The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast

Emily Zangla
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The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast

Introducing “The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast,” produced and hosted by Dr. Emily Zangla, a first year pediatric nephrology fellow, and Dr. Annie Kouri, an assistant professor of pediatric nephrology. We interview experts in the field to provide high quality info and “tricks of the trade” that are valuable for clinicians to use in practice. It’s a great way to learn and to bring together the peds nephrology community across the country (and maybe even world)! We want to hear any requests for future episodes, experts who want to come onto our show and your feedback! Email Emily at doctoremilyz@gmail.com. Artwork done by Shannon Luker, https://www.shannonluker.com/.

  1. 1 NOV

    Episode 32: Kidney Health Monitoring in NICU Graduates

    We talk to the experts in the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative (NKC) about the recently published guidelines regarding kidney follow-up for NICU graduates, a product of the NIH-supported workshop in 2024 spearheaded by Dr. Michelle Starr of Indiana University/Riley Children's Hospital. Guests include Dr. Marissa DeFreitas, pediatric nephrologist at the University of Miami, Dr. Matt Harer, neonatologist at the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Kat Gist, pediatric cardiac intensivist at Cincinnati Children's, Dr. Heidi Steflik, neonatologist at the Medical University of South Carolina, and Dr. Tom Forbes, pediatric nephrologist at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.  Links Kidney Monitoring for NICU Grads Follow-Up Guidelines: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2823652 AWAKEN study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5933049/  Join the NKC! https://www.babykidney.org/

    52 min

  2. 7 OCT

    Episode 31: Genetic Testing

    Dr. Matthew Sampson, a pediatric nephrologist and associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, walks us through genetic testing for pediatric patients with kidney disease. He discusses indications for genetic testing and how to interpret results. He also talks about his lab and work as a genomics researcher.  Episode References Sampson Lab: https://www.sampsonlab.org/ ClinVar: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/clinvar/ KDIGO genetic testing guidelines: https://kdigo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/KDIGO-Genetics-in-CKD-Conference-Report-Corrected-Proof.pdf NKF genetic testing guidelines: https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(24)00871-0/fulltext CJASN Genomics of Kidney Disease Series: https://journals.lww.com/CJASN/Documents/collections/kidney.pdf

    1h 2m

  3. 6 SEPT

    Episode 30: Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

    Join us for an episode on anemia of chronic kidney disease with two pediatric nephrology experts on the topic, Dr. Meredith Atkinson, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Mark Hanudel, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA. We will explore the underlying mechanisms behind anemia of CKD, novel treatments for anemia, thoughts on preventing hemoglobin cycling in the setting of Epoetin Alfa, and various iron supplementation tips.

    46 min

  4. 4 JUN

    Episode 29: Timing of Kidney Replacement Therapy

    Join us for a journal-style episode covering 2023 CJASN article, "Timing of Kidney Replacement Therapy among Children and Young Adults." Drs. Nick Larkins and Simon Carter discuss the findings from the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry and compare and contrast it to United States, Canada and European data.  Article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37279903/

    38 min

  5. 4 APR

    Episode 28: Calcium and phosphorus disorders

    Dr. Clemens Bergwitz, an associate professor of endocrinology at Yale University, walks us through how to work-up and treat patients with calcium and phosphorus disorders. He helped to discover the disease HHRH (hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets with hypercalciuria) and has wonderful knowledge to share with listeners regarding the bone-mineral axis!    References 2024 KIR Update on HHRH https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38364990/  2009 Ped Nephrology Genetic causes of hypercalciuric nephrolithiasis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2770137/  TMP calculation and reference ranges https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/Protocol%20for%20measurement%20of%20TmP.pdf

    52 min

  6. 18 MAR

    Episode 27: Hyperoxaluria and miscellaneous stone management

    Join us to learn about hyperoxaluria from nephrolithiasis expert and division director of pediatric nephrology at Mayo Clinic, Dr. David Sas! We discuss pathophysiology, work-up and management of primary hyperoxaluria, including new game-changing therapies. Dr. Sas also answers other high-yield kidney stone management questions.    Resources: Novodetect primary hyperoxaluria/nephrolithiasis genetic panel testing: file:///Users/student/Downloads/BpG_GTP-for-NovoDetect-Panels-Form_GTP-NVDT-2P-B.pdf   Rare Kidney Stone Consortium (RKSC): 800-270-4637 or rarekidneystones@mayo.edu Resources for physicians and patients regarding all forms of rare kidney stone diseases   Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation (OHF): www.ohf.org Resources for patients, parents, and physicians regarding primary hyperoxaluria

    45 min

  7. 1 FEB

    Episode 26: SGLT-2 Inhibitors

    Dr. Laura Hesemann, a med/peds-trained adult and pediatric nephrologist and Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri, shares her expertise about SGLT-2 inhibitors and their utility in clinical practice.

    27 min

  8. 4 JAN

    Episode 25: Pediatric dialysis directorship

    Drs. Donna Claes, Vivian Shih and Annie Kouri (our co-host) discuss their roles as pediatric dialysis directors at their institutions. Donna Claes is an associate professor of pediatric nephrology and chronic dialysis director at Cincinnati Children's and Vivian Shih is an assistant professor of pediatric nephrology and acute dialysis director at Children's Hospital Colorado. We talk about the road to becoming a dialysis director, what the job entails, the challenges, the rewarding aspects of the job and tips for those who are considering stepping into this position at their institution.

    47 min
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Introducing “The Kidney Chronicles: A Pediatric Nephrology Podcast,” produced and hosted by Dr. Emily Zangla, a first year pediatric nephrology fellow, and Dr. Annie Kouri, an assistant professor of pediatric nephrology. We interview experts in the field to provide high quality info and “tricks of the trade” that are valuable for clinicians to use in practice. It’s a great way to learn and to bring together the peds nephrology community across the country (and maybe even world)! We want to hear any requests for future episodes, experts who want to come onto our show and your feedback! Email Emily at doctoremilyz@gmail.com. Artwork done by Shannon Luker, https://www.shannonluker.com/.

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