The Global Kidney Academy (GKA) is an educational program for physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in nephrology.

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Are you routinely asking patients on hemodialysis about itch? Drs. Burton and Sánchez discuss the burden of CKD-aP, its impact on quality of life, and strategies for identification and management. Explore the full discussion: ow.ly/GjKq50ZYYvP #Nephrology #CKDaP
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Proteinuria, blood pressure, and eGFR remain important in IgAN, but could emerging biomarkers offer additional insights? Explore research on Gd-IgA1, complement biomarkers, and urinary soluble CD163: ow.ly/FU0l50ZUAfW #IgAN #Nephrology
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How can potassium binders help maintain RAASi therapy in patients with CKD, heart failure, and hyperkalemia? Drs. Ellie Kelepouris and Nihar Desai review guideline recommendations, clinical evidence, and treatment considerations: ow.ly/lgMS50ZFmOo #CKD #HeartFailure #CME
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How can clinicians identify CKD-associated pruritus earlier? Drs. Jim Burton and Emilio Sánchez discuss proactive assessment, symptom severity, quality-of-life impact, and management considerations: ow.ly/aWaw50ZFmyV #CKD #Pruritus #CME
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How can clinicians look beyond clinical scales when monitoring young patients with generalized myasthenia gravis? Explore why symptoms across the day, family observations, school experiences, and social functioning can help inform care: ow.ly/psFz50Zy9lV #MyastheniaGravis
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Hyperkalemia concerns shouldn't stand in the way of guideline-directed therapy for patients with CKD and heart failure. Learn how long-term potassium management strategies can support optimal treatment while reducing risk: ow.ly/zptw50Zq40F #Nephrology
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What are the limitations of current therapies for IgAN? How can we do better for our patients with IgA nephropathy? Tune in to hear Drs. Jonathan Barratt and Annette Bruchfeld discuss current and future directions in treatment: ow.ly/rE4850ZmwzN #IgAN
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Up to 50–70% of patients with CKD may have iron deficiency, yet it often goes unrecognized. Are you routinely assessing ferritin and TSAT in your patients with CKD? Learn more: ow.ly/rq4x50ZfrFs #CKD #IronDeficiency
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Hyperkalemia is a major concern in patients with CKD and heart failure. How can clinicians manage potassium levels without compromising guideline-directed therapy? Explore expert insights: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/19… #Hyperkalemia #CKD #HF
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How do you help patients with IgA nephropathy move beyond fear of kidney failure and toward informed decision-making? Explore practical communication strategies for discussing prognosis, treatment options, and patient priorities in #IgAN: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/18… #Nephrology
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What role does the complement pathway play in ANCA-associated vasculitis? Explore how C5a-mediated neutrophil activation contributes to inflammation, vascular injury, and kidney damage in AAV: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/18… #AAV #Nephrology
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Proteinuria below 1 g/day may still place patients with IgA nephropathy at risk for kidney failure. How are the 2025 #KDIGO guidelines reshaping treatment goals? Hear experts discuss earlier intervention and updated proteinuria targets: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/18… #Nephrology #IgAN
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Today is #IgANAwarenessDay! Take a deeper look at IgA nephropathy through expert-led programs exploring KDIGO recommendations, proteinuria reduction strategies, shared decision-making, and more: globalkidneyacademy.org/dise… #Nephrology #IgAN #KidneyHealth
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How do you manage #hyperkalemia without compromising guideline-directed medical therapy in #heartfailure? A recent case highlights the challenge: stopping MRAs may normalize potassium but can worsen HF symptoms. Learn how potassium binders can help: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/18…
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Are antihistamines addressing the root cause of itch in CKD-aP? Emerging evidence shows CKD-associated pruritus is driven by non-histaminergic pathways, raising questions about traditional approaches. Explore the evolving science: globalkidneyacademy.org/u/18… #Nephrology #CKDaP
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