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What is Nephrology?
Nephrology concerns the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including electrolyte disturbances and hypertension, and the care of those requiring renal replacement therapy, including dialysis and renal transplant patients. Many diseases affecting the kidney are systemic disorders not limited to the organ itself, and may require special treatment. Examples include acquired conditions such as systemic vasculitides (e.g. ANCA vasculitis) and autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus), as well as congenital or genetic conditions such as polycystic kidney disease.
Patients are referred to nephrology specialists for various reasons, such as acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, hypertension, and disorders of acid/base or electrolytes.
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The Effect of Renal Dysfunction on BNP, NT-proBNP, and Their Ratio
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the pathophysiologic association between heart failure and renal dysfunction..
* predict the effect of worsening stage of renal disease on B-natriuretic peptide (BNP), N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP), and their ratio.
* discriminate among demographic variables and their effec... |
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Clear Cell Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma and the Differential Diagnosis of Renal Neoplasms With Clear Cytoplasm and Papillary Architecture . Check Sample Surgical Pathology II 1008-CME
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
* describe the renal neoplasms that may have papillary and/or cystic architecture with clear cell cytology.
* recognize the histopathologic features of clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma.
* interpret the immunohistochemical profile of renal neoplasms with components of papillar... |
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Tubularinterstitial Nephritis
Provided by: CMElectures
Karthik Ranganna, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of medicine, and a staff nephrologist at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Alan B. Schwartz, MD, is a professor of medicine in the division of nephrology and hypertension at Drexel University College of Medicine where he is also director of cont... |
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center
Description
According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Describe how th... |
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Problematic Renal and Adrenal Masses (SAM)
Provided by: American Roentgen Ray Society
ARRS Web lecture series brings presentations by the best educators in the field to your desktop, available for viewing at home or office and on your schedule. This Web Lecture includes 2 lectures with an estimated time to complete the activity of 1.5 hours... |
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Diabetes, Type 1
Provided by: Wild Iris Medical Education
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes
* Describe the epidemiology of type 1 diabetes
* Explain the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes
* State the criteria and methods used to diagnose type 1 diabetes
* Discuss the management of type 1 diabetes
* Identify important complications of type... |
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI).
Statement of Need/Program Overview
In order to accurately diagnose and/or characterize CAD in patients via SPECT MPI... |
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Diabetic Nephropathy
Provided by: CMElectures
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, is professor of medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Drexel University College of Medicine. He opens his lecture with slides showing the dramatic increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus, and the prevalence of the disease by race and ethnicity. The lecture is built around a total of 69 slides.
This lect... |
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A Review of Ancillary Testing in Gynecologic Cytology
Provided by: American Society for Clinical Pathology
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
* Describe the strengths and weaknesses of ancillary tests for gynecologic cytology currently in widespread clinical use
* Discuss additional emerging biomarkers that may further refine the value of cervical-vaginal screening
* Evaluate commercial liquid-based tests for current and fut... |
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Urology and Nephrology
Provided by: Temple University School of Medicine
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, participants should be able to:
* Improve the diagnosis and treatment of common family practice problems
* Apply traditional modes of diagnosis and management more effectively
* Apply information to commonly asked questions in office practice
* Increase proficiency an... |
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Best Practices in Primary Care: Dyslipidemia and the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient
Provided by: Primary Issues
Program Overview
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). While the link between CVD and CKD is apparent, primary care providers are not effectively screening and treating patients with renal disease who are at enhanced risk for cardiovascular disease and events.
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Proteinuria and Nephrotic Syndrome
Provided by: CMElectures
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, is director of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and director of continuing medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. Here, he says that proteinuria is both a warning sign and a cause of progressive chronic kidney disease.
This lecture and the post-test is worth 1.... |
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Acute Renal Failure Part 2
Provided by: CMElectures
Alan B. Schwartz, MD, is professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine where he is also director of continuing medical education. Here, he discusses the diagnosis of acute renal failure associated with oliguria and nonoliguric conditions. He emphasizes the value of urinalysis and reviews the pathogenesis of acute tubular necrosis .... |
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Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU
Provided by: American College of Chest Physicians
Objectives
1. Review the definition of acute kidney injury and the RIFLE classification.
2. Determine the indications for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the ICU.
3. Understand the basic differences between hemodialysis and hemofiltration.
4. Review the current knowledge concerning RRT modalities, dose, timing, and anticoagulat... |
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