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Hot Topics in Nephrology: An Update in Xenotransplantation & Confirmation of the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Audio/Podcast June 4, 2025

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. Read More

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

Audio/Podcast April 29, 2025

In 2024, patients on the waiting lists for nearly 20 percent of transplants from deceased donors were skipped over in favor for someone further down the list. This is six… Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Potential Cuts to National Institutes of Health on Medical Research Fees & More Details from the Results of the Kidney Care Choices Model (KCC)

Audio/Podcast April 25, 2025

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards grants providing federal funding for research purposes, including payments for “indirect costs,” defined as “facilities” and “administration.” Previously these were negotiated indirect cost… Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology – Ketogenic Diets for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Research Insights & Clinical Translation

Audio/Podcast April 10, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Weimbs discusses ketogenic diets for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), explaining the science behind ketosis and its potential impact. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Ketogenic Diets for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Insights from a Renal Dietitian

Audio/Podcast March 20, 2025

In this episode, renal dietitian Kelly Welsh discusses ketogenic diets for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). She explains the fundamentals of a ketogenic diet, how ketosis works, and shares strategies for… Read More

Understanding the Benefits & Risks of Corticosteroid Use in Patients with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) (Podcast)

Audio/Podcast March 14, 2025

Corticosteroids are one of the most widely used and effective treatment options for many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. However, long-term use can be associated with adverse events. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: The Latest Xenotransplantation Patient & Thoughts on What to Expect Under the New Administration

Audio/Podcast February 21, 2025

In January, 2025, an Alabama woman passed the 2 month milestone becoming the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant. Read More

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Hot Topics in Nephrology: An Update in Xenotransplantation & Confirmation of the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Potential Cuts to National Institutes of Health on Medical Research Fees & More Details from the Results of the Kidney Care Choices Model (KCC)

Hot Topics in Nephrology – Ketogenic Diets for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Research Insights & Clinical Translation

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Ketogenic Diets for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Insights from a Renal Dietitian

Understanding the Benefits & Risks of Corticosteroid Use in Patients with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) (Podcast)

Hot Topics in Nephrology: The Latest Xenotransplantation Patient & Thoughts on What to Expect Under the New Administration

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Year in Review: A Look Back at Nephrology Hot Topics in 2024

Hot Topics in Nephrology: First Year Results from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Kidney Care Choices Model

Hot Topics in Nephrology: Impact of Hurricanes Helene & Milton on Dialysis Care

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