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I have been a caregiver for several years now. I would not have thought that years ago that I would be in the place I am now. My father was...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a type of kidney disease. It is also called Berger’s disease. IgA nephropathy affects the glomeruli, which are tiny collections of blood vessels in the...

My son was 40 at the time told me he had chronic kidney disease. The first thing I said was, "Are you sure? You don’t look sick." Yeah, we will...

After being discharged from the hospital after my first kidney failure, it took forever for me to understand what I needed to do. I stayed in the hospital for at...

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have told us that it can be challenging to find other people in their community who truly understand their experiences. Our goal at...

After being diagnosed with lupus in 2013, I thought that I had gone through the worst. Then in 2014, I experienced my first kidney failure, which was a horrible experience...

I am the caregiver for my father who has chronic kidney disease. He is now 88 years old. When I first heard those words, I automatically went into panic mode...

Most rare kidney diseases last a long time. There is no cure, and they often do not go away on their own. This can make living with a rare kidney...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can affect the skin in many ways. In fact, skin problems are a common complaint among people with chronic kidney disease. These skin issues vary from...

IgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that causes damage over time. This damage can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. It can also lead to...

Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, 1 in 4 US adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a long-term...

Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic or terminal health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is normal to feel a range of...

Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...

After getting news of a serious illness like chronic kidney disease (CKD), you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some things to think about before...

In the United States, a kidney disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are more than 150 different types of rare kidney diseases, and they...

A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...

Clinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about a clinical trial before you sign up. Here...

Clinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...

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Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...