ISHD presents Hemodialysis University 2019
This conference, presented by the International Society for Hemodialysis (ISHD), will focus on clinically important topics in hemodialysis, home dialysis, and treatment of CKD/ESKD. The program will work to optimize current practice patterns by providing up-to-date, evidence-based, practical…
Urine Sediment of the Month: Mixed, Acellular Casts
Most urinary casts have a fairly homogenous aspect throughout their entirety and are clearly classifiable as either hyaline, granular (with all their variants), waxy, or of some cellular nature. However, in many instances urinary casts are not homogenous…
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Abnormalities on the Parasternal Short Axis View
Last month we focused on introducing the Parasternal Short Axis View (PSAX). Now we turn our attention to some of the must-know abnormalities for the nephrologist in this view. Left ventricular function As mentioned in the previous post,…
Practice to Bench: The Reverse Engineered Pathway For Discovering Nephrotoxicity
Drug related adverse events may not be uncovered until new therapies have been on the market for many years and used among a wider patient population than in the initial clinical trials. Downing and colleagues summarized that, during…
Kidney Biopsy of the Month: IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common form of glomerulonephritis worldwide, and is responsible for ~10% of glomerulonephritis in the United States. IgA nephropathy can be primary or secondary. The pathophysiology of primary IgAN is complex and incompletely…
Landmark Trials of Belatacept in Kidney Transplantation
The last few decades have been revolutionary in terms of improving end stage kidney disease (ESKD) care with respect to increasing the number of transplant recipients as well as upping the immunosuppression game. The use of calcineurin inhibitors…
Register for the Free Pre-Kidney Week APS Program Endorsed by ASN- Forum for Emerging Kidney Physiologists
What: This is a forum for trainees, junior faculty to present research, network with colleagues, and gain valuable career development advice.When: Wednesday Nov 6th 2019 8:30 am- 5 pmWhere: Washington DC, Venue TBDCost: Registration is FREETravel Awards: $250…
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound for the Nephrologist: The Parasternal Short Axis View
Parasternal short axis (PSAX) view is the cross-sectional view of the heart. The image acquisition, sonographic anatomy and the key pathologies seen in this view are discussed below. How is the exam performed? The transducer selection and the…
Pediatric Series: Kidney Echogenicity in Children: Clinical Correlation Required
Ultrasonography of the kidneys is one of the most common imaging modalities performed in children in the nephrology clinic. The routine use of prenatal ultrasound in pregnancy care has additionally provided nephrologists with a view into the kidneys…
Midwest Transplant Symposium, October 2019: Travel Grants Available!
The Midwest Transplant Symposium will be held at Washington University in St. Louis, MO from October 11 – 13, 2019 and provide an annual review and update on kidney transplantation with workshops in ultrasound, pathology, and human leukocyte…
