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Cardinal Trial Shows Bardoxolone Reduces Risk for Kidney Failure
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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
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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
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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.
Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
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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
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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 .
Study Finds Link Between Antibiotics and Kidney Stones
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The new findings reinforce the need for clinicians to promote antibiotic stewardship and be careful in prescribing correct antibiotics.
Bringing the Benefits of Newer Imaging Modalities to Kidney Patients
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Bernarda Viteri, MD, is studying the benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in kidney transplant patients as well as in children with various kidney conditions.
Honoring More than 40 Years of Devotion to Patients with Kidney Disease
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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.
2016 Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1
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Need health insurance? Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace for 2016 begins November 1, 2015, and runs through January 31, 2016.
CHOP Nephrology Hosts Successful Summer Cooking Class
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Thanks to a grant from the CHOP Cares Community Fund and Grants Program, the Division of Nephrology was able to offer a free camp to youth from the greater Philadelphia area who have chronic kidney disease.