The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.
Our goal for this series is to explore nephrology as a career and provide some insight into why people choose to pursue it. We’ll explore what day to day life is like for nephrologists at different points in their careers with various interests and expertise. We’ll talk about why it’s exciting, why it’s challenging, and why we hope more physicians will pursue nephrology as a specialty.
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The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.
Our goal for this series is to explore nephrology as a career and provide some insight into why people choose to pursue it. We’ll explore what day to day life is like for nephrologists at different points in their careers with various interests and expertise. We’ll talk about why it’s exciting, why it’s challenging, and why we hope more physicians will pursue nephrology as a specialty.
Unlocking the Link: Protein Metabolites and Pediatric CKD
Life as a Nephrology Professional
21 minutes 45 seconds
1 year ago
Unlocking the Link: Protein Metabolites and Pediatric CKD
Join us in this episode as we explore the intriguing world of pediatric kidney health with Dr. Casey Rebholz, an esteemed expert in epidemiology and clinical research. Discover recent insights from the Journal of Renal Nutrition (linked here) regarding the impact of dietary protein-rich foods on kidney disease progression in children. Dr. Rebholz shares valuable perspectives on the significance of protein metabolites, the importance of metabolite testing, and effective strategies for preserving renal function in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Tune in for a deep dive into protecting and optimizing kidney health in our young population.
Host: Osama El Shamy, MDContributor: Casey Rebholz, PhD, MS, MNSP, MPH
Life as a Nephrology Professional
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk. For more information, visit www.kidney.org.
Our goal for this series is to explore nephrology as a career and provide some insight into why people choose to pursue it. We’ll explore what day to day life is like for nephrologists at different points in their careers with various interests and expertise. We’ll talk about why it’s exciting, why it’s challenging, and why we hope more physicians will pursue nephrology as a specialty.
