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Milagros Flores
Kidney Week in Denver: Day 1

Day of Kidney Week 2026. The NephJC crew discusses 6 studies, including some blockbustr IgA news.

Kidney Week in Denver: Day 1
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Brian Rifkin
Can Dialysis Outshine Transplant in the Elderly?

This week, we will discuss whether decreased donor transplantation improves mortality in all patients. In this target trial emulation standard donor, extended donor, donation after brain death and donation after cardiac death outcomes are compared across age groups with different co-morbid conditions.

Can Dialysis Outshine Transplant in the Elderly?
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Brian Rifkin
Why Can’t I Quit You: Steroid Tapering in ...

This week, we will discuss the best schedule for tapering steroids in adult patients with podocytopathies (MCD/FSGS).

Why Can’t I Quit You: Steroid Tapering in Adults with Podocytopathies (START)
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joel topf
NephJC 2026 Fall Pledge Drive

Help keep NephJC a vital, original, and unbiased source of medical education.

NephJC 2026 Fall Pledge Drive
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Brian Rifkin
REFINe-ing AI’s Role in Nephrology Diagnosis

This week, we will discuss the use of LLMs for the diagnosis of complex nephrology cases. Can AI help nephrologists nail the correct diagnosis?

REFINe-ing AI’s Role in Nephrology Diagnosis

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