Everything about atypical HUS is atypical, and frankly a bit annoying. The differential diagnosis is as wide as the ocean and when it comes to genetics, well that would make even a psychologically stable fellow nervous. Luckily, we’ve found help of the highest degree. Neil Sheerin has been tackling this animal for ages and has gotten to know all of its tricks and dirty plays. Tune in to our atypical HUS episode and gain the upper ground on this beast. Learn about diagnosis, lab testing, treatment, stopping treatment, genetics and transplantation in this easy-to-follow episode of A Pinch of Salt. You’ll see clearly now the pain is gone.
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#44 C3 glomerulopathy, with Marina Vivarelli
We know, C3 glomerulopathy is a difficult subject. All this complement talk will make a person tired and slightly confused. Here’s your chance to discover this disease in an easy yet comprehensive and meaningful way. Marina Vivarelli, C3G-s enemy in chief, is going to share the most important information about this disease, everything from the pathophysiology and genetics, to diagnostics, differential diagnosis, the link between C3G and immune complex GN, treatment and so much more. And all of this explained in a way that even we could understand. You’ll C3. Dive in and find out for yourself.
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#43 IgG4-related disease, with John Stone
Ever wanted to attend a master class on IgG4-related disease? Even if your answer is no, you still won’t want to miss this episode of A Pinch of Salt. John Stone, a world renowned expert in IgG4RD, is going to share all the clinically relevant details on how to diagnose IgG4RD, how to do the staging, how important is a biopsy, which lab tests to use to assess disease activity, how to treat these patients and how to assess the response to therapy. Everything you never knew you wanted to know about IgG4RD in one place. Your patients will be grateful.
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Trailer IgG4-related disease, C3 glomerulonephritis and Atypical HUS
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#42 A patient's view of nephrology, with Malene Deele
In this episode of A Pinch of Salt, you'll get the unique opportunity of trying to experience what it's actually like to be a dialysis patient, a kidney failure patient, what are the issues they're dealing with and how can we as physicians help them get through the day. I think it's one of the valuable opportunities that you really shouldn't miss because at the end of the day we really want to help them, don’t we? Listen to the episode with Malene Deele, a kidney failure patient, also chairman of the Danish Kidney Association.
Welcome to "A Pinch of Salt- A podcast by ERA". Each month, we'll release three episodes with nephrologists and other physicians who have other interests outwith medicine. Hosts: Andrej Skoberne and George KosmadakisAn initiative by ECC – Electronic Communication Committee
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