Division of Nephrology Celebrates World Kidney Day Published on Mar 19, 2019 in CHOP News On March 14, the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) celebrated World Kidney Day.
Holiday Workshop Recap of CHOPed: Mastering the Renal Diet Published on Mar 19, 2019 in CHOP News The Division of Nephrology hosted a half-day, renal-friendly holiday cooking workshop on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Recipes for Kidney-healthy Delicious Snacks Published on Mar 12, 2019 in Health Tip of the Week Eating the right foods and snacks can support kidney health. Check out these two kidney-healthy recipes in honor of National Kidney Day.
Honoring More than 40 Years of Devotion to Patients with Kidney Disease Published on Jan 17, 2019 in Nephrology News A look back to honor Dr. Baluarte’ innumerable contributions to the field of kidney disease and research and his dedication to excellence in patient care.
Study Finds Link Between Antibiotics and Kidney Stones Published on Jan 17, 2019 in Nephrology News The new findings reinforce the need for clinicians to promote antibiotic stewardship and be careful in prescribing correct antibiotics.
Satellite Sites Offer Clinical Benefit and Easier Access for Families Published on Jan 15, 2019 in Nephrology Update CHOP offers nephrology appointments at our Brandywine Valley and King of Prussia SCC in PA, and our Princeton, Virtua and Voorhees SCC in NJ.
CHOP Expert Leads the First-ever Scientific Workshop on CKD Published on Dec 05, 2018 in CHOP News Susan Furth, MD, PhD, joined dozens of professionals in pediatric nephrology to make recommendations that will improve the care for kids living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Risk Stages Defined for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Published on Sep 21, 2018 in CHOP News Experts in pediatric kidney disease have published a new staging system to help doctors better predict the length of time until a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will need to undergo a kidney transplant or start receiving dialysis.
CHOPed: Mastering the Renal Diet Camp Recap Published on Sep 18, 2018 in CHOP News The Division of Nephrology partnered with the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College to offer a summer cooking course for patients with kidney disease.
CHOP Study Linking Kidney Stones and Oral Antibiotics Receives National and Local Media Coverage Published on May 23, 2018 in CHOP News A new study by CHOP researchers finds an association between the overuse of certain oral antibiotics and an increase in kidney stones in children and adolescents.