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Systematic review of international studies evaluating MDRD and CKD-EPI estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) equations in Black adults by Umeukeje, Ebele M, Koonce, Taneya Y, Kusnoor, Sheila V, Ulasi, Ifeoma I, Kostelanetz, Sophia, Williams, Annette M, Blasingame, Mallory N, Epelbaum, Marcia I, Giuse, Dario A, Apple, Annie N, Kaur, Karampreet, González Peña, Tavia, Barry, Danika, Eisenstein, Leo G, Nutt, Cameron T, Giuse, Nunzia B

“…Use of race adjustment in estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has been challenged given concerns that it may negatively impact the clinical care of…”
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Apolipoprotein L1 Testing in African Americans: Involving the Community in Policy Discussions by Young, Bessie A, Blacksher, Erika, Cavanaugh, Kerri L, Freedman, Barry I, Fullerton, Stephanie M, Kopp, Jeffrey B, Umeukeje, Ebele M, West, Kathleen M, Wilson, James G, Burke, Wylie

“…Apolipoprotein A1 (APOL1) gene variants occurring in people of West African descent contribute to the greater burden of kidney disease among African Americans…”
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Intradialytic Symptoms and Recovery Time: Thinking ‘Outside the Box’ to Improve Patients’ Dialysis Experience by Umeukeje, Ebele M., Cavanaugh, Kerri L.

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The Role of Place in Disparities Affecting Black Men Receiving Hemodialysis by Golestaneh, Ladan, Karaboyas, Angelo, Cavanaugh, Kerri, Umeukeje, Ebele M., Johns, Tanya S., Thorpe, Roland J., Bruce, Marino A., Griffith, Derek M., Melamed, Michal L., Norris, Keith C.

“…Black men are over-represented in the end stage kidney disease population and are at disproportionate risk of unfavorable outcomes. There is a paucity of…”
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Genetics and ESKD Disparities in African Americans by Umeukeje, Ebele M., Young, Bessie A.

“…African Americans have a 2- to 4-fold greater incidence of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) than whites, which has long raised the possibility of a genetic…”
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Provider Attitudes and Support of Patients’ Autonomy for Phosphate Binder Medication Adherence in ESRD by Umeukeje, Ebele M, Osman, Rabia, Nettles, Arie L, Wallston, Kenneth A, Cavanaugh, Kerri L

“…This cross-sectional study of 56 dialysis providers from 3 dialysis clinics examined providers’ attitudes and perception of autonomy support for patients’…”
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Navigating to Kidney Health Equity by Griffith, Derek M, Umeukeje, Ebele M

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Self-Motivation Is Associated With Phosphorus Control in End-Stage Renal Disease by Umeukeje, Ebele M., MD, Merighi, Joseph R., PhD, Browne, Teri, PhD, Victoroff, Jacquelyn N., BS, Umanath, Kausik, MD, Lewis, Julia B., MD, Ikizler, T. Alp, MD, Wallston, Kenneth A., PhD, Cavanaugh, Kerri, MD, MHS

“…Objective Hyperphosphatemia is common in end-stage renal disease and associates with mortality. Phosphate binders reduce serum phosphorus levels; however,…”
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What Can We Really Learn From a Profile Picture? Eliminate Profile Pictures From Residency Interview Selection by Arroyo, Juan Pablo, McPherson, John, Umeukeje, Ebele M

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A Cross-sectional Study of Fixed and Growth Mindset in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by Fissell, Rachel B., Schlundt, David, Cavanaugh, Kerri L., Mueller, Claudia, Umeukeje, Ebele M., Nair, Devika, Wild, Marcus, Chariwala, Saqib, Guide, Andrew, Stewart, Thomas, Wallston, Kenneth

“…Increasing home dialysis prevalence is an international priority. Many patients start peritoneal dialysis, then transition to hemodialysis after complications…”
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You Are Just Now Telling Us About This? African American Perspectives of Testing for Genetic Susceptibility to Kidney Disease by Umeukeje, Ebele M, Young, Bessie A, Fullerton, Stephanie M, Cavanaugh, Kerri, Owens, Delia, Wilson, James G, Burke, Wylie, Blacksher, Erika

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Etiopathogenesis of kidney disease in minority populations and an updated special focus on treatment in diabetes and hypertension by Umeukeje, Ebele M., Washington, Jasmine T., Nicholas, Susanne B.

