Thoughts on contrast impact in healthy adults. Is there a risk of kidney damage or only with individuals who have CKD already? submitted by /u/Old_Commission9597 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Has anyone experience with IV infusion of calcium gluconate in hemodialysis patient with severe hypocalcemia? submitted by /u/CiclosporineA [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Device - Prevention of AKI related area submitted by /u/kadan5 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Have you guys seen the data recently from Regulus therapeutics drug candidate RGLS8429? The data looks really encouraging. If I am understand correctly this could be a breakthrough for ADPKD. There is more data coming out mid year from a cohort with more patients and higher dosing. The company also raised $100M from investors after the data came out. I would be very curious to hear the opinion of a nephrologist on this. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/regulus-therapeutics-announces-positive-topline-data-from-the-second-cohort-of-patients-in-its-phase-1b-multiple-ascending-dose-mad-cl ..read more

Hi, I understand the basics of both concepts, but I need help with some pathophysiology behind it. _ 1) In nephrotic syndrome there is a hyperlipidemia. Internet says that it is because of increased hepatic lipogenesis and impaired clearance. - Okay, but why is that? I cant see any connection between hyperlipidemia and nephrotic syndrome. _ 2) Nephrotic syndrome is also known as a state of hypercoagulation. Internet says that its because of loss of anticoagulation proteins and increase in liver synthesis of clotting factors. - Okay, but why dont you also loose tons of clotting factors? And if ..read more

Hi, I understand the basics of both concepts, but I need help with some pathophysiology behind it. 1) In nephrotic syndrome there is a hyperlipidemia. Internet says that it is because of increased hepatic lipogenesis and impaired clearance. - Okay, but why is that? I cant see any connection between hyperlipidemia and nephrotic syndrome. 2) Nephrotic syndrome is also known as a state of hypercoagulation. Internet says that its because of loss of anticoagulation proteins and increase in liver synthesis of clotting factors. - Okay, but why dont you also loose tons of clotting factors? And if you ..read more

I’m a second year med student exploring my options for which specialty I want to pursue. I’ve been leaning towards nephrology lately but I wanted to know more about the job. What procedures do nephrologists do? What’s the average day in the life like? How is the lifestyle? How much pressure is there/how intense is it? How is the job market/outlook? Thanks in advance :) submitted by /u/DeepAge0 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Not me, but someone should conduct a study about whether having a bed with a massage function that is used regularly would decrease the likelihood of kidney stones. Possible grants from mattress/furniture companies as it would increase sales of massage beds. No empirical evidence, just a hypothesis. submitted by /u/osorojoaudio [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Non us img endo attending in home country yog 2018 (med school) Failed to match this year to IM so I am planning to go for nephrology. Thankfully I have a knack for hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. Is it too far fetched to think I can enter into a fellowship at this time of the year? submitted by /u/PrimeRadian [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi all, I’m trying to decide on a postgraduate training program after finishing PA School. I’m essentially dead set on Nephrology but would like another year of structured instruction after graduating before I start in Nephrology working for a private practice MD. My state has several programs I would be eligible to apply for, and I’m trying to figure out which program would be the best for general IM and Nephrology training even if there is not a specific Nephrology program. They all last one year and involve various rotations and a mix of didactic and clinical instruction. I will list the p ..read more