The Connection Between Psoriasis and Kidney Disease
by Jim Myers There is a connection between psoriasis and kidney disease. I have always had dry skin. When I was a child, I was diagnosed with 'granulated eyelids and dandruff. I was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 25. In my 40's I was diagnosed with Psoriasis. I have struggled with psoriasis ever since.
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AAKP Innovator Series: Dr. Ray Harris
You are very well known across the larger kidney community for leadership, medical expertise, and respect for patient insights. For AAKP readers, can you tell us how patients have informed your view of medicine, and your role as a thought leader in kidney medicine and kidney innovation?
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AAKP, ASTS, AST letter to Congress expressing concerns about BETTER Kidney Care Act – November 2020
November 23, 2020 Congressman Earl Blumenauer Congressman Jason Smith 1111 Longworth House Office Building 2418 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C.
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November 13, 2020 – Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC) letter commenting on PCORI’s Proposed Principles for the Consideration of the Full Range of Outcomes Data
November 13, 2020 Nakela Cook, MD, MPHExecutive DirectorPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute1828 L Street NW, Suite 900Washington, DC 20036 Dear Dr. Cook:We are writing to comment on PCORI’s Proposed Principles for the Consideration of the Full Range of Outcomes Data.
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KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECOGNIZED FOR NATIONAL COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 9, 2020 KIDNEY ADVOCATES EARN PRESIDENT’S SERVICE AWARDS FOR COVID-19 EFFORTS Tampa, FL: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Kidney Patients Expand Impact as Kidney Voters™ in 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Washington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Energy and Commerce Letter
October 15, 2020 The Honorable Frank Pallone Chair, Energy and Commerce Comm. 2125 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Greg WaldenRanking Member, Energy and Commerce Comm.2322-A Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Anna Eshoo Chair, Energy and Commerce Health Subc.
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Why is Being a Dialysis Technician Important to Me?
AAKP is celebrating National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week October 12 – 17, 2020. This year, we asked National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists to ask technicians why being a dialysis technician is important to them. "Being a Dialysis Technician means so much to me than just putting a person on a machine.
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Dialysis Technicians – an Important Part of your Health Care Team
AAKP is celebrating National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week October 12 – 18, 2020. Let’s learn more about the types of dialysis technicians, how they are educated to better help you throughout your care and how you can celebrate this week with YOUR special dialysis technician. Kidney Disease by the Numbers:
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