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.
IgAN In Different Populations
How does IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) affect people in different parts of the world? How common is IgAN from the North America to Africa to Asia?
What is IgA Nephropathy?
IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation and damage to the filtering units of the kidneys. It is estimated that 20-40% of affected individuals will develop kidney failure.
Race & Kidney Function Measurement
How is kidney function measured? One of the best kidney function tests is glomerular filtration rate (GFR). It measures how well your kidneys are working. Your eGFR can be affected by age, sex, and body weight. Historically, race was included as a factor in determining a patient's eGFR which has potential clinical consequences.
CKD in the Hispanic Population
This helpful infographic reviews some of the statistics surrounding chronic kidney disease in the Hispanic population.
Kidney Failure Treatment Options
This infographic reviews treatment options for patients that have reached kidney failure.
The American Kidney Fund's Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease Initiative
The AKF's Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease helps promote meaningful, systemic change to ensure that patients with kidney disease get the diagnosis they need and the care they deserve.
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.