latest coronavirus developments. People with kidney disease and transplant recipients are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Visit https://www.kidney.org/covid-19 for...
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Speak with a trained peer mentor who can share their experiences about dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you. You are not alone! Talk to someone who has been there.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337)NKFpeers@kidney.org Learn about Peers No one knows how to best cope with kidney disease like someone who lives with it every day. This is why we created Peers.
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Special Message from Chair, Research Grants- Sumeska Thavarajah, MD The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland & Delaware (NKFMDDE) is pleased to announce that our Research Application Portal OPENS at 9:00pm on May 2, 2022. Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Monday, June 20, 2022. Over the years, the National Kidney Foundation has invested over $100 million to support the...
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Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2021! Enjoy this healthy, kidney friendly drink recipe!
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Together we can bring about a revolutionary shift in our system of care – one that values every patient, family member or friend affected by kidney disease. 2020 has been lifechanging for many, but especially for those battling a chronic illness like kidney disease in the midst of a global pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, supporters have empowered our fight to...
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Thanks to you, we’ve maintained our commitment to provide all kidney disease patients with a better quality of life through research, increasing living kidney donation and long-term investments in public health infrastructure in underserved communities facing the greatest risk for both chronic kidney disease and COVID-19. Thank you for all you’ve done – and for all that your unyielding support...
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People with kidney disease and transplant recipients are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. Learn how to protect yourself and reduce your risk of exposure to the virus. Click here.
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