6 Tips for Doing Your Own Research
It’s hard not to want to do your own research after learning you have a health condition like IgA Nephropathy. And while you should feel empowered to do your own …
Considering a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials are a way to test whether a new drug, device, or another type of treatment is safe for use in humans if it has any side effects if …
Thinking About What You Want From Treatment
When it comes to making a treatment decision for IgA Nephropathy, focusing on your priorities is important. Asking yourself “What do I most want to achieve from treatment?”, “How will …
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Factors that can shape treatment decisions Your provider might use a calculator of sorts to plug in information and help determine how quickly your condition may progress. This can also …
What is a Kidney Biopsy?
Dr. Jared Hassler, Renal Pathologist & Associate Professor at Temple University BIO I was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy in 2001 after a routine health screening to qualify to serve as …
Thriving Through Food
Emma Ryan, Integrative Health Coach BIO Hi! I’m Emma, founder of Emma Ryan Vitality Coaching and lover of people. I’m an integrative nutrition health coach, raw food chef, and plant …
History of IgAN
Dr. Bruce Julian, Professor Emeritus at University of Alabama BIO Dr. Bruce A. Julian is Professor Emeritus in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Alabama …
Transplant Process & Living With Your Transplant Q&A
Stuart Miller, Moderator Patient Panel BIO Stuart is an advocate for NKF and an ambassador for AAKP. He was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy in May of 2008. Making some lifestyle …
The IgAN Foundation Donate Life Series
April is National Donate Life Month and the IGA Nephropathy Foundation of America would like to encourage people to consider being a kidney donor. Just a few statistics,13 people die …