The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research and advocating the highest quality care for patients.

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The ASN blog features news about nephrology research, interviews with ASN leaders, annual meeting updates and more. The blog also features ASN's latest interactive media, including podcasts, videos, social media and more.

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ASN staff are happy to help reporters and health bloggers with their stories. We can arrange interviews with ASN leaders and journal article authors, find a doctor or researcher to comment on an issue, help out with background information and more.

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Kidney fact: each year, more than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with kidney failure. The most common causes of kidney disease are high blood pressure and diabetes. More research is needed to prevent premature death and improve quality of life for people with these conditions. Congress must direct resources to kidney screening and kidney disease awareness programs for the 24 million Americans with diabetes.

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Kidney Week is the world's premier nephrology meeting. Every year, more than 13,000 kidney professionals from around the globe come together to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative exchanges between leading experts in the field.

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Meet ASN’s New President: Ronald Falk, MD, FASN

Ronald Falk, MD, FASN, began his year as ASN President November 13, 2011. Dr. Falk, Allen Brewster Distinguished Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is also Chief of the UNC Division of Nephrology and Director of the UNC Kidney Center. Read an interview with Dr. Falk.

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ASN President Joseph V. Bonventre, MD, PhD, FASN, Delivers the President’s Address at Kidney Week 2011

Joseph V. Bonventre, MD, PhD, FASN, president of the American Society of Nephrology from 2010 to 2011, delivered the President’s Address on November 10, 2011, at ASN’s annual meeting, Kidney Week 2011.

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Kidney Week 2011 Podcast Day 3

Kidney Week Podcast 3: President Elect Ronald J. Falk, MD, FASN, talks with Alfred K. Cheung, MD (University of Utah), Kenar D. Jhaveri, MD, FASN (Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine), Suzanne Watnick, MD (Portland VA Medical Center) and 2011 Young Investigator Award recipient Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD (Albert Einstein College of Medicine).

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Speaks at Kidney Week 2011

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter stopped by Kidney Week 2011 on November 12, 2011, and spoke to the attendees. He presented ASN President Dr. Joseph Bonventre with a Philadelphia Bowl. ~ watch the video ~

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Kidney Week 2011 Recap ~ Sat Nov 12

Kidney Week 2011 – A sampling of the news stories, photos, videos, Tweets, Facebook posts and other items from Saturday November 12. Most links are live.

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ASN in the News: Kidney Week 2011 Press Coverage – Updated 11/12

A sampling of news coverage emerging from Kidney Week 2011. UPDATED November 12.

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Kidney Week 2011 Recap ~ Friday Nov 11

Kidney Week 2011 – A sampling of the news stories, photos, Tweets, Facebook posts and other items from Friday November 11. Most links are live.

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The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.