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Toddler by day, kidney dare superhero by night
During the daytime, Nicklaus lives an active life of a two-year-old, playing with his older brother and keeping his parents on their toes. You might never know this energetic toddler has battled kidney disease since birth, requiring nightly dialysis treatments at home, while he waits for a kidney transplant.
Kidney patients choose to begin again
Being diagnosed with kidney disease can seem overwhelming and feel like everything changed at once. An essential first step to helping patients start their therapy strong is empowering them to proactively participate with their healthcare professional team in the decision-making process about their journey. The next step is supporting their access to innovative therapy options designed to provide differentiated care.
Personalizing AKI
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the kidneys suddenly stop working, often as the result of illness, trauma or infection. Kai Harenski, global medical lead of Baxter's Acute Therapies business, shares his insights on the importance of a patient-centered approach to care for those that develop AKI.