Kidney Disease

Ex-NBA Veteran Nate Robinson Desperately Needs a Kidney Transplant

Health
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

Health
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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What You Need to Know About a Rare Genetic Kidney Disease

Health
We often identify physical attributes like hair color and eye color as being genetic, but did you know that some types of kidney disease...
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Registered Dietician Maya Feller On Inclusive Wellness and Nutrition

Diet & Nutrition
She's founded a patient-centered nutrition practice, shared insights and recipes on shows like Good Morning America and Today, and inspired hundreds of thousands of viewers to...
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Looking for a Kidney Specialist? Check Out the Black Health Matters Nephrologist Guide

Health
Seeing a nephrologist at the first signs of a kidney disorder can keep your kidneys healthy and functioning for as long as possible. Your...
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BHM Winter 2024 Summit Rewind Kidney Health: It Takes 2 – You and Your Doctor

Health
Presented by: Dr. Eugene E. Wright, Jr., Dr. Patrick Gee, PhD, Thelma B., Noelle Bush Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim / Lilly Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly partnered with hip-hop...
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FSGS

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,...

Kidney Disease: A Plan to Regain Control

A chance to tour with Pitbull led rapper David Rush to explore his options Kidney disease and African Americans are not friends. We are at...
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