Kidney Biopsy of the Month: Glomerular diseases with organized deposits
Our focus on myeloma related disorders continues- view previous posts here. Glomerular diseases with organized deposits belong to a broad group of paraprotein-related diseases that affect the kidneys. The presence of substructure or organization to deposits is often…
Urine Sediment of the Month: The Visible Sediment
After centrifugation of the urine specimen, the macroscopic appearance of the sedimentation can offer certain clues about the nature of the urinary sediment. Color is by far the most important characteristic to define different sedimentations, but other features…
Know When to Hold ‘Em: Anticoagulation Management in Kidney Patients Undergoing Invasive Procedures
Introduction Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) are frequently on anticoagulation (AC) due to their increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism, particularly from atrial fibrillation. Management of AC in kidney patients undergoing invasive…
Ultrasound features of Kidney Cysts
Kidney cysts are commonly encountered in clinical practice- overall prevalence has been estimated to be 10.7%. Here are some common sonographic scenarios: Abhilash Koratala, MD
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Metabolic Acidosis Treatment in CKD
As an avid spicy-food eater, I quickly learned the many home-remedies to help with the dreaded heartburn that often accompanies my jalapenos and hot wings. My secret? Well, without fail, a spoonful of Arm & Hammer baking soda…
Urine Sediment of the Month: How to Get a High Quality Image
In order to interpret your findings after collecting and preparing a urine specimen for microscopy you must obtain a high quality image. If you are not able to clearly see what you’re examining, it may be quite difficult…
Kidney Biopsy of the Month: Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposition Disease
We continue a focus on features of myeloma kidney. Previous posts available here. Monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition diseases (MIDD) are systemic disorders characterized by deposition of monoclonal immunoglobulins involving all components of the renal parenchyma including glomerular and tubular…
Landmark Trials in Membranous Nephropathy
Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in the Caucasian adult population with an estimated incidence of 8–10 cases per 1 million and commonly seen in males above the age of 40. It is…
Home Dialysis Academy at UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is hosting the Annual Home Dialysis Academy at the University Campus from January 22-24, 2020. The Home Dialysis Academy is focused on providing a structured course on home modalities, which includes didactic lectures, interactive sessions,…
The Skeleton Key Group: Electrolyte Case #1
Welcome to the first case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of twenty odd nephrology fellows who work together to build a monthly education package for Renal Fellow Network. The cases are actual cases that intrigued the…
