A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA
A pinch of salt is the official ERA podcast dedicated to nephrology.
Each month, we'll release three episodes with nephrologists and other physicians discuss advances in clinical practice and renal medicine.
Hosts: Andrej Skoberne and George Kosmadakis
Episodes
128 episodes
#75 What is narrative-based medicine? with Amy Waterman
In the 75th episode of A Pinch of Salt we'll be talking about narrative-based medicine, a topic that is not specific to nephrology, but it should be a core topic that is deeply involved in practicing patient-friendly clinical medicine. In medic...
#74 Inflammation and Aging in CKD – From Translational Basics to Clinical Practice, with Peter Stenvinkel
In this episode we are joined by Peter Stenvinkel to discuss why Chronic Kidney Disease is increasingly recognized as a state of "fast-forward" aging. We dive into: The "Inflammaging" Factor- How chronic low-grade inflammation acts as ...
#73 Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, with Maria Jose Soler Romeo
In this episode Maria Jose Soler Romeo joins us to break down the shifting landscape of MRAs and Aldosterone Synthase Inhibition. We’ll cover the central role of aldosterone as a central culprit in inflammation and renal fibrosis, how the rise ...
Trailer Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, Inflammation and Aging in CKD – From Translational Basics to Clinical Practice, What is narrative-based medicine?
#72 Liquid Biopsies and Other AI Goodies in Nephrology, with Valentin Goutaudier
In this episode, we step into the future of transplantation with Valentin Goutaudier. Discover how precision diagnostics and artificial intelligence are coming together to enable more personalised, proactive care for renal transplant recipients...
#71 Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox, with Karlien François
In this episode, Karlien François helps us dismantle the barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis. From structural challenges to patient perceptions, she introduces a practical “solution toolbox” designed to make PD a more accessible and flexible therap...
#70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan
In this episode, we explore the reality of clinical practice. It’s relatively easy to be a doctor when everything goes according to plan, but what happens when things get complicated? That’s where true experience comes into play. Join us as San...
Trailer How to tackle PD complications?, Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox and Liquid Biopsies and Other AI Goodies in Nephrology
#69 A Practical Guide on Frailty and Sarcopenia for CKD Patients, with Thomas Wilkinson
In this very interesting episode with Thomas Wilkinson we talk about sarcopenia — its prevalence, the outcomes associated with it, the available tools for screening and assessment, the most effective interventions, and the importance of a multi...
#68 What’s New in Vascular Access? With Tamara Jemcov
In this episode we’ll be talking to Tamara Jemcov, the current president of the Vascular Access Society, about novelties in the field of vascular access. If you haven’t checked out the programme from the last Vascular Access Congress which was ...
#67 Extracorporeal Adsorption Techniques in ICU Patients – When to Say Yes, When to Suggest No? With Thomas Rimmele
In this episode we will be talking with Thomas Rimmele, an expert in treating acute kidney injury in the ICU, about the role of the new extracorporeal adsorption techniques in ICU patients. We’ll be discussing who are the candidates, when to st...
Trailer Extracorporeal adsorption techniques in ICU patients – when to say yes, when to suggest no?, What's new in vascular access?, A Practical Guide on Frailty and Sarcopenia for CKD Patients
#66 Patient-reported outcomes in clinical practice, with Paul Cockwell
In this episode of A pinch of salt we’ll be talking to Paul Cockwell about patient-reported outcomes in clinical practice. You may or may not be aware of these issues and their importance but one might argue, and we certainly would, that every ...
#65 About the GFR formulas – How to measure renal function in 2026? with Pierre Delanaye
In this episode of A pinch of salt, we welcome Pierre Delanaye for a forward-looking discussion on how we should assess kidney function in 2026. Together, we explore the strengths and limits of today’s GFR equations (MDRD, CKD-EPI, cystatin C-b...
#64 Evolution of Treatment Paradigms in ANCA Vasculitis, with David Jayne
Join A pinch of salt, as we sit down with David Jayne to trace the rapid transformation of ANCA-associated vasculitis care. From the historic cyclophosphamide–glucocorticoid backbone to biologics like rituximab and newer targeted strategies suc...
Trailer Evolution of Treatment Paradigms in ANCA Vasculitis, About the GFR formulas – How to measure renal function in 2026? and Patient-reported outcomes in clinical practice
#63 Treatment of obesity in patients with CKD, with Allon N. Friedman
In this episode of A pinch of salt, Allon N. Friedman will talk about possibly the hottest topic in medicine at this moment – the treatment of obesity, with a particular focus on treating the CKD population. Obesity is finally being recognized ...
#62 Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, with Shuchi Anand
In this episode of A pinch of salt, Shuchi Anand will talk about chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, the mysterious kidney disease that is devastating some agricultural communities in hot environments. Dr Anand will talk about what migh...
#61 Tubulointerstitial nephritis – the Cinderella of nephrology, with Beatriz Sanchez Alamo
In this episode of A pinch of salt, Beatriz Sanchez Alamo will talk about tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN), the Cinderella of nephrology, a beautiful and interesting topic that is not easily noticeable in congresses and webinars. Some recent ...
Trailer Tubulointerstitial nephritis – the Cinderella of nephrology, Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, Treatment of obesity in patients with CKD
#60 Most common mistakes in biostatistics, with Giovanni Tripepi
In this episode we will be talking to Giovanni Tripepi, an expert in biostatistics. Medicine is not just an art but also a science grounded in biostatistics, which is why it is crucial to understand it in order to conduct and interpret research...
#59 Cryoglobulinemia, with Luca Quartuccio
In this episode we will be talking to Luca Quartuccio, a rheumatologist and a renowned expert in cryoglobulinemia. You will hear about how we diagnose cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, whether we can have cryoglobulinemia without vasculitis, the typ...
#58 BK nephropathy, with Camille Kotton
In this episode we had the honor and privilege to talk to Camille Kotton, a world-renowned expert in BK nephropathy. The fabulous recent International Consensus Guidelines have been a breakthrough in this field, and we will talk about all the n...
Trailer BK nephropathy, Cryoglobulinemia and Most common mistakes in biostatistics
#57 Presentation of the «Strong Kidneys Task Force», with Charles Ferro
In this episode, Charles Ferro from Birmingham, United Kingdom, presents the ERA’s Strong Kidneys Task Force. Learn how this Task Force is raising global awareness about kidney health, building partnerships with national societies, and inspirin...
