US.CORP.X.25.00181 NephU 4-Hit Process in IgAN – The Role of APRIL podcast snippet by NephU Community

1. According to data from the Baylor College of Medicine, dialysis facilities with more patients on commercial health insurance performed better in standardized mortality compared to those with private insurance. 2. The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model aims to reduce the cost and improve the quality of care for patients with chronic kidney disease. It is focused on improving care throughout the kidney disease life cycle, from advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) care to successful transplantation.

US.CORP.X.25.00124 NephU Importance of Hematuria as a Biomarker for IgA Nephropathy by NephU Community

The world’s longest-lasting pig kidney transplant was removed from the human recipient Friday April 4th 2025, marking the end of the longest lasting xenotransplantation to date. Mehmet Oz, M.D., more commonly known by his television moniker Dr. Oz, has been approved by the Senate to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Updates on the Federal Nomination Process and the Utility of the Transplant Wait List.

Potential Cuts to National Institutes of Health on Medical Research Fees and More Details from the Results of the Kidney Care Choices Model (KCC).

In this episode, Dr.Thomas Weimbs discusses ketogenic diets for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), explaining the science behind ketosis and its potential impact. He shares insights from his research and explores how findings are being translated from the lab to the clinic. Dr. Weimbs also addresses ongoing clinical trials and common misconceptions, offering the latest research on ketogenic diets in the context of PKD.

In this episode, renal dietitian Kelly Welsh discusses ketogenic diets for polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

Corticosteroids may be considered, with caution, for patients with IgAN at high risk of progression, according to the 2021 KDIGO guidelines.

The Latest Xenotransplantation Patient and Thoughts on What to Expect Under the New Administration

A Look Back at Nephrology Hot Topics in 2024

The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model is designed to bring groups of nephrologists and other kidney care providers together to take responsibility for patients who have late-stage chronic kidney disease, End-Stage Renal Disease, or a kidney transplant.

Hurricane Helene impacted a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid used by about 80,000 people nationally.

This podcast provides an in-depth review of the Oxford MEST-C score, focusing on its practical application in diagnosing and prognosticating IgA Nephropathy. Listeners will learn about the score’s conception, evolution, and how each histopathological component contributes to this predictive scoring system.

The proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model aims to increase access to kidney transplants for patients living with kidney disease and reduce Medicare expenditures.

2025 Payment and ESRD Treatment Choices Model Updates

This will be the third episode in a new quarterly podcast series entitled "What's New in ADPKD" delivered by Dr. Pranav Garimella. In this episode we will take a deep dive into depression in ADPKD including the prevalence, impact on patient’s quality of life, effective strategies to manage depression and how we can empower healthcare professionals to prioritize mental health in their ADPKD patients.

This podcast with the AKF will help highlight the meaningful work they do to ensure that patients with kidney disease get the diagnosis they need and the care they deserve.

Expert speakers will discuss key elements comprising their approach to a differential diagnosis for ADPKD.

In this podcast series, thought leaders will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest developments and trends in the nephrology space.