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This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new drug to treat diabetes, preventing acute kidney injury and lowering the risk of dementia.

VA success story: “I’m grateful it happened this way.”

March is National Kidney Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and how to maintain it.

Army Veteran Gregory Zielsdorf recounts his experience on the kidney donor list and through the transplant surgery.

VA and the American Kidney Fund work together to fight chronic kidney disease in Veterans.

VA promotes early nutrition intervention for chronic kidney disease with targeted programs like Heathier Kidneys Through Your Kitchen.

VA’s TeleNephrology program connects Veterans with kidney specialists nationwide and provides access to lifesaving care.

Navy Veteran Antrion Smith lost 116 pounds with weight-loss surgery, but even with healthy habits, he still needed a kidney transplant.

Co-worker isn’t a match, but her spouse, who also works for VA, is a total 100% match.

VA partners with the American Kidney Fund to address the rising rates of kidney disease within the Veteran community.

Dr. Brescia co-developed the Brescia-Cimino fistula, providing safe and reliable vascular access for dialysis and saving millions of lives.

Amanda Houlton donated a kidney to a Veteran in honor of her late brother she lost to kidney disease.

Innovation revolutionary: Entrepreneur in Residence Dr. Priya Joshi works to develop a more equitable process in treating and identifying Veterans with kidney disease, hypertension and diabetes.