Does a Gene Called APOL1 Affect Your Kidneys?If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), there's a genetic risk factor you may never have been told about - a gene...reactionscomments
Preventing and Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with Type 2 DiabetesEditor’s Note: This article was written by Nour Sahib and originally appeared on our partner site Type2Diabetes.com. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly...reactions8comments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Chronic IllnessIt is that time of year when people start thinking about vaccinations. Since people with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have...reactionscomments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessIs it time to get caught up on your vaccinations? One vaccine that is highly recommended for people with lung and other chronic conditions is...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
11 Tips To Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactionscomments
Understanding Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)Complement 3 glomerulopathy – called C3G – is a rare, chronic kidney disease. It harms the tiny filters in your kidneys. These...reactionscomments
How is Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) Treated?If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with complement 3 glomerulopathy, also called C3G, you likely have many questions...reactionscomments
The Chronic Illness ShuffleI view people with chronic conditions as superheroes of their own bodies and lives. It takes far more work than most people...reactionscomments
What To Expect When Joining A Clinical TrialClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
How to Cope and Live Well With a Rare Kidney DiseaseMost rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own...reactions1comment
What is IgA Nephropathy?Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a type of kidney disease. It is also called Berger’s disease. IgA nephropathy affects the glomeruli, which...reactionscomments
My New Experience with Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you knew me, you would have quickly realized my passion for adventure and seeking new things. Even at age 65, I live...reactions2comments
Managing Diet and Nutrition with Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen I first found out I had chronic kidney disease, I was petrified. I have family members who died from this disease...reactionscomments
My Personal Journey with a New CKD DietI am learning that food is an important medium in my life. But the food we eat is helping us get healthy...reactions1comment
What It's Really Like on Peritoneal Dialysis: My First YearI’ve been on peritoneal dialysis, or PD, for almost a year now, and it has been a learning experience. In the beginning...reactions12comments
