Education Center
NephU is an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. The experts at NephU have partnered with OPEN to develop scientifically validated resources that explore topics about living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
KIDNEY HEALTH RESOURCES
Developed by NephU
Select a category below to find topics related to kidney health and tips for living or caring for someone with kidney disease.
ADPKD SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Learn more about the signs and symptoms to look out for if you have ADPKD.
IMPORTANCE OF KIDNEY SIZE
Review these questions on the importance of kidney size to bring up at your next doctor’s appointment.
LIVING WITH ADPKD
Discover lifestyle and health tips for living with ADPKD.
THE ROLE OF RACE AND ADPKD
Learn about the role race may play in patients with ADPKD.
Polycystic Kidney Disease Review
This infographic provides some basic information about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). It lists several types of rare kidney diseases including autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). You will see the statistics that represent the number of people who develop specific rare diseases as well as information about some kidney diseases that are hereditary. Download the infographic for more details.
Patient Mechanism Of Disease Video: IgA Nephropathy
This video defines IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) as a rare autoimmune system disease that causes abnormal kidney function. We discuss how the abnormal antibody complexes deposit in the kidneys and lead to leaking of blood or protein in the urine, high blood pressure, swelling in the legs and potentially could cause kidney failure resulting in the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation.
STORIES ABOUT LIVING OR CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH KIDNEY DISEASE
ARE YOU A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER?
NephU is a community of health care professionals and advocates working to improve kidney health through increased awareness, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Their mission is to improve the future outcomes for individuals with kidney disease and other related conditions. You can find a variety of in-depth resources for healthcare providers on their website.