Kidney Disease

Understanding APOL1 Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluids from the blood....
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Basketball Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning Reflects on the Importance of the First Annual APOL1-mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day

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I learned I had a form of APOL1-mediated kidney disease after the 2000 Olympics. I felt lethargic and had a routine physical exam. It...
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Living Life Beyond Dialysis: What You Should Know About Living Donor Kidney Transplant

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Sponsored by Sanofi Presented by:Kemi Osundina  Lead Director Of U.S Public Affairs, Patient Advocacy Transplant Lead At Sanofi Alana H., Two-Time Kidney Living Donor Recipient Reggie C. Living...
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Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease: Insights on the APOL-1 Gene

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Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on the  Black Community: Insights into the APOL1 Gene Presented by: Dr. Stacy A. Johnson Sponsored by Vertex Dr. Stacy A. Johnson...
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Ex-NBA Veteran Nate Robinson Desperately Needs a Kidney Transplant

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Yesterday, The Daily Mail reported NBA veteran Nate Robinson, 39, admitted that 'he doesn't have long to live' if he can't get a kidney...
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When Kidney Transplants Become a Family Affair

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While out celebrating her elementary school graduation at a seafood restaurant, Alana H thought she was having an allergic reaction. "We ate crabs, and...
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FSGS

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning Reflects on the Importance of the First Annual APOL1-mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day

I learned I had a form of APOL1-mediated kidney disease after the 2000 Olympics. I felt lethargic and had a routine physical exam. It...

Black Health Matters Talks FSGS With NephCure’s Lauren Lee

Black Health Matters sat down with Lauren Lee, executive vice president of Stakeholder Engagement at NephCure Kidney International, a patient advocacy organization, to discuss...

Coronavirus FAQs for Kidney Patients

Kidney patients, like other people with underlying conditions, should be especially aware of COVD-19 and the impact it can have on their lives. We’ve...

Famous Black Celebs With Kidney Disease and How They Manage Their Health

When Black-ish star Anthony Anderson was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002, he was blindsided, but knew he had to take charge of his health. After...

Health Priority: FSGS

FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) is a rare kidney condition that is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) amongst African Americans. The...

How Can I Find a Clinical Trial?

There are many clinical trial opportunities and new ones are developed every day. Your health-care provider may be aware of opportunities in your area....

Is FSGS Caused by a Genetic Variant?

31 million: That is the number of individuals affected by some form of kidney disease in the United States. Although that number is astronomical,...

Is There a Light at the End of the Dark Tunnel of Kidney Disease in Children?

This month at Black Health Matters, we are focusing on kidney disease and kidney health. As part of our Black Health Matters Fall Summit 2020,...
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The information contained on Black Health Matters is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis or recommended treatments. Please consult a health-care practitioner before making medical decisions.

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