Commentary
Commentaries are short perspectives by experts on AJKD articles or nephrology news.
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), often with pathogenic mutations in complement regulatory genes, has traditionally been associated with poor renal transplant survival due to a high risk of recurrence. The introduction of the terminal
[read more...]Hemodialysis vascular access remains a major challenge for the nephrology community. While the benefits of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) with regards to morbidity and mortality are well-known, >80% of patients in the United States initiate
[read more...]In a recent AJKD article, Khairallah et al presented a prospective cohort of 980 patients with CKD enrolled in CRIC and demonstrated that higher acid load and acidosis was associated with higher serum phosphorus levels and increased phosphaturia
[read more...]The osmolal gap is most commonly used in screening for toxic alcohol ingestion. In the absence of other unmeasured solutes, sodium, glucose, and urea are the primary solutes responsible for osmolality. If a significant (usually the cutoff is >
[read more...]This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on Hepatitis C and kidney transplantation. Part 1 reviewed the history of HCV, the era of IFN therapy, and the use of DAAs in patients with advanced CKD. The Future Now that we think we can reliably and safely
[read more...]This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on Hepatitis C and kidney transplantation, highlighting some of the exciting breakthroughs impacting this field that have come about as a result of promising antiretroviral therapy. Part 1: Hepatitis C and Kidney
[read more...]A recent article in AJKD by Simonsen et al (Open Access) describes a systematic review of treatment options for uremic pruritis, a debilitating condition in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and an identified priority for renal research
[read more...]Nephrology is currently undergoing a renaissance in education. These are exciting times to be involved in nephrology. We are beginning to see multiple stakeholders invest in education at both the local and national level. Clinicians, researchers,
[read more...]The KDIGO Chronic Kidney Disease–Mineral and Bone Disorder (CKD-MBD) Guideline Update was released last month. The team at KDIGO, as usual, did a great job presenting the update for people with differing needs and goals. The guideline update
[read more...]The Causes and Consequences of Polypharmacy When faced with a patient who has a symptom, or a clinical or even laboratory abnormality, the natural tendency for a physician is to prescribe something, anything, in a genuine effort to alleviate the
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