4 advances in AI and nephrology in 2023 In a recent review (Shickel, 2024) 4 advances in how A1 may advance nephrology were described. The launch of ChatGPT1 was an important step in the democratisation of artificial intelligence (AI); similar systems will have a critical role in shaping future research and AI-augmented clinical practice in […]
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What is Goodpasture syndrome? Key points Goodpasture syndrome is a very rare autoimmune disorder in which your body mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the lungs and kidneys It occurs more often in people aged 20 to 30 or older than age 60 years. It is more common in men It can be fatal if not
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How can the progression of CKD be slowed down? In most people, CKD is not be curable, but it can be managed effectively. The aim of treatment is to slow its progression and control symptoms. The treatment approach depends on the stage of the disease and the underlying cause. Even though CKD is common (1
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4 advances in blood pressure (BP) control in 2024 In a recent review (Denton, 2024) 4 advances in blood pressure (BP) control were identified in 2023. Inaccurate data from smart wearable cuffless blood pressure devices – highlight the need to validate such devices to prevent misleading measurements and realise their potential to provide valuable information2
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COVID-19 and CKD Key points for CKD patients Do not come to the hospital – if you have symptoms that could be Coronavirus, without getting in touch first. You may have to come if its for haemodialysis of course. But if you do not absolutely need to come that day, you will most likely be
Genetic type and size of kidneys predict outcome in PKD Why is this important? Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can develop CKD, and some will proceed to kidney failure and need dialysis or a kidney transplant. The main objective of a recent study (Chen, 2023), was to identify factors predictive of rapid disease progression
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Renal thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) This article focuses on both thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in general and renal causes in particular. Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a diverse group of conditions that classically present with microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA) and thrombocytopaenia together with organ dysfunction (including the kidneys in some cases). MAHA is a subgroup of haemolytic anaemias
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BK virus-associated nephropathy (BKVAN) after kidney transplantation In this article we will describe BK (or Human polyomavirus 1) nephropathy. In 1971, a human polyomavirus was discovered from the urine of a renal transplant recipient whose initials were B.K. This virus has been named ‘BK virus’. BK virus infection usually occurs in early childhood (80%), typically
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What happens to the kidneys during pregnancy? So. What happens to the kidneys during pregnancy? Put simply – quite alot. Pregnancy leads to a remarkable number of major changes to the body. The kidneys are central players, and undergo several changes to accommodate the needs of the growing baby and the mother’s body. The changes
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What causes acute interstitial nephritis (AIN)? Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is an acute inflammation of the ‘tubulo-interstitium’ of the kidney. This is mainly in the medulla (inner area) of the kidney. In other words, it is not in the glomeruli (mini-filtering units), which are mainly in the cortex (outer area) of the kidney. It is
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