Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
Bismah Irfan MD
6 episodes
9 months ago
In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
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In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
Episode #2: How Much Water Should You Drink if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease?
Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
2 minutes
2 years ago
Episode #2: How Much Water Should You Drink if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease?
In this episode of Kidney Doc, we discuss the common misconception that drinking more water can help improve kidney function, especially in individuals with chronic kidney disease. We share the story of Tom, a patient who experienced negative side effects from following advice to drink a large amount of water. We also discuss recent research that suggests a U-shaped curve when it comes to water intake and kidney function.
Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
