Nephrology
- Kidney transplant: New opportunities and challenges
Kidney transplant improves survival and long-term outcomes in patients with renal failure.
- A 75-year-old with abdominal pain, hypoxia, and weak pulses in the left leg
Workup revealed the patient had both arterial and venous thrombosis. What was the cause?
- Dysmorphic red blood cell formation
A 23-year-old woman presented with hematuria and dysmorphic red blood cells in the urinary sediment.
- Quality in urine microscopy: The eyes of the beholder
The renal patient is best served when the nephrologist familiar with the case performs the urine microscopy
- What is the hepatitis B vaccination regimen in chronic kidney disease?
For those with advanced chronic kidney disease, the authors recommend a higher dose, more doses, or both.
- Idiopathic hypercalciuria: Can we prevent stones and protect bones?
Patients should increase their fluid intake, follow a diet low in salt and animal protein, and take a thiazide diuretic.
- Toward understanding chronic kidney disease in African Americans
African Americans respond differently to some treatments than the white male patients who participated in the clinical trials.
Chronic kidney disease in African Americans: Puzzle pieces are falling into placeAfrican Americans are disproportionately affected; genetic variants in APOL1 provide an important explanation.
- Is pregnancy safe after kidney transplant?
Yes, but successful pregnancy requires a team approach, patient education, and counseling.
- Thrombotic microangiopathies: Similar presentations, different therapies
Effective management depends on prompt diagnosis and targeted therapy.
