General Medicine and Primary Care

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD

Guest: Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA

There are immeasurable benefits to exercise, but the hard part for patients may be getting started. How can we help our patients make exercise a part of their lives? Dr. John Buse speaks with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, a Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, about the key benefits of exercise and how to encourage them for various patient populations.

Host: Vladimir Tesar, MD

Guest: David Jayne, MD

Host Dr. Vladimir Tesar (General University Hospital, Prague) and Dr. David Jayne (Addenbrooke's Hospital, United Kingdom) discuss the roles of various agents in the induction and maintenance treatment of ANCA- associated vasculitis. They will explore the use of rituximab and complement inhibition in treating ANCA-associated vasculitis. This episode will address the gaps in knowledge and ongoing research in the field of ANCA-associated vasculitis.

This episode is part of the KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology podcast series.

Host: Vladimir Tesar, MD

Guest: Michael Walsh, MD

In this episode, host Dr. Vladimir Tesar (General University Hospital, Prague) and Dr. Micheal Walsh (McMaster University, Canada) explore the benefits of plasma exchange for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis. This episode discusses how to identify patients who may benefit from plasma exchange and the role of plasma exchange in patients with double-positive ANCA and anti-GBM. The utility of rituximab in those also treated with plasma exchange will be addressed.

This episode is part of the KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology podcast series.

Host: Vladimir Tesar, MD

Guest: Duvuru Geetha, MD

Join host, Dr. Vladimir Tesar (General University Hospital, Prague), in conversation with Dr. Duvuru Geetha (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States) as they discuss the main causes of delays in diagnosis of ANCA-associated vasculitis and the different ways to increase awareness of the disease. This episode will also discuss the role of kidney biopsy in the optimal management and monitoring of these patients.

This episode is part of the KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology podcast series.

Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA

Guest: Justin Cheeley, MD

Proper access to medication can present challenges for the doctor and patient but is necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes. So how can they work together to eliminate this burden? To discuss this further, Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley is joined by Dr. Justin Cheeley, Assistant Professor in the Departments of General Internal Medicine and Dermatology and the Director of Inpatient Dermatology at Emory School of Medicine.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Wendy Wright, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP

Physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may practice differently but they can still get their patient to the same outcome. So where do the conflicts arise? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he walks us through this with Dr. Wendy Wright, nurse practitioner and founder of Wright & Associates Family Healthcare.

Host: Frederic Rahbari-Oskoui, MD, MSc

This program is no longer availble for credit

This Expert Exchange webcast is designed to help improve clinicians’ ability to apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies in the management of patients with ADPKD.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO

Guest: Diane M. Harper, MD, MPH, MS

There are several testing methods available for cervical cancer screening, such as co-testing and primary HPV testing. So what are some of the most prominent benefits and limitations of these and other testing approaches? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to break down the latest advancements in cervical cancer screening is Dr. Diane Harper, a Professor in the Departments of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan.

Host: Fouad T. Chebib, MD

Guest: Pranav S. Garimella, MD

This program is no longer availble for credit

This Expert Exchange webcast is designed to help improve clinicians’ ability to apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies in the management of patients with ADPKD.

Host: Marlies Ostermann, MD

Guest: Sandra L. Kane-Gill, PharmD, MS, FCCM, FCCP

Join host, Dr. Marlies Ostermann (Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, United Kingdom), in conversation with Dr. Sandra Kane-Gill (University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, United States) as they discuss the importance of drug stewardship when treating critically ill patients. This episode will examine various terms such as drug-induced acute kidney injury, drug-associated acute kidney injury, and nephrotoxicity. Dr. Kane-Gill will also discuss how multiorgan support may influence drug dosing and aspects of nutrition and micronutrient supplementation for patients with AKI.

This episode is part of the KDIGO Conversations in Nephrology podcast series.