“…Diabetes and hypertension are the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population as well as in the Black and African American…”
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Ferric Citrate Reduces Intravenous Iron and Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Use in ESRD by Umanath, Kausik, Jalal, Diana I, Greco, Barbara A, Umeukeje, Ebele M, Reisin, Efrain, Manley, John, Zeig, Steven, Negoi, Dana G, Hiremath, Anand N, Blumenthal, Samuel S, Sika, Mohammed, Niecestro, Robert, Koury, Mark J, Ma, Khe-Ni, Greene, Tom, Lewis, Julia B, Dwyer, Jamie P

“…Ferric citrate (FC) is a phosphate binder with shown efficacy and additional effects on iron stores and use of intravenous (iv) iron and…”
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Hypertension management in chronic kidney disease by Liddell, Toddra S, Henry-Okafor Queen, Umeukeje, Ebele M

“…This article offers a guide for NPs for managing hypertension (HTN) in adults in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It outlines evidence-based…”
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Hypertension management in chronic kidney disease: A guide for NPs by Liddell, Toddra S, Henry-Okafor, Queen, Umeukeje, Ebele M

“…This article offers a guide for NPs for managing hypertension (HTN) in adults in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It outlines evidence-based…”
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Patient perspectives on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and the PD catheter: Strategies and Solutions by Fissell, Rachel B, Wysocki, Matthew, Bonnet, Kemberlee, Abifaraj, Farah, Cavanaugh, Kerri L, Nair, Devika, Umeukeje, Ebele M, Wild, Marcus G, Liddell, Peter, Spangler, Matthew, Schlundt, David

“…Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter complications reduce quality of life and increase risks for hospitalizations, for unplanned transitions to…”
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At the Research-Clinical Interface: Returning Individual Genetic Results to Research Participants by West, Kathleen M, Blacksher, Erika, Cavanaugh, Kerri L, Fullerton, Stephanie M, Umeukeje, Ebele M, Young, Bessie A, Burke, Wylie

“…Whether individual results of genetic research studies ought to be disclosed to study participants has been debated in recent decades. Previously, the…”
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Black Americans' Perspectives of Barriers and Facilitators of Community Screening for Kidney Disease by Umeukeje, Ebele M, Wild, Marcus G, Maripuri, Saugar, Davidson, Teresa, Rutherford, Margaret, Abdel-Kader, Khaled, Lewis, Julia, Wilkins, Consuelo H, Cavanaugh, Kerri

“…Incidence of ESKD is three times higher in black Americans than in whites, and CKD prevalence continues to rise among black Americans. Community-based kidney…”
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Psychological Adaptation to Serious Illness: A Qualitative Study of Culturally Diverse Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease by Nair, Devika, Bonnet, Kemberlee, Wild, Marcus G., Umeukeje, Ebele M., Fissell, Rachel B., Faulkner, Marquetta L., Bahri, Nader S., Bruce, Marino A., Schlundt, David G., Wallston, Kenneth A., Cavanaugh, Kerri L.

“…Psychological distress is associated with adverse health outcomes in serious illness and magnified among patients of low socioeconomic status. Aspects of one's…”
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Incorporating patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) into dialysis policy: Current initiatives, challenges, and opportunities by Umeukeje, Ebele M., Nair, Devika, Fissell, Rachel B., Cavanaugh, Kerri L.

“…Governments at national and state levels regulate dialysis care in the United States to ensure safe practices, and continually elevate the quality of care. An…”
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