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Have your Say in Nephrology

Have your say in Nephrology. Vote on key issues and learn from others' opinions. Members of UKidney are free to suggest polls of their own so get involved today. You can even embed our polls on your own website or blog.

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Become an Author with the ISN

As part of ISN-GO program activities and in collaboration with the ISN Education Program, the ISN has launched a new tool for nephrologists from emerging countries: Global Outreach Postings.The aim of this initiative is to grant access to nephrologists from emerging countries to publish manuscripts that are in line with ISN's mission and of interest to readers from around the world, including in emerging countries.

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Nephrology Nutrition Resources

Please visit our redesigned repository of downloadable resources for nephrology nurtition. Print them or email them to your patients and colleagues as needed.

Don't see ones you need? Drop us an email and we will produce one!

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CHEP 2012 Hypertension Recommendations

Explore the CHEP 2012 Hypertension Recommendations. You can view this material online or download the latest slide kits. Feel free to comment on these guidelines are pose your questions beneath the content. These resources are property of Hypertension Canada and all rights are reserved.

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Microalbuminuria: Treat with Caution

Emerging evidence suggests that while microalbuminuria is a potent marker of cardiovascular risk, that treating it is not helpful and possibly harmful.

Please read this important piece here.

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Nephrology Skills: PD Catheter Insertion

Learn to place a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Discover this lost art nephrology and perhaps improve pertoneal dialsysis utilization.

Many thanks to the Manitoba Renal Program for this content.

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HAART, HIV and the Kidney

HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has important implications for renal function, particularly in aging patients with HIV. Please see this excellent program (available in French and English). This activity qualifies for Section 2: Self-Learning credits for time spent in this activity in the MOC program as defined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Maintenance of Certification program

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Prevention in Renal Disease Conference

The 10th Annual Conference on Prevention in Renal Disease took place in Toronto in September 16-17, 2011. A world-class faculty assembled for this outstanding annual event. UKidney is the official provider of this meeting's online content.

Presentations now Available

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UKidney Journal Club

Join the UKidney Journal Club! A semi-monthly discussion among UKidney members from around the world. Have your say, hear others opinions and stay updated.

This month's paper: Bardoxolone Methyl and Kidney Function in CKD with Type 2 Diabetes

UKidney Journal Club

Nephrology Self Assessment

How much Nephrology do you know? Try our self-assessment quiz which is continually developing. New questions are added weekly. The quiz will sample a breadth of Nephrology topics including: hypertension, transplantation, glomerulonephritis, fluid and electrolytes, dialysis and general Nephrology. Compare yourself to the rest of the UKidney community!

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Nephrology Polls

Would you enroll your patients in a study randomizing them to a phosphorus binder versus placebo to treat hyperphosphatemia in CKD?
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Welcome to UKidney: Leading Resource in Nephrology Education

UKidney is a provider of educational tools for the study and practice of nephrology, hypertension management, and kidney transplantation. This site features essential educational contributions from major opinion leaders in nephrology.

UKidney uses the latest web technology to deliver the best content in the field of renal education. Take a moment to complete a free registration in order to access some of our restricted educational content. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to report a problem or to make a suggestion.

UKidney gathers content from multiple experts in nephrology and is provided for general educational purposes only. This site is not intended to replace the advice of a nephrology physician where clinical decision making is concerned. Please take a moment to review our terms of use before continuing. Most importantly, please visit us often

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