More than 50 Representatives are Now Co-Sponsoring the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
More than 50 members of the House of Representatives, including five from districts in New York State, have cosponsored the Restore...
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Nov 15
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...
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Nov 14
IPRO's 'Kidney Transplant Compare' Helps Patients Select Their Center
Kidney Transplant Compare is a mobile app and website designed to highlight transplant center patient selection criteria, support...
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Nov 11
How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong
Republished from The Conversation, where it originally appeared April 9, 2024 Nicola Thomas , London South Bank University Healthy...
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Nov 5
November is National Diabetes Month
More than 11 percent of Americans – 38 million adults and children – have diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month and public...
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Nov 4
Diabetes Self-Management Education Workshops at Olean General Hospital Start on Nov. 6
Olean General Hospital will host a series of Diabetes Self-Management Education workshops on Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to...
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Oct 31
CKD in Women Globally Nearly Tripled in Recent Decades
Cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in women around the globe nearly tripled in the past three decades.
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Oct 22
Quick and clear videos about kidney transplantation
For several years, Dr. Liise Kayler of ECMC and the University at Buffalo has been working with researchers, community members, and...
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Oct 15
Community partners support free kidney screening
The Kidney Foundation of WNY held a free community kidney health screening at Midtown Bible Church in Buffalo on Saturday, October 5....
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Aug 7
Kidney Foundation of WNY seeks volunteers to share health information
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York is seeking volunteers who will assist in efforts to improve kidney health in local communities....
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Jul 2
Focus on Health: Managing Diabetes
About 38 million U.S. adults have diabetes, a number that has doubled in the past 20 years. Diabetes is also the most common cause of...
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Jun 9
Taking Steps to Improve Kidney Health
Walk and 5K to Help Fight a Silent Epidemic Hundreds of Western New Yorkers will gather at the Buffalo Outer Harbor on Sunday, June 23...
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Apr 19
Donation and Transplantation Advocacy in Albany
The Kidney Foundation of WNY joined Donate Life New York State for a legislative education event in Albany on April 16, 2024.
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Mar 1
Kidney Month Brings Attention to Advances in Detection and Care
Kidney Foundation of WNY highlights new therapies and standards During National Kidney Month in March, the Kidney Foundation of Western...
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Feb 23
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...
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Jan 12
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...
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Oct 18, 2023
Honoring Donate Life Champions
The Kidney Foundation of WNY joined Donate Life New York State in honoring individuals and organizations at the Donate Life NYS 2023...
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Jul 5, 2023
Stay Cool, Western New York
When heat and humidity are high, it’s important to take steps to protect your health. Drinking enough water, taking breaks and cooling...
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Feb 18, 2023
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...
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