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Why primary caregivers are key in identifying kidney disease earlier
Published October 16, 2023
Summary
In this webinar, Dr. Ryosuke Nishiura, nephrologist at Koseikai Nishiura Hospital in Japan, presented a comprehensive overview of effective kidney disease management. This webinar highlighted the advantages of POCT and the significance of early diagnosis, to the crucial role of continuous monitoring and patient education in managing kidney disease effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how early detection of microalbuminuria and eGFR decline supports timely intervention in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
- Understand the value of empowering primary caregivers to identify early signs of kidney disease.
- The role of primary care providers in initiating albuminuria testing.
- Recognize the critical role of community-based healthcare systems and local government programs in promoting early screening and intervention for kidney disease.
- How to better address CKD and DKD from a primary care standpoint through interdisciplinary collaboration and public health initiatives.
Presenter Biography
Dr. Ryosuke Nishiura
Nephrologist
Koseikai Nishiura Hospital
Japan
Who Should Watch
Endocrinologists Mental Health Practitioners Psychiatrists Cardiologists Primary Care Physicians Nephrologists Healthcare professionals Clinicians POC coordinators Physicians General practitioners