The kidneys are often the unsung hero of a healthy body, working quietly in the background to keep systems running smoothly. Many people don’t fully appreciate the role that kidneys play until something goes wrong.

UCI Health nephrologist Dr. Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh describes the worldwide challenges in maintaining kidney health, including barriers to treatment for those with kidney disease.

Kalantar is one of the leaders who support World Kidney Day, a global awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of kidney health.

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