National Kidney Foundation Apps

Summarizes new science that explains how estimated glomerularfiltration rate (eGFR) and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio(ACR) are independent risk factors for CKD and includes interactiveheat maps for the following adverse outcomes:• All-cause mortality• Cardiovascular mortality• Kidney failure• Acute kidney injury (AKI)• Progressive CKDSuggests monitoring frequency and referral decision, dependingon categories of eGFR and ACR.Provides rapid, convenient learning at your fingertips.What is the National Kidney Foundation?The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a major voluntarynonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidneyand urinary tract disease, improving the health and well-being ofindividuals and families affected by these diseases and increasingthe availability of all organs for transplantation.National Kidney Foundation30 East 33rd StreetNew York, NY 10016www.kidney.org800-622-9010This program is made possible from a grant from AbbVie, Inc.

This app is a convenient way to learn how tostay healthy with a kidney transplant. It provides the answers tofrequently asked questions about how and why it is important tofollow all of the instructions and recommendations from yourtransplant team.Features:Designed using a ‘Question & Answer’ format to help youself-manage your kidney transplant, along with ongoing care andsupport from your transplant and other health care team members.With a few quick taps you will be able to:• understand the importance of taking anti-rejection(immunosuppression) medications.• minimize complications associated with kidney transplantincluding heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, bone disease,certain cancers, and infection.• communicate with your health care providers for bettercoordination of care.• follow a healthy lifestyle with exercise and proper diet.• find information on community and other resources that can helpwith medication costs.• access additional materials on kidney transplant.Easy, quick and organized by:• Rejection and Transplant Medicine• Infection• Vaccines• New-Onset Diabetes After Transplant• Heart disease• High blood pressure• High cholesterol and blood lipids• Stop smoking• Healthy weight• Cancer• Bone disease• Anemia• Gout• Fertility• Mental Health• Healthy lifestyle• Patient Assistance Programs• More information• Definitions

Living with diabetes, hypertension or ChronicKidney Disease (CKD) doesn't have to mean missing out on the foodsyou and your family enjoy. Finding foods that taste great and areappropriate for any number of health conditions, especially forthose on dialysis, can be a real challenge. And if you are at riskfor CKD, you will want to be especially careful in selecting foodsthat support your dietary well-being and a healthy lifestyle.Staying up to date on the latest kidney health news, localhealth events, and educational programs from the NKF can help youmanage your health and be certain that your family members get thebest treatment and information they need too.With the NKF mobile app you create your own personalized healthprofile that helps you:-Find great food that meets your unique, personal dietaryneeds- Explore a host of recipes that are hypertension, diabetes, kidneyand even osteoporosis friendly!- Trying to lose a few pounds or keep them off? Our app will helpyou with that too!- See how nearby restaurant dishes match your unique dietaryguidelines and goals- Shop for packaged foods that are right for you- Build your library of personal food favoritesA special feature lets you connect to your Registered Dietitianand get the personalized support and recommendations you need tostay on course with your nutrition challenges.Your NKF App is loaded with educational tips, breaking healthnews, local health-related programs and allows you to keep up todate on community health screenings and events.Your account will let you enjoy the full benefits of NKF'sonline Kidney Kitchen as well, where you can search for, create andshare recipes that meet the needs of your whole family. You'll beable to find them back in this app, add items to your shopping listat the grocery store, and save them to your Favorites list. Thatmeans you can easily discover healthy eating options on the go, inthe grocery store, and in your home.

A quick pocket tool to help medicalprofessionals assess and treat albuminuria in people with diabetesand other high risk patients. Designed for rapid, convenient,point-of-care intervention whenever and wherever you need it.Content is adapted from KDOQI evidence-based clinical practiceguidelines and recommendations from the National Kidney Foundation.Features:Designed for rapid, convenient, point-of-care intervention. Witha few quick taps, you will:•Evaluate diabetic patients for albuminuria and chronic kidneydisease (CKD)•Use evidence-based strategies to assess and treat•Access an interactive, clinical action plan that can beindividualized for your patientsSimple, quick, and organized by:•What is Albuminuria?•Why screen for albuminuria in high risk patients?•When to screen•How to screen•Follow-up using a simple, interactive decision-makingalgorithm•Facts about albuminuria, diabetes, and chronic kidney diseaseFacts About Chronic Kidney Disease•Kidney disease is common, harmful, and treatable.•26 million American have kidney disease – but most do not knowthey have it. Millions more are at increased risk.•High risk groups include those with diabetes, hypertension, and afamily history of kidney disease. African Americans, Hispanics,Asian or Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and seniors are alsoat increased risk.•Early detection can slow the progression of kidney disease.•Once kidneys fail, patients need dialysis or a transplant tosurvive.The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization inthe U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention, and treatment ofkidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcareprofessionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens ofmillions of Americans at risk.By supporting the National Kidney Foundation, you directlyinfluence and positively impact the lives of those at risk forkidney disease, those living with chronic kidney disease, and thosewho care for and about them.Learn more at www.kidney.org30 East 33rd StreetNew York, NY 10016www.kidney.org800-622-9010

