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#ASNBRC pearl: Pheo seen in MEN2a&b, VHL, NF1. If MEN2, check PTH - 2a has 50% incidence hyperparathyroidism.
November 17, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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This is still my favorite way to conceptualize the spectrum of glomerular disease. #ASNBRC https://image.slidesharecdn.com/glomerulardiseases-150427154219-conversion-gate02/95/glomerular-diseases-14-638.jpg?cb=1430149366
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC Pearl: no reason to require central line for 3% saline. Update your pharmacists.
November 17, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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#ASNBRC pearls: AIN seen in 2-5% of kidney biopsies in large series.
November 17, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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#ASNBRC hot topics in AIN: DRESS syndrome, aristolochic acid nephropathy, AIN from 5-aminosalicylates.
November 17, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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Legit excited for glomerular dz day #ASNBRC. Resent having to take the #ABIM recert exam but studying has reinforced my 💕 of nephrology
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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Hey @kidney_boy this slide from Richard Stern's Salt&Water talk at #ASNBRC made me smile
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC "We all have PTSD from trying to commit this to memory." Dr Patrick Nachmann UNC
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC pearls: normal GBM width on EM: rotate a foot process 90 degrees. Should be same as width of lamina densa.
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: don't use Abx in diarrheal phase of D+HUS. Can increase expression of shigatoxin.
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: Von Willebrand Factor expressed on surface of endothelial cells like a flag of Scotch tape. Shear stress pulls it out. 1/3
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: Alports pts don't have normal collagen a5. If they get a transplant, the donor a5 is a novel antigen. AntiGBM dz can result.
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: alternative complement always on, has to be downregulated. If it isn't, disease results.
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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My favorite @ph_nachman phrase re: FSGS "Obesity: enough nephrons but too much body." #ASNBRC pearls
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC Really appreciate @ANCAUNC Ronald Falk's focus on like board topics... and his soothing radio voice.
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: Sjögren's syndrome? Check for Hepatitis C. Strong association.
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: triad for Hep C: low C4, RF +, IgM kappa
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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What #ABIM thinks I do: diagnose C3 glomerulopathy based on HPI and U/A b4 getting bx. What I do: convince Mr Jones to get an AVF. #ASNBRC
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: immune checkpoint inhibitors cause AKI, usually AIN which is sometimes granulomatous AIN
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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We have a Comic Sans sighting at #ASNBRC
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: the index case of Liddel syndrome had their HTN cured with kidney transplant, indicating defect was expressed in kidney
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: Rule of 4s in PD: 4 hr dwell with 4.25% dextrose should result in >400cc UF. Don't be too quick to call membrane failure!
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: can confirm presence of icodextrin in pleural fluid (suggesting leak) w/ povidone-iodine, turns starch black.
November 17, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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#ASNBRC pearl: hemolysis in HD can be due to chloramines, kink in tubing, hot dialysate, poor cannulation, Cu or nitrates in dialysate
November 17, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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Lunch session with #ABIM's officer at #ASNBRC runs long, many skeptical questions.
November 17, 2024 at 2:17 AM