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The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 43: Dialysis Nutrition Part 1Dr. Molly Vega, RD and PhD at Texas Children's and Nonnie Polderman, RD at British Columbia Children's Hospital provide their expertise on pediatric dialysis nutrition considerations, specifically in the realms of acute kidney injury and CRRT.
-Visit https://www.espn-online.org/nutrition-taskforce/ to see the clinical practice guidelines published by the Paediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce
2025-11-0429 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 42: Chronic Hemodialysis Part 1We discuss initiation and considerations of pediatric chronic hemodialysis as well as the monthly visit and importance of an interdisciplinary team. Guest experts include: Dr. Cherry Mammen, Assistant Professor and Dialysis Director at British Columbia Children's Hospital, Dr. Raj Munshi, Associate Professor and Dialysis Director at Seattle Children's, and Dr. Sarah Swartz, Assistant Professor and Dialysis Director at Texas Children's.
References
HD dose and UF rate associated with survival in pediatric patients: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8260402/
2025-10-0556 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 41: Atypical Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Carla Nester, Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and Division Director of Pediatric Nephrology as well as the Associate Director of Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research Laboratory at the University of Iowa and international expert in Complement Disorders, discusses atypical HUS. She reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, evaluation, management and transplant considerations.
2025-09-0753 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 40: Hypertension Part 2In this second episode of our two part series on pediatric hypertension, we talk to Dr. Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Joshua Samuels, both a pediatric and adult nephrologist at University of Texas Houston. In this episode they review validated blood pressure cuff, home blood pressure monitoring, inpatient blood pressure concerns, end organ cardiac changes, end organ cardiac impacts of hypertension, and choice of antihypertensive.
2025-08-0455 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 39: Hypertension Part 1In this first episode of our two part series on pediatric hypertension, we talk to Dr. Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Joshua Samuels, both a pediatric and adult nephrologist at University of Texas Houston. In this episode they review ambulatory blood pressure monitors, the basis for our standards for diagnosing pediatric hypertension, the pathophysiology behind obesity increasing the risk of developing hypertension, and ensuring blood pressure is accurately measured.
2025-07-0149 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 38: Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract- A Parent PerspectiveOn this episode, we discuss all things CAKUT-related with the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative. Guests include Dr. Sangeeta Hingorani, a pediatric nephrologist at Seattle Children’s, Dr. Samantha Schwartz, a Six2 crew member and pediatric nephrology fellow at Lurie Children's, Kara Short, a nephrology nurse practitioner at the University of Alabama, Dr. Cara Slagle, a Neonatologist at Indiana University and Lakesha, mother of Landon, a nephrology patient at the University of Alabama. This is a special episode focused on the patient and family perspective of pediatric kidney disease.
Interested in neonatal nephrology? Check out the NKC website: https://www...
2025-06-0550 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 37: Urinary Tract InfectionsIn this episode of the podcast we focus on recurrent urinary tract infections, looking at how we diagnose UTIs, the diagnostic challenges, the causes of recurrent UTIs, and the management. We interview Dr. John David Spencer the division chief of pediatric nephrology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Dr. David Hains the division chief of pediatric nephrology at Riley Children's Hospital who are both experts on the topic with extensive research into this arena and numerous publications.
Marsh MC, Junquera GY, Stonebrook E, Spencer JD, Watson JR. Urinary Tract Infections in Children. Pediatr Rev. 2024 May 1;45(5):260-270. doi...
2025-05-1256 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 36: NephMadness 2025 Minimal Change Disease in KidsA NephMadness special episode on minimal change disease in kids, supported by the AJKD and NKF. Guests include Dr. Alvarez Elias, who is an AJKD executive team member, pediatric nephrologist and research scientist at Fresenius, and Dr. Mallory Downie, a pediatric nephrologist at McGill University with her own lab studying genetics behind kidney disease in kids, specifically nephrotic syndrome. We discuss the exciting pathophysiology breakthroughs in MCD and treatment of relapses. Please participate in NephMadness 2025 by following this link: https://www.tourneytopia.com/AJKD/NephMadness/SubmitPicks/Picks.aspx
For more details on MCD in kids see this c...
