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APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)
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Amyloidosis
Alport syndrome
Cystinosis
Fabry disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Glomerulonephritis (glomerular disease)
Goodpasture syndrome
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)
IgA nephropathy
Interstitial nephritis
Lupus nephritis
Minimal change disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
CAKUT
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)
Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
Primary hyperoxaluria and oxalate (PH)
Vasculitis and kidney disease
Other kidney problems
Protein in urine
Kidney stones
Kidney pain
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Kidney infection
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Kidney cancer
Hepatitis C
Alagille syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney disease in children
Causes of kidney disease in children
Health problems caused by kidney disease
Stages of kidney disease in children
Kidney disease of unknown cause
Living with kidney disease
CKD and fertility
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Pregnancy
Physical Activity and Kidney Health
Health problems caused by kidney disease
Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Anemia in end-stage renal disease
Gout
High phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia)
Metabolic acidosis
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
High potassium (hyperkalemia)
Just diagnosed with kidney disease
Mental health and kidney disease
Healthy eating & activity
Kidney Kitchen: recipes, tools and guides
Kidney failure (ESRD) diet
Kidney-friendly eating plan
Balancing work, family & travel
Understanding health insurance
Kidney donation and transplant
Preparing for transplant
Transplant waiting list
Living donor kidney transplants
Finding a living kidney donor
Preparing for your living kidney donation
Deceased donor kidney transplants
Life after transplant: Rejection prevention and healthy tips
Immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) medicines
Kidney rejection after transplant
Mental health and support after transplant
Other health issues after a transplant
Recovery after transplant surgery
Living healthy after a transplant
Organ and tissue donation
Donate a kidney
What to consider before donating a kidney
Financial questions about kidney donation
Kidney transplant in children
AKF Informe de protección de donantes vivos (en Inglés)
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)
Treatments
Dialysis
New to dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
Hemodialysis
Choosing a hemodialysis treatment plan
About vascular access
Your dialysis care team
Medicines for kidney disease
ACE inhibitors & ARBs
Aspirin and kidney disease
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Finerenone
GLP-1 RAs
Herbal supplements and CKD
Insulin
Metformin
Prednisone
SGLT2 inhibitors
Statins
Medical management and palliative care
Clinical trials for kidney disease and other kidney diseases
What is a clinical trial?
Types of clinical trials
Who can participate?
Phases of clinical trials
Are clinical trials safe?
How do clinical trials work?
Who pays for my health care during a clinical trial?
Advantages and disadvantages of participating in clinical trials
What happens during and after a clinical trial?
What questions should I ask?
Important clinical trial terms to understand
Diversity in clinical trials
Get assistance
Help with insurance premium payments
Safety net grants
Disaster relief financial grants
Disaster preparedness for kidney patients
Disaster preparedness for professionals
Financial Support for Living Kidney Donors
New York and Massachusetts
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Prescription drug resources
Grants for children
Education scholarship
Community Resource Finder
Professionals and research
Online continuing education
Clinical Scientist in Nephrology program
Meet our CSN award recipients
Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Project
Explore recent renal news
Kidney Kitchen for professionals
GMS login
Get involved
Take action: Contact your lawmakers
Learn more about the Living Donor Protection Report Card
Become a Kidney Health Coach
Fundraise for AKF
Camp Connections
Ways to give
View ways to give to AKF
Why give to AKF
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Fundraise for AKF
Give monthly
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Donate a car
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Give through a donor-advised fund
Leadership giving
Join us at an event
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A Pairing for Prevention: Boston
New York Golf Classic
A Night Out to Support Living Donors (en inglés)
Become a corporate partner
How to Make a Free Will in 10 Steps
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Know Your Kidneys - Identify and reach your kidney health goals.
