NKF Kidney Professionals

Early birds receive the best discounts! Register for SCM before February 21 & save $50 In-person & virtual sessions across 8 program tracks Recorded sessions available on-demand CME, CE, and MOC ... Professional networking opportunities See more

Want to save on #NKFClinicals registration? NKF Members receive DISCOUNTED registration! Join today for event discounts, free online education, subscription to journals and more. Join here -> https://www.kidney.org/professionals/membership Register for #NKFClinicals -> https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical/registration

Listen on your commute to and from work The Kidney Commute Podcast seeks to enhance the work of the interprofessional kidney care team by providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.

Late-Breaking Scientific Abstracts are due TUESDAY! Authors are invited to submit abstracts summarizing an epidemiological study or clinical trial related to kidney diseases. Submit by February 1! https://www.kidney.org/spring-clinical/abstracts

NEW Life as a Nephrologist episode We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the very first clinical practice guideline for CKD which included recommendations for CKD classification and staging #KDOQI

I feel that it is my lifetime achievement. I credit this award to the many people I have worked with in the past and present, including Tufts Medical Center’s Dr. Johanna Dwyer, Ms. Kelly Kane, Dr. Ronald Perrone, Division Nephrology at Tufts, Atrius Health’s Dr. Bradley Denker, Nephrology Team, and of course my family, including my late parents who supported me throughout my life and my sister, Jiwon and her husband, Michael.

Kidney patients need better, more relevant education to best participate in the decision-making about their treatment, a new study published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Join Thursday's Webinar and earn 1.0 CME/CE. FREE for NKF Members! https://casehippo.com//pregnancy-and-glo/mooc/home/default Gain confidence in preconception care for women with glomerular disease by reviewing data on maternal/fetal outcomes, risks of pregnancy related disease progression, ways to optimize pregnancy compatible medication regimens and timing of conception.

Join us on for 'A Deep Dive into Patient-Centered Research' An Interactive Virtual Workshop aimed at Building a Research-Ready Kidney Community Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!... THIS WEDNESDAY, June 2: https://form.jotform.com/211247699360158 June 14: https://form.jotform.com/211245752733150

Check out the JRN May issue with articles such as fruits & vegetables in metabolic acidosis, protein-energy wasting in children with chronic kidney disease, visceral fat and cardiovascular outcomes in hemodialysis, and more! https://www.jrnjournal.org/issue/S1051-2276(21)X0003-9#

Do you work with an outstanding nurse, technician, dietitian, social worker or advanced practitioner? Recognize them for their contributions by nominating them for a Council Award. Nominations must be submitted by July 16, 2021. https://www.kidney.org/spring-cl/councilAwards/applications

Did you reserve your spot for tomorrow's webinar?? Earn 1.0 CME/CE https://casehippo.com//pregnancy-in-wome/mooc/home/default FREE for members! Review appropriate timing of conception & management of immunosuppression in a woman with a kidney transplant who is contemplating pregnancy

In this article, faculty addressed the pathophysiology, impact, risks, and management of COVID-19 as it relates to advanced kidney disease. Testing, risk mitigation, and inpatient and outpatient management were also addressed. This concise review addresses major findings of the symposium along with certain updates regarding vaccinations since then.

Patient-centered outcomes research - how can we better engage patients and care partners? Join Wednesday's webinar from 1:30-3pm ET.

It's an American Journal of Kidney Diseases annual tradition to unveil the #NephMadness logo during ASN's Kidney Week. Many thanks to Yue (Flora) Chen from Penn Student Design for designing this year’s logo.

Help us identify future KDOQI controversies topics by completing this 6 question poll. We greatly appreciate your participation and welcome your feedback! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2L8ZJTW

Dietitians: This course is for you! The GRID course is designed for health care providers, especially dietitians and nutritionists in clinical practice, and discusses the specific cultural patterns of food selection, preparation and eating traditions of their particular locale. Register here & earn 26 CME/CE: https://bit.ly/3iEWGGY *Note: Dietitians living in developing countries pay only $100 US. Please contact us with proof of address to obtain a special discount code:... [email protected] #renaldietitians

NKF KDOQI App Now Available! Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nkf-kdoqi/id1514625642 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indico.nkf

These study data provide physicians who treat patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease a promising new therapeutic approach to reduce the rate of progression of both CKD and cardiovascular outcomes said one of the study investigators, Dr. Rajiv Agarwal.

The SONG-CKD Delphi survey is now live! You are invited to have your say about what impacts of CKD & treatment are important to you. This will help to ensure that researchers include outcomes that are relevant and meaningful for making decisions https://songinitiative.org/song-ckd/

Test your knowledge! Participate in this Challenging Case 'The Emerging Role of Biomarkers in MRCC'

2021 Abstract Submissions are Open Deadline: December 3, 2020

I would like to continue to drive awareness, prevention, and treatment for kidney patients especially in our Black and Hispanic Communities, where people are impaired the most by kidney disease, Tuggle said. Furthermore, I’m passionate about creating outreach campaigns that make meaningful connections and change people’s lives."

It's time to submit your abstract! Deadline is December 3 Opportunity to be a part of the virtual poster tours Opportunity to virtually present your e-poster live at a designated time during the program Accepted abstracts will be printed in AJKD, AKD, JRN, or JNSW

Register by tomorrow for early bird prices!

Listen to our NEW Episode Women in Nephrology Thank you Holly Kramer, Susan Quaggin, Lisa Curtis, and Reshma Kewalramani for sharing your journeys, importance of mentorship, taking risks, kindness & keeping prospective #WomenInNephrology

Dietitians: This course is for you! GRID arose from realization that the nutritional management of people who have or who are at high risk for developing kidney disease has become very complex. Register here & earn 26 CME/CE https://bit.ly/3iEWGGY