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Joseph Flynn, MD
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Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington and Nephrologist at Seattle Children's/Editor-in-Chief @ped-neph.bsky.social/ PGY-39 / 🏳️‍🌈
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This is a great commentary - really enjoyed it @aspneph.bsky.social #nephsky #pedsky @ipna.bsky.social
dukekidney.bsky.social Duke Kidney @dukekidney.bsky.social · 11d
New from Dr Gbadegesin in AJKD

KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41577383/
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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School-based screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents: a systematic scoping review @glenningj.bsky.social @jonathanmynard.bsky.social #pedsky #hypertension @aspneph.bsky.social
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School-based screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents: a systematic scoping review
Hypertension Research - School-based screening for high blood pressure in children and adolescents: a systematic scoping review
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January 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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steroid reduction in GN

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excellent review by ottawa GN group in @kireports.bsky.social @michael-toal.bsky.social and team
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January 24, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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“These actions will make Americans less safe and more vulnerable to gun violence,” Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and six members of Congress wrote in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Bulletin: Lawmakers Blast Federal Funding Cuts to Gun Violence Prevention
A Trace analysis found that the Trump administration has terminated grants worth more than $200 million for gun violence prevention programs and research.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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When blood pressure falls after you stand up - Harvard Health www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health...
When blood pressure falls after you stand up - Harvard Health
Orthostatic hypotension, a condition that causes blood pressure to drop when a person stands up, can leave people dizzy and lightheaded. It can result from certain medications or health problems an...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Can measuring glomerular filtration finally be easy?
#nephsky #nephrology
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Can measuring glomerular filtration finally be easy?
Assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) has progressed through a series of practical trade-offs between physiological accuracy and clinical feasibility. Direct measurement of GFR using exogenou...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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It's @pasmeeting.bsky.social Abstract Notification day!! Good luck to everyone, especially @aspneph.bsky.social @babykidney.bsky.social researchers. Looking forward to hearing about all the posters and platform presentations!
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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This is spot-on!
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I think it’s time to trot out one of my favorite TV show quotes of all time.
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Sodium, potassium and blood pressure in Australian schoolchildren
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Sodium, potassium and blood pressure in Australian schoolchildren: exploring differences by sex and weight status—a cross-sectional study - Hypertension Research
Hypertension Research - Sodium, potassium and blood pressure in Australian schoolchildren: exploring differences by sex and weight status—a cross-sectional study
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January 19, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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More great news from Dr. Katherine Tuttle, who is quoted in the article: "Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration." @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwnephrology.bsky.social #nephsky #kidney #glomerular #CKD #semaglutide #diabetes

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Mechanistic effects of semaglutide reduce albuminuria, preserve glomerular filtration
HOUSTON — Semaglutide demonstrated efficacy in reducing albuminuria and preserving glomerular filtration for patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, according to study data presented...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Dr. Mike Granda presents "Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI."
#kidney #AKI #nephsky #renal @uwmedicine.bsky.social
Watch: youtu.be/oTAEOg9xJF0
Michael Granda, MD - Go or No Go: Gray Zones and Recent Evidence in Obstructive AKI
YouTube video by University of Washington Division of Nephrology
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January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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The feasibility of noninvasive blood pressure monitoring in infants with a birth weight under 500 grams
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January 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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>2,100 research projects funded by the NIH were terminated in 2025...In this comment, patients, care partners, and scientists share our perspective about what's at stake...and why advocacy is essential to our path forward @natureportfolio.nature.com @apha.org @aclu.org www.nature.com/articles/s41...
October 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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aspneph.bsky.social
Kidney function monitoring in pediatric sickle cell disease: evidence from the NEPHRODREPA study
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Kidney function monitoring in pediatric sickle cell disease: evidence from the NEPHRODREPA study - Pediatric Nephrology
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) induces early kidney abnormalities, beginning in childhood with glomerular hyperfiltration and progressing toward chronic kidney disease. Estimating glomerular…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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The Pathology of IgA Nephropathy: How Can It Inform Management
www.seminarsinnephrology.org/article/S027...

#renalpath #pathsky #nephrology #nephsky
The Pathology of IgA Nephropathy: How Can It Inform Management?
IgA nephropathy (IgAN), the world's most common form of primary glomerulonephritis (GN), has a variable clinical and pathologic presentation. While all cases of IgAN show dominant or codominant glomer...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Case report: When the kidneys speak for the brain: a nephrological presentation of a rare neurological disorder
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When the kidneys speak for the brain: a nephrological presentation of a rare neurological disorder - Pediatric Nephrology
Lesch–Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare X-linked recessive disorder caused by complete deficiency of hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT). While the disease is classically characterized…
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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DAN-RSV phase 4 trial: Respiratory syncytial virus causes some 470,000 hospitalizations and 33,000 deaths in industrialized countries annually. Research findings on the bivalent RSV prefusion F protein–based vaccine are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/4qKqmWE

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A visual representation of the DAN-RSV phase 4 trial, which assessed whether the RSVpreF vaccine could prevent hospitalizations for RSV-related respiratory tract disease in older adults.
January 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Comparison of two validated oscillometric devices in a home-like setup reveals pronounced blood pressure differences and reduced precision
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January 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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The phase 3 APPEAR-C3G study showed iptacopan significantly reduced proteinuria at 6 months in people with C3 glomerulopathy. #nephrology #nephsky #C3G
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Iptacopan Is Safe and Effective for Patients With C3G | Docwire News
Iptacopan showed strong proteinuria reduction in C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) at 6 months when added to supportive care including RAAS inhibition and immunosuppression.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Tacrolimus is an essential immunosuppressive therapy to prevent acute rejection post-kidney transplantation. Read this Original Article on tacrolimus trough levels on acute rejection in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Open Access
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Influence of intrapatient variability in tacrolimus trough levels on acute rejection in pediatric kidney transplant recipients
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Neonatal AKI is common in infants born extremely preterm (EPT, <28 wks gestation), is assoc w/increased mortality & likely to be assoc w/kidney dysfunction later in life. Read this Original Article on AKI in EPT infants: findings from an Australian study.
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Acute kidney injury in extremely preterm infants: findings from an Australian single-centre retrospective cohort study
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Albuminuria is an established early marker of kidney damage & a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk. Read this Original Article on the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels & urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio among Korean adolescents.
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Association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and albuminuria in Korean adolescents: evidence from a national survey
January 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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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

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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
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Children w/refractory nephrotic syndrome (NS) often experience frequent relapses despite combination immunosuppressive therapy. Read this Original Article on scheduled rituximab in children w/refractory NS after multi-target therapy failure. Open Access
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Efficacy and safety of scheduled rituximab in children with refractory nephrotic syndrome after multi-target therapy failure
January 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM