Swapnil Hiremath 🍁🇨🇦
@hswapnil.medsky.social
Nephrologist = kidney doctor
MD, MPH
Professor, University of Ottawa/Ottawa Hospital 🇨🇦
He/Him/His
#NephJC co-creator; @FreelyFiltered.bsky.social pod panelist; KICR EiC
https://www.swapnilhiremath.com
MD, MPH
Professor, University of Ottawa/Ottawa Hospital 🇨🇦
He/Him/His
#NephJC co-creator; @FreelyFiltered.bsky.social pod panelist; KICR EiC
https://www.swapnilhiremath.com
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#NephSky
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By 2050, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is projected to become the fifth leading underlying cause of death worldwide.
A new Seminar provides a simple approach to CKD diagnosis, staging, and management that can be applied in most clinical settings: spkl.io/63323AlsFF
A new Seminar provides a simple approach to CKD diagnosis, staging, and management that can be applied in most clinical settings: spkl.io/63323AlsFF
January 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
By 2050, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is projected to become the fifth leading underlying cause of death worldwide.
A new Seminar provides a simple approach to CKD diagnosis, staging, and management that can be applied in most clinical settings: spkl.io/63323AlsFF
A new Seminar provides a simple approach to CKD diagnosis, staging, and management that can be applied in most clinical settings: spkl.io/63323AlsFF
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Check out a recent interesting case of C-H-BG syndrome from @nephrointberlin.bsky.social. A great example of how rare symptoms in a common disease can present with complex phenotypes.
#NephSky #MedSky 🧪
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#NephSky #MedSky 🧪
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January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Check out a recent interesting case of C-H-BG syndrome from @nephrointberlin.bsky.social. A great example of how rare symptoms in a common disease can present with complex phenotypes.
#NephSky #MedSky 🧪
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#NephSky #MedSky 🧪
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Wow - excellent discussion of the totally underwhelming BICAR-ICU2 trial
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@nephcrit.bsky.social fighting a line fight against the unimpressed nephrons with guest @weddellite.bsky.social
#NephSky #EMIMCC
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@nephcrit.bsky.social fighting a line fight against the unimpressed nephrons with guest @weddellite.bsky.social
#NephSky #EMIMCC
FF 88 BICARICU-2, Bicarbonate in the ICU. Helpful or just a number fixer?
Podcast Episode · Freely Filtered, a NephJC Podcast · 2025-12-27 · 1h 25m
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January 3, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Wow - excellent discussion of the totally underwhelming BICAR-ICU2 trial
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@nephcrit.bsky.social fighting a line fight against the unimpressed nephrons with guest @weddellite.bsky.social
#NephSky #EMIMCC
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@nephcrit.bsky.social fighting a line fight against the unimpressed nephrons with guest @weddellite.bsky.social
#NephSky #EMIMCC
The new @kdigo.org anemia guidelines are out in @kidneyint.bsky.social
www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...
(Somewhat anemic in their support of iron IMO) include sections on HIF-PHIs
Worth a future #nephJC?
www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...
(Somewhat anemic in their support of iron IMO) include sections on HIF-PHIs
Worth a future #nephJC?
KDIGO 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
This article is published as part of a supplement sponsored by Kidney Disease: Improving
Global Outcomes (KDIGO). The opinions or views expressed in this supplement are those
of the authors and do not...
www.kidney-international.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM
The new @kdigo.org anemia guidelines are out in @kidneyint.bsky.social
www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...
(Somewhat anemic in their support of iron IMO) include sections on HIF-PHIs
Worth a future #nephJC?
www.kidney-international.org/article/S008...
(Somewhat anemic in their support of iron IMO) include sections on HIF-PHIs
Worth a future #nephJC?
This was a solid tubular secretion rec from @lastwalsh.bsky.social
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Book 1 of 9!
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Book 1 of 9!
January 3, 2026 at 2:39 AM
This was a solid tubular secretion rec from @lastwalsh.bsky.social
www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
Book 1 of 9!
www.goodreads.com/book/show/56...
Book 1 of 9!
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It's that time again!
Nephrology/Hypertension – Top Studies 2025, Part 1!
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@gunnarheine.bsky.social @mariamabutair.bsky.social @kronbichlerlab.bsky.social @marcussaemann.bsky.social @sarahelektra.bsky.social
Nephrology/Hypertension – Top Studies 2025, Part 1!
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@gunnarheine.bsky.social @mariamabutair.bsky.social @kronbichlerlab.bsky.social @marcussaemann.bsky.social @sarahelektra.bsky.social
Nephrologie / Hypertensiologie 2025 I
YouTube video by MARKUS at HOMe
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January 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
It's that time again!
Nephrology/Hypertension – Top Studies 2025, Part 1!
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@gunnarheine.bsky.social @mariamabutair.bsky.social @kronbichlerlab.bsky.social @marcussaemann.bsky.social @sarahelektra.bsky.social
Nephrology/Hypertension – Top Studies 2025, Part 1!
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@gunnarheine.bsky.social @mariamabutair.bsky.social @kronbichlerlab.bsky.social @marcussaemann.bsky.social @sarahelektra.bsky.social
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Safety and Effectiveness of Long-term #Isoniazid Treatment for the #Prevention of #Tuberculosis in High-risk #Dialysis Patients
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00733-8/fulltext
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00733-8/fulltext
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Safety and Effectiveness of Long-term #Isoniazid Treatment for the #Prevention of #Tuberculosis in High-risk #Dialysis Patients
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00733-8/fulltext
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00733-8/fulltext
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Ex-Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun has Lunch with the FT and in one of those instances so rare that you know he didn't sign an NDA, says exactly why as.ft.com/r/e503690d-8...
January 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Ex-Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun has Lunch with the FT and in one of those instances so rare that you know he didn't sign an NDA, says exactly why as.ft.com/r/e503690d-8...
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The Italian Society of Nephrology expresses its deep sorrow for the passing of Prof. Claudio Ponticelli, a pioneer in nephrology and an outstanding scientist and mentor. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues. #RIP #Nephrology
January 2, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The Italian Society of Nephrology expresses its deep sorrow for the passing of Prof. Claudio Ponticelli, a pioneer in nephrology and an outstanding scientist and mentor. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and colleagues. #RIP #Nephrology
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In the first 25 years when vaccines were routinely provided, more than 91 million cases of chickenpox, 238 000 hospitalizations, and almost 2000 deaths were prevented in the US.
It was also cost-saving: with a net societal savings of at least 23.4 billion US dollars so far.
It was also cost-saving: with a net societal savings of at least 23.4 billion US dollars so far.
January 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
In the first 25 years when vaccines were routinely provided, more than 91 million cases of chickenpox, 238 000 hospitalizations, and almost 2000 deaths were prevented in the US.
It was also cost-saving: with a net societal savings of at least 23.4 billion US dollars so far.
It was also cost-saving: with a net societal savings of at least 23.4 billion US dollars so far.
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Impact of Cost-Sharing on Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Cost and Prescription Abandonment for Home BP Monitors in a Large FQHC
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Impact of Cost-Sharing on Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Cost and Prescription Abandonment for Home BP Monitors in a Large FQHC
AbstractBACKGROUND. Self-measured blood pressure is an important tool for diagnosing and controlling hypertension. Current insurance coverage for home bloo
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January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Impact of Cost-Sharing on Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Cost and Prescription Abandonment for Home BP Monitors in a Large FQHC
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They gentrified the tinfoil hat
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They gentrified the tinfoil hat
This year on Bluesky
I wrote 862 posts and 1,726 replies - and quelle surprise I love saying "nephjc" and 😏!
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I wrote 862 posts and 1,726 replies - and quelle surprise I love saying "nephjc" and 😏!
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hswapnil.medsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out hswapnil.medsky.social's year on Bluesky!
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January 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
This year on Bluesky
I wrote 862 posts and 1,726 replies - and quelle surprise I love saying "nephjc" and 😏!
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I wrote 862 posts and 1,726 replies - and quelle surprise I love saying "nephjc" and 😏!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
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A Humbling Honor and Ready to Serve: Editorial from incoming EiC Paul Muntner
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#Hypertension
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#Hypertension
A Humbling Honor and Ready to Serve
I am honored to serve as the fourth Editor-in-Chief at the American Journal of Hypertension. Since its founding in 1985, the American Journal of Hypertensi
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January 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
A Humbling Honor and Ready to Serve: Editorial from incoming EiC Paul Muntner
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#Hypertension
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#Hypertension
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Goodbye, Out With the Old and in With the New
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Editorial from EiC Prof. Ernesto Schiffrin as he steps down
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Editorial from EiC Prof. Ernesto Schiffrin as he steps down
Goodbye, Out With the Old and in With the New
This is my last Editorial as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Hypertension, as I will be stepping down from this position as of 31 December 2025
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January 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Goodbye, Out With the Old and in With the New
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Editorial from EiC Prof. Ernesto Schiffrin as he steps down
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Editorial from EiC Prof. Ernesto Schiffrin as he steps down
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As the year draws to a close, we invite you to look back at 25 KDIGO resources from 2025, organized alphabetically by topic. KDIGO wishes you a happy and healthy 2026!
KDIGO 25 from 2025: kdigo.co/25-from-2025
KDIGO 25 from 2025: kdigo.co/25-from-2025
December 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As the year draws to a close, we invite you to look back at 25 KDIGO resources from 2025, organized alphabetically by topic. KDIGO wishes you a happy and healthy 2026!
KDIGO 25 from 2025: kdigo.co/25-from-2025
KDIGO 25 from 2025: kdigo.co/25-from-2025
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At the intersection of the
1) AI bubble
2) Oligopoly
3) Gaming culture
4) Poorly optimized software
5) Organ trafficking
6) Nephrology
1) AI bubble
2) Oligopoly
3) Gaming culture
4) Poorly optimized software
5) Organ trafficking
6) Nephrology
December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At the intersection of the
1) AI bubble
2) Oligopoly
3) Gaming culture
4) Poorly optimized software
5) Organ trafficking
6) Nephrology
1) AI bubble
2) Oligopoly
3) Gaming culture
4) Poorly optimized software
5) Organ trafficking
6) Nephrology
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The MARKUS@HOMe editorial team wishes all colleagues a happy New Year's Eve 2025 and a happy, healthy, peaceful, and safe 2026.
We thank all our guests for their academic contributions and look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
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We thank all our guests for their academic contributions and look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
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Neujahr 2026
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December 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The MARKUS@HOMe editorial team wishes all colleagues a happy New Year's Eve 2025 and a happy, healthy, peaceful, and safe 2026.
We thank all our guests for their academic contributions and look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
youtu.be/hcRC-UQokhs?...
We thank all our guests for their academic contributions and look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
youtu.be/hcRC-UQokhs?...
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1/ This kidney biopsy is from an elderly adult patient with acute renal failure and a history of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) use.
#TeachingPoints #kidneypath #renal #pathology
#TeachingPoints #kidneypath #renal #pathology
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
1/ This kidney biopsy is from an elderly adult patient with acute renal failure and a history of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) use.
#TeachingPoints #kidneypath #renal #pathology
#TeachingPoints #kidneypath #renal #pathology
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Curious how fibrillary changes and diabetes influence each other in the same patient? And what that means for kidney function? Dr. Charles & Dr. Boyd break it down in the latest #Collidescope episode.
https://youtu.be/O4ylMrIHOh4
#nephsky #pathsky #diabetes #kidneypath
https://youtu.be/O4ylMrIHOh4
#nephsky #pathsky #diabetes #kidneypath
Fibrillary and Diabetes collision case | Collidescope episode 8
What happens when two diseases occur at the same time? Does one influence the other? How is kidney function affected?Join Dr. River Charles and Dr. Frank Boy...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Curious how fibrillary changes and diabetes influence each other in the same patient? And what that means for kidney function? Dr. Charles & Dr. Boyd break it down in the latest #Collidescope episode.
https://youtu.be/O4ylMrIHOh4
#nephsky #pathsky #diabetes #kidneypath
https://youtu.be/O4ylMrIHOh4
#nephsky #pathsky #diabetes #kidneypath
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Longitudinal Associations between Changes in Inter-Ankle SBP Difference and Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in the ARIC Study
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Longitudinal Associations between Changes in Inter-Ankle SBP Difference and Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in the ARIC Study
AbstractBACKGROUND. Large inter-ankle systolic blood pressure (IASBP) differences (≥10 or ≥15 mmHg) have been linked to cardiovascular events and mortality
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December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Longitudinal Associations between Changes in Inter-Ankle SBP Difference and Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in the ARIC Study
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White coat hypertension and left ventricle geometry in childhood
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White coat hypertension and left ventricle geometry in childhood
It is not clear whether white-coat hypertension (WCH) is related to the development of left ventricular geometry changes in childrenThis retrospective, single-centre study categorised patients into...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
White coat hypertension and left ventricle geometry in childhood
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www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/...
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Important article demonstrating cardiorenal collaboration @erinmichos.bsky.social and David Cherney
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social who says cardiology and nephrology can’t work together?
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social who says cardiology and nephrology can’t work together?
New call to action: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening can help reduce cardiovascular risk and improve outcomes. Early detection and intervention are key.
🔗 https://ow.ly/YXWE50XQ4IJ
#CKD #HeartHealth #PreventiveCardiology #CVDPrevention #PublicHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
🔗 https://ow.ly/YXWE50XQ4IJ
#CKD #HeartHealth #PreventiveCardiology #CVDPrevention #PublicHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
December 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Important article demonstrating cardiorenal collaboration @erinmichos.bsky.social and David Cherney
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social who says cardiology and nephrology can’t work together?
@glaucomflecken.bsky.social who says cardiology and nephrology can’t work together?
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The Impact of #Homelessness on #Kidney #Outcomes Among Adults With #Diabetes
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00718-1/fulltext
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00718-1/fulltext
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Impact of #Homelessness on #Kidney #Outcomes Among Adults With #Diabetes
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00718-1/fulltext
#VisualAbstract by Cristina Popa
https://www.kireports.org/article/S2468-0249(25)00718-1/fulltext