Kidney Commute

The Kidney Commute Podcast seeks to enhance the work of the interprofessional kidney care team by providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.

Kidney Commute is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Kidney Commute, a health show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #61

  Pitstop: Renal Artery Stenosis: Rethinking Diagnosis and Treatment

  Sep 18, 202634 min

  Join Drs. Osama El Shamy and Adina Voiculescu for a discussion on how the diagnosis and management of renal artery stenosis have evolved over time. The episode explores available imaging techniques, including the role of ultrasound, and reviews lessons from clinical trials. Listeners will also hear about current medical management, endovascular and surgical treatment options, expected outcomes, recurrence, and collaborative decision-making in patient care.

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  Episode #60

  Pitstop: Updates in Kidney Transplantation

  Aug 27, 202641 min

  Kidney transplantation continues to evolve. These advances bring new opportunities and questions for clinicians and patients. In this episode of Kidney Commute: Pit Stop, host Dr. Sam Kant is joined by Dr. Vineeta Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a tenured professor of medicine and the Robert and Cutessa Bourge Endowed Professor in Transplant Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They discuss the origins, current state, and future of xenotransplantation. The conversation addresses infection, rejection, and recent clinical advances. They also explore transplant tolerance, biomarkers, post-transplant weight gain, and strategies to improve living kidney donation. Tune in for a practical look at the innovations and challenges shaping the future of kidney transplantation.

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  Episode #59

  Pitstop: Global Guidelines: U.S. Insights from KDOQI - Advancing Lupus Nephritis Management

  Aug 14, 202656 min

  This episode features authors of the KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Lupus Nephritis. Experts Dr. Gabriel Contreras and Dr. Sayna Norouzi joins host, Dr. Osama El Shamy to explore key guideline updates and how the recommendations can be applied in clinical practice. They discuss current approaches to diagnosis, newer therapies, treatment strategies based on disease class, and care for patients with a membranous component. The conversation also examines long-term complications, thrombotic microangiopathy, and practical challenges clinicians may encounter when implementing the updated recommendations. Please click here to access the commentary.

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  Episode #58

  Urgent PD Starts in the ICU: Rethinking Acute Dialysis Care

  Aug 13, 202626 min

  Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is often overlooked when critically ill patients need urgent or emergent dialysis. This episode explores patient selection, contraindications, and how PD compares with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The panel also discusses informed consent, program challenges, and the transition from the hospital to home. Patient advocate Andreas Price shares his personal experience beginning PD and adjusting to treatment. Click here to claim CE credits.

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  Episode #57

  Pitstop: From Red Flags to Rapid Response: Urgent Decision-Making in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Care

  Jul 14, 202630 min

  ANCA-associated vasculitis is a rare autoimmune disease that can rapidly damage the kidneys, lungs, and other organs. Early recognition and prompt treatment are essential. In this episode of Kidney Commute Pit Stop, host Dr. Osama El Shamy is joined by rheumatologist Dr. Anisha Dua, nephrologist Dr. Duvuru Geetha, and kidney transplant recipient Melissa Rubio. Together they explore common signs and clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, the role of ANCA testing and kidney biopsy, and why timely treatment initiation is critical to preserving organ function. Melissa shares her inspiring journey from diagnosis at age 17 through dialysis, kidney transplantation, and recovery. Her story highlights the importance of patient education, family support, and multidisciplinary care. Whether you are a member of the nephrology or rheumatology care team, this episode provides practical insights to help recognize ANCA-associated vasculitis earlier, support timely diagnosis, and improve patient outcomes. This episode is supported by Amgen. Upon completion of this podcast, please complete the survey at https://nkf.jotform.com/261964216947872

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