In this podcast, Kim Zuber, PA-C, explains the current gold standard for monitoring and following patients with chronic kidney disease and what has been done to ensure standardized laboratory monitoring for...
Ricardo Cohen, MD, discusses his research on the safety and effectiveness of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery for the early treatment of CKD among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, and why, despite...
In this podcast, Shivam Joshi, MD, answers our questions about the benefits of using a plant-based diet to prevent and treat kidney disease, how recommendations differ among patients, and if there are...
James Matera, DO, discusses how lipid disorders impact the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether statins are safe for use in patients with comorbid lipid disorders and CKD.
James Matera, DO, discusses optimal blood pressure targets in patients with kidney disease, and how the 2017 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines affect these targets.
Dr Awan discusses the management of hepatitis C virus infection among patients with chronic kidney disease according to the most recent clinical practice guideline from Kidney Disease: Improving Global...
James Matera, DO, discusses the US Department of Health and Human Services' 'Advancing American Kidney Health' initiative and what it means for nephrologists and primary care physicians.
James Matera, DO, details advances in the treatment of hepatitis C virus in patients with end-stage renal disease. He also explains why it may be beneficial to defer hepatitis C treatment until after renal...
Andrew Meltzer, MD, from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, discusses his latest research, which suggests that tamsulosin may not be effective for certain ureteral...