The #PDExchange Podcast

Peritoneal Dialysis International
The #PDExchange Podcast

Nephrologists and Peritoneal Dialysis enthusiasts Dr. Jeff Perl (Editor in Chief - PD International) and Dr. Nikhil Shah (Social Media Editor - PD International) co-host this podcast to discuss important research in #PeritonealDialysis from Peritoneal Dialysis International and other journals.

  1. MAR 8

    International Women's Day - Celebrating Women in PD - Part 2

    Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis In this special episode of the PD Exchange, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting three extraordinary female nephrologists from around the world: Dr. Anabela Guedes from Portugal, Dr. Yeoung Jee Cho from Australia, and Dr. Annie-Claire Nadeau-Fredette from Canada. These leading women in peritoneal dialysis share their inspiring personal and professional journeys, discuss their challenges, and reflect on the importance of mentorship and work-life balance. The episode delves into their motivations, the impact of gender biases in the field, and the unique ways they manage their demanding careers alongside family responsibilities. It concludes with valuable advice for future women nephrologists and a discussion on the rewarding nature of working in nephrology and in peritoneal dialysis. 00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast 00:45 Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis 01:49 Meet the Extraordinary Women in PD 02:10 Anabela's Journey into Nephrology 07:14 Yeoungjee's Path to PD 09:34 Annie Claire's Story and Balancing Family 12:09 Balancing Career and Family 19:23 Job Sharing and Work-Life Balance 28:04 Balancing Career and Family 28:56 Challenges of Managing a Busy Life 33:45 Experiencing Sexism in the Workplace 39:11 Reflections and Advice 43:51 The Rewards of Nephrology 47:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Women in PD - Part 1 Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LhdzRkp0mvHuLM8gc5cOF?si=xgJVmPCiQmSkSTBun9Sn0w

    49 min

  2. FEB 10

    Women in PD: Venus envy? Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis: Inspiring Careers in PD

    Women in PD: Venus envy? Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis: Inspiring Careers in PD   In this special episode of the PD Exchange podcast, hosts Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl commemorate International Women's Day and InternationalDay of Women and Girls in Science, focusing on women in Peritoneal Dialysis. Joined by Dr. Joanne Bargman, Dr. Edwina Brown, and Dr. Ana Elizabeth Figueredo, the discussion dives into their extraordinary career trajectories, challenges faced as women in a predominantly male profession, and their significant contributions to peritoneal dialysis. The conversation covers themes of mentorship, overcoming gender biases, balancing family and career, and the evolving role of women in nephrology. The episode is both informative and engaging, offering valuable insights and advice for aspiring professionals in the field.   00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast 00:25 Celebrating Women in Peritoneal Dialysis 01:34 Ana's Journey in PD Nursing 09:54 Joanne's Career in Peritoneal Dialysis 16:01 Edwina's Path to Nephrology 23:56 Balancing Family and Career 28:30 Changes and Challenges in Nephrology 39:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections

    41 min

  3. FEB 2

    The ELIXIR Trial and Xylocore Solution: Exploring the Future of Peritoneal Dialysis

    In the first PD Exchange podcast episode of 2025, Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Jeff Perl introduce a groundbreaking topic—the ELIXIR trial to evaluate Xylocore, an innovative glucose-sparing solution for peritoneal dialysis. They are joined by experts Dr. Arduino Arduini and Dr. Richard Corbett, who delve into the formulation, rationale, and design of Xylocore, detailing the incorporation of xylitol and carnitine to optimize dialysis outcomes while minimizing glucose exposure. The discussion covers the scientific, clinical, and logistical aspects of the ongoing phase three trial, implications for diabetic patients, and future research directions, emphasizing the potential cardiometabolic benefits and improved patient engagement in PD therapy. 00:00 Introduction to the PD Exchange Podcast 00:54 Meet the Experts: Dr. Arduino Arduini and Dr. Richard Corbett 03:01 The Genesis of Xylocore: A Revolutionary PD Solution 12:11 Clinical Trials and Research Insights 28:05 Patient Engagement and Future Research Directions 33:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts PDI Original Article: Rationale and design of ELIXIR, a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate efficacy and safety of XyloCore, a glucose-sparing solution for peritoneal dialysis Mario Bonomini Simon Davies Werner Kleophas Mark Lambie Gianpaolo Reboldi Lorenzo Di Liberato Josè Carolino Divino-Filho Olof Heimburger Alberto Ortiz Johan Povlsen Massimo Iacobelli Tommaso Prosdocimi Arduino Arduini PDI Editorial : Will Xylocore® be the magic ELIXIR for peritoneal dialysis? Johann Morelle Carl M. Öberg

    36 min

  4. 09/25/2024

    Guideline for Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Infections 2024

    Welcome to another episode of the PD Exchange with your host Dr Nikhil Shah and your co-host Dr Jeff Perl. Today, we discuss the newly released Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention and Management of Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Infections in Children. Drs Brad Warady, Claus Schmitt, Rebecca Same, and Brandy Begin RN discuss these guidelines and the changes from the previous ones! Enjoy!

