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What You Should Know Before Joining a Kidney Clinical Trial
Clinical research plays an essential role in improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. For many patients, a kidney clinical trial offers access

Recent Advances in IgA Nephropathy Treatments
Research on IgA nephropathy has accelerated in recent years, leading to a new generation of therapies now available or in development. Many patients and physicians

Vascular Access Options for Dialysis: AV Fistula vs Graft vs Catheter
Choosing the right vascular access is one of the most important decisions patients make before starting kidney dialysis. Vascular access allows blood to safely leave the

Preparing for Access Surgery: What Patients Should Expect
Being scheduled for dialysis access surgery can bring up many questions and concerns. Patients often wonder what the procedure involves, how to prepare, what recovery

What is Stage 3 Kidney Disease? A Patient’s Guide to Understanding CKD
Stage 3 kidney disease indicates your kidneys have lost about half their function. The diagnosis might be new, or you might have concerns about this

What is Nephrology? A Patient’s Guide to Kidney Care
A shocking statistic reveals that chronic kidney disease affects 37 million U.S. adults, yet 90 percent don’t know they have it . Nephrology, the medical