American Society of Nephrology
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is comprised of over 11,000 scientists and physicians dedicated to prevent or treat kidney disease. ASN supports the advancement of kidney research, publishes journals, provides newsletters and hosts symposiums on kidney-related issues. ASN's goal is to further the study of the kidneys and produce experts in the field of nephrology.
Address
1725 I Street, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
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News Office
email [at] asn-online [dot] org
Phone
202-659-0599
Fax
202-659-0709
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"American Society of Nephrology" in the news:
At risk for kidney disease? Check your genes
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Genetic differences can influence one's risk of developing proteinuria, a condition that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of ...
The cost of improving dialysis care
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Improving survival among dialysis patients may increase treatment costs significantly, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, ...
Kidney disease patients reap rewards of prevention
May 07, 2009 |
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Making sure you see your doctor and have tests run on a regular basis can prevent serious complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American So ...
Hello wearable kidney, goodbye dialysis machine
Aug 20, 2009 |
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Researchers are developing a Wearable Artificial Kidney for dialysis patients, reports an upcoming paper in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "Our vision of a technological breakthrough ...
Nearly half of older patients projected to die while waiting for kidney transplant
Jun 19, 2009 |
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Forty-six percent of patients over age 60 currently on the waiting list for a kidney transplant will die before they receive an organ from a deceased donor, reports an upcoming study in the Clinical Journal of the American So ...
For kidney disease patients, staying active might mean staying alive
Oct 08, 2009 |
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Getting off the couch could lead to a longer life for kidney disease patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that, ...
Weight loss is good for the kidneys
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Losing weight may preserve kidney function in obese people with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that t ...
Factors associated with decline in child kidney function identified
Mar 18, 2009 |
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Characteristics associated with proteinuria—a predictor of decline in child kidney function—have been identified, according to a study appearing in the March 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN ...
Can kidney disease cause cancer?
May 01, 2009 |
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Moderate kidney disease increases an older man's risk of developing certain cancers, according to an upcoming study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Given that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affect ...
Blood pressure test reveals heart disease risk in patients with early stages of CKD
Jan 28, 2009 |
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Pulse pressure, an inexpensive and noninvasive measurement derived from blood pressure readings, can effectively indicate which patients with kidney disease are at increased risk of developing potentially fatal heart complications, ...
Low vitamin D levels explains most ESRD risk in African-Americans
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Low levels of vitamin D may account for nearly 60 percent of the elevated risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans, according to a report in the December Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (J ...
Before starting dialysis, patients need nephrologist care
Mar 25, 2009 |
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For patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), receiving care from a nephrologist in the months before starting dialysis reduces the risk of death during the first year on dialysis, reports a study in the May 2009 issue ...
Dialysis safe for kidney patients' heart health
Jul 09, 2009 |
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Dialysis treatments do not affect the heart health of kidney disease patients who have had a heart attack, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN ...
Procedure improves health of cancer patients
Apr 01, 2009 |
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A novel hemodialysis procedure helps restore kidney function and increases lifespan in patients with multiple myeloma, according to a study appearing in the April 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the Am ...
Knowledge unlocks key to healthier options for dialysis patients
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Kidney disease patients who are educated about dialysis are more likely to undergo a standard but under-utilized dialysis-related procedure than less knowledgeable patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue ...
