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University of Washington Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
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Dr. Bryan Kestenbaum discusses plans for his upcoming clinical trial, "DRIVE". Learn what it is, trial rationale, risks & benefits. #dialysis #hemodialysis #kidney #volumeoverload #ultrafiltration #hypertension #congestion #cardiomyopathy
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Bryan Kestenbaum, MD, MS - DRIVE trial (Dry Weight Reduction Intervention Via Extra Ultrafiltration)
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November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Fun in the Houston airport! @uwnephrology.bsky.social #kidneywk
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Taryn Oestreich, clinical research coordinator, #nephrology, is the 2025 recipient of the WSPHA Public Health Excellence Award. Her dedication and service benefited the WA state community throughout her extraordinary 40-year career. Congratulations and thank you Taryn! mednews.uw.edu/news/oestrei...
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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"Baskets and Umbrellas: Clinical Trials in #Glomerular Diseases." From her Grand Rounds talk, learn the history of clinical trials in #nephrology from Dr. Syeda Ahmad. She discusses barriers, registries, industry partners, and master protocols. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky

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Syeda Ahmad, MD - Baskets and Umbrellas: Clinical Trials in Glomerular Diseases
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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November 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Findings published in the Journal of the American Society of #Nephrology demonstrated that in maintenance #dialysis, #CGM often identified episodes of #hyperglycemia & #hypoglycemia. Research by investigators @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #diabetes

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CGM Uncovers Hidden Glycemic Risks in Dialysis Patients
Continuous glucose monitoring can identify unrecognized hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia in dialysis patients, challenging reliance on A1c for diabetes management.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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A fantastic Grand Rounds talk by Lily Jeong, MD, " #Kidney Health from Pre-Conception to Post-Partum: Counseling for People Living with #CKD." Identify predictors of #maternal & #fetal risk, compatible med strategies, & components of counseling. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky youtu.be/UynRtBqW87E
Lily Jeong, MD - Kidney Health from Pre-Conception to Post-Partum
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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These study findings suggest that continuous glucose monitors are appropriate and potentially beneficial for people on #dialysis, especially those being treated for #diabetes.
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Alarming blood-sugar levels seen among dialysis patients - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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October 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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In the 60s and 70s, UW Nephrologists pioneered the developments of dialysis and kidney transplantation. At 71, Linda Johnston shares her experience as a UW patient during this time, receiving her first transplant at age 16.

Story by @uwnephrology.bsky.social's Krista Forsyth Fisher:
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October 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Ben Lidgard, "Friend or Foe? #Sphingolipids in Patients Treated with #Hemodialysis."
#dialysis #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social
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Benjamin Lidgard, MD - Friend or Foe? Sphingolipids in Patients Treated with Hemodialysis
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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October 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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This talk by Dr. Suzanne Watnick, "Of, By & For the People: A Mandate for ESRD Payment Reform," serves as a guide for implementing short-term adjustments to create sustainable policy change & prioritize patient-centered kidney care. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky youtu.be/jDzv0fnVrDo
Suzanne Watnick, MD, Of the People, By the People, For the People: A Mandate for ESRD Payment Reform
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October 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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"Building a Unified Future: The ASN Journal Portfolio 2 Years In." Dr. Raj Mehrotra, Senior Editor-in-Chief of the portfolio, spoke with Kidney News about the portfolio's success and future goals. @rajmehrotra.bsky.social @asnkidney.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky
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Dr. Raj Mehrotra's photo and the opening paragraph of the article.
October 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Notices of Awards for KRI investigators Beno Freedman, PhD, and Ian de Boer, MD #nephsky #kidney
PKD-InVent: Polycystic Kidney Disease In Vitro Center; BLOSSOM 2.0: Blood Sugar Sensing on Maintenance Dialysis. Learn about the projects: kri.washington.edu/news/notice-...
Freedman and de Boer photos
October 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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"It's a novel idea to have tiny #organoids that respond in the same way that a #kidney would. You see #polycystic kidney disease materialize before your eyes. The cyst structures of the disorder can be seen in three dimensions." @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky
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Investigator’s tiny kidney systems gain a national stage - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Dr. Josh Earl shares info on "Mechanisms & Therapeutic Opportunities for Ischemia #Reperfusion Injury," motivated by his interest in #basicscience, expanding #transplant access, & discussing a model for injury pathways across #diseases. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky

