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The Kidney Commute Podcast seeks to enhance the work of the interprofessional kidney care team by providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Onconephrology: Cancer and the Kidneys
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world, associated with high morbidity and mortality. This episode discusses how kidneys are affected by cancer and its treatment. Panelists discuss diagnosing and managing complex kidney problems, such as acute kidney injury associated with cancer and novel oncological therapies, as well as summarize drug dosing in patients with cancer. Thanks for joining us on this ride of the Kidney Commute.
This episode offers CME/CE credit to eligible listeners. If you'd like to claim credit, please go to kidney.org/podcast-CE to register for this episode and complete requirements.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
2025 CMS Updates for the Nephrology Team
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
2025 will bring BIG changes to the dialysis world. As of Jan 01, oral phosphorus binders will be part of the dialysis payment bundle, out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications are changing in amounts and payment models, and coverage for certain dental services is expanding, to name a few. In this episode we will explore how these changes will likely impact patients, nephrologists, and dialysis units. Thanks for joining us on this ride of the Kidney Commute!
This episode offers CME/CE credit to eligible listeners. If you'd like to claim credit, please go to kidney.org/podcast-CE to register for this episode and complete requirements.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Navigating Living Donation
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Patients and care team members often encounter challenges faced by individuals from different cultural backgrounds regarding access to kidney transplantation. This episode explores the impact of a culturally sensitive approach to living donation. Panelists will discuss resources to assist with approaching these conversations effectively while taking into consideration patient-specific factors such as culture, ethnicity, language and religious beliefs. Thanks for joining us on this ride of the Kidney Commute.
This episode offers CME/CE credit to eligible listeners. If you'd like to claim credit, please go to kidney.org/podcast-CE to register for this episode and complete requirements.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Potassium and CKD
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Do all patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need potassium restriction? In this episode we will explore the current guidelines of potassium intake in different CKD populations. Apart from the guidelines, we will explore the potassium concentration in foods and some tips and tricks for counseling patients. After listening to this episode, you will be in a better position to talk to patients about their potassium needs. Thanks for joining us on this ride of the Kidney Commute.
This episode offers CME/CE credit to eligible listeners. If you'd like to claim credit, go to kidney.org/podcast-CE to register for this episode and complete requirements.

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Reducing ASCVD Risk in CKD
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
People with kidney disease are at an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with kidney disease. In this episode of the Kidney Commute our interprofessional panel of experts discusses what ASCVD is, how patients can be evaluated for their ASCVD risk, and strategies for managing and reducing this risk. We cover risk calculators, pharmaceutical options, communication strategies, and areas where we can all work together to educate patients about risk. Thank you for joining us on this ride of The Kidney Commute!
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Friday Sep 06, 2024
GLP1 & CKD
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Exploring Solo Home Hemodialysis - A Team Sport
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Home hemodialysis (HHD) is hemodialysis that is performed at home entirely by a patient or with assistance from a care partner. Solo HHD is when a person performs their own hemodialysis at home without a care partner present. Solo HHD can be challenging for patients and requires the whole care team coming together with the patient to develop an individualized approach for each patient in order to increase their likelihood of success. This episode will discuss common safety concerns and other barriers to solo HHD encountered by patients and offer some potential strategies for overcoming these.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Updates in Glomerulonephritis and Pre-eclampsia in CKD Patients
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Join our team in a discussion about diagnosis and treatment of glomerulonephritis, a common cause of kidney failure. We explore new treatment options and ways to engage patients in conversations about these options. Additionally, we unpack how to diagnose and monitor glomerulonephritis. This discussion also includes challenges faced both by patients and providers with regard to glomerulonephritis, especially for women of child-bearing age.
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Friday Mar 29, 2024
The Role of APP on the Nephrology Team
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
The management of patients living with kidney disease is evolving as the complexity of patient care evolves. Join us as we discuss the team of clinicians who are involved in the care of patients with kidney disease, including nephrologists and advanced practice providers (APPs) - advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs). This episode will review the roles of each provider type and what each brings to the team as well as the patients. It will also highlight the strengths of team-based care as well as what patients and their families can expect from an APP during clinic visits, hospitalizations, transplant workups, and on dialysis units.
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
New Year, New You! – Leveraging Goal Setting in CKD Practice
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Many people start the year full of hope and ready to start anew. Join our team in a discussion about the best times to implement new goals relative to CKD. We also explore home dialysis modalities and ways to engage patients in conversations about this option. Additionally, we unpack how and when to implement exercise programs and include tips on tackling social isolation. We hope you enjoy this podcast as you continue in this new year.
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