Top 75 Nephrology Blogs and Websites for Nephrologists in 2018

1. Renal Fellow Network

About Blog The Renal Fellow Network (RFN) was established on April 23rd, 2008 by the late Nathan Hellman. RFN was created to provide a forum to discuss interesting nephrology cases, scientific papers, and other topics germane to nephrologists, particularly fellows.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Since Apr 2008
Website renalfellow.blogspot.com
Facebook fans 3,166. Twitter followers 6,744.

2. Nephrology Jrnl Club

About Blog NephJC is a nephrology journal club that uses Twitter to discuss the research, guidelines, and editorials that are driving nephrology. We discuss the most important articles influencing the science and practice of nephrology.
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Since Apr 2014
Website nephjc.com/news
Facebook fans 367. Twitter followers 6,750.

3. Hypertension, Dialysis and Clinical Nephrology - Kidney

About Blog Medical education site for health professionals in the field of kidney disease, especially dialysis, treatment of hypertension, and clinical nephrology.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Jan 1995
Website hdcn.com
Facebook fans 135. Twitter followers n/a.

4. Nephron Power

New York About Blog Nephron Power is an academic blog that focuses on one main objective- Nephrology Education. It showcases several features like news,Consult rounds, topic discussions, concept maps, clinical quizzes and announcements of conferences and new blog and teaching sites.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Since Dec 2009
Website nephronpower.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 1,675.

5. nature.com | Nephrology

London About Blog Find the latest research, reviews and news about Nephrology from across all of the Nature journals.
Frequency about 11 posts per week.
Website nature.com/subjects/nephrology
Facebook fans 718,931. Twitter followers 1,145,833.

6. SlowItDownCKD | Early and Moderate Stage Chronic Kidney Disease

AZ. About Blog Early Stage Chronic Kidney Disease explains to the newly diagnosed CKD patient and others the medical terms and information, and the overwhelming task of trying to understand all this at once. It covers the initial suspicion of the disease and the necessary tests to verify that suspicion.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Since Sep 2010
Website gailraegarwood.wordpress.com
Facebook fans 350. Twitter followers 416.

7. MDLinx - Nephrology News

Washington DC About Blog Updates about Nephrology from MDlinx.com . MDLinx connects healthcare professionals and patients to tomorrow's important medical news, while providing the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries with highly targeted interactive marketing, education, content, and medical research solutions.
Frequency about 19 posts per week.
Since Jun 2015
Website mdlinx.com/nephrology
Facebook fans 4,016. Twitter followers 11,350.

8. The New England Journal of Medicine | Nephrology

Boston, MA About Blog The nephrology hub contains articles on UTI, chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and pyelonephritis.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website nejm.org/nephrology
Facebook fans 1,567,757. Twitter followers 465,812.

9. Kidney Research UK

UK About Blog Kidney Research UK is the leading UK charity funding research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Kidney Research UK also dedicates its work to improving patient care and raising awareness of kidney disease.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Since Jul 2013
Website kidneyresearchuk.org/news
Facebook fans 20,775. Twitter followers 43,183.

10. Dialysis from the sharp end of the needle

Seattle About Blog Tracking industry news and trends, in advocacy, reimbursement, politics and the provision of dialysis!
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Since Dec 2007
Website billpeckham.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 208.

11. Renal and Urology | Urology & Nephrology News, Treatment Studies | Renal, Urology Research

New York, NY About Blog Latest urology and nephrology news, research and treatment articles for urologists and nephrologists to stay updated. Clinical reviews on renal and urology treatments.
Frequency about 10 posts per week.
Since Oct 2006
Website renalandurologynews.com
Facebook fans 5,903. Twitter followers 9,497.

12. American Journal of Kidney Diseases

Philadelphia, PA About Blog AJKD, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, is recognized worldwide as a leading source of information devoted to clinical nephrology practice and clinical research.
Frequency about 12 posts per week.
Since Jul 1990
Website ajkd.org/current
Facebook fans 10,156. Twitter followers 7,836.

13. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Washington, DC About Blog American Society of Nephrology leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
Frequency about 11 posts per week.
Since Jan 2006
Website cjasn.asnjournals.org/conten..
Facebook fans 28,445. Twitter followers 13,928.

14. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

About Blog ASN leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
Frequency about 11 posts per week.
Since Jun 1990
Website jasn.asnjournals.org/content..
Facebook fans 28,423. Twitter followers 3,552.

15. American Physiological Society: American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology

Bethesda, MD About Blog The American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology publishes original manuscripts on timely topics in both basic science and clinical research. Published articles address a broad range of subjects relating to the kidney and urinary tract, and may involve human or animal models, individual cell types, and isolated membrane systems.
Frequency about 8 posts per week.
Since Jan 1990
Website physiology.org/journal/ajprenal
Facebook fans 131. Twitter followers 746.

16. Medical.Net | Nephrology

About Blog Latest Nephrology News and Research
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Since Mar 2004
Website news-medical.net/?tag=/Nephr..
Facebook fans 267,414. Twitter followers 11,846.

17. African Journal of Nephrology

About Blog The Journal is the official publication of the African Association of Nephrology, the organisation representing the professional interests of African clinicians and researchers in the discipline of nephrology.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Jan 1998
Website journals.ac.za/index.php/ajn..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

18. European Medical Journal » Nephrology

United Kingdom & Europe About Blog The European Medical Journal is a specialist publisher who combines leading editorials from key opinion leaders with a concise news coverage from the leading congresses within the industry, delivering world-class insights to the key developments and advancements within both clinical and pharmaceutical areas.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Dec 2013
Website emjreviews.com/therapeutic-a..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 3,922.

19. Kidney International

About Blog KI is peer-reviewed and publishes original research in both basic science and clinical medicine. These include the latest clinical studies on emerging developments in renal medicine and the highest level of original research studies in therapy and epidemiology of acute and chronic kidney failure, as well as their translational aspects and genetic basis.
Frequency about 11 posts per week.
Since Jan 1990
Website kidney-international.org
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

20. Home Dialysis Central | KidneyViews

Madison, WI About Blog Home Dialysis Central is a one-stop, online source of up-to-date, unbiased information about home dialysis—in all its forms—for people with kidney disease, their families, and the healthcare professionals who provide kidney disease care.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Since Jul 2013
Website homedialysis.org/news-and-re..
Facebook fans 859. Twitter followers n/a.

21. Journal of Renal Nutrition

About Blog The Journal of Renal Nutrition is devoted exclusively to renal nutrition science and renal dietetics. Its content is appropriate for nutritionists, physicians and researchers working in nephrology.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Since Jan 1991
Website jrnjournal.org
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

22. Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease

New York About Blog Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease presents focused review articles devoted to a single topic of current importance in clinical nephrology and related fields. The in-depth scholarly review articles explore the care and management of persons with early kidney disease and kidney failure, as well as those at risk for kidney disease.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Since Apr 1994
Website ackdjournal.org
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 23,067.

23. Indian Journal of Nephrology

INDIA About Blog It is a peer-reviewed, journal that publishes articles covering all the aspects of laboratory and clinical nephrology. It includes original researches, reviews, editorials, technical notes, symposia proceedings, and Society news.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Jan 2001
Website indianjnephrol.org/currentis..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

24. Precious Bodily Fluids

About Blog I am a board certified clinical nephrologist in Detroit. I am a partner at St Clair Nephrology. I am an Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and part of the faculty for The St John Hospital and Medical Center Nephrology Fellowship.
Frequency about 5 posts per week.
Since Sep 2007
Website pbfluids.com
Facebook fans 512. Twitter followers n/a.

25. Demystifying Kidney Disease for the Average Joe!

FL About Blog Hi! I try to be an empathetic listener to my patients' trials and travails. I consider myself a part time kidney doctor, and a full time dad. I practice Nephrology!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Mar 2013
Website kidneydoctorbradenton.org
Facebook fans 115. Twitter followers n/a.

26. Renal Support Network

California, USA About Blog The Chronically Happy Blog features personal stories and first-hand experiences of people living with chronic kidney disease and their families.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Since Jan 2012
Website rsnhope.org/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 5,175.

