Rounding on Dialysis: Quality Over Quantity
Drs. Lynda Szczech and Donal O'Donoghue discuss studies that examined the impact of clinician visits at dialysis units on patient outcomes, sharing their own experiences and insights. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - June 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Fascinating Discoveries in Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Anne Peters talks to Dr. Guy Rutter, who has made some amazing discoveries about beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - June 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
In Advanced CKD, Thiazide May Help Control BP
Dr. George Bakris interviews Dr. Rajiv Agarwal about a small study that could redeem chlorthalidone ' s role in controlling blood pressure in patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - May 20, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
In Advanced CKD, Thiazide May Help Control BP
Dr. George Bakris interviews Dr. Rajiv Agarwal about a small study that could redeem chlorthalidone's role in controlling blood pressure in patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - May 20, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Lower the Salt, and the Blood Pressure Will Follow
Dr. Weber interviews World Hypertension League President-Elect Dr. Lackland on the salt controversy. Is a shake-up of the food industry needed? (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - May 6, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Early Nephrology Referral Key to Dialysis Decision
Drs. Donal O'Donoghue and Lynda Szczech discuss the new guidelines issued by the Canadian Society of Nephrology, which encourage an individualized approach to dialysis initiation. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Renal Denervation, R.I.P.?
Dr. Jeffrey Berns discusses the implications of halting SYMPLICITY HTN-3, a study that was testing catheter-based renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - February 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Is Dual RAAS Blockade Doomed?
Dr. Henry Black discusses why the VA NEPHRON-D study may have signaled the end of the road for dual RAAS blockade. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
ACE + ARB = Adverse Events
If you have any patients on both an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and an angiotensin receptor blocker, you probably should discontinue one of those medications, says Dr. Jeffrey Berns. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - December 17, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Future of Nephrology
'We need to be truly expert' in managing chronic kidney disease, says Dr. Jeffrey Berns, in order to preserve the specialty of nephrology. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - December 13, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Don't Stop Looking for CKD!
Dr. Jeffrey Berns explains why recent guidelines discouraging kidney screening have been so controversial in the nephrology community. (Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Podcast - November 15, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