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About us
Why we fight
Vision and mission
Our impact
Our history: A legacy of caring
Careers
Our newsroom
Financials and accountability
Charity ratings and recognition
Annual reports
Audit and IRS forms
Corporate Relationship Policy
Financial Interest Disclosure
Gift Acceptance Policy
Conflict of Interest
List of corporate sponsors
Whistleblower Policy
Our team
Board of Trustees
Executive Team
Leadership Team
Award recognition for patient-friendly content
All about the kidneys
Introduction to your kidneys
Kidney disease facts and stats
Preventing kidney disease
Risk factors
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Race/ethnicity – Kidney disease risk factors
Family history
Heart disease
Obesity
Signs and symptoms
Tests
Cystatin C
Nephrin test
Urine tests
Análisis de orina: el UACR
eGFR
Serum creatinine test
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test
Kidney biopsy
Kidney ultrasound
Stages of kidney disease
Stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
End-stage renal disease (kidney failure, ESRD)
Other kidney diseases
APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD)
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
Amyloidosis
Alport syndrome
Cystinosis
Fabry disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Glomerulonephritis (glomerular disease)
Goodpasture syndrome
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)
IgA nephropathy
Interstitial nephritis
Lupus nephritis
Minimal change disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
CAKUT
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)
Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
Primary hyperoxaluria and oxalate (PH)
Vasculitis and kidney disease
Other kidney problems
Protein in urine
Kidney stones
Kidney pain
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Kidney infection
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Kidney cancer
Hepatitis C
Alagille syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Kidney disease in children
Causes of kidney disease in children
Health problems caused by kidney disease
Stages of kidney disease in children
Kidney disease of unknown cause
Living with kidney disease
CKD and fertility
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Pregnancy
Physical Activity and Kidney Health
Health problems caused by kidney disease
Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Anemia in end-stage renal disease
Gout
High phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia)
Metabolic acidosis
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
High potassium (hyperkalemia)
Just diagnosed with kidney disease
Mental health and kidney disease
Healthy eating & activity
Kidney Kitchen: recipes, tools and guides
Kidney failure (ESRD) diet
Kidney-friendly eating plan
Balancing work, family & travel
Understanding health insurance
Kidney donation and transplant
Preparing for transplant
Transplant waiting list
Living donor kidney transplants
Finding a living kidney donor
Preparing for your living kidney donation
Deceased donor kidney transplants
Life after transplant: Rejection prevention and healthy tips
Immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) medicines
Kidney rejection after transplant
Mental health and support after transplant
Other health issues after a transplant
Recovery after transplant surgery
Living healthy after a transplant
Organ and tissue donation
Donate a kidney
What to consider before donating a kidney
Financial questions about kidney donation
Kidney transplant in children
AKF Informe de protección de donantes vivos (en Inglés)
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)
Treatments
Dialysis
New to dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
Hemodialysis
Choosing a hemodialysis treatment plan
About vascular access
Your dialysis care team
Medicines for kidney disease
ACE inhibitors & ARBs
Aspirin and kidney disease
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Finerenone
GLP-1 RAs
Herbal supplements and CKD
Insulin
Metformin
Prednisone
SGLT2 inhibitors
Statins
Medical management and palliative care
Clinical trials for kidney disease and other kidney diseases
What is a clinical trial?
Types of clinical trials
Who can participate?
Phases of clinical trials
Are clinical trials safe?
How do clinical trials work?
Who pays for my health care during a clinical trial?
Advantages and disadvantages of participating in clinical trials
What happens during and after a clinical trial?
What questions should I ask?
Important clinical trial terms to understand
Diversity in clinical trials
Get assistance
Help with insurance premium payments
Safety net grants
Disaster relief financial grants
Disaster preparedness for kidney patients
Disaster preparedness for professionals
Financial Support for Living Kidney Donors
New York and Massachusetts
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Prescription drug resources
Grants for children
Education scholarship
Community Resource Finder
Professionals and research
Online continuing education
Clinical Scientist in Nephrology program
Meet our CSN award recipients
Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Project
Explore recent renal news
Kidney Kitchen for professionals
GMS login
Get involved
Take action: Contact your lawmakers
Learn more about the Living Donor Protection Report Card
Become a Kidney Health Coach
Fundraise for AKF
Camp Connections
Ways to give
View ways to give to AKF
Why give to AKF
Donate in honor or memorial
Fundraise for AKF
Give monthly
Donate to the Disaster Relief Fund
Donate a car
Make a planned gift
Give through a donor-advised fund
Leadership giving
Join us at an event
The Hope Affair Annual Gala
A Pairing for Prevention: Boston
New York Golf Classic
A Night Out to Support Living Donors (en inglés)
Become a corporate partner
How to Make a Free Will in 10 Steps
Health equity
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Learn more about our advocacy efforts
Join our Advocacy Network
Take action: contact your legislators
Our Policy Agenda
Our Legislative Priorities
Policy Resources
View the Living Donor Protection Report Card
GMS login
Our blog
Resource library
Donate today
Get involved
Support Direct Relief for Patients and Families
Know Your Kidneys - Identify and reach your kidney health goals.
Find out where your state ranks when it comes to protecting living donor rights.
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