Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program
University of Oklahoma
About Us
Purpose
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The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) is a student-run organization for undergraduates wishing to gain hands-on medical experience. KDSAP provides opportunities for community outreach to raise public awareness and promote early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). OU KDSAP does this through hosting kidney disease screening clinics free of charge to undeserved populations and has presentations from local physicians about kidney disease and the field of nephrology.
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History
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The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program was founded and created by Li-Li Hsiao, MD, PhD, in March 2008. The first chapter is at Harvard College. Since this, KDSAP has grown and there are now 23 chapters across universities in the United States. The University of Oklahoma chapter was established in 2020. Due to covid-19, we have not been able to do a screening, but we hope to be able to do one soon.
How to Prevent Kidney Disease
Screenings help find out if you are at risk for kidney disease or have already developed kidney disease. Since kidney disease usually remains undetected until late stages, we hope to raise awareness of kidney disease to promote early detection and prevention
Regular Doctor Visits
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Your doctor can help you control high blood pressure and diabetes, avoid medications that hurt your kidneys, and avoid too much protein and sodium in your diet
Drink Enough Fluid
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2 liters a day can help prevent kidney stones
Exercise Often
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You should try and exercise 5 times a week, for 30-60 minutes.
Eat Healthy
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Avoid food that is high in fats, salts, and sugar
Upcoming Events
Our last meeting of the semester! Come hear from nephrologist, Dr. Benjamin Crowley, and enjoy some food! This event will benefit any pre-med student at OU hoping to learn more about the medical field.
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April 19th
6pm
Bartlett Room (Oklahoma Memorial Union)
Return soon to see more events planned for the Fall 2022 semester!
Have a great summer break!
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