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Kidney Disease
At NYU Langone, our nephrologists manage kidney disease, in which the kidneys are unable to properly filter waste from the blood. In this chronic condition, the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function properly. Sometimes the kidneys fail rapidly, in less than two days. This is called acute kidney failure, and it occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to remove waste from the blood or balance fluids in the body.
Our doctors take steps to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in adults and help manage advanced kidney disease to prevent kidney failure. They are also experts in treating people with acute kidney failure.
NYU Langone’s Transplant Institute is one of the foremost kidney transplant centers in the world. Its living donor program provides an alternative to traditional donor programs, offering shorter wait times and improved outcomes for kidney recipients.
Treatment for Kidney Disease
Treatment for kidney disease can include lifestyle changes and medication. For advanced kidney disease, dialysis or a transplant may be necessary.
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Lifestyle Changes for Kidney DiseaseLifestyle changes can help to slow the progression of kidney disease.
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Medication for Kidney DiseaseOur doctors prescribe medication to manage kidney disease.
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Dialysis for Kidney DiseaseAdults with advanced kidney disease or failure may require dialysis to remove waste and minerals from the body.
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Transplantation for Kidney DiseaseKidney transplantation can improve the health of adults with advanced kidney disease or kidney failure.
Our Research and Education in Kidney Disease
Learn more about our research and professional education opportunities.
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