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Adam's story

I was born with kidney disease. I was very sick from the time I was about 6 years old until age 9. Doctors removed a piece of my left kidney and that seemed to fix the problem because I had no more symptoms or issues after that. I always knew my kidney function was reduced, ot...

Promoting shared decision-making for people with advanced CKD

Lay Abstract Promoting shared decision-making about kidney failure treatment in people with advanced kidney disease People with advanced chronic kidney disease, typically having less than 15% of normal kidney function, have reduced quality of life and a higher risk of death...

Inspirations from Living Kidney Donors: A Journey of Giving

Embark on a journey of kindness and connection. Hear firsthand accounts from our panelists, who have been living kidney donors. They will share the highs, lows, and everything in between about their remarkable decision to donate a kidney. Gain perspective, inspiration, and a ...

World Kidney Day!

Every year, millions of Canadians face the risk of developing Kidney Disease, a life-threatening illness that effects 10% of the world’s population in some form. However, many of these people are not aware of the signs, symptoms or causes behind this devastating disease. That’...

Dave’s Story

Dave’s story started long before he even knew that he had kidney disease.  For almost 10 years, Dave’s diagnosis was unclear.  He suffered from headaches and high blood pressure and it wasn’t until his kidney function dropped to under 40% that he was diagnosed with kidney dis...

Claudin function in kidney development and in disease

Lay Summary The incidence of kidney stones is on the rise and studies in Canada estimate that 1 in 10 adults may be affected. In addition to the acute severe pain caused by the stone, in the long-term kidney stones can contribute to chronic kidney disease in children and a...

Show them you’ve got their back!

Walk to support your loved one living with kidney disease. This September across Ontario, thirty-five communities will gather for the annual Kidney Walk. “Kidney Walks are a special opportunity for families, friends and caregivers to rally in support of their loved ones l...

Show Them You’ve Got Their Back

On September 27th at 10am, the kidney community will join for the annual Kidney Walk. The virtual walk will see participants walking with their families and teams in their own neighbourhoods, at local parks or in their yards in communities across Ontario. “Kidney Walks are...

Introduction – Dr. Taschereau

Dr. François Taschereau is originally from Rouyn-Noranda, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, where he attended elementary and high school. He then spent 10 years studying medicine at Université de Montréal and nephrology at the Université de Sherbrooke. Dr. Taschereau and his wife ...

Mechanisms of injury to renal microvessels in the autoimmune disease Lupus Nephritis

Lay Summary Lupus nephritis (LN) is a serious renal manifestation in patients suffering from the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Up to 60% of lupus patients will develop LN which, if not controlled, can lead to kidney failure. SLE is much more common in...

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