@nephshah.bsky.social
Transplant nephrologist at USC. Mom of two. Lover of gardening and a foodie.
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Recently @nytimes.com created some uproar with misreporting about the noble gift of life. I am an organ donor and a proud caregiver to transplant recipients. 91,869 patients are waiting for a kidney transplant & 50% would die before transplant due to organ shortage.Learn about it:
#donationsaveslife
#donationsaveslife
August 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Recently @nytimes.com created some uproar with misreporting about the noble gift of life. I am an organ donor and a proud caregiver to transplant recipients. 91,869 patients are waiting for a kidney transplant & 50% would die before transplant due to organ shortage.Learn about it:
#donationsaveslife
#donationsaveslife
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Here is a step by step of the
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY that actually goes into the process of organ donation!
(While this is a US centric info graphic , similar processes are used around the globe)
#donationsaveslives
#transplantation
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY that actually goes into the process of organ donation!
(While this is a US centric info graphic , similar processes are used around the globe)
#donationsaveslives
#transplantation
August 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Here is a step by step of the
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY that actually goes into the process of organ donation!
(While this is a US centric info graphic , similar processes are used around the globe)
#donationsaveslives
#transplantation
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY that actually goes into the process of organ donation!
(While this is a US centric info graphic , similar processes are used around the globe)
#donationsaveslives
#transplantation
Does anyone know what the medical societies doing to protest the funding cuts at the NIH?
February 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Does anyone know what the medical societies doing to protest the funding cuts at the NIH?
Thanks @nephjc.bsky.social ! Giving a talk on hypertension to medical residents tomorrow and tonights chat highlighted so many points I wanted to make! Love the community of nephrologists here!
December 4, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Thanks @nephjc.bsky.social ! Giving a talk on hypertension to medical residents tomorrow and tonights chat highlighted so many points I wanted to make! Love the community of nephrologists here!
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Great to see the final Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation released.
@asnkidney.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
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@asnkidney.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
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New federal model for increasing kidney transplants begins July 1
CMS and HHS finalized a federal rule aimed at increasing the number of kidney transplants and addressing disparities among potential organ recipients, according to a CMS press release.
“The goa...
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December 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Great to see the final Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation released.
@asnkidney.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
www.healio.com/news/nephrol...
@asnkidney.bsky.social @nkf-professionals.bsky.social
www.healio.com/news/nephrol...
I'm still in awe of the strength that Nassem had as she simultaneously navigated nephrology fellowship, pregnancy, and a new diagnosis of lymphoma. Life is so fragile. Read her story here. evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Searching for Answers — My Experience in the IDENTIFY Study
In this Patient Platform, Dr. Naseem Khorram shares her experience as a participant in the IDENTIFY study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
evidence.nejm.org
December 3, 2024 at 6:45 AM
I'm still in awe of the strength that Nassem had as she simultaneously navigated nephrology fellowship, pregnancy, and a new diagnosis of lymphoma. Life is so fragile. Read her story here. evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Thankful to be surrounded with family this Thanksgiving!
November 29, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Thankful to be surrounded with family this Thanksgiving!