Category: Nephrology and Hypertension
Kidney Transplants Saved Her Life — Twice
Linda and Betsy in Bolivia in 2014, featured in a Healthtalk news story. When Betsy Crais was a graduate student, she started having abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms and went to her doctor to find out what was wrong. “He showed me the X-rays—I had black holes all over my kidneys,” she says. Those “black holes” were cysts from polycystic kidney disease. That was … Read more
Use of Iron Agents in CKD Anemia Management
Abhi Kshirsagar, MD, MPH Abhi Kshirsagar, MD, MPH, the Covington Distinguished Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, participated in the “Controversies in optimal anemia management: Conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Conference.” Controversies Conferences review the latest evidence, explore new and ongoing controve … Read more
Kidney Awareness Month: Patient-Centered Care Strengthened by Participation in Multi-Specialty Collaborative Clinics
March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of kidney disease. 37 million Americans have kidney disease, yet only about 10% of these individuals are aware of the diagnosis. Kidney disease may develop from a myriad of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, vascular disease, nephrotoxic medications, autoimmune disorders, and genetic … Read more
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Glenn Introduces PRESERVE Trial at UNC Children’s Hospital, Preserving Kidney Function in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Dorey Glenn, MD, MPH 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 a … Read more
Chang Presents Nephrology Grand Rounds: Young People May Have Different Needs When They Become Adults and Are Cared for in Adult Kidney Clinics
Jessica Stahl, MD, MS “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 … Read more
UNC Nephrology Receives “Carolina Care Excellence Award”
Left photo: Carlota Brown, CMA, and Sandy Trollinger. Right photo: Mark Kleman, DO; Emily Chang, MD; Lucy Menefee, MSN; Shannon Murphy, MD; Raven Voora, MD; and Kawan Swain, MD 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 … Read more
The National Kidney Foundation Presents the Shaul G. Massry Award to Dr. Jennifer Flythe
Jenny Flythe, MD, MPH 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. Massr … Read more
New KDIGO Guidelines Are Now Available
Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, FASN 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, w … Read more
2021 Raven Rock Ramble Benefits the UNC Kidney Center
David Massicotte- Azarniouch, MD, MSC 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 f … Read more
Nephrology Team Introduces Vascular Access Education Materials
Click on the image above to watch a new video from the UNC Kidney Center that will provide education for patients. 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 … Read more
Jain Receives Three Teaching Awards During the Whitehead Awards Ceremony
Koyal Jain, MD, MPH 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 ove … Read more