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Does BK virus cause nephropathy in BMT recipients?
I recently consulted on a patient with AKI who had undergone a bone marrow transplant a couple of months previously. While reviewing his labs, I noticed that he had ongoing BK viremia and I wondered whether or not…
APOL1 variations associated with kidney disease in African Americans
African-Americans (AA) have higher rates of kidney disease than Americans of Caucasian ethnicity. Two years ago the MHY9 (non-muscle myosin heavy chain 9) locus on chromosome 22 has been associated with glomerulosclerosis and non-diabetic end stage renal disease…
Board question: PD-1 answer
The best answer is E. Encapsulating sclerosing peritonitis (ESP) This patient presented with true UF failure (
Can NSAIDS cause CKD?
I recently saw a patient in clinic who was referred for a creatinine of 1.5, stable for a number of years. She had no other risk factors for CKD except a history of daily NSAID use for chronic…
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…