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March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month and the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is encouraging everyone to learn more about their kidney...
Mar 5
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FDA Approves Ozempic to Reduce Risk of CKD Progression
The FDA has approved Ozempic as a treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease to reduce the risk of complications
Jan 29
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Record Number of Kidney Transplants in 2024
More kidney transplants occurred in the U.S. in 2024 than ever before, with 27,759 transplants recorded by the end of December. That’s...
Jan 17
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UNOS | U.S. surpassed 48,000 organ transplants in 2024
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) announced that 48,149 organ transplants were performed in 2024
Jan 16
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HHS Expands Access to Organ Transplants for People with HIV
A change in regulations will expand access to organ transplants for people with HIV, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Nov 27, 2024
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Study Finds Link Between PFAS, Kidney Function and Gut Health
New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to...
Nov 15, 2024
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HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants found to be safe
A multicenter study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine found that transplanting kidneys from deceased donors who had HIV to recipients with...
Oct 19, 2024
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Health Groups Call for Passage of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (HR 6860)
Kidney health organizations, people with kidney disease and medical professionals are asking Congress to move quickly to protect private...
Mar 26, 2024
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NY State Rated B in Living Donor Protections
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) released its State of the States: Living Donor Protection Report Card this week. According to AKF, the...
Feb 23, 2024
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2023 was a Record Year for Transplantation
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has announced that 2023 was another record year for transplants, with 46,632 transplants made...
Jan 12, 2024
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Changes in Testing can Improve Diagnosis of Kidney Disease in Black Patients
Important changes are taking place in the ways American medical professionals diagnose and treat kidney disease for Black patients. The...
Feb 18, 2023
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