Nephrology

This article details the diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, as discussed in a symposium delivered as part of the European Renal Association (ERA) 59th Congress in Paris, 19th−22nd May 2022.

In this symposium, the pathological background of the association between the uremic milieu and inflammation and pathways for poor outcomes in patients on haemodialysis (HD)

Talking to John Sperati, Director of Nephrology Fellowship Training Program and Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Public health in sub-Saharan African countries is experiencing a double burden of diseases. Unfortunately, the health systems in sub-Saharan Africa are vulnerable, under-resourced, and unable to address these public health issues.

The primary reason is that it’s the most impactful disease that affects nephrology. When I was in training, there was only one medicine…

In focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), some (not all) glomeruli are affected with sclerosis (focal), and each diseased glomerulus…

Sodium–glucose co-transporters (SGLT) play an important role in glucose transport across epithelial cells. SGLT1….

In this article, the authors present the pathophysiology behind SARS-CoV-2-related kidney involvement and the development of COVID-19-associated nephropathy.