Nephrology Patient Care
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Diverse Specialties, Close Collaboration

We are committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care for our patients with kidney disease.

Despite major advances in medicine, kidney disease continues to increase and has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Faculty in the division practice and teach optimal care for patients with a broad spectrum of kidney diseases at all stages. In addition, faculty members are actively involved in high-quality basic science, outcomes, and clinical research aimed at better treatment options as well as prevention of kidney-related health issues.

We have established several specialized clinics to treat patients and state-of-the-art outpatient and inpatient dialysis programs. We work hand-in-hand with the U-M Transplant Center in cases where a patient has end-stage kidney failure, with the goal of avoiding or eliminating the need for dialysis.

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Nephrology Care at U-M Health
Kidney Disease Treatment & Prevention

At our dedicated clinics, specialists evaluate and treat patients with known or suspected kidney disease at all stages. Our patients also have access to clinical research opportunities and cutting-edge treatments.

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Researchers uncover distinct molecular subgroups of kidney disease for personalized treatment
Researchers have used advanced computer algorithms to uncover distinct molecular subgroups of kidney diseases, independent of clinical classifications. These findings have significant implications for personalized treatment approaches.
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New device can treat injury from sepsis
The FDA approved the use of a therapeutic device invented and developed at the University of Michigan for use in children with acute kidney injury and sepsis or a septic condition requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy.
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Improving organ transplant donations through a national strategy
Many organs that are ready for donation are discarded for various reasons. The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network is finding ways to combat this to increase the number of transplants done per year.
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Researchers identify novel biomarker linked to renal cancer recurrence
Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a biomarker that could help identify which renal cancer patients have a higher risk of recurrence.
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Nephrology Faculty Speak to Congress on State and National Legislation
Nephrology Faculty Speak to Congress on State and National Legislation