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 place
African 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.