Hot Topics in Cardiology: Tech, Twitter, and the Hypertension Guidelines
Drs Harrington and Gibson discuss burning issues in medicine, including artificial intelligence, social media, wearable tech, and the new hypertension guidelines. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - March 28, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Patient Transition to Dialysis: Advice to Providers
Dr Szczech discusses the emotional challenges that patients with CKD face in their transition to dialysis, and offers suggestions to PCPs and pharmacists who see these patients. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 21, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Totality of Care Addressed in New ACC/AHA HTN Guidelines
Dr Ileana Pi ñ a reviews key takeaways from the ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines including how to measure blood pressure, white-coat vs masked hypertension, and evaluating the patient ' s overall risk. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 5, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Patients on Dialysis: Advice on BP and Fluid Intake
How much fluid should a patient on dialysis consume? What blood pressure range is optimal for these patients? Dr Szczech offers her advice on what to tell patients on dialysis. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - December 20, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Palliative Care Is About the Life That's Left, Not the End of Life
Palliative care is not synonymous with hospice and differences between the two are commonly misunderstood. Dr Cassoobhoy discusses the nuances of palliative care medicine with experts in the field. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - October 23, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
When Do You Check Orthostatic Blood Pressure? ADA Clarifies
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week ' s important news stories for primary care. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - September 22, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Should We Pay Organ Donor Heroes?
Altruistic organ donors incur many legitimate costs, such as days lost from work and travel, hotel, and dining expenses, yet they aren ' t compensated. Should the government pay for their expenses? (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - August 28, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Is an Organ From a Diseased Person Better Than Nothing?
With a shortage of organs and waiting lists growing, the idea of transplanting organs from people who have diseases may become reality. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - July 31, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
How Diet Influences Anxiety
Dr Drew Ramsey reviews the recent literature on the link between nutrition and anxiety. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - May 18, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Should We Refuse Transplants for People With Disabilities?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the moral argument about when transplantation should and shouldn ' t be considered in people with disabilities. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - March 31, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Primary Endpoint Is Positive: What More Do You Need?
Dr Gregg Stone reviews the questions to ask before accepting the results of a ' positive ' clinical trial. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 6, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Lower NOAC Doses Used Despite Lack of Data
We need large-scale observational studies of real-world patients to determine the safety and efficacy of lower doses of NOACs, says Dr Goldhaber. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - January 23, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
EMPA-REG: Good News for Kidneys, Too
The positive effects of empagliflozin on renal disease are discussed by Dr Christoph Wanner, one of the lead authors of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - November 1, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
CKD Screening Is Not for Everyone
Screening everyone for chronic kidney disease is neither cost-efficient nor useful, says Dr Berns. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - October 19, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
