Anti-Nephrin Antibodies in Minimal Change Disease
Approach to the Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Dysfunction- Part 1
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Apply Today for RPA First Look Fellowship for Renal Fellows
Experience the full benefits of membership via the RPA First Look Fellowship for second- or third-year renal fellows. This one-year program is designed to provide you with insights into kidney policy and connect you with thought leaders in…
POCUS orientation videos
Abhilash Koratala, MDMedical College of Wisconsin Learning POCUS is like acquiring physical examination skills. It takes time and involves gaining proficiency in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration. While hands-on practice is a vital component, the learner must…
KDOQI Access Guideline 1: Patient First- ESRD Life-Plan
Brian Rifkin, MDHattiesburg ClinicASDIN Education Committee KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Vascular Access: 2019 Update (ajkd.org) Introduction Dialysis access planning and placement are cornerstones in the timely initiation of dialysis therapy. Strategies from “Fistula First” to “Catheter Last”…
Approach to the Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Dysfunction- Part 2
Sriram Sriperumbuduri MD DM DRCPSCNephrology FellowThe Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Canada@sriperumbuduris Check out part 1! What are the other methods to overcome prolonged lost dwell times? Tidal PD Manual drain at the end of the cycler CAPD Accept a…
ASN Nephrology Fellow Survey—5 Reasons to Give 5 Minutes!
Calling All Nephrology Fellows, Please check your email (or spam folder) for the annual ASN Nephrology Fellow Survey. This anonymous, 5-10 minute survey is important for all of us…and here’s why! Win Fun Prizes:Free registration for the ASN…
Call for Mentors/Mentees in WIN (Women in Nephrology)
Are you interested in being a mentor? Are you interested in being mentored? Whether it’s for academic advancement, building your CV, networking, personal development, or general interest, we will be pairing up mentors/mentees to help you achieve your…
ASN Innovations in Kidney Education: Contest Now Open
Phase 1 Deadline: May 10, 2022 What do virtual reality, simulation, and gaming have to do with nephrology? Well, everything if they are used as tools to inspire students and trainees to learn more about the field. Enter…
Skeleton Key Group Case #26: SIAD? ‘Food’ for thought!
Welcome to the 26th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of 50-odd nephrology fellows who work together to build a monthly education package for the Renal Fellow Network. These are actual cases (without patient identifying information)…
Urine Sediment of the Month: The Thin Waxy Cast
The thickness of the fluid layer examined by urinary microscopy is determined by the volume of resuspended sediment put on the glass slide and the size of the coverslip. Using 13-15ul of sediment and coverslips of 18x18mm2 as…
Wanted: RFN Fellow Editor! [Applications due 5/31]
We are looking the next fellow editor of Renal Fellow Network, a highly trafficked nephrology blog with 40-50K views per month. This is a call to current nephrology fellows (medicine or pediatrics), PhD students, or PhD post docs….