2025-03-0944 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 35: Transition from Pediatric to Adult CareDr. Maria Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris, MD, MPH, PhD, joins us for a conversation about her approach to transitions of care in Nephrology. She is a pediatric nephrologist at UNC Chapel Hill, the Director of the UNC Transition Program otherwise known as STARx. Through her research work focusing on healthcare transitions for children with medical complexity, she has developed a system of healthcare checkpoints and resources that assess autonomy and self-management. In this episode, we briefly discuss the importance of transitions of care, general guidelines and resources, approaches in specialized populations such as transplant/CKD/ESRD, and resources that are...
2025-02-2047 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 34: Acute Kidney InjuryDrs. Stu Goldstein, Professor & Director of the Center of Acute Care Nephrology at Cincinnati Children's, and Jordan Symons, Professor, Fellowship Program Director and Apheresis Director at Seattle Children's Hospital provide their expertise regarding pediatric acute kidney injury. We discuss the emergence of the sub-specialty of critical care nephrology, harms of fluid overload, utility of biomarkers, benefits of early AKI awareness and CRRT therapy and an individualized approach to the pediatric patient with an AKI.
References
AWARE Study NEJM 2016- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27959707/
Renal Angina Index (RAI) validation 2014 Kidney I...
2025-01-0359 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 33: ARPKDFor this episode on ARPKD interviewed Dr. Lisa Guay-Woodford a clinician scientist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who is a world-renowned expert on cystic kidney diseases. She was part of one of the teams that discovered the ARPKD gene and provides fascinating insight into the history and management of the condition.
References
ARPKD genetic variations: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1096719209002947
Bilateral nephrectomy outcomes: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-71956-1
2024-12-0552 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 32: Kidney Health Monitoring in NICU GraduatesWe talk to the experts in the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative (NKC) about the recently published guidelines regarding kidney follow-up for NICU graduates, a product of the NIH-supported workshop in 2024 spearheaded by Dr. Michelle Starr of Indiana University/Riley Children's Hospital. Guests include Dr. Marissa DeFreitas, pediatric nephrologist at the University of Miami, Dr. Matt Harer, neonatologist at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Kat Gist, pediatric cardiac intensivist at Cincinnati Children's, Dr. Heidi Steflik, neonatologist at the Medical University of South Carolina, and Dr. Tom Forbes, pediatric nephrologist at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Links
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2024-11-0152 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 31: Genetic TestingDr. Matthew Sampson, a pediatric nephrologist and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, walks us through genetic testing for pediatric patients with kidney disease. He discusses indications for genetic testing and how to interpret results. He also talks about his lab and work as a genomics researcher.
Episode References
Sampson Lab: https://www.sampsonlab.org/
ClinVar: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/clinvar/
KDIGO genetic testing guidelines: https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/KDIGO-Genetics-in-CKD-Conference-Report-Corrected-Proof.pdf
NKF genetic testing guidelines: https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(24)00871-0/fulltext
CJASN Genomics of Kidney Disease Series: https://journa...
2024-10-071h 01The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 30: Anemia of Chronic Kidney DiseaseJoin us for an episode on anemia of chronic kidney disease with two pediatric nephrology experts on the topic, Dr. Meredith Atkinson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Mark Hanudel, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA. We will explore the underlying mechanisms behind anemia of CKD, novel treatments for anemia, thoughts on preventing hemoglobin cycling in the setting of Epoetin Alfa, and various iron supplementation tips.
2024-09-0646 min
The CribsidersThe Re(n)al Truth Behind ProteinuriaU-r-ine for another urine episode, this time on proteinuria! We join the Kidney Chronicles Podcast, hosted by Drs. Emily Zangla and Annie Kouri, to discuss all scenarios proteinuria. They teach us about proteinuria in CKD, proteinuria in UTI, nephrotic range proteinuria, and why we should be ordering the urine protein to creatinine ratio!
