Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we review the staging, management and treatment options for chronic kidney disease. Though most patients may present asymptomatically at first, we review the symptoms and physical findings to look out for when examining a patient with CKD. Our medicine minute discusses EMPA-KIDNEY, and the evidence that supports the use of S ... Show More
Jul 12
An Approach to Anaphylaxis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss an approach to the acute management of anaphylaxis. Written by Dr. Jen Zheng (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Raymond Mak, (Allergist and Clinical Immunologist) and Dr. Matthew Brooks, (General Internist).Support the show
13m 55s
Aug 2024
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Send us Fan MailPremium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.orgWelcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). You'll learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for CKD. We'll discuss clinical cases to hi ... Show More
42m 52s
Aug 2022
S1 Episode 1: Chronic Kidney Disease and SGLT2 Inhibitors: Usage, Monitoring, and Possible Side Effects
Drs Sparks and Neuen discuss the proper use of SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent chronic kidney disease, including how to start them and monitor them and their possible side effects. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/vie ... Show More
24m 28s
Jul 2023
Episode 14: CKD Evaluation & Measurement
In this episode, Dr. Peter Lin (Canadian Heart Research Centre, Canada) and Dr. Magdalena Madero (National Heart Institute Mexico City, Mexico) discuss best practices for CKD evaluation and measurement. This episode focuses on the importance of assessing GFR and albuminuria, iden ... Show More
16 m
Jul 2023
Episode 16: Appropriate CKD Referral to Specialists
In this episode, Dr. Peter Lin (Canadian Heart Research Centre, Canada) and Ikechi Okpechi (University of Alberta, Canada) discuss the right time to refer patients with CKD to a nephrologist. This episode also addresses rapid CKD progression and the utility of risk prediction equ ... Show More
16 m