Tazeen Rizvi, MDAdvocate Christ Medical CenterOak Lawn, IL Epidemiology: A Peripherally inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a 50 to 60 cm long single, double, or triple lumen catheter, which is placed in a peripheral arm vein and terminates…
The influence of urine concentration on the cells we observe during urine microscopy is well known. Concentrated urine specimens with a high urine specific gravity (SG) preserve nucleated cellular morphology the best, however, some cellular structures (e.g.: erythrocytes)…
Dr. Subashri MohanasundaramAssistant ProfessorDepartment of NephrologyGovernment Thoothukudi Medical College & Hospital, India@happiedoc SGLT2 inhibitors: Though much of the limelight of SGLT2 inhibitors is rightly focused on kidney protection and heart protection, there is less focus on the various…
The WIN Leadership Conference is a 2-day interactive program that brings together speakers who are well-known leaders in Nephrology to provide sessions related to finding and succeeding in leadership roles. It includes context, tools, and knowledge pertinent to…
The AST Fellows’ Symposium will be held September 23 – 25, 2022 in Grapevine, TX. Fellows can register here by August 10 (travel grants are available). Check out the full program here (and portions of it below) Travel…
Home Dialysis University Fall 2022 is now open for registrations. There will be 2 events (September and October), each with a limited capacity. The courses this fall will be for live participants only – no remote or virtual…
Dr. Subashri Mohanasundaram Assistant Professor Department of Nephrology Government Thoothukudi Medical College & Hospital, India @happiedoc In 1972, Bana et al, first described dialysis-related headaches, which typically occur a few hours after beginning dialysis in patients without a…
Welcome to the 27th case of the Skeleton Key Group, a team of 50-odd nephrology fellows who work together to build a monthly education package for the Renal Fellow Network. These are actual cases (without patient identifying information)…
Experience the full benefits of membership via the RPA First Look Fellowship for second- or third-year renal fellows. This one-year program is designed to provide you with insights into kidney policy and connect you with thought leaders in…
Abhilash Koratala, MDMedical College of Wisconsin Learning POCUS is like acquiring physical examination skills. It takes time and involves gaining proficiency in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration. While hands-on practice is a vital component, the learner must…