NephCure’s COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for Kidney Disease Patients
With the release of the new COVID-19 vaccines come feelings of hope and relief, along with a few questions. Considering all of the new information...
Category : FSGS
Living With FSGS: Kevin Mott on Advocating for Himself and Others
When someone is diagnosed with a life-changing health condition, something shifts within. Each experience is different, but life is never the same, and one is...
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, we...
Tips for a Kidney-Friendly Diet
Making healthy food and drink choices is important to us all, but it is even more important if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD). For...
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 her...
The Truth About Chronic Kidney Disease
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of an adult fist located in the middle of your back, with one kidney on either...
Kirk Campbell, M.D.: Better FSGS Treatment Options Through Clinical Trials
Diseases can damage the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units inside your kidney where blood is cleaned. Called glomerular diseases, they can have many different causes....
Kidney-Friendly Recipes: Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts
Marinating overnight with seasoning and olive oil makes for tender, moist herb roasted chicken breasts every time in this easy dish. Simple never tasted so...
Kidney-Friendly Recipes: Pesto Crusted Catfish
Pesto Crusted Catfish 2 pounds catfish (boned and filleted) 6 5-ounce pieces 4 teaspoons pesto ¾ cup panko bread crumbs ½ cup mozzarella cheese 2...
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 term...