NATION'S LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP HONORS VETERANS Watch AAKP Discussion with VA Dr. Paul Palevsky WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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KIDNEY PATIENTS MOBILIZE FOR GREATER DISEASE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
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November 6, 2021
KIDNEY PATIENTS MOBILIZE FOR GREATER DISEASE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION The Decade of the Kidney™ Includes New Therapies, Home Dialysis, and Artificial Organs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Patient Profile: Orlando Torres, AAKP Global Ambassador
In 1988, at the age of 33, Orlando Torres became proactive about his kidney health because of his father’s diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). He started to see a nephrologist and get lab work to monitor his kidney health annually.
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Quality Healthcare at Home: A Look at Telehealth Today
Janice Lea, MD, MSc, FASN, AAKP Executive Committee MemberThe COVID-19 pandemic incited ‘explosive growth’ in telehealth, but questions remain about how long it will be sustained.
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What Kidney Patients Need to Know this Flu Season
Stephen Fadem, MD, FACP, FASN, AAKP Medical Advisory Board ChairThe influenza, more commonly known as the “flu,” is a virus that mostly affects the respiratory tract. It is transmitted by tiny droplets of moisture from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or even talking.
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AAKP Innovator Series: BD
An Innovative Breakthrough: Minimally Invasive AV Fistula Creation Option for Hemodialysis PatientsLearn more about endoAVF and how it compares to the standard surgical arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation.
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132 Organizations Ask for Key Medicare Part D OOP Reforms in Budget Reconciliation Package
September 9, 2021 Chairman Ron Wyden Senate Committee on Finance 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Chairman Frank Pallone House Committee on Energy and Commerce 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Richard Neal House Committee on Ways and Means 1102 Longworth House Office Building
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AAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Day Two (9/25/21) Closing Remarks by President Richard Knight
AAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Mobilizing for Innovation and Independence Day Two (9/25/21) - Closing Remarks Transcribed from closing remarks made by Richard Knight, AAKP President AAKP President Richard Knight Hello again, everyone. The past two days have been exciting.
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AAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Day One (9/24/21) Closing Remarks by VP Edward V. Hickey III
AAKP Vice President Edward V. Hickey IIIAAKP 46th Annual National Patient Meeting Mobilizing for Innovation and Independence Day One (9/24/21) - Closing Remarks Transcribed from closing remarks made by Edward V.
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KIDNEY PATIENTS AND DOCS ASK CONGRESS TO EXPAND KIDNEY R & D PLUS TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES
KIDNEY PATIENTS AND DOCS ASK CONGRESS TO EXPAND KIDNEY R & D PLUS TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES Kidney Patient Consumers Expand National and Global Impact on Legislative, Regulatory, and Coverage Actions Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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