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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.

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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.

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. 

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CKD in the Hispanic Population

This helpful infographic reviews some of the statistics surrounding chronic kidney disease in the Hispanic population.

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Kidney Failure Treatment Options

This infographic reviews treatment options for patients that have reached kidney failure.

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The American Kidney Fund's Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Initiative

The AKF's Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease helps promote meaningful, systemic change to ensure that patients with kidney disease get the diagnosis they need and the care they deserve. 

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Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 1: Kidney Disease & Depression

Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this first episode, Dr. Shirazian, a nephrologist, will discuss how patients with kidney disease or depression, might experience similar symptoms.  Listen in, to learn how to tell the difference between the symptoms from kidney disease and depression and the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the kidney community.

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Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 2: The Role Of Nephrology Social Workers

Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this episode, Hannah Graves, a nephrology social worker, discusses the mental health challenges patients and care partners may face throughout the patient journey and how social workers can support them to improve their overall quality of life.  

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