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Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
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Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 260 million people worldwide1. The reported prevalence of depression in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) ranges from 20-65%2. This presentation provides an overview of both MDD and CKD and discusses their overlap of symptomology.
Resources:
1. World Health Organization. Fact Sheet on Depression. (2012) https://www.who.int/health-topics/depression#tab=tab_1
2. Teles F et al. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2014 ;69(3):198-202.Location
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Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH
Nephrology Senior Medical Science LiaisonOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization covering Southern California. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy in Los Angeles. While in pharmacy school, Dr Dallal pursued various clinical internships within the acute care and ambulatory care settings at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr Dallal held various positions within Medical Affairs at Amgen Inc covering the cardiometabolic and nephrology therapeutic areas. She also served as a preceptor at Amgen Inc, where she instructed pharmacy students on Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotations. She is currently licensed as a pharmacist in the state of California with the National Association Board of Pharmacy.
Rebecca S. Ahdoot MD, FASN, MD, FASN
Assistant Professor — Department of NephrologyDirector – PKD Partner Clinic at the UCI School of Medicine*
Dr Rebecca S. Ahdoot is a board-certified UCI Health nephrologist and director of the PKD Partner Clinic at UCI. She specializes in the management of acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension/high blood pressure, kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities and dialysis.
She earned her medical degree at the UCI School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. She completed a joint neurology fellowship with Kaiser Permanente and Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. She also completed the UCLA Kennamer/Kaiser Permanente Community Medicine Fellowship program, which focuses on healthcare policy, patient advocacy and primary care. Dr Ahdoot is passionate about community service and outreach. She founded a bi-annual health fair to address the lack of affordable, timely vision and hearing services for low-income patients. She also has participated in volunteer medical missions to Guatemala through HELPS International.
Elika Hefazi, PharmD, BCPP, PharmD, BCPP
Medical Science LiaisonOtsuka Pharmaceutical Development & commercialization Inc.*
Christine Costa, Ph.D., DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, PhD, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse practitionerGateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Dr. Costa is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the health field, currently working for Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center. She serves as an Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach School of Nursing. Costa received her Doctor of Philosophy from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Brandman University in Irvine, California.
Drs Ahdoot & Costa are paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC). Marla Dallal & Elika Hefazi are employees of OPDC.
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NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.©2024 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved.