American Kidney Fund

American Kidney Fund Warns Americans Not To Ignore Sore Throats
20 Dec 01 | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is warning Americans not to ignore a sore throat, because the bacteria that cause strep throat (streptococcus) can cause kidney damage. AKF Chairman of Medical Affairs, Paul W. Crawford, MD said, "For the most part,...

American Kidney Fund Cautions Against Unwarranted Use of Cipro®
07 Nov 01 | (Rockville, MD) The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is warning Americans who may wish to take Cipro* (ciprofloxacin HCl) as a precautionary measure against anthrax that they could be exposing their kidneys to serious harm. If they take Cipro on their ...

American Kidney Fund Reminds Those With Diabetes, High Blood Pressure To Pay Special Attention To Health Regimen
15 Oct 01 | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is asking Americans who have diabetes and high blood pressure to pay special attention to their health care routine in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Careful monitoring and control of blood sugar and ...

American Kidney Fund Medical Affairs Chairman to Meet with Congressional Black Caucus to Discuss High Incidence of Kidney Disease Among African Americans
26 Sep 01 | The American Kidney Fund's (AKF) Chairman of Medical Affairs will meet with the Congressional Black Caucus Thursday, September 27 in the Longworth House Office Building at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Paul W. Crawford, MD, will discuss the...

American Kidney Fund Launches Renagel® (Sevelamer Hydrochloride) Patient Assistance Program(SM)
17 Sep 01 | Thanks to the generosity of Genzyme Corporation, AKF will launch its Renagel® Patient Assistance Program (RPAPSM) on September 17, 2001. American Kidney Fund will administer the program and Genzyme Corporation will contribute the Renagel® product...

American Kidney Fund Experiences Record Numbers of Calls to Help Line
21 Aug 01 | The American Kidney Fund's (AKF) national toll-free Help Line (and its e-mail counterpart) is now logging about 1,000 inquiries per month. Most of the calls are from kidney patients and their families seeking information about treatment, ...

American Kidney Fund Issues Kidney Health Warning in Face of Lingering Heat Wave
02 Aug 01 | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is warning those living in areas affected by the ongoing heat wave to take precautions to ensure proper kidney function. In high heat, more water is needed, so it is important to drink water even before feeling ...

American Kidney Fund Ahead Of Medicare With Discount Pharmacy Card
16 Jul 01 | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is well ahead of the Bush Administration's proposal to offer Medicare patients discount pharmacy cards. AKF's new Discount Pharmacy Card Program stands apart from those of pharmaceutical and other companies, (as ...

American Kidney Fund Names Senior Director Of Communications
14 Jul 01 | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) has named Sandra Palmer as Senior Director of Communications. AKF Executive Director Karen Sendelback said, "The American Kidney Fund is delighted to welcome Sandra to our staff.