Press Room
October 2001
K/DOQI Expands to Include Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Dialysis Patients
New York, NY (October 1, 2001) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced today the formation of a work group to develop clinical practice guidelines for atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
September 2001
When Holiday Stays Spell Disaster: Bed-wetting on the Road
New York, NY (September 24, 2001) - Visiting family over the holidays means truckloads of wrapping paper, cartons of cookies and tons of tinsel. It can also mean hot-faced humiliation for...
September 2001
Travel and Chronic Illness: It Doesn't Have to Keep You Grounded
New York, NY (September 18, 2001) - Chronic illness almost always means medication regimens and home adaptations with special equipment. But it doesn't have to mean staying put. With a...
September 2001
National Kidney Foundation Publication Helps Patients Enjoy Dining Out
New York, NY (September 11, 2001) - Kidney patients on a restricted diet now have a roadmap for eating outside their own homes that should make this simple pleasure a piece of cake. "...
August 2001
National Kidney Foundation Publishes New Booklet on the Grieving Process
New York, NY (August 28, 2001) - Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of a spouse? The Grief Journey: The Death of a Spouse or Lifetime Companion, published by the National Kidney...
August 2001
When Every Day is Not A Walk in the Park: Children with Chronic Disease
New York, NY (August 15, 2001) - While most American pre-schoolers have nothing more pressing on their minds than Elmo's latest escapade, their favorite doll's wardrobe and last week...
August 2001
Benign Prostate Disease
New York, NY (August 6, 2001) - For an aging male baby boomer population, maintaining good prostate health is essential. Studies show that as men age, the chances that their prostate will...
August 2001
Urinary Incontinence?
New York, NY (August 6, 2001) - For more than 10 million Americans suffering from urinary incontinence, discussing their condition with their doctor or even family members can be embarrassing...
July 2001
National Kidney Foundation Develops Transplant Recipients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
New York, NY (July 25, 2001) - Their concerns haven't occupied center stage in the national debate on the Patient Bill of Rights, yet transplant recipients face a unique set of health...
July 2001
Analgesic Use and Renal Function in Men
New York, NY (July 18, 2001)
Statement of the National Kidney Foundation
This new study suggests that moderate analgesic intake in men is not associated with adverse effects on the kidney....
