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Matthew Sparks
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ATTN Fellows!!! Apply to be in the 3rd annual NephMadness NIT Fellows debate at NKF SCM in New Orleans

Application here

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November 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Say no to #KidneyWk selfie smudges
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Inspiration for Graham Gipson's #NephMadness 2026 logo: Roy Lichtenstein #KidneyWk

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November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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While having FOMO for not being at #KidneyWk , looking at the #NephMadness logo for 2026.

Can’t wait for it 🤩
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Prabir Roy-Chaudhury opening up kidney week #kidneywk
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🚨 Exciting news! Dr. Holly Kramer, MD, MPH, has been named the new Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Kidney Disease and Health (AKDH). 🌍🩺

Read the press release here: bit.ly/3JDtxiQ

#Nephrology #KidneyHealth #NephSky @akdhjournal.bsky.social @kidney.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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My initial thoughts about aldosterone synthase inhibitors: why spend $$$$ to achieve what $4 of spironolactone can also achieve? Am I missing something?

#askrenal
October 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Want to explore #nephrology? 🩺

The 2026 NephSim Nephrons #mentorship program pairs trainees with mentors & peers for 6 months of #education + networking.

Applications close Nov 13

Learn More: nephsim.com/nephsim-neph...

#MedEd #Nephrology @nephsim.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Calling all medical students & residents 📢 The 2026 NephSIM Nephrons program offers faculty mentorship, small group learning, & career panels in nephrology.

Deadline: Nov 13th
More Info:
NephSIM Nephrons -
Applications for the 2026 NephSIM Nephrons & National Kidney Foundation Mentorship Program are now open for medical students & residents wanting to learn more about nephrology careers. Apply here by…
nephsim.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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New from #NephFaculty Dr Phekoo and PD Dr Sparks in @ASNPublications #Kidney360

Use of the Desmopressin Clamp in Hyponatremia: Smooth Sailing or Turbulent Waters?

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September 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Take a listen to all of the @asnpublications.bsky.social ASN Kidney Translation Kidney Podcast series here

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September 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Had a great time at @nbluniv.bsky.social

Congrats to 10 years
August 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Saturday is a dialysis day!, 🙏💛

ICYMI: the #NephJC @ajkd.bsky.social #NephMadness Canada kidney cup, cc: Dr. @nephrosparks.bsky.social resides in Atlantic Canada this year,🏆👊🤓😎#ThingsThatMakeYouSmile 🤓😃🙏💛
July 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Could interleukin-6 have the potential to lead to treatments for calciphylaxis? The rare and life-threatening complication takes center stage in a new study described by Aarushi Varshney and Matthew Sparks. kidney.pub/KN1707-20 #ASNKidneyNews

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August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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A Day in the Life of a Duke Nephrology Fellow

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July 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Exciting, clear, and concise summary by @nephrosparks.bsky.social and Dr. Arash Ataei of RGLS4326, a potential breakthrough in ADPKD research.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Could gene-targeted therapy be coming for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease? Farabursen, a new medication acquired by Novartis offers to potentially impact cyst formation and even regression. kidney.pub/KN1707-07 #ASNKidneyNews

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July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed the Senate today is a giant leap backward for people living with kidney disease. NKF urges Congress to reject these harmful provisions. www.kidney.org/press-room/b...
Big Beautiful Bill is Downright Ugly for Kidney Patients
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The first installment of the ASN Transforming Vascular Access Together (TDAT) Videos is out

First installment is on how to identify vascular access types

Watch it here ✅

youtu.be/u6MXVL2lD7s
June 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM