Episode 148: Karthik Shivaprasad - Harnessing AI for Kidney Disease Awareness

Kent Bressler welcomes Karthik Shivaprasad, discusses artificial intelligence and kidney health. Karthik shares his personal connection to kidney disease, as both of his parents are affected, which has fueled his passion for raising awareness through his nonprofit, Renal Reach. Kent and Karthik delve into how AI can be leveraged to identify patterns and enhance education about chronic kidney disease. Karthik introduces Renal Reach, which focuses on spreading awareness and connecting communities through events and online initiatives. They discuss the importance of early detection and the potential for a universal donor database, aiming to help the estimated 30 million Americans unaware of their kidney health status. Explore Renal Reach and its mission at renalreach.org for valuable resources and information. If you're interested in supporting kidney disease awareness or learning more, reach out to Kent at Kidney Solutions. Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and don't miss the next inspiring episodes of Kent's Kidney Stories!