Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: An Interview
In a recent Core Curriculum published in AJKD, C. Elena Cervantes, Evan M. Bloch, and C. John Sperati discuss therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) from the perspective of a [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
#NephMadness 2022: Meet the Gamemakers
We are only a few short days away from the launch of the 10th NephMadness! After 364 posts, perhaps it is finally time to introduce the people behind the fun and learning of [...]
IgA Nephropathy: A Panel Discussion
In a recent Core Curriculum published in AJKD, Prapa Pattrapornpisut and colleagues discuss Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) the most prevalent primary glomerulonephritis [...]