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Chronic Kidney Disease Information

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when one suffers from gradual and usually permanent loss of kidney function over time. This happens gradually over time, usually months to years. CKD is divided into 5 stages of increasing severity. Stage 5 chronic kidney failure is also referred to as end-stage renal disease, wherein there is total or near-total loss of kidney function and patients need dialysisor transplantation to stay alive.

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AAKP My Health

Have you heard about AAKP's latest patient education tool? It's called AAKP My Health. It allows you to keep a complete and thorough record of your medical history. This tool is the first of its kind for kidney patients. Learn More and Register today!

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FREE Health Program

Kidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE program educating individuals about the stages of kidney function, risk factors for kidney disease including diabetes and hypertension, nutrition and more! Register for the upcoming program in Atlanta, GA.

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Affects of CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as damaged kidneys, or a reduction in kidney function below 60 percent of normal. Kidney disease is sometimes called a “silent” disease, because it often causes no symptoms.

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AAKP HealthLine

Looking for an educational kidney seminar, but don't have time to travel? AAKP HealthLine is a FREE, one-hour conference call educating kidney patients on a variety of topics. Click here to register for upcoming calls or to listen to archived conference calls.
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