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 changes shape and sticks to other proteins, causing inflammation and damage. This can lead to kidney scarring and impaired function. Early detection and treatment are crucial for managing the disease and protecting kidney function.
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…
This video discusses the management of IgA nephropathy, a common and incurable kidney disease. Treatment aims to control the disease and delay kidney damage progression. Lifestyle changes, such…
Josh Galdi, PharmD, BCPS and Hannah N. Lambert, PharmD discuss the current understanding of IgA nephropathy with Anor Shaw, MD. They explore the nature of this common glomerular…
Jonathan Barratt, MD, University of Leicester, UK, discusses the need for improved continuity of care for patients with IgA nephropathy. Professor Barratt notes that the rarity of the…
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…
Obi Umeh, MD, MSc, VP, Franchise Global Program Leader at Takeda, discusses interim results from a study investigating mezagitamab for the treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy. This…
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…
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,…
Delve into the importance of understanding IgA nephropathy, a condition that can lead to permanent kidney failure, requiring dialysis or transplantation. Patients with excessive protein loss in the…
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…