2024-06-191h 07The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 29: Timing of Kidney Replacement TherapyJoin us for a journal-style episode covering 2023 CJASN article, "Timing of Kidney Replacement Therapy among Children and Young Adults." Drs. Nick Larkins and Simon Carter discuss the findings from the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry and compare and contrast it to United States, Canada and European data.
Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37279903/
2024-06-0438 min
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology PodcastThe Sediment Episode 1Welcome to the 2024 ASPN Meeting at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)! Co-hosts Dr. Sudha Garimella and Dr. Emily Zangla kick us off in our first episode of the year, covering the conference. They interview ASPN council members, Dr. Meredith Atkinson, Dr. Adam Weinstein and Dr. Priya Verghese on the visions and directions of the organization. They also share what they are most excited about at the upcoming meeting, including their food recommendations, along with pediatric nephrology fellows, Dr. Anna Williams and Dr. Shrea Goswami. Don't miss this episode before you pack your bags for Toronto!
Sudha's Indian Restaurant Recommendations in Toronto:
Le...
2024-04-2239 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 28: Calcium and phosphorus disordersDr. Clemens Bergwitz, an associate professor of endocrinology at Yale University, walks us through how to work-up and treat patients with calcium and phosphorus disorders. He helped to discover the disease HHRH (hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets with hypercalciuria) and has wonderful knowledge to share with listeners regarding the bone-mineral axis!
References
2024 KIR Update on HHRH https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38364990/
2009 Ped Nephrology Genetic causes of hypercalciuric nephrolithiasis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2770137/
TMP calculation and reference ranges https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/Prot...
2024-04-0452 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 27: Hyperoxaluria and miscellaneous stone managementJoin us to learn about hyperoxaluria from nephrolithiasis expert and division director of pediatric nephrology at Mayo Clinic, Dr. David Sas! We discuss pathophysiology, work-up and management of primary hyperoxaluria, including new game-changing therapies. Dr. Sas also answers other high-yield kidney stone management questions.
Resources:
Novodetect primary hyperoxaluria/nephrolithiasis genetic panel testing: file:///Users/student/Downloads/BpG_GTP-for-NovoDetect-Panels-Form_GTP-NVDT-2P-B.pdf
Rare Kidney Stone Consortium (RKSC): 800-270-4637 or rarekidneystones@mayo.edu
Resources for physicians and patients regarding all forms of rare kidney stone diseases
2024-03-1845 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 26: SGLT-2 InhibitorsDr. Laura Hesemann, a med/peds-trained adult and pediatric nephrologist and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri, shares her expertise about SGLT-2 inhibitors and their utility in clinical practice.
2024-02-0126 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 25: Pediatric dialysis directorshipDrs. Donna Claes, Vivian Shih and Annie Kouri (our co-host) discuss their roles as pediatric dialysis directors at their institutions. Donna Claes is an associate professor of pediatric nephrology and chronic dialysis director at Cincinnati Children's and Vivian Shih is an assistant professor of pediatric nephrology and acute dialysis director at Children's Hospital Colorado. We talk about the road to becoming a dialysis director, what the job entails, the challenges, the rewarding aspects of the job and tips for those who are considering stepping into this position at their institution.
2024-01-0447 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 24: Post-transplant FSGS RecurrenceDr. Katherine Twombley, professor and chief of pediatric nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina, shares her knowledge on FSGS recurrence after transplant. She discusses the diseases that cause FSGS and her strategy for managing these complex patients. Dr. Twombley is the director of dialysis and kidney transplantation, and does clinical research in the area of transplant. She is involved with leadership roles both in ASPN and AST.
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2023-12-0439 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 23: Transplant DirectorshipAs part of the leadership series of podcast episodes, this episode discusses life as a pediatric kidney transplant director. Dr. Jodi Smith, Seattle Children's transplant director and ASPN president, Dr. Gina Barletta, Phoenix Children's transplant director, and Dr. Sarah Kizilbash, co-host and University of Minnesota transplant director, talk about why and how they got to be transplant director, their program's structure, strengths, weaknesses and the greatest joys of their job.
