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https://www.aakp.org/

Association of kidney patients focused on patient-centered education, advocacy and community. They share educational pieces covering every level of kidney disease, advocate for improved access to high-quality health care through regulatory and legislative reform at the federal level, and make an effort to bring kidney patients together to promote community, conversations and to seek out services that help maximize patients'' everyday lives.

Proper citation: American Association of Kidney Patients (RRID:SCR_003965) Copy   

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http://nephcure.org/

Nonprofit organization committed exclusively to support research seeking the cause of the potentially debilitating kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome, improve treatment and find a cure. NephCure Kidney International is: * Committed to funding research around the globe that will continue to move us closer to an improved treatment and a cure. * The primary source of information on Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. * Leading the charge for legislative action to provide more federal funding for research into Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS. * Working to attract researchers to this field. * Educating the public and raising awareness about Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS.

Proper citation: NephCure Kidney International (RRID:SCR_003993) Copy   

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https://www.kidney.org/

Organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease. Initiatives include public and professional education, kidney health screenings, research, and patient services. They publish a number of scientific journals including the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease and the Journal of Renal Nutrition. The NKF also publishes the Kidney Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative K/DOQI, a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines. (Adapted from Wikipedia)

Proper citation: National Kidney Foundation (RRID:SCR_003990) Copy   

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https://www.cbinsights.com/company/thrasos-therapeutics

Private, clinical stage biotherapeutics company focused on delivering new solutions to individuals affected by kidney disease. They are committed to developing novel approaches to protect, treat and restore kidney function for this patient group. Company has designed specific class of peptide compounds that have shown excellent results in controlling experimental kidney diseases, notably, models of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage associated with diabetes), and acute kidney injury. These proprietary peptides may therefore be able to prevent and treat acute kidney injury, as well as slow and possibly reverse the progression of diabetic nephropathy. They act to control apoptosis (programmed cell death), inflammation and fibrosis (formation of scar tissue).

Proper citation: Thrasos Therapeutics (RRID:SCR_004052) Copy   

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http://www.rsnhope.org/

A nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them and their family members to take control of the course and management of the disease. RSN plays a vital role in providing lawmakers and policymakers with the patient''s perspective on the needs and capabilities of people with CKD.

Proper citation: Renal Support Network (RRID:SCR_004049) Copy   

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http://www.fastbiomedical.com/

A clinical stage company developing a timely, precise, and convenient method for measuring plasma volume and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). They focus on development and commercialization of a patented technology for quantifying clinically relevant parameters that have been challenging or impossible to measure in the past. The company is currently developing technology for quantifying volume status and kidney function in a clinically actionable timeframe. Their technology could have a significant impact on the treatment of patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Proper citation: FAST BioMedical (RRID:SCR_003983) Copy   

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http://www.nraa.org/

A nonprofit organization representing dialysis facilities and centers throughout the United States. It supports members from all types of providers including freestanding, hospital-based and national chains through the weekly e-mail newsletter, Renal Watch, the Annual Meeting, periodic workshops and other meetings. NRAA members include dialysis provider companies and management consulting companies and other companies involved in the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) industry and supportive of the purposes of NRAA. Individuals not directly employed or otherwise involved in companies that are NRAA members may join as individual Associate Members. The purposes for which the NRAA is organized are as follows: # To provide renal administrators the opportunity for gaining continuing education, obtaining peer recognition and expanding development in the profession. # To promote and encourage education and training for renal administrators. # To recognize individuals who have done or are doing noteworthy service in the field of renal administration. # To educate the public and members of governing bodies of health care organizations to understand the issues surrounding the practice of renal administration. # To represent the professional interests of renal administrators as a national representative spokesperson for the development and implementation of public policy. # To act as a resource on local and national ESRD issues.

Proper citation: National Renal Administrators Association (RRID:SCR_003991) Copy   

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http://www.asn-online.org/

Society leading the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients. To accomplish its mission, ASN will: # Educate health professionals by increasing the value of ASN education. # Share new knowledge by improving the quality and expanding the reach of ASN''s communications, including maintaining the premier publications in kidney disease. # Promote the highest quality care by serving as the professional organization informing health policy in kidney disease. # Advance patient care and research in kidney disease by strengthening the pipeline of clinicians, researchers, and educators. To accomplish this goal, ASN will: ## Implement a strategy to increase interest in nephrology careers, which includes promoting diversity within the nephrology workforce. ## Help fund travel to ASN educational activities for physicians and researchers training in the field of kidney disease. ## Use the ASN Grants Program to support outstanding research and foster career development. # Continue to bolster the ASN infrastructure, which includes: ## Increasing diversityincluding age and experience, ethnicity, and genderat all levels of the society. ## Providing avenues for helping ASN members facilitate professional exchange. ## Expanding ASN membership. ## Increasing the ASN Council-Designated Endowment Fund (independent of operational budget) to support grants and other priorities

Proper citation: ASN - American Society of Nephrology (RRID:SCR_006709) Copy   

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http://dialysispatients.org/

A nationwide, non-profit, patient-led organization with membership open only to dialysis and pre-dialysis patients and their families working to improve the quality of life for all dialysis patients through education and advocacy. They are dedicated to developing awareness of dialysis issues, advocating for dialysis patients, promoting favorable public policy and improving the partnership between patients and caregivers. Their policies and their mission are guided solely by their membership.

