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Creating a 🌎 without #kidneydiseases . #KidneyWk

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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Join ASN in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Share your #NephrologyStories to amplify diversity in the field and highlight the variety of experiences within the kidney community. Share: #AAPIMonth
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Dr. Anupam Agarwal to become next president of ASN. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to @SusanQuaggin , who will serve as ASN President for 2021! We would like to say thank you to incumbent ASN President @anupamuab for his extraordinary and inspiring leadership during this difficult year. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Kidney Week 2019 was a great success. We had record attendance and unprecedented enthusiasm. The #KidneyWk hashtag brought nearly 25,000 tweets, a 44% increase from last year. Total number of Twitter impressions: just shy of 70 million. Thank you all for a great experience.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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We can’t see each other in person, but we can still connect. Like and RT this tweet. Make the numbers big and show everyone the power of the kidney community. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Today is not just #ValentinesDay , but it is also the birthday of Dr. Willem J. Kolff, who built the first #dialysis machine during #WWII . His work helped save countless people who would have died from #kidney failure. #TBT #LoveYourKidneys
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to @kramer_holly , Professor of Public Health Sciences and Medicine at @LoyolaMedMD and President of @nkf , for being the 2020 recipient of the ASN Distinguished Leader Award.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the ASN Midcareer Award winners! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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. @KidneyNews has announced the appointment of Kenar Jhaveri, MD, FASN, of @NorthwellHealth , as new Editor-in-Chief. Congratulations and welcome, @kdjhaveri !
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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This morning, ASN issued a statement against racism. Racism prevents ASN from fulfilling its mission to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases and to advance the highest quality of care for patients.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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And we're off! Opening Plenary of #KidneyWk 2021 has begun. ASN President @SusanQuaggin now delivering the President's Address.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the winner of the Barbara T. Murphy Trailblazer Award, Julie R. Ingelfinger, MD! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN is proud to announce that in early 2021, we will launch the ASN Loan Mitigation Pilot Program. The goal is to reduce the loan burden for those considering nephrology as a career.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to @vandyniyyar of @EmoryMedicine @EmoryDeptofMed for being a 2020 recipient of the ASN Distinguished Clinical Service Award. #kidneycommunity @EmoryNephrology
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to @ssfarouk for being the William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Program recipient. Learn more about her perspective on the challenges the nephrology field faces today. @ISMMSKidney @DOMSinaiNYC @IcahnMountSinai
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN and @nkf are establishing a task force to examine the inclusion of race in estimating GFR. “Including adjustment for race in these equations ignores the diversity within self-identified Black or African American patients and other minority groups.”
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Thank you, Dr. @SusanQuaggin , for inspiring us to build a world without kidney diseases at #KidneyWk .
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Last night the US Senate passed the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act, extending Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for the life of the #transplant . ASN is honored to have played a part in this.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Like and RT if you think kidney health needs to be talked about MORE!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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The excitement is building. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Join ASN in welcoming our new ASN President, @MichelleJTx ! ASN is excited to see where her leadership takes us and is thrilled to note that our ASN President, President-Elect ( @DrDeidraCrews ) and Past President ( @SusanQuaggin ) are all women. #womenempowerment #nephrology
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to this year’s KidneyCure grant recipients! Learn more about these investigators and their work:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, there will be no in-person component of Kidney Week 2021 in San Diego. We have decided to make this year’s meeting fully virtual. Read the full message from ASN President @SusanQuaggin at the link: #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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We are proud to announce the launch of the ASN Loan Mitigation Pilot Program. We have committed $2.7M over 5 years to decrease the loan burden of those entering nephrology.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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This #WorldKidneyDay , we're reminded that people living with #kidneydisease want to be able to live well, with control over their health and well-being. Share to remind others! #NationalKidneyMonth @worldkidneyday @ISNkidneycare
