Susan Furth Receives 2023 Excellence in Care Award from National Kidney Foundation
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CHOP’s Chief Scientific Officer contributed to the organizations guidelines for treating children with chronic kidney disease.
Division of Nephrology News and Updates
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Large Study Identifies Risk Factors in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
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A new study used electronic health record data to identify risk factors associated with kidney function decline in those with pediatric chronic kidney disease.
CHOP IT UP! Nephrology Cooking Events
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This year, we were excited to bring back our annual CHOP IT UP Program where patients and families learn how to cook renal-friendly meals in fun and interactive classes.
A Warm Welcome to Our New Staff
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Our Division of Nephrology continues to grow, with several new team members. See below to meet our new fellows and advanced practice providers.
News at CHOP: Fall 2022
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Meet three new division chiefs and more news and updates from CHOP.
For Kids With Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise Is Key — But Not Always Close By
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Dr. Sandra Amaral, attending physician in CHOP’s Division of Nephrology and the Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program, led a study recently published in JAMA that found an association between dialysis facility ownership and access to the waiting list and transplant in pediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease in the United States. The findings were covered in this Kaiser Health News article.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Appoints New Chief of Nephrology
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Benjamin Laskin, MD, an expert in kidney disease and infection in immunosuppressed children, will fulfill new leadership role.
Summer Camps and After-School Programs
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The Children’s Advocacy Project of Philadelphia — aka CAP 4 Kids is a great site that provides reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families.
Kidney-friendly Granola Bar Recipe
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Check out this kidney-friendly recipe for granola bars developed by our very own, in-house chef educator Paige Vondran.
Liver Disease in Children
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Research in the lab and at the bedside offer new hope for young patients with biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome and other chronic liver disorders.