Category: Nephrology and Hypertension
It Takes a Village: Addressing Structural Racism as a Barrier to Health Equity in Kidney Care
Keisha L. Gibson, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, and vice chair of diversity and inclusion for the UNC Department of Medicine, is co-author of “It Takes a Village,” an article in the March issue of the ASN’s Kidney News. With more than 37 million people in the United States affected, the article describes chronic kidney disease (CKD) as arguably one of t … Continued
Glenn Introduces PRESERVE Trial at UNC Children’s Hospital, Preserving Kidney Function in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) results from a variety of health conditions that reduce kidney function. CKD can progress to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), which requires dialysis or kidney transplant. While CKD in adults is common and mainly caused by hypertension and diabetes, CKD in children is relatively rare, and caused primarily by congenital anomalies of the genit … Continued
Chang Presents Nephrology Grand Rounds: Young People May Have Different Needs When They Become Adults and Are Cared for in Adult Kidney Clinics
“Every young adult is facing a lot of change during that period of life,” said Jessica Stahl, MD, MS, assistant professor in the division of nephrology and hypertension, about the topic Dr. Emily Chang recently chose for Nephrology Grand Rounds. “You might remember how different it was at first to live independently from your parents, choose your own classes, find a job, pay your … Continued
UNC Nephrology Receives “Carolina Care Excellence Award”
UNC Nephrology in Burlington has received a 2021 UNC Health Carolina Care which recognizes top clinics with the highest overall Press Ganey Scores. Lucy Menefee, MSN, DNP, ANP-BC, adult nurse practitioner in the division of nephrology and hypertension, explained. “This award highlights our level of commitment to serving our patient population. This would not have been possible wi … Continued
The National Kidney Foundation Presents the Shaul G. Massry Award to Dr. Jennifer Flythe
Jennifer E. Flythe, MD, MPH, associate professor medicine and vice chief of the division of nephrology and hypertension, is the recipient of the Shaul G. Massry Award. She will present the Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture for the National Kidney Foundation’s 2022 Spring Clinical Meetings, April 6-10, in Boston. The distinguished lecture honors Dr. Massry for his scientific a … Continued
New KDIGO Guidelines Are Now Available
KDIGO guidelines translate scientific advances into useful and practical clinical practice recommendations and observations. And the new 2021 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Glomerular Diseases are now available online. Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, and Jenny Flythe, MD, MPH, both served on KDIGO committees that produced the guidelines, which are also featured in the … Continued
2021 Raven Rock Ramble Benefits the UNC Kidney Center
The Raven Rock Ramble is a 100-mile bicycle ride around Raven Rock State Park that explores the counties of Wake, Harnett, Lee and Chatham. The annual event promotes organ donation awareness and the proceeds go to the UNC Kidney Center, for direct patient services. This year’s event took place on August 22, raising approximately $30,000. It first began in 2002, and since then has … Continued
Nephrology Team Introduces Vascular Access Education Materials
ASN Kidney News recently recognized the UNC Kidney Center’s new vascular access education materials. Guided by 105 stakeholders, the UNC Kidney Center developed mixed-media vascular access education materials (video and brochure) to support individuals preparing for hemodialysis. The materials ground health information in an authentic voice by acknowledging common patient concern … Continued
Jain Receives Three Teaching Awards During the Whitehead Awards Ceremony
Koyal Jain, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine in the division of nephrology and hypertension, received three teaching awards at the 2021 Whitehead Lecture and Award Ceremony. Jain was awarded the “Hyman L. Battle Distinguished Excellence in Teaching Award in the Foundation Phase.” This award was established to recognize the most outstanding educator overall for the preclin … Continued
Value-Care Action Group (VCAG) Project Will Introduce New Care Pathway For Low-Risk Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Populations at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) often go untested because patients with early CKD have few or no symptoms to indicate kidney damage. Medical costs attributable to CKD rise as the severity of CKD increases. Identifying and treating CKD in the earlier stages can offer the highest value of care and the best patient outcomes. In the newest Value-Care Action Group … Continued
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Jain Elected to UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators Leadership
The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development and the Academy of Educators leadership have announced the results of the 2021 AOE Leadership Council election. The Department of Medicine congratulates Koyal Jain, MD, MPH, FASN, assistant professor of medicine in the division of nephrology and hypertensions on her election as Rotating Council members to the Academy of Edu … Continued
Teen Raises Funds to Research Rare Disease
There’s a mutual commitment between community supported agriculture and life in a community. The farm feeds people fresh food and, in turn, the people support the farm. But it’s not always about veggies and flowers. The allegiance can be the heart of a healthy community like in Little Washington, where Petals and Produce, the VanStaalduinen father-son business, has served Beaufor … Continued