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Looks like everyone's having fun at #KidneyTREKS this year!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Big News! The Biden Administration has announced a new partnership with #dialysis clinics to provide #COVID19 vaccinations to patients at their treatment centers.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN is pleased to announce Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN, as the newest ASN Executive Councilor; Daniel E. Weiner, MD, MS, FASN, as the newest At-Large Councilor; and Jeffrey H. Miner, PhD, FASN, as ASN Treasurer. Please join ASN in congratulating the new council members.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Please join ASN in congratulating the 2023 Kidney Cure research grant recipients. These investigators are making vital contributions to our understanding of kidney diseases and advancing patient care. Read the press release:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to Joel Topf ( @kidney_boy ) for being this year's recipient of the Robert G. Narins Award @ #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Today, ASN announced the Barbara T. Murphy Endowed Lectureship. Established by @VericiDx , @Renalytix , and @AST_info , the new lectureship will honor Dr. Murphy’s legacy as a leader in medicine. #KidneyWk @MountSinaiNYC
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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We're excited to launch #United4KidneyHealth , an awareness-building initiative to educate nephrologists and other #kidneyhealth professionals about the changes and opportunities taking place in #kidneycare . Learn about our 4 key priorities here:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to Dr. Barbara Murphy ( @DOMChairSinai ) for being the first recipient of ASN’s new Lifetime Achievement Award! This award recognizes leaders who forge new paths, overcome challenges, and serve as exemplars for future generations.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN is proud to be hosting the premier nephrology meeting of the year. Our early program sessions today kicked off #KidneyWk with a reminder of just how dedicated the worldwide #kidneycommunity is. We look forward to seeing you the rest of the week.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to @JohnSperati of @HopkinsMedicine for being the 2020 recipient of the ASN Distinguished Educator Award. This award recognizes those who have made substantial contributions to clinical or research education in nephrology.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Rituximab or Cyclophosphamide in the Treatment of Membranous Nephropathy
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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See you next year! Save the date for ASN Kidney Week 2024, taking place October 23–27, 2024, in San Diego, CA, at the San Diego Convention Center. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to all the 2021 ASN Midcareer Award recipients! #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the new Board Review Course & Update (BRCU) 2024 Education Co-Director, William Luke Whittier, MD, FASN, and Deputy Co-Director, Samira S. Farouk, MD, MS, FASN. Dr. Whittier and Dr. Farouk will serve alongside Laura J. Maursetter, DO, FASN, to plan BRCU 2024.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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There's a feeling in the air at #KidneyWk that nephrology turned a corner in 2019, and that a kind of revolution has occurred. Do you agree? What do you anticipate will happen in the next five years?
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Thank you for joining us for #KidneyWk 2020 Reimagined. Though this was a difficult year, the good spirits shown this week were uplifting for the entire #kidneycommunity We now have clear priorities and goals to carry us forward to 2021 and beyond. Let’s stay on that path!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Dosing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies ( #CRRT ): What is Enough? | @RenalFellowNtwk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Mycophenolate Mofetil in C3 Glomerulopathy and Pathogenic Drivers of the Disease @CJASN
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“During her term as president, the society will focus specifically on eliminating kidney health disparities.” Read more about new ASN President @SusanQuaggin and please be sure to give her a warm welcome!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the Barbara T. Murphy Award winner, Rulan S. Parekh, MD, MS, FASN! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to Dr. Nisha Bansal ( @NishaKidneyDoc ), Associate Professor of Medicine at @UWNephrology , for being a 2020 recipient of the ASN Distinguished Researcher Award. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Dr. @AnnaGreka delivering the Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award Lecture at the opening of Day 3 #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Total Candidates Matching in Nephrology Increased 19% in the AY 2021 Match. Read the ASN Data Brief at
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American Society of Nephrology
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It’s #MatchDay ! ASN welcomes the new class of 2021 Nephrology Fellows! The future really is yours...and we are here for you. We offer free membership for fellows. Learn more: #Match2021 #kidneycommunity
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Today is World Kidney Day! Post your socks on social media and tag @ASNKidney and @NU_Nephrology to empower people living with kidney diseases. Join the campaign to raise awareness of symptom management and show solidarity worldwide. Let's #SockItToKidneyDisease !
