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Conditions A to Z

Evidence-based, clinician-reviewed guides to the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black Americans. Every page explains how a condition presents in Black patients specifically, what the research says, and how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system.

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APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease

Also: AMKD, APOL1 nephropathy

~13% of African Americans carry two high-risk APOL1 variants

For decades, the higher rates of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure among Black Americans were …

C

Chronic Kidney Disease

Also: CKD, kidney failure (stages 3 to 5), renal insufficiency

3×

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss of kidney function, defined as eGFR below 60 …

L

Lupus Nephritis

Also: LN, SLE kidney involvement, WHO class lupus nephritis

30 to 50%

Lupus nephritis (LN) is kidney inflammation caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), one of the most …

APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease

Also: AMKD, APOL1 nephropathy

~13% of African Americans carry two high-risk APOL1 variants

Chronic Kidney Disease

Also: CKD, kidney failure (stages 3 to 5), renal insufficiency

3×

Lupus Nephritis

Also: LN, SLE kidney involvement, WHO class lupus nephritis

30 to 50%

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