Kidney Foundation of Canada

The Foundation of Kidney Care

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New Research Report on E. coli Early Protective Treatment

A recently published study in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) sheds new light on the relationship between harmful bacteria, like E. coli, and kidney failure.

Nearly 55 years since Canada’s first organ transplant, the need for donors is still great

Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Dossetor, The Kidney Foundation’s co-founder, made possible the first organ transplant in the Commonwealth. Bruce Deachman of Postmedia News brings new focus to this historical event.  

Living Well on Nocturnal Dialysis

We are never too old to learn new things that can enrich and improve our quality of life, and you will not find better living proof of that adage than in Myrtle Damsgaard. 

Manitoba to Create New Electronic Organ Transplant Registry

Manitoba is investing $100,000 to create a new, electronic registry so Manitobans can easily register their wishes about organ and tissue donation. 


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