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Josh Earl, MD - Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities for Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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October 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Dr. Liz Kiernan talks us through "Endothelium in Kidney Health and Disease," by reviewing #kidney vasculature #physiology and eGFR, structure and function of #endothelium, #pathophysiology and signaling, #biomarkers and #therapeutics. @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky

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Elizabeth Kiernan, MD - Endothelium in Kidney Health and Disease
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October 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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"Managing Bone Disease in CKD", presented by Dr. Simon Hsu @uwmedicine.bsky.social. Are fracture incidences higher
in #CKD and #ESKD? Do VitD3, cinacalcet, or denosumab help with prevention? What are all the considerations for #kidney and #bone health? #nephsky Watch: youtu.be/Pp9CuWIXl7k
Simon Hsu, MD, MS - Managing Bone Disease in CKD: The State of the Evidence
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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September 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Ann M. O'Hare on being the recipient of the Shaul Massry Award from the National Kidney Foundation @nkf-professionals.bsky.social at its Spring Clinical Meetings in 2026!! So well deserved! @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky
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September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Are #vitamins and alternative options beneficial for individuals with #kidney disease? Dr. Bang Zheng explains the risks, benefits, regulations, and resources.
" #Supplements and #Herbal #Medicine: Implications for #Nephrology." @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky
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Bang Zheng, MD - Supplements and Herbal Medicine, Implications for Nephrology
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September 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Happy #NationalAPPWeek! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible #Nephrology APP teams at @uwmedicine.bsky.social and @harborviewmedical.bsky.social
for your dedication, compassion and expertise in caring for our patients. Your impact in #transplant, #dialysis, and #kidneycare is deeply appreciated!
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Listen to the podcast #DocswithDisabilities - "ACGME/DWDI Disability Resource Hub Case Study: #Psychological Disability in a #Nephrology #Fellowship," with Drs. Justin Bullock (@jbullockruns.bsky.social) and Cary Paine #kidney #nephsky
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September 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Complex Relationship Between #Kidney Health and Our #Environment. “This is becoming more of an urgent issue, and the interest is palpable,” said Suzanne Watnick, MD
a professor & #nephrologist @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephsky #dialysis
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The Complex Relationship Between Kidney Health and Our Environment | Docwire News
Climate change impacts kidney health and kidney care affects the environment. Learn how we might curb the negative effects of this complex relationship.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Super-resolved optical imaging, reconstruction, and spatial analysis of whole mouse glomeruli via the Glomerulus Mapping and Analysis Pipeline

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September 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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. @asnpublications.bsky.social "In the Loop": Article by @jbullockruns.bsky.social & co-authors, "Numbers Ain’t Neutral: A QuantCrit Analysis of the Relationship Among #Stereotype Threat, Threat Mitigation, and #Identity Safety." #nephsky #nephfellows #surveyresults
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Numbers Ain’t Neutral: A QuantCrit Analysis of the... : Academic Medicine
e threat mitigation (reactive responses to identity threats) and identity safety (proactively empowering individuals to be their authentic selves). The authors assessed the relationship among stereoty...
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September 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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As summer starts to wind down, @uwnephrology.bsky.social
fellows are soaking up our sunny #Seattle days—wrapping up orientation and kicking off friendships that will last all year long! 🌞🩺 #FellowshipFun #FellowFriday #Nephsky #kidney
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Fellowship gathering at the park
August 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Hello #FellowFriday! Dr. Jessica Todsen says, "I chose
@uwmedicine.bsky.social to learn from leaders in #nephrology committed to teaching & helping the community. I felt they would help me become the best #nephrologist I could be, & it was a place where I could be happy!" #Seattle #nephsky #kidney
Jessica Todsen
August 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM