NKF Patient Network
The NKF Patient Network (NKFPatientNetwork.org) is a nationwide kidney disease patient registry created to improve the lives of people with kidney disease through research, clinical care, and drug development. The Network has a secure portal for participants to share their experiences and data, and for providers to upload electronic health records upon patient consent. In this feasibility study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), researchers found low awareness of kidney disease for many participants and a challenge in recruiting vulnerable populations. These are short-term goals of the Network following the national launch in February 2021. Overall, the Network will facilitate real-world data collection to inform the development of patient-centered research, care, and treatments for people with kidney disease.
Anemia in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent review listed out the causes, risk factors, complications and treatment of anemia in children with chronic kidney disease.
A recent review listed out the causes, risk factors, complications and treatment of anemia in children with chronic kidney disease.
‘The NKF Patient Network also offers individualized education and support.’
Tweet it Now
ARTICLE TITLE: A National Registry for People With All Stages of Kidney Disease: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Patient Network AUTHORS: Lesley A. Inker, MD, MS, Silvia Ferrè, PhD, MS, Mary Baliker, BS, Anne Barr, MBA, Lisa Bonebrake, BA, Alexander R. Chang, MD, MS, Juhi Chaudhari, MPH, Kerry Cooper, MD, Clarissa J. Diamantidis, MD, Derek Forfang, BS, Barbara Gillespie, MD, Petros Gregoriou, MBA, Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, RPh, MS (epi), PhD, Keren Ladin, PhD, MSc, Cari Maxwell, BS, Kristi R. Mitchell, MPH, Kathleen P. Murphy, PhD, Muhammad Rakibuz-Zaman, MBBS, MSc (Epi), MPH, Michael V. Rocco, MD, MSCE, Leslie A. Spry, MD, Amit Sharma, MD, Navdeep Tangri, MD, PhD, Curtis Warfield, MS, Kerry Willis, PhD, on behalf of the NKF Patient Network Governance Committees
Source-Eurekalert
Test Your Knowledge on Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure done to remove a diseased kidney and replace it with a healthy one from a donor. A person requires one healthy functioning kidney to keep the body functions normal ().
Once a patient reaches end-stage renal disease (ESRD) they have the option for dialysis or kidney transplantation ().
This quiz on kidney transplantation will test your knowledge to provide answers to the following questions:
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure done to remove a diseased kidney and replace it with a healthy one from a donor. A person requires one healthy functioning kidney to keep the body functions normal ().
Once a patient reaches end-stage renal disease (ESRD) they have the option for dialysis or kidney transplantation ().
This quiz on kidney transplantation will test your knowledge to provide answers to the following questions:
- Complications of kidney transplant ()
- Types of kidney donors ()
- How long can a kidney be preserved? ()
- Indications for kidney transplantation ()
- Blood compatibility for kidney transplantation ()
- Long-term results of kidney transplantation ()
AIIMS Performs Successful Kidney Transplant on India's Youngest Organ Recipient
Kidney Transplantation Saves Lives: India's youngest organ recipient gets new hope from youngest organ donor through en bloc kidney transplant surgery performed at AIIMS.
Kidney Transplantation Saves Lives: India's youngest organ recipient gets new hope from youngest organ donor through en bloc kidney transplant surgery performed at AIIMS.
Gene Therapy Target for Polycystic Kidney Disease
In polycystic kidney disease models scientists blocked the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs.
In polycystic kidney disease models scientists blocked the inhibition of PKD1 and PKD2 gene expression by deleting a binding site for microRNAs.