Proper citation: Dialysis Patient Citizens (RRID:SCR_003981) Copy   

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https://www.pkdcure.org/

Organization and funder of polycystic kidney disease research to find treatments. The organization also raises awareness for the disease through education, advocacy and support.

Proper citation: PKD Foundation (RRID:SCR_000209) Copy   

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http://www.davita.com/

Healthcare company. Commercial dialysis provider with offerings that include in-center hemodialysis, in-center nocturnal dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, vascular access management, chronic kidney disease education, and renal diet assistance. Information on dialysis and chronic kidney disease, including informative articles and animated learning modules, and recipes for the dialysis diet are also available. Take advantage of their discussion forum, Find a Dialysis Center tool, DaVita GFR Calculator and more.

Proper citation: DaVita (RRID:SCR_003980) Copy   

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http://www.vascularaccesssociety.com/

A society to raise interest in the field of hemodialysis vascular access, to promote and conduct basic and clinical research and to organize congresses, meetings and courses. The VAS is a multidisciplinary society which is of interest to nephrologists, surgeons, interventional radiologists, dialysis, nurses, vascular and radiological technologists. The VAS organizes an International Congress every two years in one of the countries in Europe. Every year a Vascular Access Course will be held in a European City. The multidisciplinary council of the VAS consists of nephrologists, surgeons and radiologists and representatives from each European country will be asked to join the board.

Proper citation: Vascular Access Society (RRID:SCR_004056) Copy   

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http://www.nxstage.com/

A medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative dialysis systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, or ESRD, and acute kidney failure.

Proper citation: NxStage Medical (RRID:SCR_004000) Copy   

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http://medibeacon.com/

A commercial optical diagnostic company focused on providing clinicians with critical information to improve patient care. The Optical Renal Function Monitor (ORFM) is their first product platform and is focused on real-time, easy to use, and cost-effective monitoring of kidney function. Their non-invasive monitoring technology works in a similar fashion to pulse oximetry by using a light sensor placed on the skin. After the sensor has been placed, a proprietary biocompatible tracer is administered. The system can then monitor the patient''s real-time point-of-care kidney function. This information will allow for earlier detection of renal issues enabling clinicians to provide earlier, and hence more effective interventions. MediBeacon has created a research grade technique that is clinically applicable for real-time point-of-care Glomerular Filtration Rate measurement (mGFR). MediBeacon has invented a fluorescent tracer agent (MB-102) that is removed from the blood exclusively by the GFR mechanism of the kidneys. Together with their non-invasive detection device, this will deliver a real-time point-of-care measurement of GFR.

Proper citation: MediBeacon (RRID:SCR_003987) Copy   

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http://www.vasamd.org/

Society devoted to the advancement of the field of dialysis access through research, education and advocacy for patients with end stage kidney disease. They provide vascular access education for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals and advocate for evidenced-based best clinical practices.

Proper citation: Vascular Access Society of the Americas (RRID:SCR_004058) Copy   

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http://www.asdin.org/

Society that aims to promote the proper application of new and existing procedures to improve the care of patients with kidney disease. They promote education, research, public policy and clinical practice initiatives relating to diagnostic and interventional procedures. ASDIN works closely with other societies and programs to achieve its goals. All professionals involved in the care of patients with kidney disease are welcome to join and become active in the Society. Activities of the Society include: * the establishment of practice standards, * certification of physicians in specific procedures, * accreditation of training programs in specific procedures, * development of training tools and techniques, * sponsoring symposia and training courses, * and the dissemination of information through periodic meetings and through print and other media.

Proper citation: American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (RRID:SCR_003968) Copy   

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http://www.rockwellmed.com/

A fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis.

Proper citation: Rockwell Medical (RRID:SCR_004050) Copy   

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http://www.aspneph.com/

An organization of pediatric nephrologists and affiliated health care professionals to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

Proper citation: American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (RRID:SCR_003969) Copy   

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http://www.georgeinstitute.org/

An independent medical research institute dedicated to improving global health that conducts high impact research that targets preventable illnesses and injuries that are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, including heart and kidney disease, stroke, diabetes, mental illness, falls and traffic crashes. (Adapted from Wikipedia)

Proper citation: George Institute for Global Health (RRID:SCR_011212) Copy   

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http://www.nncc-exam.org/

Organization that established credentialing mechanisms to promote patient safety and to improve the quality of care provided to nephrology patients. There is a diversity of examinations providing the opportunity for certification at various levels of education, experience, and areas of practice within nephrology nursing. All of the certification examinations are endorsed by American Nephrology Nurses'''' Association (ANNA). The Commission recognizes the value of education, administration, research, and clinical practice in fostering personal and professional growth and currently provides six examinations to validate clinical performance: * The Certified Dialysis Nurse examination * The Certified Dialysis LPN/LVN examination * The Certified Nephrology Nurse examination * The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician * The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Advanced * The Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner

Proper citation: Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (RRID:SCR_003994) Copy   

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