Medscape InDiscussion: Chronic Kidney Disease

Join experts Drs Matthew Sparks and Laurence Beck as they discuss the diagnosis and management of membranous nephropathy, a rare kidney disease. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991606). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US heal...

Join experts Drs Matthew Sparks and Samira Farouk as they pull back the curtain to help patients and providers better understand the transplant journey. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991605). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for...

Join Drs Matthew Sparks and Kirk Campbell as they dive into the murky waters of focal segmental glomerular sclerosis. How do you diagnose? How do you treat? Tune in to find out. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991604). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This pod...

Experts Drs Matthew A. Sparks and Dana V. Rizk discuss the pathology, presentation, and management of IgA nephropathy. Looking for the latest on clinical trials and approved treatments? Tune in! Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991603). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of adve...

Join experts Drs Matt Sparks and Dawn Caster as they discuss the complexities around the management of lupus nephritis. What tools do we have now? What is on the horizon? Tune in to find out. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991602). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of adverti...

Join experts Drs Matthew Sparks and James Matthew Luther as they discuss how and why they're using mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists to treat patients with diabetic kidney disease in their practice. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/991189). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independentl...

Drs Sparks and Bansal discuss the screening and treatment for CKD as a primary care physician, including testing, cardiovascular risk, new treatments, and when to refer a patient to a nephrologist. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971889). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of a...

How do you talk to patients about kidney health, lifestyle risks, or a plan for transplantation? In this episode, Drs Sparks, Diamantidis, and Farouk discuss the science, current studies, and their clinical experience. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971888). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and review...

Join experts Drs Matthew Sparks and Dinushika Mohottige as they discuss disparities in care for individuals who have chronic kidney disease in the United States. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971887). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podcast is intended...

Drs Sparks and Kumar go behind the scenes and discuss the preparation, surgery, and outcome of the pig-to-human kidney xenotransplantation at The University of Alabama. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971886). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podcast is in...

What do primary care providers need to know to improve care for people with chronic kidney disease? Drs Matthew Sparks and Ian de Boer provide key clinical takeaways that can't be ignored. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971885). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser...

Drs Sparks and Neuen discuss the proper use of SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent chronic kidney disease, including how to start them and monitor them and their possible side effects. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971884). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertiser. This podca...