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Population-Wide Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease Could widespread screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) be a step toward health equity? One in seven US adults lives with CKD, but 90% of them are unaware of their diagnosis.1 Moreover, minoritize...

Could widespread screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) be a step toward health equity?

To learn more, read the newest commentary in
@jama.com "Population-Wide Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease—A Step Toward Health Equity?"

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

@UCalgary Giving Day is April 2-16. Join us in creating an exciting, dynamic tomorrow by giving today!

Consider donating to the Chair in Precision Medicine in Nephrology. Your giving day support will be matched while matching funds last.

To learn more:
www.givecampus.com/campaigns/56...

Provincial Organ & Tissue Donor Registries Register-Tell Your Family-Be Inspired

Let's continue his legacy by registering as organ donors and talking to our families about our wishes. One conversation can save lives.
Register today greenshirtday.ca/register/

💚 #GreenShirtDay #OrganDonation #LoganBouletEffect

🟢 Wear Green on April 7 🟢

On April 6, 2018, the Humboldt Broncos bus crash claimed 16 lives, including Logan Boulet. Logan's decision to become an organ donor saved 6 lives and sparked the #LoganBouletEffect, inspiring nearly 150,000 Canadians to register as organ donors.

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Nephron progenitor fate is modulated by angiotensin type 1 receptor signaling in human kidney organoids Abstract. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is essential for normal kidney development. Dysregulation of the RAS during embryogenesis can result in kidney

Dr. Justin Chun's team from @ucalgarymed.bsky.social
identified a role for AT1R signaling in regulating nephron progenitor fate during #nephrogenesis in kidney #organoids.

@StemCellsJournl | 🔗 bit.ly/4iZiwVb

Post from @OrganoidNews on Twitter

On Monday evening, we celebrated four exceptional individuals as they received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Calgary. Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Davidson, Dr. Marcello Tonelli, Dr. Julian Midgley, and Dr. Braden Manns!
Thank you Kidney Foundation for the event
@ucalgarymed.bsky.social

These remarkable individuals are leaders in kidney care, organ donation, and transplantation. Their exemplary contributions and innovative efforts provide world-class care and support to those affected by kidney disease.

We applaud their dedication and impact!

@ucalgarymed.bsky.social

Tonight we celebrate our very own Kidney Care heroes!

The Kidney Foundation of Canada proudly announces that Dr. Sandra Davidson, Dr. Braden Manns, Dr. Julian Midgley, and Dr. Marcello Tonelli have been honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.

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@csnscn.bsky.social

@ucalgarymed.bsky.social #Nephrology #NephSky @theisn.org @kidney.org

Despite the fog on March 13, we hope you saw the Calgary Tower lit up for #WorldKidneyDay. While we couldn't capture a clear photo, here's an amazing shot from 2021 by @seannajefferson (who is on X).

Are your kidneys ok? Take the quiz:

kidneyquiz.theisn.org?utm_source=W...

Today is #WorldKidneyDay, a global health awareness campaign to highlight the importance of kidneys.

Join our amazing research team, patient partners and funders as we focus on #EarlyDetection and management of #CKD.

Are your Kidneys Ok?

@ucalgarymed.bsky.social @amgen.bsky.social

Questions for your healthcare provider A place to email or print a list of questions that you might have about your unique experience with chronic kidney disease to share with your health provider.

Are your kidneys OK? Not sure what to ask your doctor?

Check out the My Questions List at mykidneysmyhealth.com/healthcare-p... and create a list of questions to bring to your next appointment

#WorldKidneyDay

Today we celebrate the Roy and Vi Baay Chair in Kidney Research Annual Visiting Scholar Event. This day recognizes the generous funding gift from the Baays to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, promoting clinical excellence in kidney research.

We thank you for your continued support of our research!

Congratulations to Brandon Pattar on securing a spot in the @ASNKidney TREK (Tutored Research and Education for Kidney Scholars) program! This is a testament to your hard work and dedication.

@asnkidney.bsky.social
@ucalgarymed.bsky.social #Nephrology

A new study found the proportion of patients receiving optimal care after an episode of #AKI in Alberta was low and may represent a target for improving long-term outcomes for this population

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37734688/

@ajkd.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social
#Nephrology #Medsky #NephSky

#NephSky @jama.com #Nephrology #Medsky

Mortality Risk Prediction Models for People With Kidney Failure: A Systematic Review - PubMed According to this systematic review of 50 studies, published mortality prediction models were at high risk of bias and had applicability concerns for clinical practice. New mortality prediction models...

People with kidney failure face high mortality risks. Predictive models can guide treatment choices. A systematic review on mortality prediction models found high bias & applicability concerns. New, reliable models are needed for better clinical decisions.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39752155/

ICDC has officially joined Bluesky!!

We are eager to connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and journals dedicated to improving the lives of those with chronic conditions

#NephSky #Medsky