What a year 2015 turned out to be. Nephrology social media is beginning to mature with many projects adding to a rich educational experience online. Who needs MOC when you have this! NephJC continues to be one of…
Check out the excellent renal clinico-pathology conference series from Tim Yau from the Washington University in St. Louis Division of Nephrology. Follow Tim on Twitter @Maximal_Change. This is a great addition to the kidney blogosphere.
In our search for therapies to reduce CKD progression, hyperuricemia has historically not been a major target despite being a potential risk factor for progression. Two recent studies however, raise the possibility that treating hyperuricemia could slow progression….
Hepatitis C infection is a major public health issue, affecting approximately 2.8% of the world’s population (>185 million people worldwide). Approximately 250,000 Canadians were living with chronic hepatitis C as of 2011.Specifically in the hemodialysis population,DOPPS data estimated…
There has been much fanfare regarding the release of the SPRINT trial in the last several weeks. Finally, evidence that intensive blood pressure reduction is good! But, does this apply to everyone? Is there adverse risk to lowing…
As a nephrology fellow, do you want to take your communication skills to the next level? Join us in Pittsburgh in February, 2016 for the fourth annual NephroTalk Communication Workshop, a three day course for nephrology fellows modeled…
Everyone is invited to the 2015 blogger night (I believe it is the 5th annual) at BarleyMash on the corner of 5th and Market on Thursday November 5th from 7-11pm. The event is hosted by NephJC and Satellite…
One day symposium on OncoNephrology: Cancer, Chemotherapy and the Kidney Where: Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine When Sept 26th, 2015 from 7:30AM to 4PM The conference will highlight and review the latest happenings in OncoNephrology This CME is…
The National Course for Renal Fellows: Origins of Renal Physiology course will run from August 30 to September 5, 2015 at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratories. Each year renal fellows come to the Acadia coastline to explore…
Increased MAP in Sepsis – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires Post by Hector Madariaga. Go to the AJKD blog NephMadness critical care in nephrology region to read more. Make your picks before March 22nd