This app from the National KidneyFoundationwill support the 5th edition of the Pocket Guide toNutritionAssessment of the Patient with Kidney Disease andprovideconcentrated information that clinicians use on a regularbasis.With shortcuts to calculations for commonly used formulasandeasy-to-find CKD nutrition information, this app will help theuserprovide consistent, high-quality care for patients withkidneydisease.

"Managing Gout" empowers patients with themostessential tools and information for controlling gout andprotectingtheir kidneys. Guidance is provided on the optimal useof nutrition,lifestyle, and medication for the prevention andtreatment of goutflares. Tools such as the Gout Flare Tracker helpboth the patientand their doctor devise the best treatment planbased on individualneeds.The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the leadingorganizationin the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention, andtreatmentof kidney disease for hundreds of thousands ofhealthcareprofessionals, millions of patients and their families,and tens ofmillions of Americans at risk.By supporting the National Kidney Foundation, you directlyinfluenceand positively impact the lives of those at risk forkidney disease,those living with chronic kidney disease, and thosewho care for andabout them.Learn more at www.kidney.org

From the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), this applicationallowsmedical professionals to estimate kidney function using aneGFRcalculators and provides care guidelines. The NationalKidneyFoundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicatedto theawareness, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease forhundredsof thousands of healthcare professionals, millions ofpatients andtheir families, and tens of millions of Americans atrisk. Bysupporting the National Kidney Foundation, you directlyinfluenceand positively impact the lives of those at risk forkidneydisease, those living with chronic kidney disease, and thosewhocare for and about them. Learn more at www.kidney.org 30 East33rdStreet New York, NY 10016 www.kidney.org 800-622-9010

NKF KDOQI are essential to improve the diagnosis and treatment ofkidney disease

“Gout Central" empowers patients with the most essential toolsandinformation for controlling gout and protecting theirkidneys.Guidance is provided on the optimal use of nutrition,lifestyle,and medication for the prevention and treatment of goutflares.Tools such as the Gout Flare Tracker help both the patientanddoctor devise the best treatment plan based on individualneeds.Includes easy-to-use tools to track your weight, bloodpressure,eGFR, albumin-to-creatinine ratio, uric acid, and goutflarehistory. Helps you understand the link between kidney disease,highuric acid, and gout. Allows you to send reports about yourgoutflares, weight, and blood pressure to your healthcare providerorcaretaker with the push of a button. Provides helpfulmedicalinformation about gout and its risk factors, symptoms,treatments,and much more. Organized by: My Profile My Health Tools(includingthe Weight Tracker, Blood Pressure Tracker, eGFRTracker,Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Tracker, Uric Acid Tracker,Gout FlareTracker, Medicine Tracker, and Medicine Reminder Alerts)MyDiagnosis My Doctor Appointments My MedicationsQuestionsNutritional Information The National Kidney Foundation istheleading organization in the US dedicated to theawareness,prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundredsofthousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patientsandtheir families and tens of millions of Americans at risk.Learnmore at www.kidney.org

From the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), this applicationallowsmedical professionals to estimate kidney function usingfiveseparate eGFR calculators: -CKD-EPI Creatinine 2009Equation(Preferred method) -MDRD Study Equation -Cockcroft-GaultFormula-CKD-EPI Cystatin and Creatinine 2012 Equation -RevisedBedsideSchwartz Formula (For ages 1-17) Also includes informationon:-Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) -Chronic kidney disease(CKD)-Risks for CKD and kidney failure -How to test, evaluate, andslowprogression The National Kidney Foundation is theleadingorganization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness,prevention,and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds ofthousands ofhealthcare professionals, millions of patients andtheir families,and tens of millions of Americans at risk. Bysupporting theNational Kidney Foundation, you directly influenceand positivelyimpact the lives of those at risk for kidney disease,those livingwith chronic kidney disease, and those who care for andabout them.Learn more at www.kidney.org 30 East 33rd Street NewYork, NY 10016www.kidney.org 800-622-9010

Estimate kidney function using five separate eGFR calculators

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