Are Your Kidneys OK? Early CKD Detection and Key Advocacy Strategies

7 Feb 2025 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
Neelkamal Hall 305
Li-LiHsiao Chair Brigham and Women\'s Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolUnited States
RManorajan Chair India

Session description:
This session will delve into key insights from the WKD 2025 scientific editorial on the prevention and early detection of chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the most effective strategies and their impact on patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge about the why, who, when, how, and what of CKD early screening. This includes understanding the rationale, target at-risk populations, timing, methodologies, and specific tests recommended for assessing kidney health. The session will also address the challenges to early detection and strategies to overcome these barriers.

Time Session
4:15 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
Primary Kidney Disease Prevention: The 8 Golden Rules
DinaAbdellatif Speaker Cairo University HospitalEgypt
4:25 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
Proactive Kidney Health: The Return on Investment of Early Detection
JosephVassalotti Speaker Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiUnited States
4:40 p.m.
4:55 p.m.
Kidney Health Across Ages: Comparing Risk Factors in Adults and Pediatrics
AnnaFrancis Speaker University of QueenslandAustralia
4:55 p.m.
5:05 p.m.
Kidney Awareness: Engaging Patients for Better Outcomes
VasundharaRaghavan Speaker India
5:05 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Q&A