Ryan Town
@kidneywiki.bsky.social
pediatric kidney doctor 🤏🏽🫘 in denver
creator of kidney.wiki, the home for pediatric nephrology education. impact factor 11.
#pedneph #nephsky #skyneph #MedSky #MedEd #nephrologist #nephro #neph #nephtwitter
creator of kidney.wiki, the home for pediatric nephrology education. impact factor 11.
#pedneph #nephsky #skyneph #MedSky #MedEd #nephrologist #nephro #neph #nephtwitter
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Ryan Town
@kidneywiki.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Starter pack specific for #PedNeph professionals. Hard to keep to with everyone joining so please let me know if you want to be added or see anyone missing!
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@askrenal.bsky.social How does the pricing of genetic testing in Mexico compare to the US? E.g., for Renasight or something comparable, or for individual genes.
If a patient is about to move out of the US, would they be better off $$ wise getting genetic testing done now or waiting until they move?
If a patient is about to move out of the US, would they be better off $$ wise getting genetic testing done now or waiting until they move?
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
@askrenal.bsky.social How does the pricing of genetic testing in Mexico compare to the US? E.g., for Renasight or something comparable, or for individual genes.
If a patient is about to move out of the US, would they be better off $$ wise getting genetic testing done now or waiting until they move?
If a patient is about to move out of the US, would they be better off $$ wise getting genetic testing done now or waiting until they move?
Found this monstrosity in the physicians lounge today 😳🧂
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Found this monstrosity in the physicians lounge today 😳🧂
UnitedHealth paid AARP $9 billion to sell Medicare products
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Critics have questioned whether there's a conflict in AARP lobbying on Medicare issues while it collects large sums from firms selling to Medicare patients."
Well, I can answer that one for you. 🙄
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Critics have questioned whether there's a conflict in AARP lobbying on Medicare issues while it collects large sums from firms selling to Medicare patients."
Well, I can answer that one for you. 🙄
UnitedHealth paid AARP $9 billion to sell branded health coverage
The disclosure sheds more light on a partnership dating to the 1990s.
www.axios.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
UnitedHealth paid AARP $9 billion to sell Medicare products
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Critics have questioned whether there's a conflict in AARP lobbying on Medicare issues while it collects large sums from firms selling to Medicare patients."
Well, I can answer that one for you. 🙄
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Critics have questioned whether there's a conflict in AARP lobbying on Medicare issues while it collects large sums from firms selling to Medicare patients."
Well, I can answer that one for you. 🙄
We were delighted to find out we had a mature peach tree in our yard after we moved in. Third summer in and I'm getting the hang of things. Luckily a bunch of my neighbors love peaches!
August 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We were delighted to find out we had a mature peach tree in our yard after we moved in. Third summer in and I'm getting the hang of things. Luckily a bunch of my neighbors love peaches!
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Thrilled to have this finally published! If you are interested in learning about the collagen IV diseases Gould syndrome and Alport syndrome, add this to your reading list. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Collagen IV in Gould syndrome and Alport syndrome
Nature Reviews Nephrology - In this Review, the authors focus on the role of collagen IV in Gould syndrome and Alport syndrome. They discuss the molecular and phenotypic similarities and...
www.nature.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Thrilled to have this finally published! If you are interested in learning about the collagen IV diseases Gould syndrome and Alport syndrome, add this to your reading list. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Oxalosis, anyone?
(All from one rhubarb plant btw)
(All from one rhubarb plant btw)
August 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Oxalosis, anyone?
(All from one rhubarb plant btw)
(All from one rhubarb plant btw)
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This was a fun article to work on. Hope you enjoy it.
Things We Do for No Reason™: Avoiding IV iodinated contrast material in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease Journal of Hospital Medicine
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Things We Do for No Reason™: Avoiding IV iodinated contrast material in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease Journal of Hospital Medicine
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Things We Do for No Reason™: Avoiding intravenous iodinated contrast material in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease
Click on the article title to read more.
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This was a fun article to work on. Hope you enjoy it.
Things We Do for No Reason™: Avoiding IV iodinated contrast material in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease Journal of Hospital Medicine
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Things We Do for No Reason™: Avoiding IV iodinated contrast material in patients with acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease Journal of Hospital Medicine
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Patient and Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Showering for Patients With Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheters: A Survey Study
bit.ly/3BV51WQ #OpenAccess
#VisualAbstract
bit.ly/3BV51WQ #OpenAccess
#VisualAbstract
May 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Patient and Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Showering for Patients With Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheters: A Survey Study
bit.ly/3BV51WQ #OpenAccess
#VisualAbstract
bit.ly/3BV51WQ #OpenAccess
#VisualAbstract
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For all my little beans out there, don’t forget to read the latest recommendations on IgAN and IgAVN by @mdabdulqader83.bsky.social on @kireports.bsky.social
www.kireportscommunity.org/post/navigat...
www.kireportscommunity.org/post/navigat...
Navigating the Challenges of IgA Nephropathy and IgA Vasculitis Nephritis in Children
Written by: Henny Adriani PuspitasariIntroduction:IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and IgA vasculitis nephritis (IgAVN) are kidney diseases that can significantly impact children's health. While they share some...
www.kireportscommunity.org
May 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For all my little beans out there, don’t forget to read the latest recommendations on IgAN and IgAVN by @mdabdulqader83.bsky.social on @kireports.bsky.social
www.kireportscommunity.org/post/navigat...
www.kireportscommunity.org/post/navigat...
