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…
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Emma, a person who has IgA nephropathy, discusses her experience with diagnosis and treatment. She also discusses the importance of communication with medical professionals and she recommends avoiding…
Clarissa Tio, MD, a nephrologist at the University of Mississippi, moderates a discussion between Ariana Barton, a patient living with IgA nephropathy and a patient advocate, Joshua Samuels,…
Jonathan Barratt, MD, consultant nephrologist and professor of renal medicine, University of Leicester and John Walls Renal Unit, Leicester, provides a comprehensive overview of IgA nephropathy. Professor Barratt…
Dr. Richard Lafayette, founder and director of the Glomerular Disease Center at Stanford University Medical Center, discusses the prevalence and impact of IgA nephropathy, the most common primary…
This video discusses IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a kidney disease where proteins from the immune system build up in the kidney filters, causing inflammation and potential damage. It details…
The CARE1 pragmatic clinical trial was designed to determine the optimal treatment combination for patients with metastatic kidney cancer, using a specific biomarker. The trial, funded by the…
The kidneys, located on either side of the spinal column, are responsible for filtering metabolic wastes, fluids, and electrolytes from the blood, stimulating red blood cell production, and…
Ken Berry, MD, a family physician, discusses polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the most common inherited kidney disease. PKD is characterized by enlarging cysts in the kidney that can…
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a common cause of secondary hypertension, particularly in young people. PKD is a group of disorders, with the most relevant being autosomal dominant…
Mohamed Tinawi, MD, a nephrologist from Northwest Indiana, provides an update from Kidney Week 2023, discussing several significant studies and trials. Results from the DUPLEX trial, published in…
