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Edgar V. Lerma π΅π
@edgarvlermamd.medsky.network
Chicago Sports Fan... Nephrologist by day. My tweets are not medical advice. The views expressed here are my own and not those of my employer
Among patients w/ IgA nephropathy #IgAN, treatment w/ sibeprenlimab stabilized the eGFR slope over 24 months, consistent w/ a reduced risk of kidney-function decline ca. 2026 from @nejm.org #Nephpearls #KidneyWk #NephSky Visual Abstract by @cristinapopa.bsky.social π www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Diagnosis of ADPKD remains radiological/ clinical in most cases #Nephpearls #KidneyWk #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40126492/
Trends in Mortality of Patients with Central Venous Catheters (CVC) vs Arteriovenous (AV) Accesses for Hemodialysis ca. 2026 from @asnpublications.bsky.social #Nephpearls #VascularAccessPearls #KidneyWk #NephSky π journals.lww.com/jasn/fulltex...
Going Beyond Survival: Kidney Transplantation in the Older Population ca. 2026 from @asnpublications.bsky.social #Nephpearls #KidneyWk #NephSky π www.kidneynews.org/view/journal... π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42173346/
SECONDS checklist for the interpretation of kidney ultrasound #Nephpearls #NephSecrets #NephSky π www.us.elsevierhealth.com/nephrology-s...
Point-of-care ultrasound #POCUS training in #nephrology: a position statement by the International Alliance for POCUS in Nephrology ca. 2024 from @nephrothaniel.bsky.social @myadla.bsky.social #Nephpearls #KidneyWk #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39502372/
More GDMT β zero trade-offs #Nephpearls #KidneyWk #NephSky β οΈ In CKM, optimizing therapy can also mean navigating a higher risk of hyperkalemia β The goal isnβt to back off - itβs to monitor, manage, and keep patients on the therapies that change outcomes π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42265997/
Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor (VEGFi) induced hypertension ca. 2026 from @akdhjournal.bsky.social @gudnephron.bsky.social @sabinekaram.bsky.social @priti899.bsky.social #Nephpearls #OncoNephrology π¦ #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42405920/
Primary Aldosteronism and the Kidneys ca. 2026 from @akdhjournal.bsky.social @hswapnil.medsky.social #Nephpearls #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42397322/
If you're coming to @asnkidney.bsky.social #KidneyWk do not miss this session "Too Many Therapies for Diabetic Kidney Disease: What a Great Problem to Have!" #Nephpearls #NephSky ποΈ 25 Oct β° 9:30 AM MDT π Four Seasons Ballroom 1, Convention Center π asn-online.org/education/ki...
Approach to hematuria ca. 2026 from @ajkd.bsky.social #Nephpearls #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42767705/
PRO/CON debate: nonsteroidal (finerenone) vs. steroidal (spironolactone/ eplerenone) mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in CKD: progress, pragmatism, and remaining uncertainties ca. 2026 from @ckj-era.bsky.social #Nephpearls #Cardiorenal #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42682722/
C3G Glomerulopathy: Mechanistic Targets π― of Potential Novel Therapies from @kdigo.org #Nephpearls #NephSky π kdigo.org/infographics/
IgA Nephropathy #IgAN: Pathophysiology and Mechanistic Targets π― of Potential Novel Therapies from @kdigo.org #Nephpearls #NephSky π kdigo.org/infographics/
Sepsis is a syndrome defined by organ dysfunction because of a dysregulated host response to infection #Nephpearls #AKIinICU #NephSky π Septic shock is a subset of sepsis defined by hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain an MAP >/= 65 mm Hg and serum lactate >2 mmol/L after resuscitation
Treatment with maximally tolerated RAASi alone does not sufficiently slow the rate of eGFR decline in high-risk patients with IgA nephropathy #IgAN, leaving patients at risk of ESKD ca. 2026 from @asnpublications.bsky.social #Nephpearls #NephSky π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42584957/
Clinical conditions related to LVADs that may arise during hemodialysis #Nephpearls #NephSky π link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Call π’ for papers: "The Jerry Yee: Clinical Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment in Nephrology" #Nephpearls #NephSky ποΈ Deadline for submissions: 15 October 2026 π www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Impact of proteinuria levels on long-term kidney outcomes in IgA nephropathy: a meta-analysis ca. 2026 from @glomcon.org Rare Kidney Disease journal #Nephpearls #NephSky ππΌ link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Ten tips for the diagnosis and management of nephrotic syndrome ca. 2026 #Nephpearls #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42707999/
Classic course of whole-kidney GFR and UAE according to the natural (proteinuric) pathway of #Diabetic #Kidney Disease (DKD) ca. 2017 #Nephpearls #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28143897/
Adults with #IgAN are at greater risk of adverse kidney outcomes versus nonglomerular CKD and substantially higher risks of heart failure and death compared with no CKD ca. 2026 from @KIReports #Nephpearls #RKDSummit #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42027552/
Not all #IgAN therapies are created equal #Nephpearls #RKDSummit #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40928891/
Dipstick hemoglobinuria is associated with histologic markers of active disease in #IgAN and may provide clinically relevant information to complement current assessment of disease activity in #IgAN ca. 2026 #Nephpearls #RKDSummit #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42628835/
Microscopic hematuria as a risk factor for #IgAN progression: considering this biomarker in selecting and monitoring patients ca. 2023 #Nephpearls #RKDSummit #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38053974/
Targeting B cells in immune-mediated kidney diseases: conclusions from @kdigo.org Controversies Conference ca. 2026 #Nephpearls #RKDSummit #NephSky ππΌ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42034308/
Thank you for the kind words and the wonderful hospitality! It was an absolute honor to present at the Renal Research Forum and engage with such a fantastic group of colleagues at Mayo Clinic π #NephSky
Honored to have Dr. Edgar Lerma @edgarvlermamd.medsky.network presenting at our Mayo Clinic Nephrology Renal Research Forum speaking on Evidence-Based Management of Inpatient Hypertension & Utilizing Social Media for Nephrology Education. Truly a pioneer in #MedEd π©Ίπ«
Kidney Health Guidance on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome ca. 2026 from @asnpublications.bsky.social #Nephpearls #NephSky #Cardiorenal π pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42684397/