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University of Washington Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
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Susan P. Y. Wong, MD, MS, @uwnephrology.bsky.social and colleagues explored how #nephrologists can start a conservative #kidney management conversation with a behavioral nudging tool. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky

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Q&A: How to initiate conservative kidney management conversations
A behavioral nudging tool may help nephrologists jumpstart conversations about conservative kidney management, according to study data published in Kidney360. The idea for the tool arose from a panel...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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"Counseling Patients About Alcohol In the Light Of the New Dietary Guidelines." Dr. Suzanne Watnick discusses the implications for #kidney patients. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #alcohol #health

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Alcohol Counseling After US Dietary Guidelines Update
New US dietary guidelines may raise confusion for patients with chronic kidney disease. Experts suggest approaches for counseling.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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"How do I treat medical mistrust?" Dr. Justin Bullock delivers a compelling talk on handling this issue with real patients in a clinical setting. @jbullockruns.bsky.social #meded #patientcare #medicaltrust #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Justin Bullock, MD, MPH - How do I treat medical mistrust?
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Ian de Boer, MD is serving as the new Chair of the Pathobiology of Kidney Disease (PBKD) study section, 2025-2027. Dr. de Boer served as a standing member of PBKD from 2022-2025. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication!
#kidney #research #pathology #CKD #nephsky @uwnephrology.bsky.social
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February 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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"40th Anniv of EPO Clinical Trials in Seattle" - by Drs. Ian de Boer (Nephrology), John Stivelman (emeritus), Michael Kelly (emeritus), Matt Rivara (Nephrology), & Kleber Fertrin (Hematology & Oncology). #anemia #dialysis #renal #CKD @uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Drs. Ian de Boer, John Stivelman, Mike Kelly, Matt Rivara, and Kleber Fertrin presented at the EPO 40th Anniversary event.
February 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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It was our honor to host visiting professor, Dr. Frank "Chip" Brosius, in Seattle for his Grand Rounds presentation, "Where do we go from here? Additional targets for treatment of DKD and CKD." #kidney #meded #nephsky #CKD #DKD #renal #diabetes @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Dr. Chip Brosius, MD - Where do we go from here? Additional targets for treatment of DKD and CKD
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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February 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Dale Braimah, MD, shares a patient case in this Grand Rounds presentation and asks us, What would you do?

Watch "Hyperuricemia For The Nephrologist." #kidney #renal #CKD #gout #hypertension #diabetes #nephsky #meded @uwmedicine.bsky.social youtu.be/WJeNYowIVxg
Ayodale Braimah, MD - Hyperuricemia For The Nephrologist
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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"Ultrarunning: risking ultra-renal injuries?" A great presentation by Erin Biringen, MD, about how extreme exercise affects the #kidneys and more. #nephrology #renal #AKI #dysnatremias #running #jogging #ultramarathon #physiologic #nephtwitter @uwmedicine.bsky.social

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Erin Biringen, MD - Ultrarunning: risking ultra-renal injuries?
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 26, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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UW Nephrology incoming fellow, Dr. Ashley Widmer, has successfully qualified for ASN’s Loan Mitigation Program!! Congratulations! 🎉✨Ashley is our third fellow to receive this generous award. #nephsky #fellowship #kidney @asnkidney.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social
Ashely Widmer, MD
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Congrats to our #Nephrology nurses & staff, nominated for "Distinguished Service Award"! Consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment to patient welfare, the highest standard of care, clinical excellence, compassion & professionalism. 👏👏👏@uwmedicine.bsky.social nephrology.uw.edu/patient-care
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January 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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"Cardiogenic Shock: Early Recognition and Characterization of the Congestive Phenotypes," presented by Vaughan Washco, DO @uwmedicine.bsky.social #cardiac #renal #nephsky #AKI

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V. Washco, DO - Cardiogenic Shock: Early Recognition & Characterization of Congestive Phenotypes
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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"Calcium Shock Enables Efficient and Programmable Particle Delivery for Genome Editing Applications," presented by Nicole Vo, PhD
@uwmedicine.bsky.social #organoids #genome #renal #podocyte #cells #nephsky #research
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N. Vo, PhD - Calcium Shock Enables Efficient & Programmable Particle Delivery for Genome Editing App
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Dr. Hanna Larson presents, " Steroid-Sparing Strategies in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis." #nephsky #kidney #renal @uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Hanna Larson, DO - Steroid-Sparing Strategies in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Dr. Mike Granda presents "Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI."
#kidney #AKI #nephsky #renal @uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Michael Granda, MD - Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI
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January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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In an #ASNJASN study of patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis, sphingolipids with long-chain fatty acids were strongly associated with greater risk of death, especially cardiovascular death. Read the article: kidney.pub/JASN0982 UW Nephrology
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Congratulations to Drs. Ann O'Hare and Yoshio Hall on being inducted as VA Puget Sound HCS Practitioner Leads in Quality & Safety for their participation in the “Native Hawaiian and Asian
American #veterans with #CKD” project. Great work!! 👏 #kidney #healthcare #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social
Drs. Ann O'Hare and Yoshio Hall
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Dr. Sarah Sanghavi (@sarahsanghavi.bsky.social) presents "Prolonging Circuit Life in CRRT" and discusses the consequences of CRRT interruptions as well as strategies to improve circuit life. #vascular #antigoagulation #kidney #nephrology #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Sarah Sanghavi, MD - Prolonging Circuit Life in CRRT
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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December 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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More great news from Dr. Katherine Tuttle, who is quoted in the article: "Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social #nephsky #kidney #glomerular #CKD #semaglutide #diabetes

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Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration
HOUSTON — Semaglutide demonstrated efficacy in reducing albuminuria and preserving glomerular filtration for patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, according to study data presented...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Snaps from November's Doctor for a Day event! Volunteers from @uwendocrinology.bsky.social and @uwnephrology.bsky.social helped give students hands-on learning experiences focused on diabetes 🩺
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What a Match! We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of doctors to our UW Nephrology Fellowship Program!! @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #Seattle #Match2026 #nephsky
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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We had a great turnout for #Cranksgiving, biking food from local grocers to area food banks. Several folks donated funds directly. Everyone had a wonderful time! Over 6,500 lbs of food donated!! Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃😀🚴‍♂️
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November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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It was an honor for us to host Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu in #Seattle for Nephrology Grand Rounds! Take a look at his fantastic talk, "Treating FSGS: Something Old, Something New, Something Still in Motion." #kidney #nephrology #FSGS @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #meded

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Sandeep Mallipattu, MD - Treating FSGS: Something Old, Something New, Something Still in Motion
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Karen de Wolski, selected for the 2026 @asnkidney.bsky.social FIND Pgrm! FIND - Fostering Innovative Leaders in #Nephrology & #Dialysis empowers future generations of neph pros to drive innovation, advance clinical care, and champion positive policy change. 👏👏👏@uwmedicine.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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45 scientists who conducted their research @uwmedicine.bsky.social @fredhutch.org or @seattlechildrens.org are on the @clarivateag.bsky.social 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers, a measure of influence on their fields of study #HighlyCited2025 https://bit.ly/4hWycck
Clarivate announces 2025 list of highly cited researchers - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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November 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Congrats, Dr. Katherine Tuttle, on being a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher from Web of #Science Group. Writing the top 1% most cited works in #nephrology during a year of pubs and earning the mark of exceptional impact! #kidney #research #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social clarivate.com/highly-cited...
Katherine R. Tuttle, MD
November 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM