A Look Back at Nephrology Hot Topics in 2024

The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model is designed to bring groups of nephrologists and other kidney care providers together to take responsibility for patients who have late-stage chronic kidney disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, or a kidney transplant.

Hurricane Helene impacted a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid used by about 80,000 people nationally.

This podcast provides an in-depth review of the Oxford MEST-C score, focusing on its practical application in diagnosing and prognosticating IgA Nephropathy. Listeners will learn about the score’s conception, evolution, and how each histopathological component contributes to this predictive scoring system.

The proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model aims to increase access to kidney transplants for patients living with kidney disease and reduce Medicare expenditures.

2025 Payment and ESRD Treatment Choices Model Updates

This will be the third episode in a new quarterly podcast series entitled "What's New in ADPKD" delivered by Dr. Pranav Garimella. In this episode we will take a deep dive into depression in ADPKD including the prevalence, impact on patient’s quality of life, effective strategies to manage depression and how we can empower healthcare professionals to prioritize mental health in their ADPKD patients.

This podcast with the AKF will help highlight the meaningful work they do to ensure that patients with kidney disease get the diagnosis they need and the care they deserve.

Expert speakers will discuss key elements comprising their approach to a differential diagnosis for ADPKD.

In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space.