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Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
A Regional Virtual Live Event for Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington D.C.
There is a high prevalence of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This presentation will examine the clinical overlap between CKD and major depressive disorder (MDD) in symptomatology, behavioral and biological mechanisms, the impact of comorbid depression on CKD outcomes, and strategies for effective management of depression in CKD.
*Speakers are employees or paid consultants of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Featured Speakers

Saba Gidey, PharmD, BCPS*
Senior Medical Science Liaison (NephU)
Areas of Expertise:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Internal Medicine

Gerard Zitnik, PhD*
Medical Science Liaison (PsychU)
Areas of Expertise:
- Depression
- Substance Use Disorders
- Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder