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National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

Nick Cannon Named Honorary National Chair of NKF Kidney Walk Program

NEW YORK—Award winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV’s top rated “America’s Got Talent,” was named honorary national chair of the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) Kidney Walk program, kicking off this March. More than 100 events are held around the country, drawing ...More
4 weeks ago
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The Right Diet May Help Prevent Kidney Disease

NEW YORK—Poor eating habits, smoking and obesity are associated with increased risk for kidney disease, according to new research published today online in the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) American Journal of Kidney Disease. ...More
April 18, 2013
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CDC Introduces Kidney Disease Surveillance System

ORLANDO, Fla.– During the annual National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical Meeting, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showcased a new National Chronic Kidney Disease Surveillance System interactive website. ...More
April 4, 2013
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Informed Patients More Likely To Get Transplant

ORLANDO, Fla.—The more you know the better your chances of making good decisions in life and your health and what you don't know can hurt your chances of getting a transplant. ...More
April 3, 2013
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NKF Celebrates Anniversary of Council of Nephrology Social Workers

NEW YORK—The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) celebrated its 40th anniversary during National Professional Social Work Month and National Kidney Month this March. ...More
March 31, 2013
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Renal Ventures to Present at NKF Spring Kidney Meeting

LAKEWOOD, Colo.—A diverse group of staff members from Renal Ventures Management, LLC (RVM) will be featured speakers at the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 2013 Spring Clinical Meetings. This year’s meetings will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort ...More
March 29, 2013
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NKF Spring Clinical Meeting Preview: Pragmatic Care in CKD and Dialysis

Care of the patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is multi-faceted and requires attention to a number of parameters in order to improve the current unacceptably high morbidity and mortality in the U.S. population. ...More
March 26, 2013
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Protein in Urine Linked to Life Expectancy

NEW YORK—The levels of protein in the urine, also known as proteinuria, and mortality have been linked in a new study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. ...More
March 21, 2013
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Jim Elkin Appointed to NKF Board of Directors

NEW YORK—Jim Elkin of Oakton, Va. has been elected to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) board of directors. ...More
March 18, 2013
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Q&A With Jeffrey Berns, New NKF President-Elect

Jeffery Berns, MD, of Philadelphia was named president-elect of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). He is currently professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where he is associate chief of the Renal, ...More
March 11, 2013
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