Most Recent Articles
Cardinal Trial Shows Bardoxolone Reduces Risk for Kidney Failure
Published on
The study is one of many efforts by our Division of Nephrology to help develop evidence pertaining to novel treatment options for children with chronic kidney disease.
Research Grant Aims to Reduce Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation for Children and Adults
Published on
Taken together, the Reaching Equity for Adults and CHildren (REACH) in Transplant study aims to identify objective approaches to reduce disparities in access to transplant across race/ethnicity, with particular attention to improve systems for transplant referral timing, living donor candidate evaluation and living donor follow-up.
Study Looks at Risk of Bladder Injury in Children Undergoing a Stem Cell Transplant
Published on
The study’s results are expected to increase understanding of the mechanisms of bladder injury after stem cell transplant, and also hopefully improve care for other high-risk patients.
New Transplant Center Initiatives Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness and the Patient Experience
Published on
The Pediatric Transplant Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently instituted a number of new initiatives focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of care and supporting the long-term health of our kidney transplant recipients.
Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
Published on
The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic at CHOP takes a multidisciplinary approach to care that allows patients and families support throughout a difficult journey.
Nephrologists Rapidly Pivot to Telemedicine to Support Patients During Pandemic
Published on
The Division of Nephrology quickly mobilized to convert outpatient care from in-person to telemedicine visits to meet patient’s needs during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Nephrology Awards and Honors Spring 2020
Published on
Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division of Nephrology and Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was recently nominated for membership in the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), a nonprofit, professional organization founded in 1885 for the advancement of scientific and practical medicine.
Kidney Health Tips
Published on
Did you know kidney disease affects about 850 million people worldwide?
World Kidney Day 2020 Recap
Published on
On March 12, the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) celebrated World Kidney Day to increase awareness of the importance of kidneys to our health.
Pilot Study Looks for Link Between Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
Published on
Pilot study looks for link between obesity and cardiovascular disease in pediatric chronic kidney disease.