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New Insights Into the Effects of Vitamin D Receptor-Activators, Minerals, and Bone Metabolism on ESRD Survival: An Expert Interview With Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD
Medscape interviews Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh on the effects of vitamin D receptor activators (VDRAs) on bone and mineral metabolism and survival in ESRD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Expert Interview, June 2008
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Pharmacovigilence in Nephrology
Recent controversies about heparin contamination from China and ESA adverse effects raise questions about drug safety and FDA oversight.
Commentary, May 2008
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Managing Sudden Cardiac Death in Predialysis CKD Patients and in Patients Undergoing Dialysis: An Expert Interview With Charles A. Herzog, MD
Medscape interviews Charles A. Herzog, MD, Professor of Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, during the 2008 NKF meeting on the impact of sudden cardiac death.
Expert Interview, May 2008
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Vitamin D and the Diabetic Patient
Daniel W. Coyne, MD, Professor of Medicine at Washington University, describes the consequences of low vitamin D and the potential to increase the risk for diabetes mellitus.
Expert Column, April 2008
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Drug Dosing in CKD -- Comparing GFR Equations and the Role of the Pharmacist: An Expert Interview With Kurt A. Wargo, PharmD, BCPS
Medscape interviews Kurt Wargo, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, on the various GFR equations and the role of the pharmacist in drug dosing.
Expert Interview, April 2008
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CME
Recognizing At-Risk Patients and Managing CKD-Related Anemia
Drs. Steven Fishbane, Robert Provenzano, and William Bennett try to close the gap between primary care physicians and nephrologists in treating CKD patients with anemia in this roundtable discussion.
Roundtable, April 2008
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Serum Creatinine Increases and RAAS Blocker Therapy: An Update
Madhav Rao, MD, and George Bakris, MD, from the University of Chicago review data demonstrating the benefits of ACEIs or ARBs in slowing CKD progression in those with advanced proteinuric nephropathy.
Expert Column, April 2008
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Management of Changes in the Serum Creatinine and/or Serum Potassium Concentration in the Setting of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade
Biff F. Palmer, MD, discusses the optimal treatment of blood pressure in patients with CKD, particularly in those patients with increased serum creatinine and hyperkalemia.
Expert Column, March 2008
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Vitamin D Metabolism and Treatment in Chronic Kidney Disease
Bryan R. Kestenbaum, MD, MS, from the University of Washington, reviews vitamin D metabolism in normal individuals and those with chronic kidney disease and vitamin D treatment options.
Expert Column, March 2008
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The Nurse Practitioner's Role: Vital in Nephrology
Christina A. Braun, MS, Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, reviews the role of the NP in nephrology, particularly in the dialysis clinic.
Expert Column, March 2008
