The Impact of RRT on Young Adults in the UK
The SPEAK Study focuses on young adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the UK. In a recent article published in AJKD, Hamilton et al (Open Access) identified [...]
2019
From Mesopotamia to AJKD: A Commentary on Seizures, AEDs, and CKD
The history of epilepsy is a tale full of mysticism and superstition. It was first described in 2000 BCE by the Mesopotamians as antasubbu, or “hand of sin.” The Akkadian [...]
Highlights from the February 2019 Issue
Editor’s Note: We asked authors of Original Investigations to provide short plain language summaries that would briefly summarize what inspired their study, the basic [...]
#PathPointer: Tram-Tracking in a Transplant
The aesthetic qualities of a good Jones silver stain are underrated. The black linear pattern contrasting against the colors of the counterstained tissue evokes the lead [...]
Separation: An Interview
In A Few Words is a recurring AJKD feature that highlights the diverse stories that define kidney disease. In a recent piece, Dr Joseph Gaut recounts his time as a patient [...]
Nephrolithiasis: A Stepping Stone to ESRD?
A recent study published in AJKD by Dhondup et al provides a number of helpful insights into the progression of kidney disease in patients with nephrolithiasis. Although the [...]
Fistula First? Fistula Second?
The significant adverse effects on both morbidity and mortality of a tunneled dialysis catheter (TDC) are well-known. Despite these known adverse outcomes, 80% of patients in [...]
What is CureGN and How to Get Involved
The Cure Glomerulonephropathy (CureGN) consortium will longitudinally follow 2,400 adults and children with glomerular disease. The layout of this study was recently [...]
The Relevance of the Urine Sediment Exam in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases
AJKD’s freely available Core Curricula aim to give nephrology trainees a strong knowledge base in core topics. The first Core Curriculum topic for 2019 is the examination [...]
Top Ten AJKDBlog Posts of 2018
Happy New Year from AJKD! Did you miss our daily countdown of the Top Ten* blog posts of 2018 over at Facebook and Twitter? Catch up with the full list below. Happy reading! [...]