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Decision Algorithm for Prescribing SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Diabetic Kidney Disease #DKD @CJASN
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“Tacrolimus monotherapy can be effective alternative treatment for patients wishing to avoid steroid therapy for minimal change disease.” New in @CJASN
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the winner of the Belding H. Scribner Award, Phyllis August, MD, MPH! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the winner of the Robert G. Narins Award, Mark A. Perazella, MD, FASN! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“For the first time, a pig kidney has been transplanted into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the recipient's immune system, a potentially major advance that could [...] help alleviate a dire shortage of human organs for transplant.”
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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During her President's Address at #KidneyWk , @EleanorLederer shares her personal list of the "Top 10 Hits in #Nephrology " since 1981
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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What an incredible meeting! Thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned as ASN posts meeting highlights, participant insights, and more on social media over the next few weeks. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“This study provides evidence of a beneficial effect of #coffee on kidney function.” “Drinking an extra cup of coffee per day conferred a protective effect against CKD.” This study from @AJKDonline will provoke a few smiles as well as some debate.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Important Update: Physicians affiliated with the #ASNAKINow initiative have collaborated with @CDCgov to develop recommendations regarding in-hospital renal replacement therapy for patients with #COVID19 and #AKI or #ESKD Read the recommendations here:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“America’s health care crisis won’t end [...] unless we make it easier for IMGs to practice here.” ASN President @anupamuab with an important opinion piece in @thehill . #COVID19
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN welcomes live-tweeting and sharing of #KidneyWk material via social media. For more info, visit:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN strongly condemns the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans throughout the United States. Over the past year, more than 3,500 accounts of such incidents were reported. ASN is committed to doing everything possible to prevent these injustices.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN congratulates Morgan Grams, MD, PhD ( @meg21212 ) who is this year's recipient of the 2018 Young Investigator Award. She will be honored at #KidneyWk 2018. #Nephrology
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Who's excited for #KidneyWk 2018? We are! See you in sunny #SanDiego !
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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An important new study in @CJASN indicates that kidney damage is common in patients who take immunotherapy cancer medications.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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“She’s the light that will never go out.” @TodIbrahim , @kirkcampbell , and Dr. Catherine Godson discuss the legacy of Dr. Barbara Murphy in this new #KidneyWk podcast.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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This educational initiative from @NephonDemand called "One-Minute Rounds" summarizes pertinent #nephrology trials and is updated monthly. Each can be read in one minute or less. Let us know if you have any other useful educational tools to share with the community!
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Tejas Desai, MD MBA
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Please join ASN in congratulating the 2022 winners of the 7th Innovations in Kidney Education Contest. These winners represent the best innovative approaches to teaching kidney health and disease. To learn more about this contest, please visit
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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2019 was a watershed year for nephrology and the #kidneycommunity The energy of #KidneyWk proved that. Keep the momentum going.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Join ASN in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth ! This year, ASN is excited to feature its first Black President, Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, MACP. @DrDeidraCrews continues to advance kidney care daily by promoting health equity and advocating for more equitable care solutions.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Are you a… Medical student? Graduate student? Resident? Fellow? Good news! Applications are now open for our travel support programs at #KidneyWk 2022.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Dr. Anthony Fauci speaking now as part of our special #COVID19 panel. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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In 1966, ASN started out with 18 members in the United States—these are its founding fathers. Today, we have surpassed 20,000 in more than 130 countries. Together, we are proud to lead the fight against #kidney diseases, and look forward to seeing you at #KidneyWk .
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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The leaders of @nkf and ASN agree that 1) race modifiers should not be included in equations to estimate kidney function and 2) current race-based equations should be replaced...
