Anti-Nephrin Antibodies in Minimal Change Disease
Approach to the Patient with Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Dysfunction- Part 1
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Skeleton Key Group: Electrolyte Case #9
Welcome to the 9th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of twenty -odd nephrology fellows who work together to build a monthly education package for Renal Fellow Network. The cases are actual cases (without patient identifying information) that…
ASN Virtual Celebration for the Class of 2020 Nephrology Graduates
This Wednesday, June 17th 2020 ASN invites everyone to join in (virtually) to celebrate the Nephrology Fellowship graduating class of 2020. Below are the list of speakers scheduled. Should be a great program.
Bedside Ultrasonography of the Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters are one of the most successful long-term transcutaneous access devices ever used in medical practice. The catheter, if successfully placed can provide successful dialysis for years. For the above to be accomplished, various components…
Differentiating Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia from Primary Hyperparathyroidism
The close relationship between extracellular (free) calcium concentration and parathyroid hormone (PTH) is tightly sensed by the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) expressed at the membrane of parathyroid cells. This control is so well regulated that even a small increase…
Parathyroid Imaging in Patients with Kidney Disease
Learning points Anatomical variation is high in parathyroid glands In medication resistant hyperparathyroidism associated with kidney disease, surgical exploration is key. Imaging is a useful adjunct to localise ectopic or supernumerary parathyroid glands Hyperparathyroidism causes bone resorption, calcific…
Urine Sediment of the Month: Drugs & Crystalluria
Several drugs, mainly antimicrobial or antiviral agents, can cause transient crystalluria, in isolation or in conjunction with other urinary abnormalities and a wide range of clinical implications. The factors favoring the formation of drug crystals are drug overdose,…
Dialysis in Undocumented Immigrants During COVID-19: Nephrologists on the Frontlines
As a graduating nephrology fellow, I am well trained in triaging patients for timely dialysis treatments. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a different challenge. Every day we work closely with our colleagues in the emergency department to…
High Yield Guide to Kidney Disorders for Standardized Tests
We can expect standardized exams to contain some of the same questions every year. Certain disorders have pathophysiology that seamlessly transitions from basic science to clinical presentation. Others have such striking radiographic imaging that they inevitably end up…
Kidney Replacement Therapies for Patients with Acute Neurological Injury
The incidence of acute brain injury, both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, is increasing in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Risk factors include older age and co-morbidities requiring long-term systemic anticoagulation. Patients with acute traumatic brain injury develop…
Welcome the New Co-editors of RFN for 2020-2022
This year Renal Fellow Network had the fortune of receiving extremely high caliber applications for the co-editor position. The editorial board, after much deliberation, has selected the following individuals to serve as Co-Editors for the 2020-22 term: We…