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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Jun 3

In her Kidney Week 2024 Presidential Address, Dr. Deidra Crews praised kidney health professionals and advocates for redefining the standard for kidney health and encouraged them to continue #RedefiningTheStandard. https://bit.ly/JASN0715
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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · May 7

Aww! It was a great pleasure to be included in the @asnkidney.bsky.social AKI B2B Conference!

pedsnephrodoc.bsky.social @pedsnephrodoc.bsky.social · May 7

Outstanding mentoring session by former ASN president Dr. @drdeidracrews.bsky.social at the ASN AKI B2B conference.
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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · May 1

For those curious about the advocacy efforts of @asnkidney.bsky.social during these challenging times, this article by POTASN, @roy-chaudhury.bsky.social provides a great summary

www.asn-online.org/policy/kidne...

American Society of Nephrology | Advocacy & Public Policy - Kidney Health Advocacy

Learn more about ASN's advocacy efforts in support of kidney health research.

www.asn-online.org

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Mar 27

In our Mid-Atlantic Center for Cardiometabolic Health Equity (MACCHE) mtg, Dr. Lisa Cooper reminded us of a quote by MLK, Jr. -- "'Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That'.

Pretty fitting message of encouragement for a research team named 'MACCHE'🔥

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Mar 2

Food insecurity for adults receiving in-center hemodialysis is linked to fluid or electrolyte-related hospitalization, with younger adults potentially more susceptible to these consequences. bit.ly/CJASN0657
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚨ASN Kidney Health Guidance on the Outpatient Management of Patients with Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury is now available! Learn how early identification can lead to improvement in kidney function and optimize chances of recovery. Now Available in JASN
🔗 bit.ly/ASNKHG
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ASNKidney @asnkidney.bsky.social · Feb 21

⏳ Only two weeks left to nominate! ⏳

Celebrate the leaders, mentors, and changemakers in nephrology with an ASN Midcareer Award! 🌟 Recognize their incredible work and dedication to the field. 🏆

Nominations close Friday, March 7, 2025. Don’t wait!➡️ bit.ly/Midcareer25

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Feb 10

22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research payments

Attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block a NIH decision that would slash grant payments for research overhead

www.statnews.com

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Feb 6

Welcome to BlueSky!

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 28

Nominate your deserving colleague for an @asnkidney.bsky.social Midcareer Award!!

www.asn-online.org/about/awards...

American Society of Nephrology | Awards - Home

Get information on ASN awards, deadlines, and recipients.

www.asn-online.org

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 28

www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Doctors opposing RFK Jr. rally in the lead-up to his confirmation

Many health professionals are lining up against Trump's pick for health secretary. They say his anti-vaccine views could cost lives. Some of his supporters embrace his stance.

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Prabir Roy-Chaudhury @roy-chaudhury.bsky.social · Jan 17

First ASN Council call of 2025. Honored to be working with this incredible group of leaders! @drdeidracrews.bsky.social

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 17

@samirparikhmd.bsky.social @jeffminerphd.bsky.social @crystal4kidneys.bsky.social @alessiafornoni.bsky.social @danthekidneyman.bsky.social

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Prabir Roy-Chaudhury @roy-chaudhury.bsky.social · Jan 13

Delighted to be leading an outstanding faculty at ASN Highlights India at Bangalore @asnkidney.bsky.social @drdeidracrews.bsky.social

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 9

#NephSky don’t forget to nominate your deserving colleague for an award! Due Jan 24th

www.asn-online.org/about/awards/

American Society of Nephrology | Awards - Home

Get information on ASN awards, deadlines, and recipients.

www.asn-online.org

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · Jan 7

In case you missed it, last week we covered a study in JAMA related to this issue by Kadija Ferryman, @iwashyna.bsky.social, @drdeidracrews.bsky.social @cshachar.bsky.social et al

www.statnews.com/2024/12/30/f...

Fixing pulse oximeters requires federal might and possible legal action, researchers say

The devices remain unreliable in darker skinned people. Researchers say more guidance, enforcement and even legal action may be needed to spur improvement.

www.statnews.com

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 7

Indeed. Soon-to-be Dr. Bervell's TikTok videos have been important to sounding the alarm about this issue whyy.org/segments/how...

How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok

Med student Joel Bervell found an unlikely place to educate both health care providers and patients about racial biases that are affecting care.

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 7

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FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones | CNN

Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now the US Food and Drug Administration is proposing guidance to help make these ...

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 1

You can still search here on BlueSky. I just did so to find the New Orleans story

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Jan 1

*new pub alert*

Work with @iwashyna.bsky.social and others that we hope join #MedSky soon!

Appreciate the thread by JAMA. Hope it draws attn to this colossal issue.
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JAMA @jama.com · Dec 30

🧵 Pulse oximeters overestimate arterial oxygen saturation and provide more variable readings in people with darker skin pigmentations.

Despite guidance from the @fda.gov, the reporting of participant skin tones in pulse oximeter testing has been inconsistent.

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Paul A. Welling, MD @pawellingmd.bsky.social · Jan 1

Summer Undergraduate Program in Kidney Science (SUPerKS) provides talented students the unique opportunity to explore research and physician-scientist careers in the kidney field with exposure to the practice of medicine. hopkinsmedicine.org/nephrology/e... Applications due by February 1, 2025

Summer Undergraduate Program in Kidney Science (SUPerKS)

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Dec 31

Today marks my last day as President @asnkidney.bsky.social. It’s been an amazing yr thx to the dedication of ASN leaders, volunteers and staff. Congrats to my friend, 2025 President, Dr Prabir Roy-Chaudhury, who I know will lead ASN and the broader kidney community to new heights!

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Dec 22

Awe yeah!! RAVENS!!!!

Baltimore Ravens @ravensbot.bsky.social · Dec 22

DIVISION DUB ❗

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Dec 19

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Bill to expand financial support for living kidney donors progresses in Washington

Legislation that would expand eligibility for reimbursement of certain expenses related living organ donation passed the House and was introduced in the Senate, according to the website Congress.gov.C...

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Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM @drdeidracrews.bsky.social · Dec 18

A new episode of Aging Fast & Slow has just been released! Dr. Sarah Szanton @hopkinsnursing.bsky.social and I recap some of the powerful discussions we have had w/ guests this past season!

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The Best of Aging Fast & Slow: A Recap of Powerful Conversations

Podcast Episode · Aging Fast & Slow · 12/18/2024 · 22m

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