Welcome To NephU
NephU is a growing community where health care professionals and advocates engage, collaborate, and utilize educational resources to help improve future outcomes for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. NephU provides the latest evidence-based information and resources on kidney health topics in the multiple formats, including:
Learn more and join our community at NephU.org!
Videos
NephU Med Talks – Mental Health
This short video offers a valuable perspective on the importance of mental health in patients with ADPKD and the burden it bears on them.
Podcasts
Dietary Challenges & Concerns In Underserved CKD Patients
NephU hosts Dr. Debra Hain, a PhD prepared tenured professor and DNP Program Director at Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E Lynn College of Nursing, and Jessica Prohn, RD, a certified specialist in renal nutrition. They discuss dietary challenges & concerns faced by underserved CKD Patients, relying on their extensive clinical expertise.
Infographics
Physical & Emotional Impact Of Early-Stage ADPKD
This infographic (and the scientific source) recognizes that patients dealing with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) may deal with definite symptoms and emotions, even at early stages of the disease.
On-Demand Webinars
Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
This webinar provides an overview of both MDD and CKD and discusses their overlap of symptomology.
Racial Disparities In Access To Renal Transplantation
Significant racial disparities exist between Black and White Americans in need of kidney transplantation. Watch this informative panel discussion as we discuss possible solutions to bridge these disparities.
Telepsychiatry In Dialysis Patients: A Dream Or A Reality?
Depression is the most common mental health illness in patients with kidney failure. In this on-demand webinar Dr Shirazian and Dr Behrens explore the utility of telepsychiatry in patients undergoing hemodialysis, potential barriers, and the importance of addressing mental health in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Social Determinants Of Racial Disparities In Chronic Kidney Disease
Listen in or watch this panel discussion to understand the relationship between social determinants of health and kidney disease and how to better integrate these into patient care settings.
