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January 2021

Targeting APOL1, a genetic cause of severe kidney disease

January 29, 2021
Admin
Targeting APOL1, a genetic cause of severe kidney disease Certain differences in our DNA can put some people at higher risk of disease—but understanding these differences gives us an opportunity to develop potential treatments. What is DNA?
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Author AdminPosted on January 29, 2021March 22, 2021Categories Our Blog

KIDNEY PROFESSIONALS NAMED AS 2021 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

January 20, 2021
Jennifer Duplessie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2021 KIDNEY PROFESSIONALS NAMED AS 2021 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERSAmerica’s Largest Independent Kidney Patient Organization Recognizes Top Professionals Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Author Jennifer DuplessiePosted on January 20, 2021February 3, 2021Categories Press Releases

FDA and CMS Decisions are Key to Increased Transplantation for Highly-HLA Sensitized Kidney Patients

January 14, 2021
By Lana Schmidt, MBA, former home hemodialysis patient, current transplant recipient, AAKP National Board of Director As an 18-year kidney patient warrior, I know firsthand what it is like to have too many antibodies and a very low chance, if ever, of receiving a kidney transplant.
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Author Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021Categories Our Blog

Organ Procurement Organizations

Seema Verma
January 7, 2021
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By Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Today, more than 100,000 Americans are on waiting lists to receive a lifesaving organ transplant. A new name is added to the national transplant waiting list every 10 minutes.
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Author AdminPosted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021Categories Our Blog

American Presidential Transitions – AAKP’s Strategic and Ongoing Role

American Presidential Transitions – AAKP’s Strategic and Ongoing Role
January 6, 2021
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By Paul T. Conway AAKP Chair of Policy & Government Affairs Editor’s Note: Mr. Conway, a 40-year kidney patient and 23-year transplant recipient, has worked in support of five U.S. presidential transitions. He leads AAKP efforts related to the Trump/Biden Presidential Transition.
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Author AdminPosted on January 6, 2021January 24, 2021Categories Our Blog

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