Dec
31
Ultrafiltration in Acute Cardiorenal Syndrome — CARRESS-HF Trial
December 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment
An evidence-based review of the use of isolated ultrafiltration (UF) for the treatment of decompensated heart failure in cardiorenal syndrome. ************************************** Estimated Time to View: 40-50 minutes Title: Ultrafiltration in Acute Cardiorenal Syndrome — CARRESS-HF Trial Author: Nirav Jasani, MD Author Type: Fellow Citation: Nephrology On-Demand 2013, Volume 4, Number 1 Disclaimers: None Resource Type: [...]
Nov
1
American Society of Nephrology 2012 Meetings
November 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Blogs from the 45th annual American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2012 Meetings in San Diego, CA. Contents President’s message – Open Plenary Tolerance and Kidney Transplantation Sonography of the Kidney CT and MR of the Kidneys Nuclear Imaging Gadolinium and Complications Are CKD Patients Attaining Therapeutic Targets? Case Management of Patients with CKD Is [...]
Sep
30
Novel Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury
September 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment
A look at the latest biomarkers making their way through the world of clinical trials and vying for a position as accurate and accepted indicators of acute kidney injury. ************************************** Estimated Time to View: 60 minutes Title: Novel Biomarkers for Acute Kidney Injury Author: MJ Barchman, MD Author Type: Faculty Citation: Nephrology On-Demand 2012, Volume [...]
Aug
28
Sirolimus & Secondary Prevention of Skin Cancer in Kidney Transplant Patients
August 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
A review of a recent randomized clinical trial looking at the lower incidence of skin cancer in kidney transplant patients using sirolimus. ************************************** Estimated Time to View: 35 minutes Title: Sirolimus & Secondary Prevention of Skin Cancer in Kidney Transplant Patients Author: Nirav Jasani, MD Author Type: Fellow Citation: Nephrology On-Demand 2012, Volume 3, Number [...]
Aug
14
Health Care Transition in Chronic Kidney Disease and Transplantation
August 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment
An excellent review of the literature regarding the complex nature of health care transition from the pediatric to adult nephrology medical environment. ************************************** Estimated Time to View: 45 minutes Title: Health Care Transition in Chronic Kidney Disease and Transplantation Author: Hsiao Lai, MD Author Type: Faculty Citation: Nephrology On-Demand 2012, Volume 3, Number 21 Disclaimers: [...]

