2026 Beware! COVID-19 multiple variant concerns & Flu outbreaks are still upon us.
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WHY?
Because the Highest at-risk Groups are:
1) African-Americans
2) Native-Americans
3) Latin-Americans
4) Asian-Americans
WHY?
Because the Highest at-risk Groups are:
1) African-Americans
2) Native-Americans
3) Latin-Americans
4) Asian-Americans
Within the "Novocognia World" we believe that the sharing & telling of everyone's journey from "undiagnosed risk factors for kidney stress" to "chronic kidney dis-ease" to interventions of "dialysis" and "kidney transplantation" enlightens all of us.
We have survived the devastating era of Covid19 from 2020 to 2022 whereby the populations we assisted were hardest hit with death and debilitating financial stress.
With your growing and continued support we are poised to re-engage with the highest affected communities within the tri-state area delivering timely information to mitigate the stressors of the unimaginable toll that a Kidney disease diagnosis can bring.
Thanks to all our supporters for remaining true with us and we invite new supporters to further the efforts of our community outreach programs.
Michael Butler, Founder & President
Novocognia, Incorporated @2026
• Louil Silas Jr. (2001): Influential Black record executive and founder of Silas Records. He died at age 45 from kidney disease.
• Ronald Townson (2001): Founding member of the Grammy-winning Black vocal group The 5th Dimension. He passed at age 68 due to diabetes-related kidney failure.
• Barry White (2003): The legendary "Walrus of Love" and soul icon. After years of high blood pressure, he suffered kidney failure and died at 58 while awaiting a transplant.
• Tony Thompson (2003): Renowned Black drummer for Chic and The Power Station. He died at 48 from kidney cancer.
• Billy Preston (2006): Known as the "Fifth Beatle," the Black virtuoso keyboardist died at 59 from complications of kidney failure following a battle with hypertension.
• Oscar Peterson (2007): One of the greatest jazz pianists in history. The Black Canadian musician died of kidney failure at age 82.
• Ivan Dixon (2008): Black actor (Hogan's Heroes) and director. He died at 76 from complications of kidney failure.
• MC Breed (2008): Black rapper (Eric Breed) known for "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin." He died at age 37 from kidney failure.
• Gary Coleman (2010): The Diff'rent Strokes star battled a kidney-scarring disease (FSGS) since childhood. After two failed transplants and years of dialysis, he passed at 42.
• Manute Bol (2010): Sudanese-American NBA player and humanitarian. He died at 47 from acute kidney failure while being treated for a severe skin reaction.
• Elouise Cobell (2011): Blackfeet Nation (Native American) leader and activist. She died at 65 from complications of cancer and kidney failure.
• Timoci Naivaluwaqa (2012): Prominent Fijian (Pacific Islander) community advocate. He died from renal failure.
• Natalie Cole (2015): The Black jazz icon died at 65. While her immediate cause was heart failure, it was a complication of her 2009 kidney transplant.
• Jonah Lomu (2015): Tongan-New Zealand rugby superstar. He died at 40 from cardiac arrest caused by his long-term battle with nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease).
• Juan Bell (2016): Dominican-born Major League Baseball player. He passed away at age 48 from kidney disease.
• Ernesto Cardenal (2020): Famous Nicaraguan poet and activist. He passed at 95 due to kidney and heart complications.
• Marciano Cantero (2022): Lead singer of the Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes. He died at 62 following emergency surgery for a kidney infection and failure.
• Tina Turner (2023): Though listed as "natural causes," she was a global face for kidney health. She suffered total kidney failure in 2016 and received a transplant from her husband in 2017.
• Richard Smallwood (2025): The "King of Gospel." He passed away at 77 in early 2025 due to complications from kidney failure.
• Rahaman Ali (2025): Heavyweight boxer and brother of Muhammad Ali. He died at 82 following a long-term decline involving kidney complications.
• Ike Turner Jr. (2025): Grammy-winning musician and son of Tina and Ike Turner. He died in late 2025 at age 67 from kidney failure.
• Kevin Arkadie (2025): Trailblazing Black screenwriter (New York Undercover). He passed at 68 from complications following a kidney transplant.
"ACR" is the Albumin to Creatinine Ratio urine test that detects protein in the urine which is a sign of kidney damage. Have you been told that you have "protein leakage in your urine" ? That's a red flag and an early warning. Investigate further!
The "GFR" Glomerular Filtration Rate is a test that tells you how well your kidneys are working. There are 5 stages for this. Do you know what stage your kidneys are working at?
Immunoassay test is for detecting systemic viral and bacterial infections (i.e. HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Epstein Barr, Chlamydia, Syphilis), and your burden of fungi and parasites.These infections play a role in kidney damage. Minority descendants should also consider the genetic test for Apolipoprotein L1, (G1,G2) alleles which are suspected genetic components for rapid kidney decline.
Be concerned with swellings of ankles, feet, face, hands or abdomen.
Be concerned with puffy eyes, fatigue, and unusual thirst.
Be concerned with painful urination, blood in the urine, or foamy urine.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has 5 stages of kidney damage with little or no symptoms. Get tested asap to determine your level of kidney damage. More options are available to you to slow the progression of kidney disease if caught early enough.
This is stage 5 of CKD which is called End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) that requires dialysis at an in-center dialysis facility, dialysis at home, or a kidney transplant to keep you alive. You must choose one of these options or "palliative care" which is the option not to sustain life any further.
Someone else's kidney is surgically implanted in you whereby the donor is either living or deceased. But you as a recipient will be gifted with this "gold standard" of kidney replacement that can return your life to better conditions. But you have to get on a transplant waiting list. And you must get educated as to the important requirements you will be facing.
Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network
"I wish someone would have told me earlier about my risks for kidney disease when I had more opportunities to do something about it."
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