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American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program to Support Dialysis and Post-Transplant Patients Affected by Hurricane Helene
AKF is activating its Disaster Relief Program to assist dialysis and post-transplant patients living in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Kidney Health for All
We're fighting for health equity in kidney disease. Learn how our programs put solutions into practice that help break down common barriers — so that all...
Anemia symptoms, causes and treatments
There's more to chronic kidney disease than you think. If your kidneys are not working properly, they may not be able to help your body make the red blood ...
High potassium (hyperkalemia): Causes, prevention and treatment
If you have kidney disease, your kidneys cannot remove the extra potassium in your blood. Learn how to control, prevent and treat high potassium (hyperkalemia) ...
Stages of kidney disease (CKD)
Learn what the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) refer to and how stages are based on the eGFR test. Get an overview of each of the five stages.
Tests for kidney disease
Managing kidney health can seem complex, but understanding the tests involved doesn't have to be. We break down each test so you can understand their purpo...
Mental health and support after transplant
Learn about the mental aspects of living after a transplant including how to reach out for support.
Other health issues after a transplant
Learn about some health problems that may occur after a transplant, including, diabetes, high blood pressure and gout.
Living healthy after a transplant
Learn how to live healthy and resume normal activities after atransplant including which foods to eat, exercising, and preventing infection.