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Delivering the latest news in nephrological treatments and technologies with the goal of better informing care decisions and improving patient outcomes

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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🔗 buff.ly/Gb26Yge 🎯 Don't miss this video of Drs. Anna Gaddy and Jordy Cohen discussing the latest in ambulatory and cuffless BP monitoring. #hypertension #healthtech @jordybc.bsky.social
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Ambulatory and Cuffless BP Monitoring: A Look at Current Technology | Docwire News
In this interview, Jordana Cohen, MD, describes the rapidly evolving landscape of ambulatory and cuffless blood pressure monitoring to Anna Gaddy, MD.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🔗 buff.ly/CErVVnW In a recent interview, Dr. Aylin Akifova discusses a post hoc analysis showing felzartamab's efficacy in late AMR regardless of prior history of rejection or desensitization. #kidneytransplantation #antibodymediatedrejection #nephrology
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New Data Clarify Felzartamab Efficacy Across Prior Treatment Histories in Late AMR | Docwire News
Aylin Akifova, MD, discusses new findings suggesting that felzartamab remains effective in late antibody-mediated rejection regardless of a patient's prior treatment history.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Did you miss #ERA26 or #ATC26? Catch up on highlights with our conference coverage. #nephrology #kidneytransplantation 🔗 www.docwirenews.com/page/nephrol...
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/journal/july... Our July/August issue is available now, featuring transplant recipients in trials, immunosuppression adherence, transitional care management, research updates, and more. #nephrology
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Catch up on #ERA26 highlights on our website. #nephrology www.docwirenews.com/conference/6...
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63rd ERA Congress | Nephrology Times | Docwire News
Review key research highlights from the 63rd ERA Congress featuring major study readouts, emerging data in kidney disease, and expert insights shaping clinical practice.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🔗https://www.docwirenews.com/post/era-congress-recap-part-1-find-ckd-and-majesty-trials 🎯Don't miss the two-part conversation between Neph Times board members @kidneyboy.bsky.social and @annagaddy.bsky.social on research highlights from this year's ERA Congress. #nephrology #ERA26
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ERA Congress Recap, Part 1: FIND-CKD and MAJESTY Trials | Docwire News
Drs. Joel Topf and Anna Gaddy discussed highlights of the 63rd European Renal Association Congress, including the FIND-CKD and MAJESTY trials.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
www.docwirenews.com/post/kidney-... A new CKM guideline and more in recent kidney headlines. #nephrology #CKM #PKD
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Kidney News in Brief: First CKM Guideline Issued, PKD Research Bill Introduced | Docwire News
Headlines include a cardiovascular kidney metabolic (CKM) syndrome guideline, a bill supporting polycystic kidney disease research, the StrongBox transplant transport container.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/4-nephr... We asked 4 nephrologists: How do you foster strong communication within a multidisciplinary care team? #nephrology #nephsky
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4 Nephrologists, 1 Question: Multidisciplinary Communication | Docwire News
In this recurring Nephrology Times feature, we asked four nephrologists: How do you foster strong communication within a multidisciplinary care team?
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/the-hea... DON'T MISS our June cover story about the effects of rising temperatures on kidney health. #nephrology #nephsky #climatechange #kidney
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The Heat Is On | Docwire News
As temperatures rise due to climate change, so do heat-related kidney illnesses, including acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The ERA Congress in Glasgow starts tomorrow! We'll be posting some highlights at nephtimes.com, so stay tuned. #ERA26 #nephrology
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/journal/june... New month, new issue! Read the June edition of Nephrology Times, featuring heat's effects on kidney health, depression in CKD, research highlights, and more. #nephrology #nephsky
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/breakin... Nurse educator Dr. Jami S. Brown explores the prevalence of depression in CKD and why mental health should be part of CKD care. #nephrology #ckd #kidneydisease #depression
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Breaking the Silence on a Hidden Burden | Docwire News
Nurse educator Jami S. Brown explores the prevalence of depression in chronic kidney disease and why mental health assessment should be part of CKD care.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/fda-gra... Finerenone, already approved for adults with CKD associated with type 2 diabetes, has been granted Priority Review by the FDA for adults with CKD and type 1 diabetes. #nephrology #nephsky #ckd #kidneydisease #diabetes
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FDA Grants Priority Review to Finerenone sNDA for Type 1 Diabetes-Associated CKD | Docwire News
The FDA has granted Priority Review to finerenone for the treatment of adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/the-cas... Anna Gaddy, MD, shares her thoughts on Matthew Kaufman's recent study showing that transplanting less than perfect kidneys has clinical and cost benefits for older adults. #kidneytransplant #nephrology #transplantation @annagaddy.bsky.social
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The Case for “Good Enough” Kidneys in Older Adults | Docwire News
Anna Gaddy, MD, discusses recent study findings from Matthew Kaufmann, PhD, showing that transplantation with kidneys of decreased quality may be worthwhile for older adults.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
🗞️ Play catch-up this weekend. Did you know our print issues are available to read on our website? #nephrology #nephsky 🔗 www.docwirenews.com/page/nephrol...
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/insight... We captured great interviews with Joel Topf at #NKFClinicals, including one with Kenneth Lieberman, MD, coauthor of an abstract on the DUPLEX trial, showing sparsentan's #proteinuria reduction effects in #FSGS occurred regardless of baseline. #nephrology
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Insights on DUPLEX and the Importance of Proteinuria | Docwire News
Kenneth Lieberman, MD, speaks to Joel Topf, MD, about DUPLEX, a trial of sparsentan in FSGS, and the importance of proteinuria in kidney trials.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
At #NKFClinicals, @kidneyboy.bsky.social caught up with Wolfgang Winkelmayer, who will assume the editorship of @ajkd.bsky.social next year. WATCH their interview now: ➡️https://www.docwirenews.com/post/thoughts-from-the-incoming-editor-of-the-american-journal-of-kidney-diseases #nephrology #nephsky
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Missed SCM26 #NKFClinicals? No problem! SCM On-Demand is STILL OPEN for registration. Get access to top-tier #nephrology education and earn CE/CME credits through June 22. Get the details: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/4-nephr... 💡 We asked 4 nephrology fellows: What #nephrology invention are you most hoping will exist in 10 years? #nephsky
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4 Nephrologists, 1 Question: Nephrology Inventions | Docwire News
In this recurring section, Nephrology Times asked four nephrology fellows: What nephrology invention are you most hoping will exist in 10 years?
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Four great conversations from #NKFClinicals are now live on our website! Watch Joel Topf interview Kirk Campbell, Sylvia Rosas, Roslyn Mannon, and Ron Wald. And keep an eye out for more videos to come. #nephrology @kidneyboy.bsky.social @mannonmom.bsky.social www.docwirenews.com/conference/n...
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NKF Spring Clinical Meetings 2026 | Docwire News
Discover research and other updates from NKF SCM26 on Nephrology Times.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Our interview videos from #NKFClinicals are starting to roll out! Don't miss Joel Topf's conversation with NKF President Kirk Campbell. #nephrology #nephsky #kidneydisease @kidneyboy.bsky.social @kidney.org @nkf-professionals.bsky.social 🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/catchin...
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Catching Up With the National Kidney Foundation's President | Docwire News
Joel Topf, MD, interviews National Kidney Foundation President Kirk Campbell, MD, at the 2026 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Catch #NKFClinicals research highlights now, and keep an eye out for our interviews from the conference floor in New Orleans! #neprhology 🔗https://www.docwirenews.com/conference/nkf-spring-clinical-meetings-2026
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NKF Spring Clinical Meetings 2026 | Docwire News
Discover research and other updates from NKF SCM26 on Nephrology Times.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Catch more highlights of #NKFClinicals from @kidneyboy.bsky.social and @annagaddy.bsky.social on day 2! #nephrology #nephsky youtu.be/OGdxvTBQ2Ys?...
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NKF Spring Clinicals May 8, 2026
Drs. Joel Topf and Anna Gaddy from the Nephrology Times editorial board discuss highlights of #NKFClinicals (so far) on day 2 of the conference. #nephrology
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Joel Topf, MD, interviewing Joel Kopple Award winner Mona Calvo, PhD, and Jaime Uribarri, MD, at #NKFClinicals — one of four onsite conversations with NKF award winners. We'll be sharing the videos in coming days at nephtimes.com. #nephrology @kidneyboy.bsky.social
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Keep an eye on the #NKFClinicals coverage rolling out on our website! Dr. Wald's interview, and several others, are coming soon! www.docwirenews.com/conference/n...
