APRIL only inhibitors might be safer and more selective! #NephJC

Surrogate markers great for manuscripts but terrible for bragging rights!!
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reported as %change in UPC and difference in geometric means — do we know how it is translated into absolute changes in proteinuria? #NephJC

still in surrogate land.. #NephJC

despite the guidelines, the local and regional practice variations, access to newer drugs, cost and availability may limit its universal implementations! #NephJC

Most cases, repeat biopsy likely not needed.. unless unexplained accelerated decline in kidney function may prompt repeat biopsy (more aggressive IS with crescentic form) or if progression is chronic in which case, additional IS can be avoided! #NephJC

it is useful in post-transplant as well IMO.
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because even immune system knows GAMED is more fun than ABCDE. #NephJC

because he is in Bayou City prepping for ASN presentation:
“Invisible barrier: how to build a wall with podocytes —like a true mime”
#pokemonZA #NephSky

UPC of > 5 is significant (Repeat?) If no monoclonality, look for other smaller mol wt proteins like lysozyme(AML), Hb(hemolysis), myoglob(Rhabdo) all of which should be apparent clinically. Look for proximal tubulopathy ..as in chronic interstitial diseases. Also, rule out chyluria! #NephSky

some cities get romance movies, Houston gets true crime documentaries!. Netflix pilot in making…. lol

agree, it should be integral to all chronic illnesses research (not just CKD) especially since QOL parameters are easily standardized! And more importantly chronic illnesses are lived and not just measured! #NephJC

HRQOL data were scarce and heterogeneous! so no pooled analysis. Just qualitative data. #NephJC

The only thing more restricted than protein is happiness at dinner- HRQOL #NephJC

“We promised better outcomes not better flavors” #NephJC

Thank you and look forward to the #NephJC event in Houston!

Woohoo - welcome back Paresh

The whole nephrology world will be descending on your city soon for #KidneyWk

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