AJKD Author Interview – CHIP with Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), defined by the age-related ontogenesis of expanded leukemogenic variants indicative of a genetically distinct clonal [...]
Interview
Interviews are typically with authors on their recently published AJKD articles.
The Case for Direct Measurement of Urinary Ammonium: An Interview
In a recent Perspective published in AJKD, Jaime Uribarri and colleagues review the literature on urinary ammonium excretion (UNH4) in an attempt to establish reference [...]
Diuretics in States of Volume Overload: An Interview
In a recent Core Curriculum published in AJKD, James Novak and David Ellison discuss the pharmacology and therapeutic use of diuretics in states of volume overload and [...]
The Kidney Emoji: An Interview with Drs. Vlasschaert, Teakell, and Seethapathy
In a recent Editorial published in AJKD, Harish Seethapathy and colleagues make the case that a kidney emoji would promote better health by improving communication between [...]
Approach to Interpreting Kidney Histology: A Discussion
In a recent Core Curriculum published in AJKD, Behzad Najafian and colleagues describe approaches to allocate and process kidney biopsies, as well as differential diagnoses [...]
Hypertonic Saline for Hyponatremia
In a recent Perspective published in AJKD, Helbert Rondon-Berrios and Richard H. Sterns explore the historical origins of hypertonic saline use for hyponatremia, recent [...]
Immunosuppressive Agents: An Interview
In a recent Core Curriculum published in AJKD, Sam Kant, Andreas Kronbichler, and Duvuru Geetha explore different classes of immunosuppressive drugs, how to choose [...]
Terlipressin, CONFIRM, and the Future of Hepatorenal Syndrome
Physiologic derangements leading to hepatorenal syndrome and effects of terlipressin. Figure 1 from Velez et al, AJKD © National Kidney Foundation. Hepatorenal [...]
Charles Ginsberg on Osteoporosis in Advanced Kidney Disease: An Interview
In a recent Review published in AJKD, Charles Ginsberg and Joachim Ix discussed the most recent literature surrounding the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of [...]
A Conversation with Pascale Khairallah
This year has been one of transition here at AJKD. We are pleased to announce Pascale Khairallah @Khairallah_P coming on board as Commentaries Editor for the AJKDBlog. She [...]