27. Journal of Integrative Nephrology and Andrology

About Blog The journal promotes basic research, clinical practice through education and dissemination of knowledge in the field of nephrology and andrology in the specialties of integrative medicine and the allied interdisciplinary subjects.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Since Jul 2014
Website journal-ina.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

28. Kundan Kidney Care Centre | Natural Kidney Disease Treatment | Treat Kidney Failure with Herbs

Jalandhar, India About Blog Kundan Kidney Care Centre is committed to Ayurvedic medical principles in partnership with modern medical care. By providing an herbal system of treatment uniquely tailored to a patient’s level of kidney disease, we seek to give each person a renewed health and a fresh start in life.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Jan 2015
Website kundankidneycare.com/blog-grid
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 175.

29. GKA Online Academy

About Blog Our mission is to bring evidence and experience based nephrology education to a global audience.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Jan 2011
Website gkaonlineacademy.com/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 269.

30. St Pete Urology

St. Petersburg, Florida About Blog St Pete Urology has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases and conditions.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Since Mar 2011
Website stpeteurology.com/blog
Facebook fans 147. Twitter followers 592.

31. Kidney Connect

About Blog Welcome to Kidney Connect - a place where people living with - and affected by - kidney disease get connected.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Jun 2013
Website kidney.ning.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

32. Kidney Cancer Research Alliance (KCCure)

About Blog The KCCure blog covers kidney cancer research news and stories about renal cell carcinoma clinical trials and treatments to cure kidney cancer.
Frequency about 4 posts per month.
Since Jun 2016
Website kccure.org/blog
Facebook fans 1,735. Twitter followers 420.

33. A new hope for kidney patients!

About Blog Welcome to my blog! My name is Michael Wright. In this blog I'll talk mainly about kidney disease and how a patient can cope with it.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Oct 2014
Website newhopeforkidneypatients.com..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

34. Big D and Me | Living well on dialysis

Camberwell, Australia About Blog I'm a 64-year old guy with zero kidneys. I have worked​ at my own business for 23 years as a technical writer, knowledge and business process management consultant. I've had two transplants, and I recently returned to the BigD when my last transplant failed in November 2008.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Apr 2009
Also in Dialysis Blogs
Website bigdandme.blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 70.

35. Kidney Cancer Support Network

UK About Blog KCSN is largest and most active patient-led kidney cancer charity. Its the right place to find support and information, and to be part of a caring and knowledgeable community of people.
Frequency about 4 posts per week.
Since Feb 2016
Also in Kidney Cancer Blogs
Website kcsn.org.uk
Facebook fans 1,049. Twitter followers 594.

36. IKCC – International Kidney Cancer Coalition

Global, based in Amsterdam About Blog IKCC is an independent and democratic network of patient support and advocacy organisations established with the mission of improving the quality of life of patients and their families living with kidney cancer. IKCC provides information, support and assistance to national kidney cancer organisations.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Apr 2010
Website ikcc.org
Facebook fans 8,928. Twitter followers 2,746.

37. Reliant Renal Care | Home Dialysis Care | Kidney Dialysis

About Blog Reliant Renal Care is devoted to keeping our viewers up to date on the most recent news, information & developments in kidney dialysis.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website reliantrenalcare.com/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 13.

38. PREPARE NOW Study - Kidney Prepare Now Study

About Blog PREPARE NOW is a study that puts patients at the center of kidney care.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Mar 2016
Website kidneypreparenow.org/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 86.

39. The Kidney Boy

About Blog Hi. I'm Steve - you've found my blog. I talk about my experiences with dialysis and transplants all while trying to live a "normal" life. A young man's view - tinged with humor.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Sep 2010
Website thekidneyboy.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

40. Get Loud for Kidneys

Santa Barbara, CA About Blog Inspiring real life stories of love, bravery, compassion and selflessness. Highlighting those who are living with kidney failure, living kidney donors, family members of patients and those in the medical field.  
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Since Oct 2017
Website getloudforkidneys.org
Facebook fans 1,279. Twitter followers 44.

41. South Texas Renal Care Group | Kidney Care in Texas

South Texas About Blog At South Texas Renal Care Group, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kidney disease patients throughout San Antonio and South Texas. We provide comprehensive treatment for hypertension, diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease, and renal transplantation services.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Mar 2017
Website texaskidneycare.com/blog
Facebook fans 175. Twitter followers 20.

