Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space. Background: NephU hosts veteran nephrology writer and editor Mark Neumann to discuss the status of recent efforts to improve organ procurement in the United States. Did You Know?               Data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network showed another increase ..read more

Welcome to NephU’s Hot Topics in Nephrology Series featuring various experts in the field of nephrology. In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space. Background: NephU hosts veteran nephrology writer and editor Mark Neumann to discuss two important issues for the NephU community coming from the March Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPAC, report: recommendations for payment to nephrologists and to the bundled payment rate for dialysis providers. Did You Know?     ..read more

This infographic provides a breakdown of some nutritional information to consider for patients receiving dialysis. Download Resource Disclaimer: The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consul ..read more

Background ADPKD can negatively affect many aspects of patients’ lives including physical symptoms and limitations, psychological burden, medical costs, and work limitations. Although assessment tools have been developed to better understand the patient disease burden, many providers still underestimate this burden often leading to inadequate management and support for these ADPKD patients.1 Did You Know? Patients with both early and late stage ADPKD experience a significant disease burden, and this is often underestimated, especially in younger patients. Why Watch This On-Demand Webina ..read more

This infographic provides a general overview of health literacy and steps that can be taken to help promote health literacy. Download Resource Disclaimer: The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice sho ..read more

This infographic reviews intersectionality, barriers to clinical trial participation and the application of intersectionality to improve care of diverse groups. Download Resource Disclaimer: The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resource ..read more

This infographic highlights the pathophysiology and patient education around diabetic kidney disease. Download Infographic The post NephU Infographic – Diabetic Kidney Disease: What Does It Mean For Patients? appeared first on NephU ..read more

Snapshot & Why It Matters One third of U.S. adults have the risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a newly coined diagnosis that affects the heart, brain, kidneys, and liver1 The 2023 American Heart Association presidential advisory defines CKM syndrome as a “systemic disorder characterized by pathophysiological interactions among metabolic risk factors, [chronic kidney disease] CKD, and the cardiovascular system, leading to multiorgan dysfunction and a high rate of adverse cardiovascular outcomes” and identifies the strong connections between cardiovascular dise ..read more

This infographic discusses genetic testing, a growing form of diagnosis for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Download Resource Disclaimer: The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should ..read more

Background In this on-demand webinar, Drs. Joshi and Shah share their expertise in peritoneal dialysis (PD) and nutrition. They will start by providing an overview of PD and highlight the key differences between PD and hemodialysis (HD). They will provide an overview of nutritional concepts—including macronutrients such as protein, and electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and phosphorus—in PD, and provide dietary recommendations for patients receiving PD using evidence-based research. Did You Know? There were more than 130,000 individuals newly diagnosed with end stage kidney disease (E ..read more