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OPEN Kidney Disease, a part of the Otsuka Patient Education Network (OPEN), is a collection of resources dedicated to providing firsthand perspectives and insights from those living with kidney disease.

This website is powered by the NephU community and brought to you by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. NephU is an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health.

Every individual’s health experience can be different. On this website, participants have shared their personal experiences. Individual experiences may vary.

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Explore the latest kidney health information and educational resources developed in partnership with experts at NephU.

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Featured Resource
Voices from The Community Podcast - Episode 1: Kidney Disease & Depression

Welcome to a special edition of the Voices of The Community podcast, where we focus on mental health in the kidney community. In this first episode, Dr. Shirazian, a nephrologist, will discuss how patients with kidney disease or depression, might experience similar symptoms.  Listen in, to learn how to tell the difference between the symptoms from kidney disease and depression and the importance of addressing the mental health needs of the kidney community.

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OPEN is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. The information provided by the OPEN website is intended for educational benefit only, and does not represent medical advice. Speak with a health care professional about your or your loved one's symptoms and illnesses to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.

Every individual's health experience can be different. On this website, participants have shared their personal experiences. Individual experiences may vary.

Participants on the OPEN website may have received reimbursement from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. for their participation.

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September 2023
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