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 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…
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…
Sean Converse was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy in late 2022 following an acute upper respiratory illness. Sean discusses challenges and his experience with IgA nephropathy.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dana V. Rizk, MD, professor of medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Gerald Appel, MD, professor of medicine and co-director of the Center for Glomerular Disease, Columbia…
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…
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…
