Anti-Nephrin Antibodies in Minimal Change Disease
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Evolving function of the gut microbiota in kidney disease
Justine Abais-Battad, PhDInstructor, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Over the last decade we have witnessed surging scientific and public interest in the gut microbiota and its relationship to our overall health. German philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach said…
Evaluation of Venous Congestion Using Point of Care Ultrasonography
Eduardo R Argaiz @ArgaizR, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico It is well known that congestion is the primary reason for hospitalization in patients with acute heart failure and an important target for therapy….
Kidney Biopsy of the Month: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Definition A group of podocytopathies (of varying etiologies) share a common morphologic feature of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), typically with moderate to heavy proteinuria. The term “sclerosis” means healing and it is characterized by accumulation of glomerular collagen…
Skeleton Key Group Case 15: Why So Ampho-terrible?
Welcome to the 15th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of 40 – odd nephrology fellows who work together to build a monthly education package for the Renal Fellow Network. The cases are actual cases (without patient identifying…
Drug dosing considerations in patients with AKI: Factors and Caveats
Drug dosage adjustment can be a challenge in patients who develop acute kidney injury (AKI). It is suggested to adopt “a start low and go slow” approach when there is an uncertainty in drug dosing or pharmacokinetics. The…
Urine Sediment of the Month: When you Hear Hoofbeats… Unusual Cell Types in Urine
If you’re regular reader of Urine Sediment posts, you know all about red cells, white cells, and epithelial cells by now – but what about the zebras of the urine sediment? In 2019 we talked about the so-called…
Ultrafiltration for Heart Failure
The concept of removing excess fluid via ultrafiltration (UF) is not a new one. The first described use of UF dates back to 1974. Back then, drip clamps were used to calibrate the amount of UF. For this…
Systemic glucocorticoids: an overview of side effects
Systemic glucocorticoids: an overview of side effects– Since the synthesis of cortisone in the 1950s, glucocorticoids have become a staple in the treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and a key component of immunosuppressive combinations for transplant…
Urine Sediment of the Month: Evidence of Nephritic & Nephrotic Syndrome in a Single Snapshot
Microscopic examination of the urinary sediment is essential in the evaluation of glomerular disease. The value of identification of urinary acanthocytes in the diagnosis of glomerular hematuria has been previously reviewed. Similarly, recognition of lipiduria consistent with glomerular…
The Spectrum of Acute Kidney Injury in Tropical Medicine
What comes to the mind when someone mentions the tropical regions of the world (Figure 1)? Evergreen forests humming with life – a veritable treasure trove of flora and fauna, a region where the sun always shines benevolently…