August 2020
Kidney Donor Conversations Virtual Walk/Run
Join us at any fitness level, any time, and any place in August for a Virtual Walk/Run to support Kidney Donor Conversations! Kidney Donor Conversations provides education and support for Living Kidney Donation. There are too many people waiting for a kidney transplant. Most will die waiting. There are not enough kidneys. You can help save a life. You can help find one more living kidney donor. Be a part of the change and spread awareness to give, so others…
Find out more »Virtual Learning Session – Covid-19 & The Kidneys
COVID-19 can have a significant impact on the kidneys and on patients with kidney disease. In this event, Dr. Green, Dr. Maringer, and Dr. Lockwood will discuss the currently known pathophysiology of COVID-19 and important considerations in the care of patients with kidney disease. *Speakers are employees or paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. You must be logged in to register for this event. Click link below. https://nephu.org/event/covid-19-the-kidneys/
Find out more »September 2020
Living Kidney Donation: One Solution for End-Stage Kidney Disease
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Find out more »45th Annual VIRTUAL Renal Symposium
NOTE: Kidney Donor Conversations' Glenna Frey, APRN-CNS will be presenting Thurs. Sept. 24, 3:00 pm: Are They Heroes or Crazy? Living Kidney Donation The Kidney Foundation of Ohio is hosting its first virtual Renal Symposium! The online format will feature high-value content and quality education, including interactive opportunities with sponsors and exhibitors. While keeping the safety and well-being of everyone involved a top priority, this annual two-day interdisciplinary conference will educate attendees on the latest trends and innovations in renal…
Find out more »October 2020
Motivational Interviewing In Chronic Kidney Disease
Upcoming Virtual Live Event Motivational Interviewing In Chronic Kidney Disease Tuesday, October 13, 2020 | 7:00 pm EDT Patient empowerment is an important concept in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. This presentation discusses the foundational aspects of motivational interviewing, basic counseling techniques, and the importance of this collaborative counseling method in this population. By communicating and empowering patients, many outcomes have been shown to improve in chronic kidney disease. REGISTER HERE Speakers: Jill A. Green, PhD* Nephrology…
Find out more »NKF Virtual Patient Symposium **FREE**
ABOUT THIS EVENT The National Kidney Foundation invites kidney patients from early stages of kidney disease to dialysis or transplantation and their caregivers to come together, learn, and become empowered at the 6th Annual VIRTUAL Patient Symposium. The goal of Virtual Patient Symposium is to engage, empower, and educate those affected by kidney disease, including patients, caregivers, organ donors, and healthcare professionals. This is done through a series of virtual breakout sessions whose topics cover the latest medical advances, financial…
Find out more »*Free* Professional Education: Kidney Transplant Early Rejection Marker
Please join esteemed colleagues in the field of nephrology and transplant to learn how dd-cfDNA, a non-invasive marker of inquiry for post-kidney transplant patients can be helpful to detect rejection and infection to the graft at the upcoming National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF’s) virtual Renal Roundtable lecture featuring CareDx. Given the nature of the content, I thought you might be interested in participating or passing this information to any of your colleagues who may find this topic beneficial. DETAILS: Speaker: Dr. Steven Potter,…
Find out more »November 2020
Virtual Kidney Roundtable Lecture
Dr. Nadiesda Costa will discuss the utilization of Prospera, a minimally invasive, cfDNA test to monitor post-transplant patients. She will explain how she uses this tool to successfully manage the status of patients. Dr. Costa will also present case studies that demonstrate the positive, clinical utility of Prospera as well. Ms. Beth Jiorle, MS, CGC will also be presenting Renasight, Natera's premier, 382 kidney gene panel for CKD patients and their families. Beth will provide information about the clinical utility…
Find out more »December 2020
Hot Topics in Kidney Transplantation
Hot Topics in Kidney Transplantation presented by Kenneth Chavin, MD to hear about research trends, changes to transplant allocation, paired exchange and living donation. Dr. Chavin is the Director of the Transplant Institute, Division Chief of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery, and Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, and a Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine REGISTER HERE A registration confirmation email will include login instructions.
Find out more »January 2021
Worldwide Kidney Donor Virtual Meet Up!
Save the date for the 1st Worldwide Kidney Donor meetup. Come meet donors from all over the world in this zoom event. Bring your tea/coffee/or tasty beverage of choice and get to know others in the donor community! CLICK FOR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
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