Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition where the kidneys gradually lose function over time, often caused by conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. As the kidneys fail to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood effectively, it can lead to complications such as fluid retention, electrolyte imbalances, and anemia. Management typically involves lifestyle changes, medications to control underlying conditions, and in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplantation may be necessary to sustain life.
Patients are the experts in their condition and advocacy groups provide a platform for patient voices. Working directly with these communities is the key to pushing research forward in an inclusive way.
The ever-growing investment in advocacy doesn’t appear to be slowing down, and research is certainly seeing the benefits. Which at the end of the day, means better patient care and more options for patients.
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We’ve committed to having 500,000 conversations in the next three years, to equip ourselves and our Pharma partners with the insights needed to increase predictability.
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We’re ready to keep forming links between our Advocacy friends and Pharma partners, so these fruitful relationships continue to evolve beyond the study-to-study view.
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Fifteen percent of the U.S. population is affected by chronic kidney disease and many factors contribute to its cause. Leapcure offers a platform of valuable resources to empower patients and connect those people with CKD advocacy groups.
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