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 searching for treatment options online.
Anand Reddy, MRCP (UK), FACP, FASN, Permian Regional Medical Center, Andrews, Texas; and Richard Lafayette, MD, FASN, professor of medicine and director of the Stanford Glomerular Disease Center,…
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…
Dana Rizk, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses the approval of Fabhalta (iptacopan) for adults with IgA nephropathy. Iptacopan, a Factor B…
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…
Jennifer Vaughan, APRN, and Kenneth K. Afenya, MD, of Lex Kidney Care, Lexington, Kentucky, discuss the basics of IgA nephropathy, including signs and symptoms, as well as epidemiology…
Heather N. Reich, MD, CM, PhD, FRCPC, Oreopoulos-Baxter Division Director of Nephrology, University of Toronto, discusses translating new clinical trials in IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Dr Reich…
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…
Julian, a kidney recipient, reflects on his experience with IgA nephropathy. Thanks to a successful transplant, Julian is able to continue his career. “I’m living a healthy, normal…
From different backgrounds and lifestyles, Elle, Jennifer, Tony, and Sean discuss their first-hand experiences with IgA nephropathy and the associated challenges of living with this rare disease.
Lauren Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, owner of Happy Health Nutrition, LLC, discusses considerations for kidney-friendly diets for patients with IgA nephropathy. She also discusses what parts of the…
