The #NephJC chat on IgA nephropathy and the significance of crescents was quite exciting, and we were fortunate to have Dr Jonathan Barratt, one of the authors, join us for the EU chat. Thanks again to JASN for providing full text access!
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This week, we will discuss the MENTOR trial, which pitted rituximab versus cyclosporine for membranous nephropathy
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This week, we will discuss an RCT, a pediatric RCT, and a pediatric RCT in childhood nephrotic syndrome! A trial that asks a question of burning importance to the management of childhood nephrotic syndrome. Join us as we tackle PREDNOS.
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Atrosentan makes a return visit to NephJC, but now it goes beyond changes in proteinuria and shows improved kidney outcomes. Is it enough to overcome the fluid complications?
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This week, we will discuss a risk score which helps to prognosticate the most common glomerular disease. Not only is IgA most common - it is quite heterogeneous, which makes the problem of who should get treated quite difficult.
