Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic condition causing cysts to grow in the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney failure. Symptoms may include back pain, blood in urine,…
The topic of kidney biopsies is explored, detailing when and why they are necessary, such as diagnosing kidney diseases or checking for transplant rejection. Techniques like percutaneous and…
This video explores the evolving role of biomarkers in kidney cancer treatment, especially as more therapies become available for both metastatic and adjuvant settings. Key questions include which…
Explore IgA nephropathy, a rare autoimmune kidney disease where the IgA protein builds up in the kidneys. Normally, IgA helps protect against infections, but in this condition, it…
In this heartfelt video, four different patients share their journies with IgA nephropathy, kidney failure, and the eventual need for a transplant. Initially unaware of their conditions, they…
Explore the early stages of IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that often goes unnoticed until lab tests reveal abnormalities like protein or red blood cells in urine, or…
This video discusses the risk factors for IgA nephropathy, a disease with no single known cause. While anyone can develop it, certain groups are at higher risk, including…
Medicosis Perfectionalis dives into renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a type of kidney cancer. The tutorial covers RCC’s origins in proximal renal tubular cells, the most common subtype (clear…
Sean Hashmi, MD, a board-certified nephrologist and obesity medicine specialist, for his weekly Friday night live sessions from Los Angeles. In this episode, Dr. Hashmi delves into IgA…
