Diabetes: Confronting the 'Invisible' Disease
Eight million Americans have diabetes and don ' t know it. How can we persuade the public, the government, and the scientific community to focus on this invisible epidemic? (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - June 17, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A Return to Specific LDL-Cholesterol Goals
Dr Thomas Allison sits down with Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez and Dr Steven Kopecky to talk about the use of LDL-C goals, and their approach to cholesterol management following the IMPROVE-IT trial. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 8, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
How Does Dialysis Care Differ for Minority Patients?
A large study found that patients from racial minority groups were less likely to receive certain types of dialysis or to receive kidney transplants. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 2, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Outcomes Worse in Dialysis Started Without Nephrologist Care
'Whatever it takes,' says Dr Jeffrey Berns, we need to get patients with advanced kidney disease into the care of a nephrologist before dialysis is initiated to reduce mortality during the first year. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - January 8, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Patient Advocates Emerge as Key Stakeholders
Patient advocates have emerged as sophisticated stakeholders who understand the healthcare system and are knowledgeable about pertinent scientific developments in their disease area. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - October 21, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Behind the Scenes at EASD 2015
EMPA-REG may have stolen the show this year, but there were many other fascinating presentations at the annual European diabetes meeting. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - October 9, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Should Nephrologists Be PCPs to Late-Stage CKD Patients?
Proposals to improve the care of patients with CKD include new payment and patient management models. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - August 7, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Can Brown Fat Play a Role in Weight Loss?
Could brown adipose tissue be a pharmacologic target to treat obesity? What is its role in weight loss maintenance? See Eric Ravussin ' s input on this topic. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - July 15, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Strict BP Control in CKD: Hidden Benefits?
Tight blood pressure control may not slow progression of kidney disease, but might it delay mortality? (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - July 8, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Nephrology in China: Similarities, Differences Astound
Dr Jeffrey Berns reflects on a recent trip to China where he learned first-hand about the challenges and opportunities faced by nephrologists and kidney patients there. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - June 23, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