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NKF Spring Clinical Meetings 2026 | Docwire News
Discover research and other updates from NKF SCM26 on Nephrology Times.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We may not have sun in New Orleans this morning, but at least we have puns. #NKFClinicals
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We had a stellar day at #NKFClinicals filming interviews with @kidneyboy.bsky.social. And you can't do much better than chatting with both NKF's president and past president at the org's signature event. Keep an eye on nephtimes.com for these interviews and more in the coming days. #nephrology
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
youtu.be/4qgwedMiuEI We're onsite at #NKFClinicals! Watch @kidneyboy.bsky.social and @annagaddy.bsky.social discuss day 1 (so far), and keep an eye on nephtimes.com for our coverage, including Dr. Topf's interviews with presenters and award winners. #nephrology #nephsky
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NKF Spring Clinicals May 7, 2026
Joel Topf, MD, and Anna Gaddy, MD, report on NKF Spring Clinicals 2026, day 1. Be sure to watch for more conference highlights at nephtimes.com! #nephrology #NKFClinicals
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/kidneyc... Did you miss KIDNEYcon? Catch up on the 2026 highlights courtesty of Joel Topf, MD. #nephrology #nephsky #kidneycon @kidneyboy.bsky.social
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KIDNEYcon 2026 | Docwire News
Joel Topf, MD, shares highlights from the 2026 KIDNEYcon nephrology conference.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We're at #NKFClinicals in New Orleans and are looking forward to two days of interviews with presenters and award winners. Stay tuned to nephtimes.com for highlights. #nephrology #nephsky
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/the-hid... In her latest column, Sarah Tolson of Sceptre Management Solutions dives into the effects of #MedicareAdvantage plans' prior authorization requirements for #dialysis and strategies for practices to mitigate the risks. #priorauthorization #nephrology
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The Hidden Cost of Prior Authorization in Nephrology | Docwire News
Sarah Tolson examines the financial and operational strain created by Medicare Advantage plans' prior authorization requirements for dialysis.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/nationa... 🤩 Are you getting excited for #NKFClinicals? So are we! Learn more about the award winners who will be honored at the event, and stay tuned for our coverage! #nephrology
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National Kidney Foundation 2026 Awards and Honors | Docwire News
Notable kidney care professionals, including Katalin Susztak, Ron Wald, and Brad Rovin, will be honored at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings 2026.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/conside... In our latest video, Dr. Brigitte Schiller of Fresenius Medical Care discusses barriers to nocturnal home hemodialysis and how they may be overcome. #nephrology #nephsky #hemodialysis
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Considerations for Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis | Docwire News
Brigitte Schiller, MD, of Fresenius Medical Care discusses the barriers that have constrained adoption of nocturnal home hemodialysis and how they might be overcome.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/time-to... Our May issue will be hitting homes soon. Get a sneak peek of our cover story, which examines the question: Can we cure CKD? #nephrology #nephsky #ckd #kidneydisease
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Time to Turn the Dial: We have the tools to transform CKD care—if we’re ready | Docwire News
After several years of breakthroughs, we seem to have the tools to make widespread chronic kidney disease (CKD) remission a reality, yet several barriers remain.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/bridgin... Nurse and educator Debra Hain discusses social drivers of health and community-driven solutions for CKD. #nephrology #nephsky #nursing #ckd #kidneydisease
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Bridging the Gap in Rural Kidney Care | Docwire News
Nurse and educator Debra Hain discusses the underlying causes of gaps in rural kidney care gaps and how to bridge them.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/5-nephr... 🫘 We asked five nephrology fellows: What would you tell an internal medicine resident considering nephrology? Find out what they had to say. #nephrology #nephsky #fellowship
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5 Nephrology Fellows, 1 Question: For a Resident Considering Nephrology | Docwire News
In this recurring section, Nephrology Times asked five nephrology fellows: What would you tell an internal medicine resident considering nephrology?