42. The Girl With Kidney Failure

About Blog Just a young girl, learning to deal with her kidney failure!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Nov 2016
Website thegirlwithkidneyfailure.com
Facebook fans 100. Twitter followers n/a.

43. The Renal Association

UK About Blog The Renal Association is the professional body for United Kingdom nephrologists (renal physicians, or kidney doctors) and renal scientists in the UK. From its foundation in 1950, the Renal Association has been active in promoting and disseminating research that may ultimately improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Website renal.org
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 3,440.

44. Last Month in Nephrology

About Blog With ever increasing number of scientific publications, we, clinicians, struggle to make sense of the research. Only a fraction of published research will ever actually help change the way our patients ‘feel-function-survive’. We are trying to think aloud on the published evidence, and no way claim to be the final word which probably doesn’t exist in science.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Aug 2017
Website lastmonthinnephrology.wordpr..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

45. History of Nephrology

About Blog The history of nephrology dialysis and transplantation in random bite-sized chunks!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Feb 2009
Website historyofnephrology.blogspot..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

46. Nephrology News & Issues

Chicago About Blog Nephrology News & Issues covers the latest developments in nephrology and is an online resource for dialysis and transplant professionals.
Frequency about 6 posts per week.
Since Oct 2012
Website nephrologynews.com
Facebook fans 11,828. Twitter followers 3,209.

47. TheNephrologist.com

Oakland, CA About Blog Bringing you my expertise and unique experiences as kidney doctor (nephrologist), former primary care doctor, patient (kidney donor), and someone who loves somebody living with kidney failure, through storytelling.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Feb 2014
Also in Kidney Donor Blogs
Website thenephrologist.com/blog
Facebook fans 129. Twitter followers 689.

48. Hello Kidney!

About Blog Chronicling my life with chronic kidney disease, from diagnosis to donor search, dialysis, transplant and beyond.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Nov 2014
Website dorislew.wordpress.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

49. KidNeedsAKidney

About Blog Follow a mom and a child with nephronophthisis through the kidney failure and transplantation process.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Since Jul 2011
Website kidneedsakidney.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

50. Our Teddy Bear's Journey

About Blog Theodore was born with renal failure. This is his story.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Nov 2011
Website teddybearsjourney.wordpress.com
Facebook fans 1,042. Twitter followers n/a.

51. Kidney Dialysis News

United Kingdom About Blog News on kidney dialysis and renal failure in general. Relevant info on research, problems caused by medications, improvements in treatments.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Nov 2009
Website kidneydialysisnews.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

52. Dialysis Hacks - Dialysis tips, hacks, info and more

Cardiff, Wales About Blog Dan shares tips and information on dialysis who is suffering from chronic kidney failure and dialysis!
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Jun 2017
Website dialysishacks.co.uk
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 189.

53. Living Kidney Donation | Altruistic Kidney Donation

Lambourn UK, now Swindon UK About Blog Donate a Kidney. Evaluation process to become a Living Kidney Donor.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Feb 2009
Website livingkidneydonation.co.uk
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 242.

54. A Nightmare Realized

Stockholm, Sweden About Blog A Nightmare Realized is blog about Mary Stewart's Kidney disease and cancer treatment.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Aug 2014
Website wehateleukemia.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

55. Coastal Nephrology, Dialysis & Internal Medicine

Jupiter, FL About Blog Dr. Abbas Rabiei gives information on nephrology, dialysis andinternal medicine.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Oct 2015
Website drabbasrabiei.com/blog
Facebook fans 6. Twitter followers 12.

56. Alysia's Story | Finding a Living Donor

About Blog Alysia is a kidney recipient, who tells the story of first kidney transplant and need for second kidney transplant.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Since Jul 2011
Website alysia.info/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

57. Reddit - Nephrology

San Francisco, CA About Blog Reddit is a community of millions of users engaging in the creation of content and the sharing of conversation across tens of thousands of topics.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website reddit.com/r/nephrology
Facebook fans 1,165,235. Twitter followers 523,757.