What’s in pee? Should you donate a kidney to a stranger? Which hurts worse: childbirth or kidney stones? Why are some kidneys the size of footballs? March is World Kidney Month and before you shrug it off: 15% of adults have chronic kidney disease -- and most don’t even know it. This episode could save a life. Transplant Nephrologist Dr. Samira Farouk chats ... Show More
Apr 29
Antarcticology (ANTARCTIC RESEARCH) with Ariel Waldman
Mile-thick ice. Dry, rocky valleys. Tiny creatures. Red parkas. Seal mummies. We’re going to Antarctica with National Geographic Explorer, microscopic photographer, and Antarcticologist Ariel Waldman. She hosts the gorgeous PBS series “Life Unearthed” and answers a blizzard of qu ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 22
Dolorology (PAIN) Encore with Rachel Zoffness
In an encore of one of our top episodes ever, Dr. Zoffness is back to chat about her brand new book, Tell Me Where It Hurts. PAIN. What is it? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? Which hurts more, a kidney stone or heartache? Why does chronic pain persist? Can we t ... Show More
1h 42m
Jul 2024
Acute Kidney Injury; Roadside to Resus
<p>Acute Kidney Injury is common, complicated and holds significant morbidity and mortality. But...if we recognise it, we can make a real difference to our patients' outcomes.</p> <p>In this episode we run through the anatomy, physiology and aetiologies.</p> <p>We have a think ab ... Show More
59m 55s
Apr 2023
Endometriosis Shot, Bee Puzzles, Lemonade Kidney Stones
Today you’ll learn about how scientists are working on developing an injection to treat endometriosis, how bees solve puzzles, and how lemon juice is able to block the formation of kidney stones. Endometriosis Shot“An antibody injection could one day help people with endometriosi ... Show More
12m 37s
Aug 2024
REBOOT #226 Kidney Boy on Acute Kidney Injury: Myths & Musings
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. AKI Tips and Tricks from Joel Topf MD, Kashlak’s Chief of NephrologyGet a grip on acute kidney injury (AKI) with Dr. Joel Topf (AKA @kidney_boy), Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology! We’v ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2024
Episode 15: "Rush" of the Blood: Real Name, Real Life, Real Circumstance
It’s Episode 15 of The Nephron Segment! We sit down with David Rush: rapper, singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, kidney patient, kidney advocate, and 2022 recipient of the American Society of Nephrology President's Medal. He shares his inspiring journey with kidney disease, ... Show More
35m 14s
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