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Abhijit Kshirsagar, MD, MPH, emphasizes the importance of kidney transplants in the editorial Transplant First, Dialysis Last, joined by Melina Kibbe, MD, chair of the department of surgery, and David Gerber, MD, from the division of abdominal transplant surgery. Read story.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the UNC Kidney Education Outreach Program's CKD screening tool an integral part of its CKD Surveillance System early this year. Read more.
Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, is associate professor of medicine and pediatrics, chief of pediatric nephrology and director of the pediatric nephrology training program. Read story.
Jimba Jatsho, MD, right, with Dorey Glenn, MD, MPH, joined the UNC Kidney Center for a three-week observation in pediatric nephrology with Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO). Read more.
UNC welcomed Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, professor of medicine and director of nephrology clinical services at Columbia University Medical Center to speak at its annual GDCN meeting on May 4, 2019. Read more.
This video highlights the great work being done at the UNC Kidney Center, and features several faculty, staff, and patients. It aired at the 2018 American Society of Nephrology conference, and you can check it out on YouTube.
What should someone consider if they are interviewing for a nephrology fellowship program? How will they know if it's the right fit? Dr. Ron Falk talks with Dr. Clay Block, Dr. Koyal Jain, and Dr. Liz Kotzen in this new podcast.
Kidney Health Library
Kidney patients seeking information on their disease will find patient education audio podcasts and glomerular disease pages in our Kidney Health Library. Read more.

Dr. Abhi Kshirsagar publishes kidney transplant editorial in JAMA Surgery

CDC Adopts UNC Kidney Center Screening Tool for Chronic Kidney Disease

Dr. Keisha Gibson receives nephrology's Maestro Award

Bilateral exchanges in Bhutan sustain nephrology training

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Innovative Technology for Elderly Kidney Patients

Kidney disease is a very common condition among older adults, affecting close to half of seniors above the age of 75. Common diseases such as hypertension and diabetes cause damage to the kidneys over time, and aging itself causes a decline in kidney function. Kidney disease can go undiagnosed until it is very advanced, … Read more
Women’s Health Awareness and Kidneys

April 15, 2023 marked the return of our Kidney Education and Outreach Program (KEOP) and community kidney screenings after a long break through the pandemic. At recent community events we focused on kidney health education, but we were excited to be able to offer kidney screenings this time. North Carolina Central University hosted the 9th … Read more
Cara’s story

“When I was three, I was hit with a 104.7 fever in the middle of the night. I was soon rushed into my doctor. They couldn’t figure out where the fever was coming from and took a chance on checking to see if it was the result of a UTI. I was told my urine … Read more

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