This is a podcast for medical students, residents and advanced practitioners at the University of Colorado and beyond...Our Mission with Kidney Essentials:1.Make nephrology more accessible, less intimidating 2.Provide concise nephrology “pearls” in each episode to help listeners understand renal pathophysiology 3.“Making nephrology sexy one episode at a time” Legal disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. The views and statements expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts. This podcast should not be used as medical advice or for treatment purposes.
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Sarah E Young MD, Sophia L Ambruso DO, Parisa Mortaji MD
In this episode, Drs. Young and Ambruso discuss not just treating hypokalemia but the importance if determining the cause with a specific emphasis on GI losses and the role the kidney plays.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
17 May 2023
Peak your Ts, flatten your Ps, widen your QRS: The ABCs of hyperkalemia
In this episode, Drs. Mortaji, Ambruso and Young discuss the nuances of hyperkalemia diagnosis and management.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
17 Apr 2023
Urine for a treat: Urinary sediment 101
In this episode, Drs. Young, Ambruso & Mortaji discuss the ABCs of urinalysis and urinary sediment, They are joined by the acclaimed nephrologist and self-proclaimed "piss-prophet" Dr. Juan Carlo Velez, Department Chair at Oschner Medical Center in New Olreans, LA. You can find Dr. Velez's other podcast at "Channel Your Enthusiasm - The Burton Rose Book Club" (http://www.rosebook.club/). Also, check out Dr. Velez at his Twitter handle @VelezNephHepato (https://twitter.com/VelezNephHepato)
Edited by: Parisa Mortaji, MD & Sophia Ambruso, DO
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
17 Apr 2023
Urine for a treat: Urinary sediment 201 - Clinical Cases
In this episode Drs. Young, Mortaji and Ambruso again invite Dr. Juan Carlos Velez, acclaimed nephrologist and self-proclaimed "piss-prophet" Dr. Juan Carlo Velez to discuss specific cases and how urinalysis and urinary sediment help the diagnosis. Dr. Juan Carlo Velez is the Department Chair at Oschner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. You can find Dr. Velez's other podcast at "Channel Your Enthusiasm - The Burton Rose Book Club" (http://www.rosebook.club/). Check out Dr. Velez at his Twitter handle @VelezNephHepato (https://twitter.com/VelezNephHepato)
Edited by: Parisa Mortaji, MD and Sophia Ambruso, DO
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
27 Sept 2022
Can you still drink milk if you have calcium oxalate stones?
In this episode, Drs. Sophia Ambruso and Sarah Young welcome a new addition to the Kidney Essentials team, Dr. Parisa Mortaji! We also discuss why we care about nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) with a specific emphasis on calcium oxalate stones, why people form stones (hint: it's in the urine!!) as well as dietary counseling and additional medical interventions that improves stone absorption and prevents further stone formation!
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
17 Mar 2022
What did you read in 2021 that changed your practice?
Drs. Young, Ambruso & guest speaker, current University of Colorado nephrology fellow extraordinaire & future faculty Dr. Ruth Campbell, discuss some of their favorite 2021 practice changing literature. Join us!
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
29 Jan 2022
To NSAID or not to NSAID - Manny vs Sophie - NSAIDS part 2
In this episode, Manny and Sophie discuss NSAID use in the healthy population. What does the data support? Is Sophie's regular use of NSAIDs going to land her on dialysis? Or will Manny's NSAID aversion result in a healthy set of kidneys in exchange for some unnecessary aches and pains?
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
23 Nov 2021
How much ibuprofen is too much ibuprofen?? Part 1
Drs. Ambruso, Young and Urra discuss the mechanism of action of NSAID use, how they affect GFR and the populations at risk of developing AKI with NSAID use.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
10 Sept 2021
What are the nuts and bolts of diabetic nephropathy diagnosis and treatment?
In this episode, Kidney Essentials hosts Drs. Sophia Ambruso and Judy Blaine along with guest-host Dr. Jake Hershey discuss the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic nephropathy and some of the nuances of our favorite RAAS inhibition medications.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
15 Jul 2021
What is RAAS? Why does inhibition of RAAS help in diabetic kidney disease?
In this episode Drs Ambruso and Young review the role of renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease and its treatment
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
20 May 2021
How do I know diabetes is affecting the kidneys?
In this episode, Drs. Young, Blaine and Ambruso discuss the diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy and how having diabetic kidney disease impacts an individuals cardiovascular and mortality outcomes.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
11 Mar 2021
What did you read in 2020 that changed your practice?
Drs. Ambrusio, Blaine and Young discuss articles that most influenced their care of patients with kidney disease in the last year.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
2 Feb 2021
Who cares if its protein or albumin in the urine?
Drs. Young, Blaine and Ambruso discuss albuminuria and proteinuria, specifically how to measure and interpret values, and what that means for our patients.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
27 Nov 2020
Can giving normal saline ever be a bad thing?
Drs. Young, Blaine and Ambruso explore a case of SIADH, why we DON'T use normal saline in SIADH and how to correct symptomatic hyponatremia.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
3 Oct 2020
Consulting the bean team? Early and often please!
In this episode Drs Ambruso, Blaine and Young discuss when to consult nephrology
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
14 Sept 2020
What is in a urine?
Drs Ambruso, Blaine and Young take you through 3 cases to help you learn how to use urine electrolytes in evaluating a patients volume status
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
11 Aug 2020
Kidney Essentials BONUS Minipodcast Blooper
In this podcast Drs Blaine, Ambruso and Young review an error they made in their first podcast tiled " can you drink too much water?" Can you find the error they made? Listen to them explain all the different ways you could have picked up on their mistake
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
20 Jul 2020
Another case of hyponatremia...bloopers and all!
Drs Ambruso, Blaine and Young review a case of an elderly woman who is admitted to the hospital with hyponatremia. They slowly take the listener through distinguishing between hyponatremia from too much water consumption vs inadequate solute intake vs SIADH.
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
22 Jun 2020
Can you drink too much water?
In this podcast Drs. Blaine, Ambruso and Young discuss a case of a young man who presents with a serum Na of 120meq/L. Listen as they take you through how they approach a case of hyponatremia.
Please not there is an addendum at the end of the case, because there was an error in the urine parameters. It is not possible to have a Uosm of 75 and Una of 100. The osmolality has to be higher if the Una is 100. The Una should have been lower (15-25)
Sophia Ambruso DO @Sophia_Kidney (https://twitter.com/sophia_kidney), Sarah Young MD @kidneycritic (https://twitter.com/kidneycritic), Judy Blaine MD, Parisa Mortaji, MD
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