    53 min

  5. 05/09/2024

    ISPD Assisted PD Position Paper Discussion

    Drs Jeff Perl and Nikhil Shah discuss the latest ISPD position paper on Assisted PD with Drs Matthew Oliver (Toronto, Canada), Thierry Lobbedez (Caen, France), and Janet Graham RN (Ottawa, Canada). Enjoy a wide-ranging discussion that covers everything from why Assisted PD is important to how a new program can start considering planning and implementing it. Open Access Paper - Assisted peritoneal dialysis: Position paper for the ISPD - Matthew J Oliver, Graham Abra, Clémence Béchade, Edwina A Brown, Ana Sanchez-Escuredo, David W Johnson, Anabela Malho Guedes, Janet Graham, Natalia Fernandes, Vivekanand Jha, Nadia Kabbali, Talerngsak Knananjubach, Philip Kam-Tao Li, Ulrika Hahn Lundström, Page Salenger, Thierry Lobbedez, 2024 (sagepub.com) Comments, suggestions? Please reach out to us on X/Twitter - @pdi_journal, @dr_nikhilshah, @PD_Perls Email - pdi.journal@gmail.com

    50 min

  6. 03/02/2024

    #NephMadness and the Peritoneal Dialysis : Cage match!

    Drs Jeff Perl (@PD_Perls) and Nikhil Shah(@dr_nikhilshah), are joined by the creator of NephMadness Dr Matthew Sparks (@NephroSparks) and Nephrology fellow from Duke University Dr Tim Hopper to discuss the Peritoneal Dialysis Teams in Nephmadness. The competition - Team 1 - PD First vs Team 2 - Beyond kt/v Links - AJKD Blog Nephmadness PD Region Page #NephMadness

    55 min

  7. 12/03/2023

    Clucking Success: Discussing the Japanese experience in PD catheter placement with Dr Crabtree and Dr Oliver

    Drs Jeff Perl and Nikhil Shah chat with PD Access royalty Dr. John Crabtree and Dr. Matthew Oliver. They discuss the recent publication in PD International regarding PD Access success in Japan, referencing the Japanese program to train nephrologists at this skill by practicing on chickens!! A multi-institutional, observational study of outcomes after catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis in Japan. Sakurada et al. ⁠https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08968608231193240⁠ Multi-institutional audit of outcomes after peritoneal dialysis catheter placement in Japan: What are the takeaways? John Crabtree ⁠https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/08968608231210127⁠ Please email your comments and suggestions to pdi.journal@gmail.com or tag us on X/Twitter @dr_nikhilshah or @PD_Perls.

    48 min

  8. 09/17/2023

    Incremental PD: Personalized PD! Standard of Care, or more data to prepare?

    Drs Jeff Perl and Nikhil Shah, welcome you to the 8th episode of PD Exchange. (on a side note - we now have >1000 plays and are listed by FEEDSPOT among the top 10 dialysis podcasts on the web! - thanks to YOU, our listeners) This episode is a gem! We are grateful to Prof. Edwina Brown (ISPD President) and A/Prof Yeoung Jee Cho (PDI Deputy Editor in Chief), along with author Dr. Melissa Cheetham, for coming together to discuss the many facets of the patient-centred INCREMENTAL PD or more like PERSONALIZED PD as Prof Brown calls it. The September issue of PDI has four articles on Incremental PD - 2 editorials and two studies. Current PDI Issue - https://bit.ly/PDICurrent Links to the articles - Incremental peritoneal dialysis: Incremental gains Incremental peritoneal dialysis: ‘I am lucky to only be doing two exchanges’ Association of Incremental peritoneal dialysis with residual kidney function decline in patients on peritoneal dialysis: The balANZ trial Multicentre registry analysis of incremental peritoneal dialysis incidence and associations with patient outcomes For feedback, comments, questions and suggestions - please email nshah1@ualberta.ca

    44 min
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Nephrologists and Peritoneal Dialysis enthusiasts Dr. Jeff Perl (Editor in Chief - PD International) and Dr. Nikhil Shah (Social Media Editor - PD International) co-host this podcast to discuss important research in #PeritonealDialysis from Peritoneal Dialysis International and other journals.

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  • Creator
    Peritoneal Dialysis International
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Peritoneal Dialysis International
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    The #PDExchange Podcast

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