Education Center
NephU is an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. The experts at NephU have partnered with OPEN to develop scientifically validated resources that explore topics about living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
KIDNEY HEALTH RESOURCES
Developed by NephU
Select a category below to find topics related to kidney health and tips for living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
Kidney Disease In Asian American & Pacific Islanders
This article highlights various statistics of kidney disease in Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
Potential Impacts Of Climate Change On Kidney Disease, Mental Health, & Underserved Populations
This infographic provides a brief overview of how climate change can impact kidney disease, mental health and underserved populations.
Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD): What Does It Mean For Patients?
This infographic highlights how diabetic kidney disease works and patient education around the disease.
NephU's Supporting Organizations Spotlight: The American Kidney Fund
This podcast with the AKF will help highlight the meaningful work they do to ensure that patients with kidney disease get the diagnosis they need and the care they deserve. Listening to this podcast can equip you with valuable information, inspire action, and connect you to resources and support networks essential for anyone affected by or interested in kidney health!
Race & Kidney Function Measurement
How is kidney function measured? One of the best kidney function tests is glomerular filtration rate (GFR). It measures how well your kidneys are working. Your eGFR can be affected by age, sex, and body weight. Historically, race was included as a factor in determining a patient's eGFR which has potential clinical consequences.
CKD in the Hispanic Population
This helpful infographic reviews some of the statistics surrounding chronic kidney disease in the Hispanic population.
STORIES ABOUT LIVING OR CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH KIDNEY DISEASE
ARE YOU A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER?
NephU is a community of health care professionals and advocates working to improve kidney health through increased awareness, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Their mission is to improve the future outcomes for individuals with kidney disease and other related conditions. You can find a variety of in-depth resources for healthcare providers on their website.