Mar
9
Mycophenolate versus Azathioprine for maintenance in Lupus Nephritis: The ALMS Maintenance Trial
March 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment
A look at MMF versus AZA for the maintenance of lupus nephritis; the follow-up study to the ALMS I Trial.
Nov
30
Statin use for renoprotection against contrast-induced nephropathy – the ARMYDA-CIN trial
November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment
An interesting investigation that assesses the beneficial effects of high-dose atorvastatin in preventing contrast-induced nephropathy in patients receiving non-urgent cardiac catheterization.
May
18
2011 American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Cardiovascular Disease Meeting
May 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Blog from the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Cardiovascular Disease Meeting Beyond Cholesterol: Role of Omega-3 Fatty acids in etiology of Coronary Heart Disease Lecturer: Daan Kromhout, MD (Wageneengen University, The Netherlands) Blogger: Hsiao Lai, MD (East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine) [Critique this blog] Reviewed several studies: “7 Countries Study – n=500” [...]
Mar
10
¿Cuáles son los síntomas? — Patient Education (Spanish)
March 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment
A Spanish video explaining the symptoms of CKD.
Mar
10
¿Que hacen los rinones? — Patient Education (Spanish)
March 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment
An explanation of the kidneys and their function, in Spanish.

