Currently Kidney - Summer 2017

On June 22, the U.S. Senate introduced the Better Care Reconciliation Act, their counterpart to the House of Representative's American Healthcare Act. Both bills would significantly reduce access to vital, preventive, and life-saving care for people at risk of, or with, chronic kidney disease. Read more

NKF Kidney Communities is a new online resource for patients with kidney disease, on dialysis, or undergoing transplantation, and for living donors. NKF has partnered with Health Unlocked to connect patients, caregivers and health advocates in a safe environment where they can "chat" about their health concerns, symptoms, treatments and offer support. Participation is free and anonymous.

Sign up, "follow", and join the conversation on one of the four online communities today!

Dialysis  |  Early Stage CKD  |  Living Donor  |  Transplant

• Master Class on Hyperkalemia Present it as a Live Education Event
• Microsite on Hyperkalemia (For You & Your Patients
• Vaccinations and Dialysis: What You Should Know: 4-page Infographic for Patients (English & Spanish)
• Kidney Cancer: What You Need to Know Tear-Off Pad and Brochure
• Free Online CMEs:
  • Management of Hepatitis C in Late-Stage CKD Patients
    by Merck & Co, Inc
  • Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes in CKD-MBD Management
    by Sanofi-aventis U.S.
  • The Challenge of Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients with Non-Dialysis-Chronic Kidney Disease (ND-CKD)
    by Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Calcimimetrics for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Something Old, Something New
    by Amgen
• Free Marketing Materials for our Patient Programs

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In A Few Words is a recurring feature in AJKD. Through this feature, we hope to give voice to the diverse experiences and stories that define kidney disease. We welcome nonfiction, narrative submissions focusing on the personal, ethical, or policy implications of any aspect of kidney disease in adults and children. Submissions from physicians, allied health professionals, patients, or family members are encouraged. For detailed instructions, click here.