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Attending Kidney Week this year? Here are a few hashtags of interest to follow: #KidneyWk (Official Hashtag) #ASNcommunities #IAmASN #ASNBasicSci #KidneySTARS18 Share yours!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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We're almost at 30K followers. Help us get there!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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It’s #MatchDay ! ASN welcomes the new class of 2021 Nephrology Fellows! The future really is yours...and we are here for you. We offer free membership for fellows. Learn more: #Match2021 #kidneycommunity
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Our #NewOffice is now officially open!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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This should be on a T-shirt. #KidneyWk
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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The @nkf -ASN Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Disease, in consultation with an eGFR Advisory Board, plans to provide its initial recommendations in 2020. Read more in @KidneyNews Online:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Concept Map: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy | Nephron Power
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American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen D. Liu ( @LiuKD ) of @UCSFMedicine for being a 2020 recipient of the ASN Distinguished Leader Award. This award recognizes sustained achievements in leadership and those who advance ASN’s mission.
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In condemning baseless claims regarding COVID-19 deaths, ASN joins @CMSSmed , @ACPinternists , @ACEPNow , @AmerMedicalAssn , and other leading organizations.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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It's that time of the year again! #KidneyWk 2023 is coming to #Philadelphia , and you won't want to miss it. 🤩 Join approximately 12,000 kidney professionals to exchange knowledge and learn the latest medical advances. Register now:
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Today is #WorldKidneyDay And do you know what time it is? Time to post your boldest socks on social media and tag both @ASNKidney and @NU_Nephrology Let’s #SockItToKidneyDisease and raise awareness for all people living with kidney diseases. #United4KidneyHealth
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American Society of Nephrology
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A record-high 90% of nephrology fellow survey respondents would recommend nephrology to med students and residents. Read more at @kpivert @anna_burgner @LilCh4n @HalbachSusan @koyaljainMD @oakparkben @stephensozio @Jwaitz @SMBoyleMD
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ASN is proud of its diverse representation of the kidney community. Did you know three of ASN’s Committee Chairs are proud alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)? @DrRayMD is the ASN Health Care Justice Committee Chair and a graduate of both @HowardU and…
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American Society of Nephrology
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Empagliflozin Inhibits Proximal Tubule NHE3 Activity, Preserves GFR, and Restores Euvolemia in Nondiabetic Rats with Induced Heart Failure
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Just in case you were wondering, the weather in Denver is currently about 30 degrees (Fahrenheit) with snow flurries in the forecast. Expected to go to mid-20s by morning. #KidneyWk
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Concept map: Hyponatremia in the cancer patient | Nephron Power
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American Society of Nephrology
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We'll see you all tomorrow! #KidneyWk
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American Society of Nephrology
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Nice work everyone! #KidneyWk
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American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the winner of the ASN Donald W. Seldin Young Investigator Award, @jenpluznick ! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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#KidneyWk 2022 might be over, but we are looking forward to seeing everyone next year! Save the Date: November 2023 in Philadelphia, PA!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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It’s a beautiful day at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the Kidney Week Education Committee met this week to plan for #KidneyWk 2020. Onward and upward to the next great annual meeting! @anupamuab
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American Society of Nephrology
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Concept Map: #NSAIDS and their effects on the #kidney | Nephron Power
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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ASN is incredibly excited to welcome you back to an in-person #KidneyWk ! Feel free to stop any of us if you have questions, or just want to chat. Welcome back!
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to the ASN President's Medal winners, @itsglendar , @PGee51 , and @DavidRushOnline ! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kidney community.
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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It's so great to see the past, present, and future presidents of ASN in one awesome #selfie ! #KidneyWk @SusanQuaggin @rosey424 @MarkOkusa
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@ASNKidney
American Society of Nephrology
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Congratulations to Ravi I. Thadhani, MD, MPH, for being the 2020 recipient of the John P. Peters Award. #KidneyWk
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