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What is CKDintercept? What is CKDintercept?A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.Image Learn More About CKDinterceptOnly 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.Image CKDintercept National OverviewNKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.Image CKD Change PackageA systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.
What is KDOQI? What is KDOQI?KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) is world renowned for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, these guidelines have changed the practices of healthcare professionals and improved thousands of lives.Tools & Resources Guidelines and Commentaries Guideline Development Process Patient Centered Quality Measures Learn more about KDOQIImage Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation ToolsComprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.Image KDOQI AppDownload now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
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Kidney Topics All About Kidneys - Basics for Kids Learn about kidneys, their functions, and how to keep them healthy. Discover what kidney disease feels like and why it's important to care for yo...Kidney groups,Children and adolescents
Kidney Topics Advance Directives For Children and Adolescents Advance directives help ensure your medical care preferences are respected if you can't communicate. They include living wills and health care pr...Kidney groups,Children and adolescents
Kidney Topics Better Kidney Health for Kids: Seven Golden Rules Seven tips to support kids' kidney health: exercise, reduce sugar and salt, serve water, maintain weight, use meds properly, and get regular chec...Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,Kidney groups,Children and adolescents
Kidney Topics Childhood Infections & Kidney Disease Childhood infections like strep and UTIs can harm kidneys. Kidney groups,Diseases and conditions,Children and adolescents,Kidney diseases and conditions