Kidney.org - SEO Checker

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National Kidney Foundation
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37 million people in the U.S. have kidney disease but only 10% know it. NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about.
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https://www.kidney.org/
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Page structure

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Together, we’ve made extraordinary progress over the last 75 years.
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Headings
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Heading structure

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H1 Together, we’ve made extraordinary progress over the last 75 years.
H2 NKF Mega Menu
H2 Featured Topics
H2 Browse By Category
H2 Browse By Type
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H2 Tools & Resources
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H2 Funding
H2 Latest Research
H2 Tools & Resources Duplicate text
H2 Featured Printable Tools
H2 How can we help?
H2 Take Control of Your Kidney Health
H2 Kidney Disease At-a-glance
H2 Stories of Impact and Hope
H2 Kidney Walk With Us
H2 Latest News
H2 Explore Kidney Topics
H2 NKF Near You
H2 Quick Links
H2 Connect with Us
H2 Get emails from NKF
H2 Need help? Call NKF CARES
H2 sub footer menu
H2 footer social media links
H3 Search Results
H3 I am a...
H3 Empty heading
H3 From Grief to Giving Back: Using Poetry to Support Kidney Disease Patients
H3 A Sneak Peek Into the Future of Kidney Transplant Technologies
H3 Healthy Hydration for Your Kidneys: What to Sip and What to Skip
H3 PKD Took His Kidneys. His Community Gave Him a Second Chance
H3 Volunteer
H3 Offices
H3 Events
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H4 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are at risk for kidney disease.
H4 90K people are on the kidney waitlist, and 12 die every day.
H4 1 in 7 U.S. adults have kidney disease, and 90% don't know it.
H4 Experts Urge Global Shift to Albumin Testing
H4 Proposed Medicaid, ACA Cuts Would Devastate Kidney Patients
H4 NKF launches New Living Donation Business Case Toolkit
H4 NKF Applauds Senate Introduction of Living Donor Protection Act
H4 Give to NKF
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https://www.kidney.org/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.kidney.org/IMG-ALT Home
https://nationalkidneyfoundati...External Subdomain Member Login
/es/recursos-en-espanolRecursos en Español
https://nationalkidneyfoundati...External Subdomain Text duplicate Member Login
/es/recursos-en-espanolText duplicate Recursos en Español
/kidney-healthKidney Health
/kidney-topics/chronic-kidney-...Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
/kidney-topics/estimated-glome...Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
/kidney-topics/stages-chronic-...Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
/kidney-topics/tests-to-check-...Tests to Check Your Kidney Health
/kidney-topics/understanding-y...Understanding Your Lab Values and Other CKD Health Numbers
/kidney-topicsSee All Kidney Topics
/kidney-topics?f[0]=category:5...Diet and nutrition
/kidney-topics?f[0]=category:5...Diseases and conditions
/kidney-topics?f[0]=category:5...Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing
/kidney-topics?f[0]=category:5...Tests and procedures
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/podcasts/hot-topics-kidney-he...Image Hot topics in kidney health podcast Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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/news-stories/stepsibling-bond...Stepsibling Bond Leads to Life-Saving Kidney Donation
/news-stories/how-nkf-got-here...How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1990s
/news-stories/cannabis-and-kid...Cannabis and Kidney Disease–What You Need to Know
/news-stories/saving-ellen-gli...Saving Ellen: A Glimpse into the Early Days of Kidney Transplantation
/news-listingSee All News & Stories
/news-stories?f[0]=type:52739Prevention & Awareness
/news-stories?f[0]=type:52738Patient Education
/news-stories?f[0]=type:52732Patient Stories
/news-stories?f[0]=type:52729Advocacy
/news-storiesSee all News & Stories
/news-stories/national-kidney-...Image NKF’s 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care NKF has made a big difference for millions. Join us as we look back at 10 key achieveme...
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https://kidney.org/ckd-journeyImage NKF Patient Journey Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.
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https://learningcenter.kidney....External Subdomain Image CKD Basics Course Learn about the basics of kidney disease, how it is measured, and what happens if you have kidney failure.
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/kidney-quiz/Image Know Your Risk Answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease.
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/kidney-topics/nutrition-and-k...Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)
/kidney-topics/phosphorus-and-...Phosphorus and Your Diet
/kidney-topics/potassium-your-...Potassium in Your CKD Diet
/kidney-topics/ckd-diet-how-mu...CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?
/kidney-topics/sodium-and-your...Sodium and Your CKD Diet: How to Spice Up Your Cooking
/kidney-topics?f[0]=category:5...See all Diet & Nutrition Topics
/nutrition/recipesImage Recipe Finder Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health
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https://sites.google.com/view/...External Subdomain Image Find a Dietitian Looking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietitian in your area.
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https://www.kidney.org/nutritionImage Nutrition Your home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.
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/treatment-supportTreatment & Support
/kidney-topics/dialysisDialysis
/kidney-topics/hemodialysisHemodialysis
/kidney-topics/peritoneal-dial...Peritoneal Dialysis
/treatment-support/dialysis/ho...Home Dialysis
/kidney-topics/coping-effectiv...Coping Effectively
/kidney-topics?search=Dialysis...See all Dialysis Topics
/news-stories/cannabis-and-kid...Text duplicate Cannabis and Kidney Disease–What You Need to Know
/news-stories/can-you-have-pet...Can You Have a Pet on Home Dialysis? Yes! Here’s How
/news-stories/what-hospice-kid...What is Hospice for Kidney Failure?
/news-stories/son-s-gift-how-h...A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own
/news-listingText duplicate See All News & Stories
/treatment-support/peersImage Do you need support? NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor.
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/kidney-topics/kidney-transplantKidney Transplant
/kidney-topics/xenotransplanta...Xenotransplantation
/kidney-topics/kidney-transpla...The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
/kidney-topics/life-kidney-tra...Care After Kidney Transplant
/kidney-topics?search=transpla...See all Transplant Topics
/news-stories/stepsibling-bond...Text duplicate Stepsibling Bond Leads to Life-Saving Kidney Donation
/news-stories/how-nkf-got-here...Text duplicate How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1990s
/news-stories/cannabis-and-kid...Text duplicate Cannabis and Kidney Disease–What You Need to Know
/news-stories/saving-ellen-gli...Text duplicate Saving Ellen: A Glimpse into the Early Days of Kidney Transplantation
/news-listingText duplicate See All News & Stories
/transplantationImage Kidney Transplantation Resources Considering a kidney transplant? We’ll help you get started.
IMG-ALT Kidney Donor and recipient posing in the hospital together post-transplant
/treatment-support/clinical-tr...Clinical Trials
/kidney-topics/are-clinical-tr...Are Clinical Trials Safe?
/kidney-topics/finding-more-in...Finding out More about Clinical Trials
/kidney-topics/kidney-diseases...Kidney Disease Clinical Trial Directory
/kidney-topics/who-can-partici...Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial
/kidney-topics?search=clinical...See all Clinical Trial Topics
/news-stories/basic-science-cl...Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments
/news-stories/kidney-disease-c...Kidney Disease Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?
/news-stories/important-resear...Important Research Findings Presented During National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
/news-stories/2019-national-yo...2019 National Young Investigators Forum Winners
/news-listingText duplicate See All News & Stories
/treatment-support/kidneycare-...Image Join the KidneyCARE Study Advance kidney research by sharing your experience living with kidney disease.
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https://research-connect.kidne...External Subdomain Image Impact Patient-Centered Research Kidney Research Connect matches you with research projects based on your connection to kidney disease.
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/subject/health-insuranceImage Insurance Insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about insurance options and choosing a plan that is right for you.
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/subject/mental-health-and-wel...Image Coping and Self-care Implementing coping strategies and practicing self-care are essential components in effectively managing illness and promoting ove...
IMG-ALT Two seniors taking a walk together
/subject/vaccinationImage Vaccine Information As a dialysis patient or transplant recipient you may be wondering — are vaccines safe for me? Do I need them?
IMG-ALT Nurse putting a bandaid on a woman's arm post-vaccine
https://www.kidney.org/nutritionImage Nutrition Learn about a kidney-friendly diet, so you can stay healthy with kidney disease whether you are at home or dining out.
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/subject/exercise-and-physical...Image Exercise Exercise is important for everyone, especially for people with kidney disease.
IMG-ALT Group of women doing tai chi in the park
/subject/sexual-health-and-int...Image Sexual Health Kidney disease can affect your sexuality in many ways — from hormones, nerves, energy levels, even medicine.
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https://www.kidney.org/nkfcaresImage NKF Cares Offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.
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