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Are you a trainee Interested in neonatal nephrology but don’t know where to start? Sign up for this structured internship!
We are now accepting applications for trainees to get involved in the NKC. This includes the THIRD class of Six-2 Crew as well as the FIRST class of the Ureteric Buds. Each opportunity is a structured 2 year internship.
www.babykidney.org/six-2-crew-a...
www.babykidney.org/six-2-crew-a...
May 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Are you a trainee Interested in neonatal nephrology but don’t know where to start? Sign up for this structured internship!
Wordle today will test the world's knowledge of the lyrics to American Pie
April 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wordle today will test the world's knowledge of the lyrics to American Pie
UnitedHealth stock is down 20% today. This pleases me.
two men standing next to each other with the words you seem unhappy on the bottom
Alt: The janitor in Scrubs telling JD, "You seem unhappy. I like that."
media.tenor.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
UnitedHealth stock is down 20% today. This pleases me.
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Examination of the urinary sediment is an important non-invasive tool for diagnosis & surveillance of kidney diseases. Read this Educational Review of collecting & examining urine samples in order to obtain reliable results. Free access this month.
bit.ly/3DYRNcx
bit.ly/3DYRNcx
April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Examination of the urinary sediment is an important non-invasive tool for diagnosis & surveillance of kidney diseases. Read this Educational Review of collecting & examining urine samples in order to obtain reliable results. Free access this month.
bit.ly/3DYRNcx
bit.ly/3DYRNcx
Whoever came up with the "use it or lose it" part of an FSA should be put in prison
April 1, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Whoever came up with the "use it or lose it" part of an FSA should be put in prison
Bill Gates: Within 10 years, Al will replace many doctors and teachers--humans won't be needed 'for most things'
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/26/b...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/26/b...
a woman in a blue and white dress with a braid on her hair
Alt: Jlaw giving the thumbs up and saying "ok"
media.tenor.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Bill Gates: Within 10 years, Al will replace many doctors and teachers--humans won't be needed 'for most things'
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/26/b...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/26/b...
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Thanks to Sam Kant for the invite to write this. If you pass your boards because of it then it was worth it!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate Disorders
A fundamental understanding of electrolyte disorders is a requisite skill for nephrology practitioners given the vital role kidneys play in maintenanc…
www.sciencedirect.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thanks to Sam Kant for the invite to write this. If you pass your boards because of it then it was worth it!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The April 2025 issue is available now: bit.ly/April25TOC
Highlights:
- CV-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
- Osteoporotic Fractures after Kidney Tx
- Statins and Primary Prevention in CKD
- Atypical ADPKD Caused by IFT140
- Renal Tubular Acidosis: Core Curriculum
Highlights:
- CV-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
- Osteoporotic Fractures after Kidney Tx
- Statins and Primary Prevention in CKD
- Atypical ADPKD Caused by IFT140
- Renal Tubular Acidosis: Core Curriculum
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The April 2025 issue is available now: bit.ly/April25TOC
Highlights:
- CV-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
- Osteoporotic Fractures after Kidney Tx
- Statins and Primary Prevention in CKD
- Atypical ADPKD Caused by IFT140
- Renal Tubular Acidosis: Core Curriculum
Highlights:
- CV-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
- Osteoporotic Fractures after Kidney Tx
- Statins and Primary Prevention in CKD
- Atypical ADPKD Caused by IFT140
- Renal Tubular Acidosis: Core Curriculum
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+ pedneph pack from @kidneywiki.bsky.social and more
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#NephSky
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#NephSky
March 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
+ pedneph pack from @kidneywiki.bsky.social and more
please let us know if you are to be added in reply below
#NephSky
please let us know if you are to be added in reply below
#NephSky
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Back pain in ADPKD? Don’t blame cysts right away.
Remember HALT-PKD Post Hoc Analysis of association with obesity and always rule out, so many more #NephJC
Remember HALT-PKD Post Hoc Analysis of association with obesity and always rule out, so many more #NephJC
March 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Back pain in ADPKD? Don’t blame cysts right away.
Remember HALT-PKD Post Hoc Analysis of association with obesity and always rule out, so many more #NephJC
Remember HALT-PKD Post Hoc Analysis of association with obesity and always rule out, so many more #NephJC
Reposted by Ryan Town
Reposted by Ryan Town
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic kidney disease worldwide and is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts. This review discusses ADPKD diagnosed in adulthood. https://ja.ma/4c2E9lm
March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic kidney disease worldwide and is characterized by progressive development of kidney cysts. This review discusses ADPKD diagnosed in adulthood. https://ja.ma/4c2E9lm
Watching 2 eat an ungodly amount of food:
"Wow, where are you putting all that?"
2: "In the tummy"
"Well, fair point"
"Wow, where are you putting all that?"
2: "In the tummy"
"Well, fair point"
March 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Watching 2 eat an ungodly amount of food:
"Wow, where are you putting all that?"
2: "In the tummy"
"Well, fair point"
"Wow, where are you putting all that?"
2: "In the tummy"
"Well, fair point"