For more information about the ASPN transplant interest group, check out this link https://aspneph.org/transplant-interest-group/ or email jodi.smith@seattlechildrens.org
For information a...
2023-11-1439 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 22: Leadership from Academia to PharmaJoin us in our discussion with Dr. Deepa Chand, who is a pediatric nephrologist, former dialysis and division director, and now director of patient safety in immunology at Novartis. She also continues to practice pediatric nephrology at the University of Illinois-Peoria. She talks about her journey to where she is today, behind-the-scenes information regarding drug development and approval, and provides practical advice that is valuable for clinicians and researchers alike.
2023-10-0435 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 21: Division DirectorshipThis is the first episode in our leadership series! We talk with Drs. Sudha Garimella, associate professor of pediatrics at Prisma Health, and Priya Verghese, professor of pediatrics at Lurie Children's/Northwestern University about their roles as division directors in pediatric nephrology. They discuss their career paths, challenges and rewards of the job, tips for recruitment and general leadership advice, helpful for all pediatric nephrologists!
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2023-08-2941 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 20: Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative DisordersDr. Vikas Dharnidharka, Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology Division Director at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shares his extensive knowledge on PTLD (post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders) in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. He is the first author of a PTLD textbook (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-65403-0) and has published numerous studies and guideline recommendations on the subject. We discuss the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, work-up, treatment and prognosis of PTLD in this episode.
References
North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies Registry (NAPRTCS) and Pediatric Nephrology Research...
2023-08-0330 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 19: IgA Nephropathy- Adult versus Pediatric PerspectivesWe have two fantastic Canadian guest nephrologists discussing IgA nephropathy on this episode. Dr. Sean Barbour is an adult nephrologist and associate professor at the University of British Columbia. He is a glomerulonephritis and epidemiology expert and serves as the chair of the British Columbia GN Committee and Registry. He developed and validated the IgA clinical prediction tool for both adults and children and has participated in the TESTING and NefIgArd clinical trials. Dr. Alexandra Cambier is a clinician-scientist and an associate professor of pediatric nephrology at Montreal University. She also worked on the pediatric IgA prediction tool and...
2023-07-0543 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 18: Applying to Pediatric Nephrology FellowshipJoin us for this special episode regarding how to apply for pediatric nephrology fellowship. We will give residents the inside scoop on succeeding in landing their top match in the application and interview process! Guests on this podcast are pediatric nephrology program directors- Drs. Erum Hartung (CHOP), Julie Goodwin (Yale), Elizabeth Ingulli (UCSD/Rady Children's), Carla Nester (University of Iowa) and current pediatric nephrology fellows- Emily Zangla (University of Minnesota), Carlos Becerril-Romero (Lurie Children's), Emilia Cadiz (Emory), Uche Nwaogazie (CHOP), and Kelly Garrity (UCLA).
Questions? Reach out to Emily at doctoremilyz@gmail.com
2023-05-3153 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 17: Neonatal DialysisJoin us for the discussion on neonatal dialysis with expert Dr. David Askenazi from the University of Alabama who pioneered the adaptation of the Aquadex machine to infants!
We cover acute kidney injury, the utilization of peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, Aquadex and Carpediem in neonates and the logistics behind the use of these novel new machines.
To get involved, visit the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative website at: https://babykidney.org/
High-yield papers on neonatal AKI and dialysis:
AWAKEN Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29732396/
Aquapheresis case seri...
2023-05-0438 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 16: The Golden Age of Lupus NephritisDr. Brad Rovin, director of the Division of Nephrology and the Vice Chair of Research in Internal Medicine at the Ohio State University, discusses recent advances in lupus nephritis treatment. Dr. Rovin is deputy editor of Kidney International and the co-chair of glomerular disease guidelines for KDIGO. He has published many major landmark nephrology clinical trials in lupus nephritis (listed below), which he highlights in this episode. It's the "golden age" of lupus nephritis treatment!
Papers we discuss:
BLISS (Belimumab) https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2001180
AURORA (Voclosporin) https://www.thelancet.com/ar...
2023-03-3030 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 15: Everything You Need to Know About Membranous Nephropathy(*OK, maybe not EVERYTHING, but a very thorough and worthwhile review!)
Dr. Michelle O'Shaughnessy, a consultant nephrologist at Galway University Hospitals in Ireland, and Dr. Tiffany Caza, a renal pathologist at Arkana Labs, give us the high-yield points on membranous nephropathy, in both pediatric and adult patients! They are both well published and have excellent clinical experiences to share with listeners.
Check out Michelle's Cure GN paper on membranous treatment in children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31844809/
Check out Tiffany's newest paper on novel membranous antigens: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36638888/
2023-03-0342 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 14: Neurodevelopment in Pediatric CKDDr. Lyndsay Harshman, an Associate Professor of Pediatric Nephrology and Director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Program at the University of Iowa, explains how and why kids with chronic kidney disease have different brain structures and cognitive abilities, compared to their healthy peers. She discusses her research discoveries regarding brain imaging in kids with CAKUT and shares her tips so that clinicians can best help their at-risk patients.
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2023-02-0335 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 13: IgA NephropathyDr. Brad Rovin, director of the Division of Nephrology and the Vice Chair of Research in Internal Medicine at the Ohio State University, discusses IgA nephrology. Dr. Rovin is deputy editor of Kidney International and the co-chair of glomerular disease guidelines for KDIGO. He has published many major landmark nephrology clinical trials, including the BLISS and AURORA trials in lupus nephritis and the NefIgArd targeted-release budesonide trial in IgA nephropathy, which he highlights in this podcast.
Links to mentioned publications in this episode:
BLISS https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2001180?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_i...
2023-01-0534 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 12: Sickle Cell NephropathyDr. Marianne Yee, a pediatric hematologist at Emory, and Dr. Rima Zahr, a pediatric nephrologist at the University of Tennessee, share their clinical pearls regarding sickle cell disease and its subsequent kidney involvement. These experts bring up excellent points of discussion including albuminuria screening, hyperfiltration injury, the role of a kidney biopsy, papillary necrosis, nocturnal hypertension, kidney transplant outcomes, renal medullary carcinoma and health disparities that these patients face. This episode is helpful for both pediatric and adult nephrologists, primary care providers and hematologists!
Check out these high-yield publications:
Genetics of medullary carcinoma: https://pubmed.n...
2022-12-0238 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 11: Hyperkalemia and HyperphosphatemiaDr. Michael Bernaba, a Mayo Clinic adult nephrology fellow, Paige Balgie, RD, LD who specializes in pediatric nephrology nutrition at the University of Minnesota and Dr. Chelsey Jensen, PharmD, who has special expertise in pediatric transplant and nephrology patients at the University of Minnesota discuss how to deal with hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia. We discuss renal-friendly infant formula, clinical tricks from our friendly nutritionist and pharmacist and the different approaches adult versus pediatric providers take in regards to binders to deal with these pesky problems.
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2022-11-1139 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 10: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids, Part 2This is a continuation of September's episode 9. Dr. Michael Mortiz and Dr. Carlos Ayus take us through the history of intravenous fluids in children with the discovery of SIADH and the life-threatening hyponatremic encephalopathy cases that lead to a change in practice with the use of normal saline.
Dr. Mortiz is the director pediatric nephrology, along with the dialysis and transplant programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He most notably published the 2018 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children. Dr. Ayus is an adult nephrologist and professor of medicine at UC Irv...
2022-10-0727 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 9: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids, Part 1Dr. Michael Mortiz and Dr. Carlos Ayus take us through the history of intravenous fluids in children with the discovery of SIADH and the life-threatening hyponatremic encephalopathy cases that lead to a change in practice with the use of normal saline.
