Two Unhealthy Habits—Smoking & Vaping Linked To Kidney Disease
Smoking has long been recognized as a risk factor for CKD; this article reviews both smoking and vaping and the associated kidney risk. Read More
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Impressive Progress By Indian Health Service’ Diabetes & CKD Initiatives
Major progress has been made in regards to diabetic-related kidney health in Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Read MoreHot Topics in Nephrology Episode 8 – Nursing Shortage Part I
Mark Neumann discusses some of the challenges associated with the nursing shortage and the delivery of kidney care. Read MoreInfographic – Why Is Racial & Ethnic Diversity Important In Kidney Disease Clinical Trials?
Dive into our NephU resources! This infographic reviews just part of the reason why racial and ethnic diversity is important to kidney disease clinical trials. Read MoreOn-Demand Webinar – A Panel Discussion: Advocating For Patients With Kidney Disease & Promoting Kidney Health
This on-demand webinar discusses the importance of advocating for kidney disease patients and promoting kidney health. Read MoreThe Importance Of Nephrology Interdisciplinary Teams In Providing Effective Patient Education
Nephrology interdisciplinary clinic (IDC) teams provide many benefits for patients with CKD. This article reviews some of the strengths of the IDC team. Read MoreInfographic – What More Can Healthcare Professionals Do To Help Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease?
This infographic reviews some of the results from the recent kidney diet challenge study. Read MoreThe High Risk Impact Of Obesity On Kidney Disease
Learn about the relation between kidney health decline and obesity in this informative summary article. Read MoreKDIGO May Hold The Key To Timing With Nephrology Referrals
This article reviews information from the 2019 KDIGO screening, diagnosis, prevention and treatment recommendations. Read MoreGrowing Recognition That Air Pollution Is Contributing To Kidney Disease
Besides an issue for the environment, air pollution has been recognized to be a growing factor in the development of kidney disease. Read MoreNephU 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.©2025 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. All rights reserved. - IgAN
