Anti-Nephrin Antibodies in Minimal Change Disease
Approach to the Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Dysfunction- Part 1
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The PPI Paradox
Millions of people take long-term proton pump inhibitors for acid-related GI complaints. These agents are very effective and appear to have an excellent safety profile. However, they may also have interesting effects on calcium and phosphate balance that…
Board question of the week: PD-1
A 55-year-old woman with ESRD secondary to lupus nephritis presents to the PD clinic with volume overload. She reports decreased UF volume, despite the use of 4.25% dextrose exchanges over the last few weeks. She has been on…
Why do medicine residents specialize in nephrology?
RFN was curious to see why medicine residents decide to pursue nephrology training? Obviously, this in a decision that has multiple factors. Results from the RFN poll (73 total)- 58% of all respondents to our poll thought that…
Follow the patient, not the number
As a nephrology fellow, I find it somewhat challenging to follow a patient with advanced CKD (eGFR, MDRD 8-10). However, I do find this process rewarding as it truly allows for the establishment of a substantial relationship with…
Economist discussion on whether trading organs should be allowed
Following on from recent posts on the subject by Jamil, The Economist are hosting a live web debate on the issue of organ trading now. Join in on the discussion here.
Fibroepithelial polyp of the lower urinary tract
I wanted to share a case of a 35-year old man with hypertension and reduced renal function (GFR about 70). Family history was significant for a paternal grandmother and mother with hypertension. No evidence of secondary causes of…
Cisplatin induced hyponatremia; looking deeper
Cisplatin based therapy for the treatment of solid organ tumors is commonly associated with several renal abnormalities including; *hypokalemia*hypomagnesemia*hypocalcemia*hypophosphatemia*fanconi-like syndrome*acute kidney injury We have all seen these complications on the renal consult service at least once. However, less…
ACE inhibitors and PD
Back to the subject of ACE inhibitors again. There are a number of reasons why ACEi might be particularly beneficial for patients on PD and two recent editorials in KI and CJASN laid these out very well. 1….
Proteinuria: The glomerulus isn’t always to blame
We usually associate proteinuria with a defect in the glomerular filtration barrier, but it is useful to remember that the proximal tubule (PT) also plays a role in resorption of proteins. Nate discussed this controversy in a prior…
Achilles heel of dialysis
Vascular access is the Achilles tendon of hemodialysis. Just yesterday, I saw a patient with one of those lumbar catheters… Examining his arm revealed that he had failed 4 attempts of access creation (2 fistulas and 2 grafts)….