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/what-sp... What does the approval of the first drug to treat #FSGS mean for clinicians and patients? Kirk Campbell, MD, president of the National Kidney Foundation, weighs in. #nephrology #nephsky #glomerulardisease @kidney.org
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What Sparsentan’s Approval Means for FSGS Care | Docwire News
Kirk Campbell, MD, president of the National Kidney Foundation, discusses the FDA's approval of sparsentan to treat focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/overcom... Semaglutide has strong renal benefits, but cost and clinical inertia pose a barrier to its use. Katherine Tuttle offered advice on how to overcome the challenges and get this valuable therapy to patients. #kidneydisease #CKD #nephrology #nephsky
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Overcoming Barriers to Semaglutide Treatment for Patients With CKD | Docwire News
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide are beneficial for chronic kidney disease (CKD), but cost and other barriers to use are a challenge.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🔗https://www.docwirenews.com/post/global-lessons-in-scaling-ai-based-chronic-kidney-disease-screening Watch our interview with Dr. Salvatore Viscomi, CEO of Carna Health, on leveraging AI-enabled, population-level screening for #CKD. #nephrology #nephsky #kidneydisease #AI #artificialintelligence
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Global Lessons in Scaling AI-Based Chronic Kidney Disease Screening | Docwire News
Salvatore Viscomi, MD, CEO of Carna Health, discusses how the company responsibly scales AI-enabled chronic kidney disease screening around the globe.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/sibepre... Vlado Perkovic and Dana Rizk weigh in on the promise of sibeprenlimab for IgA nephropathy. #nephrology #igan #iganephropathy #nephsky
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Sibeprenlimab’s Approval Ushers in New Era for IgAN Treatment | Docwire News
Researchers Vlado Perkovic, MBBS, PhD, and Dana Rizk, MD, are featured in a discussion of sibeprenlimab and other B-cell therapies for IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/a-patie... 👀 DID YOU SEE? @annagaddy.bsky.social discusses the patient’s perspective on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease diagnosis and management. #nephrology #adpkd #kidneydisease #nephsky
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A Patient Perspective on Evolving ADPKD Care | Docwire News
Anna Gaddy, MD, of the Nephrology Times editorial board discusses the patient’s perspective on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) diagnosis and management.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/challen... 🎯 DON'T MISS our interview with Maria Litchfield of Thermo Fisher about the challenges of immunosuppression adherence after kidney transplant. #nephrology #nephsky #kidneytransplant #transplantation
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Challenges to Posttransplant Immunosuppression Adherence | Docwire News
Maria Litchfield of Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses barriers that kidney transplant recipients face in maintaining immunosuppressive therapy and how clinicians can help.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/when-on... 💲 ⚕️ In her latest column, Sarah Tolson advises #nephrology practices on building #resilience to withstand the unexpected without compromising financial stability or patient care continuity. #nephsky
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When One Resignation Breaks the System | Docwire News
Sarah Tolson advises nephrology practices on how to build operational resilience to handle change and crises without disruption to financial stability or patient care.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/ai-at-t... In our April cover story, we discuss how #AI is making its way into #nephrology practice, and how clinicians can best prepare for the future. #artificialintelligence #nephsky
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AI at the Edges | Docwire News
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into clinical practice. This article presents experts' opinions on how nephrologists can best prepare.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/propose... How could a proposed student loan rule with new limits for graduate nursing degrees affect the profession and patient care? Natalia Barolín, senior health policy advisor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, weighs in. #nursing
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Proposed Loan Changes Put Nursing Education at Risk | Docwire News
Natalia Barolín, RN, senior health policy advisor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, discusses how a proposed student loan rule change could affect nursing.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/evolvin... Prof. Hiddo Heerspink spoke with us about how changing trial designs, methodologies, and regulatory attitudes are ushering in a new era for #CKD research. #nephsky #nephrology #clinicaltrials #kidneydisease
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Evolving Methods, Changing Attitudes Usher in a New Era in CKD Research | Docwire News
Hiddo Heerspink, PhD, discusses how shifts in trial design, methodology, and regulatory attitudes are helping to advance chronic kidney disease (CKD) research.
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/renal-p... Attending the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting later this month? in this Q&A, program chair Dr. Katherine Kwon explains why it's one you don't want to miss. #nephrology #nephsky
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Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting: Q&A With the Program Chair | Docwire News
Nephrology Times spoke to Katherine Kwon, program chair of the Renal Physicians Association 2026 Annual Meeting, about what the event offers nephrology professionals.
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ASNKidney @asnkidney.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
📢 Call for Abstracts is now open for #KidneyWk Bring research abstracts or clinical case reports to a global stage. Share discoveries, gain recognition, and be part of the work shaping the future of kidney health. 🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2:00 p.m. EDT 🔗http://asn.kdny.info/eAP450YB1rU
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/journal/apri... NO FOOLING ... Our April issue is here, featuring AI in kidney care, a Q&A with the new president of ANNA, research updates, and much more. #nephrology #nephsky
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Nephrology Times @nephtimes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🔗 www.docwirenews.com/post/a-patie... Neph Times board member @annagaddy.bsky.social discusses the patient’s perspective on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease diagnosis and management. #nephrology #nephsky #ADPKD
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A Patient Perspective on Evolving ADPKD Care | Docwire News
Anna Gaddy, MD, of the Nephrology Times editorial board discusses the patient’s perspective on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) diagnosis and management.
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