Dr. Mortiz is the director pediatric nephrology, along with the dialysis and transplant programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He most notably published the 2018 AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children. Dr. Ayus is an adult nephrologist and professor of medicine at UC Irvine with an interest in electrolyte disorders. He...
2022-09-0232 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 8: Neonatal Acute Kidney InjuryDr. Keia Sanderson from UNC and Dr. Tahagod Mohamed from Nationwide Children's are two spectacular pediatric nephrologists with a special expertise and interest in neonatal nephrology. They comment on evidenced-based medicine in the field, along with the diagnosis, evaluation, management, follow-up and importance of neonatal acute kidney injury.
*News Alert*! The Women in Nephrology Leadership Conference will be in Birmingham, AL from September 23-24, and will not disappoint! Follow this link for agenda and registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wining-strategies-to-lead-successfully-in-nephrology-tickets-367202020127. Questions? Email win@womeninnephrology.org
2022-08-0536 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 7: Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)'Tis the season! Dr. Sharon Andreoli and Dr. Myda Khalid from Indiana University School of Medicine & Riley Hospital for Children discuss their clinical expertise in STEC-HUS.
2022-07-0142 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 6: Pediatric Kidney StonesDr. Andrew Schwaderer, a Professor of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Children's Hospital, discusses the presentation, evaluation and management of kidney stones in children.
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2022-06-0342 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 5: Tubulointerstitial NephritisDr. Agnes Swiatecka-Urban, Division Head of Pediatric Nephrology and Professor at the University of Virginia and Dr. Emily Joyce, a pediatric nephrologist at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, discuss tubulointerstitial nephritis.
They have published a thorough and very helpful review article on the subject, which can be accessed here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5099107/.
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2022-05-0632 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 4: Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Part 2Dr. Chavers and Dr. Kizilbash are the guest experts this month from the University of Minnesota, here to discuss pediatric kidney transplantation. This is a continuation of last month's episode.
I am proud to report that UMN has performed over 1000 transplants in children, and the first and the most infant kidney transplants in the world!
Dr. Chavers is a professor of pediatrics and has a strong clinical research background, formerly the clinical research chair at the University of Minnesota and serves on the board of the NIH CKiD study and as a...
2022-03-3023 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 3: Pediatric Kidney Transplantation, Part 1Dr. Chavers and Dr. Kizilbash are the guest experts this month from the University of Minnesota, here to discuss pediatric kidney transplantation.
I am proud to report that UMN has performed over 1000 transplants in children, and the first and the most infant kidney transplants in the world!
Dr. Chavers is a professor of pediatrics and has a strong clinical research background, formerly the clinical research chair at the University of Minnesota and serves on the board of the NIH CKiD study and as a PI on a CDC NHANES study. She ha...
2022-03-0432 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 2: Alport SyndromeClifford Kashtan, MD and Michelle Rheault, MD give us the inside scoop on Alport Syndrome- when to consider the diagnosis, the role of a biopsy and genetic testing, benefits of early treatment and surveillance and management strategies.
Dr. Kashtan is a tenured Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and an international expert in Alport Syndrome. He founded, and is still the director, of the Alport Syndrome Treatments and Outcomes (ASTOR) registry and is on the board of the Alport Syndrome Foundation. He has authored countless textbook chapters, articles and clinical research on the t...
2022-02-0336 minThe Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology PodcastEpisode 1: ADPKDPeter Harris, PhD and Christian Hanna, MD, MS from the Mayo Clinic discuss the genetic implications, screening and management of ADPKD (autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease) in pediatric patients.
Dr. Harris is a Professor of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Medicine and the Director of the Mayo Translational PKD Center. His lab discovered the PKD1, PKHD1, TSC2 and other PKD genes. His laboratory employs genetic, cell biological, and animal studies to better understand the pathogenesis of various cystic kidney diseases. His work is funded by the NIDDK.
Dr. Hanna is an assistant professor of p...
2022-01-0736 min