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Removing Race from Estimates of Kidney Function: What Happens Next?

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“The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announce the concurrent publication of “Special Article: Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases: An Interim Report from the NKF-ASN Task Force” in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology(JASN) and the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD).

The publication in JASN and AJKD provides an essential review of the many challenges relative to identifying and implementing alternative methods to diagnosing kidney diseases. Last month, ASN and NKF asserted that race modifiers should not be included in equations used to estimate kidney function. ASN and NKF also stated that current race-based equations should be replaced by a substitute that is accurate, representative, unbiased, and provides a standardized approach to diagnosing kidney diseases.”

Read the full article, here.

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Prescription Discount and Assistance Resources

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“Use the card to receive discounts on prescriptions while helping fight kidney disease at the same time. All medications are eligible for savings, including pet meds! Every time you save using the card, the National Kidney Foundation will receive a donation from Watertree Health, at no cost to you.”

Check out more information about the program, here.

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Supporting Strong Mental Health: Managing Chronic Conditions (Parts 1-3)

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“For the more than 60% of Americans with chronic disease, staying mentally and physically healthy during COVID-19 has been a challenge – especially for the kidney and transplant community. The National Kidney Foundation’s Kelli Collins, advocate and patient Valen Keefer and Paul Gionfriddo, CEO of Mental Health America share their insights and resources to help others with chronic disease focus on mental health.”

Watch all three parts of the series, here.

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NKF: Patients with kidney disease should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines

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“The National Kidney Foundation has released a statement urging the federal government to grant priority to patients with kidney disease and their contacts for receipt of COVID-19 vaccines.

According to the statement, it is a matter of “ethical allocation,” because this patient population is at high risk for severe outcomes if they contract the virus.”

Read the full article, here.

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