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
Nov 5
Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez
<p>OWLS. FINALLY. In no particular order: what’s up with their eyes, legs, hoots, feathers, silent flight, nests, folklore, necks, barfs, conservation status, and omens? Go take a walk or sit on a porch in the dusk and make friends with Rocky. Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez is a cele ... Show More
55m 22s
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 Nephrology
Get a grip on acute kidney injury (AKI) with Dr. Joel Topf (AKA @kidney_boy), Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology! W ... 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
Sep 24
E160: A Legacy of Love: Living Kidney Donation and the Ripple Effect of Generosity with Lindsay Vigue
A simple sign in a diner changed the course of her life and saved the lives of strangers. In this heartfelt episode, Jamie sits down with her sister Lindsay Vigue to share the story of how she became a living kidney donor, the ripple effect of her choice, and how it led to her ro ... Show More
26m 38s