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My Kidney Transplant Story: Kim DiRocco

In 2007, at the age of 27, I learned something was wrong with my kidneys. A routine blood test revealed I had high creatinine levels—a term I wasn’t even familiar with. This began a long process of testing and uncertainty. Doctors performed a biopsy and discovered significant scarring in my kidneys but couldn’t pinpoint the cause. I was simply diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The prognosis was a waiting game…

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Is there a Cure for Kidney Failure?

Kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), occurs when your kidneys are no longer able to perform their essential functions, such as filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood. If you or a loved one are facing kidney failure, you may wonder: Can kidney failure be cured? While there isn't a direct “cure” for kidney failure at this time, there are treatments and management strategies that can…

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The National Kidney Registry Announces its 60th Microsite Participating Center

The National Kidney Registry announced a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to help kidney patients find a living kidney donor. With the addition of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, 60 NKR member transplant centers nationwide now participate in its microsite program. The microsite program provides free websites and coaching to transplant patients seeking a living donor to increase their chances of achieving a living donor transplant. To date,…

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