#NephMadness 2020: Call for Topic Suggestions

Posted on June 21, 2019 by AJKDblog in NephMadness // 0 Comments

It may feel like we just wrapped up NephMadness 2019 but we are already looking ahead to NephMadness 2020!

*If you’re still in the dark about NephMadness, watch this short explainer video by @KidneyCathy or read NephMadness 101.

We love crowdsourced topics, and one suggestion last year even went all the way to the championship round of NephMadness 2019:

Time for a new Hypertension region for #NephMadness 2019 ! US vs EU g/l, new studies on thiazide side effects, BP care in familiar settings, decreasibg evidence on hypertensive nephropathy, new studies on renal denervation, …

— D.Guerrot (@dguerrot) August 3, 2018

We present: HYPERTENSION Region

Want more examples?

The #nephmadness 2019 scouting report would include:
hydration
electrolyte balance
rhabdomyolysis
diuresis for weight control in sport eg boxing
elite sport and epo
exercise on dialysis
transplant sports / games
exercise induced haematuria
to name but a few…

— Dr Maryam Khosravi (@_Dr_MK) April 4, 2018

Here you go: EXERCISE NEPHROLOGY Region

Kind of a “nephrology for the hospitalist” region. #NephMadness

— Joel Topf, MD FACP (@kidney_boy) August 3, 2018

Of course, see HOSPITALIST NEPHROLOGY Region

Want to see your name in next year’s post? Then send us your ideas for NephMadness 2020 via Twitter with the hashtag #NephMadness. Or submit your feedback by commenting on our Facebook page. If you do not have a social media account, send an email to ajkd@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

If you’re curious which topics have been covered in previous years, check out the NephMadness brackets below (we are not opposed to repeating topics).

Can’t wait to see your suggestions!