The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Podcast American Society of Pediatric Nephrology

Join us on this final episode of the The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on urinary tract infections, vaccinations in nephrotic, CKD and transplant patients, hypertension, and neonatal nephrology with their respective moderators.
 
Hot-off-the-press JAMA Peds article "Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes in Children and Adolescents with Hypertension" by Cal Robinson (who is a peds neph fellow at Sick Kids in Toronto--congrats!) et al.:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2818399

Join us on this episode of The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on kidney transplantation in special patient populations, big ideas and small numbers research, chronic dialysis and critical care nephrology with their respective moderators.
 
St. Jude Childhood Cancer Survivor Kidney Failure Risk Calculator: 
https://ccss.stjude.org/resources/calculators/kidney-failure-calculator.html

Join us on this episode of The Sediment to discuss the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) conference sessions on genetic testing, social determinants of health in kidney disease, and sickle cell disease with their respective moderators. We also honor this year's ASPN awardees Pat Brophy, David Hains, Sarah Swartz and Kim Reidy.
 
Mathieu Lemaire's Genetic Testing 'Survival Tips'
 1) If phenotype is clear, narrower testing is preferable to ↓ risk of incidental findings 
2) Screen for extra-renal abnormalities to crystalize the diagnosis - imaging, hearing test, opthalmo exam, ... 
3) For pediatric-onset disease, have a low threshold to test early 
4) If testing was done >5 years before, reassess results - If negative, re-do the test (vintage issue) - If positive with VUS, reanalyze variant for ↑ or ↓ 
5) If broad test is negative (e.g. exome), no need to order a narrower panel 
6) Be ready to discuss the implications of local laws (or lackthereof) regarding genetic discrimination 
7) Discuss with family pros/cons of genetic testing early 
8) Consider referral for gene discovery if nega3ve tes3ng but high probability of a genetic etiology (e.g., consanguinity) 
9) Consider writing a case report on patients with VUS that is likely pathogenic 
10) When in doubt, consult kidney genetic expert or genetic counsellor

Welcome to the 2024 ASPN Meeting at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)! Co-hosts Dr. Sudha Garimella and Dr. Emily Zangla kick us off in our first episode of the year, covering the conference. They interview ASPN council members, Dr. Meredith Atkinson, Dr. Adam Weinstein and Dr. Priya Verghese on the visions and directions of the organization. They also share what they are most excited about at the upcoming meeting, including their food recommendations, along with pediatric nephrology fellows, Dr. Anna Williams and Dr. Shrea Goswami. Don't miss this episode before you pack your bags for Toronto! 
 


Sudha's Indian Restaurant Recommendations in Toronto:

Leela Indian Food Bar
Madras Masala
Chutneys
Benaras
Sudha's pure vegetarian recommendations- Govinda’ s, Rajdhani, Upidi Palace and A1 sweets
Everest Hakka House (Indo Chinese)


 

 

The final Episode brings together Division Chiefs, Presidents and eminent educators to discuss what our field looks like and what we should do to prepare the workforce of the future. But first, we chat with Dr. Brady and Dr. Flynn about Hypertension. Dr. Seo-Mayer,Dr. Verghese Dr.Mahan and Dr. Gibson discuss the sessions on leadership and research scholarship. We hear from our ASPN President Dr. Smith. We felicitate Dr.Norwood and Dr.Mattoo on receiving ASPN Founders Award and acknowledge all the awardees as we look back on a successful year at the Society.
THE SEDIMENT will return in 2024 bringing programming from ASPN 2024 Toronto,CA.