Kidney donation can save lives. But making the decision to donate a kidney can be complex.
Nephrology Information Base
This month's featured article:
Living With Dialysis
When a patient starts dialysis, there’s a lot of information for them to absorb. And it’s natural to have lots of questions: How will life change? Can I still do things I like to do? What if I need help?
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious, long-term condition that affects the way the kidneys work.
Peritoneal Dialysis
For patients with kidney failure, dialysis is a critical part of care. The kidneys can no longer fully function on their own, and they need help filtering the blood and removing fluids and waste products.
Hemodialysis: What to Expect
Dialysis is a lifesaving step in kidney disease treatment. When the kidneys no longer filter blood and remove waste and fluids properly, dialysis can take over these functions. Doctors typically prescribe dialysis to patients with kidney failure or end stage renal disease.
