Dr Andy Stein

10 (more) unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation

10 (more) unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation In this article, we will describe 10 (more) unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation. CKD 1. Why are we not deprescribing in nephrology? In the era of deprescribing, there is recognition that polypharmacy is common in nephrology, and an issue for many of our patients.

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10 unanswered questions in nephrology, CKD and transplantation

10 unanswered questions in CKD, nephrology and transplantation There are many. So the ones described below are just a start. Nonetheless we will now describe 10 unanswered questions in CKD, nephrology and transplantation. CKD 1. What are the toxins in CKD? This perhaps the simplest but most important question in nephrology. Disappointingly [“yes, very”, CKDEx

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New study of ‘double matching’ tissue type for kidney transplant patients

New study of ‘double matching’ tissue type for kidney transplant patients Scientists are to start ‘double matching’ tissue type for kidney transplant recipients – in a bid to make sure the donated kidney is less likely to be rejected. If the six-month pilot scheme at Hammersmith Hospital in London is a success then the initiative

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What is end-stage renal failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD)?

What is end-stage renal failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD)? End-stage kidney failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, is also called Stage 5 CKD. This the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. It occurs when the estimated GFR (eGFR) is under 15 ml/min. Courtesy of UKKA At this point, you

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