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April 2018
New Study: American Formulation of Oral Urea Effective Treatment for Abnormally Low Blood Sodium Levels
AUSTIN, TX—April 11, 2018—The first study to review the use of an American formulation of urea for hospitalized patients with abnormally low blood sodium levels shows it to be an...
April 2018
Using a Home Test Kit and Smartphone to Test for Kidney Disease
New Clinical Trial Screens Hypertensive Population
Austin, TX—April 10, 2018—Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Geisinger and Healthy.io announced the launch of a...
April 2018
NKF Kicks Off 2018 Kidney Walks as LogistiCare National Team Marks Fourth Year
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Leader Launches $125K Multi-Market Sponsorship
New York, NY—April 4, 2018— As the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) embarks on its 2018...
April 2018
CVS Health Announces Plans to Focus on Kidney Care and Dialysis Treatment
New York, NY—April 4, 2018—CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced a new initiative focused on chronic kidney disease and dialysis, which builds upon the company’s focus on driving innovation...
April 2018
National Kidney Foundation Honors Leading Researchers, Clinicians, Patient Advocates and more at its 27th Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
New York, NY—April 3, 2018—At the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 27th Annual Spring Clinical Meetings, the foundation will bestow its highest honors to some of the nation’s...
April 2018
International Nutrition Expert Honored by National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY—April 3, 2018 — Angela Yee Moon Wang, M.D., Ph.D., has been selected by the National Kidney Foundation as the recipient of the 2018 Joel D. Kopple Award.
Dr. Wang is...
April 2018
CEO, Transplant Recipient Honored by National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY—April 3, 2018 — Risa Simon has been selected by the National Kidney Foundation as the recipient of its 2018 Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award. Risa Simon is a...
April 2018
Philadelphia Doctor Honored by National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY—April 3, 2018 — Jeffrey S. Berns, M.D., has been selected by the National Kidney Foundation as the recipient of the 2018 Donald W. Seldin Distinguished Award.
Dr....
April 2018
National Kidney Foundation Bestows Highest Honor on Stanford Physician
New York, NY—April 3, 2018 — Glenn M. Chertow, M.D., has been selected by the National Kidney Foundation as the recipient of the foundation’s 2018 David M. Hume Memorial Award.
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April 2018
National Kidney Foundation Honors Yale Doctor with Top Award
New York, NY—April 3, 2018 — Alan S. Kliger, M.D., has been selected by the National Kidney Foundation as the recipient of the foundation’s 2018 J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished...