The goal of the GlomCon Teaching Platform is to enable Nephrologists, Nephropathologists, and trainees in Medicine, Nephrology, and Pathology to connect with each other to 1) Discuss challenging cases, 2) Share clinical experiences and 3) Obtain the expertise of participating…
Recently the FDA approved one of the newer exchange resins (Lokelma, ZS-9) for the treatment of hyperkalemia. (Veltassa, Patiromer), a calcium based cation exchange resin, was recently developed and approved since 2015 for the treatment of hyperkalemia. These…
Hydroxocobalamin is an antidote that was recently approved by the FDA in 2006 for the treatment of cyanide poisoning. For decades, cyanide poisoning has historically been treated using the cyanide antidote kit that contained a concoction of amyl…
Donor specific Antibodies (DSA) are one of the established biomarkers for predicting antibody mediated rejection (ABMR). This blog is a short synopsis on DSA and their complex characteristics in kidney transplantation. DSA may be preformed (before transplantation) or de-novo…
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is well recognized by the glomerular basement thickening (GBM), mesangial matrix expansion and formation of nodules in the mesangium – the classic Kimmelsteil Wilson lesions. The very sight of these lesions makes a pathologist confirm…
A glomerular nodule, i.e. an acellular hyaline structure, can have varied etiologies. Most commonly we see it in the setting of diabetic nephropathy (DN). In these cases, it posesses all the associated features of DN on light microscopy…
Registration is now open for UAB CRRT Academy When: August 30 and 31, 2018 Location: Doubletree Hotel, 808 20th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35205 Seating is limited to 80. In addition to CRRT didactics, the course includes hands-on…
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is the most commonly prescribed anti-hypertensive worldwide and the most frequently prescribed diuretic in the United States. More than 95% of prescriptions are for doses of 25mg or less. Despite these unequivocal prescribing patterns, HCTZ has…
This month’s video is a 10 minute medical history lesson on the renin-angiotensin story – from Tigerstedt to the Goldblatt kidney. Hope you find it useful!
When we think of the most common causes of kidney failure, usually we think of hypertension and diabetes. The prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in US is approximately 30% and 10%, respectively, and there is no question about…