A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA
Welcome to "A Pinch of Salt- A podcast by ERA".
Each month, we'll release three episodes with nephrologists and other physicians who have other interests outwith medicine.
Hosts: Andrej Skoberne and George Kosmadakis
An initiative by ECC – Electronic Communication Committee
Episodes
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#54 Sustainable nephrology, with Ivo Laranjinha and Susi Knöller
Ivo Laranjinha and Susi Knöller from the ERA Sustainable Nephrology Task Force share insights on practical actions that can make a measurable difference in nephrology. By the end of the conversation, it became clear that green nephrology isn’t ...
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#53 Antibody-mediated rejection treatment – now and in the future, with Georg Böhmig
In this episode we navigate another difficult disease to treat, that is antibody-mediated rejection of kidney transplants, a disease that currently has no effective standard treatment. Luckily, new therapy is on the horizon, and the sunrise wil...
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Episode 53
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#52 Primary hyperoxaluria type 1, with Justine Bacchetta
In this episode we explore a very rare, but devastating disease called primary hyperoxaluria, which usually destroys the kidneys when patients are still very young and afterwards, the calcium oxalate crystals deposit in the bones, joints, vesse...
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Episode 52
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Trailer Primary hyperoxaluria type 1, Antibody-mediated rejection treatment – now and in the future and Sustainable nephrology
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#51 Monoclonal gammopathy with renal significance, with Jolanta Małyszko
Jolanta Małyszko takes us through a condition that sits at the crossroads of hematology and nephrology. She explains how these protein abnormalities can quietly damage the kidneys, why early recognition is essential, and how collaboration betwe...
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Episode 51
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#50 Onconephrology: A huge subject, with Kenar D. Jhaveri
In this episode we dive into the rapidly expanding world of onconephrology with Kenar D. Jhaveri. He explains the scope of this emerging subspecialty, identifies the top oncologic agents linked to kidney complications, and shares resources to h...
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#49 Obesity and CKD, with Marieta Theodorakopoulou
Marieta Theodorakopoulou reveals why excess weight is a silent but powerful driver of chronic kidney disease. With obesity rates soaring, especially among younger generations, she guides us through the mechanisms of obesity-associated renal&nbs...
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Episode 49
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Trailer Obesity and CKD, Onconephrology: A huge subject and Monoclonal gammopathy with renal significance
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#48 Xenotransplantation: Is it for real? with David Cooper
We have the honour to chat with David Cooper, a living legend in xenotransplantation, who has followed this field for over half a century. This is a captivating discussion about the evolution of xenotransplantation, exploring the scientific, et...
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Episode 48
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#47 Infection prophylaxis for renal transplant recipients in 2025, with Ilaria Gandolfini
Ilaria Gandolfini, from the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy — not far from the ERA headquarters — unpacks the changing landscape of infection prophylaxis for renal transplant recipients in 2025. In this dense and ...
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Episode 47
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#46 Adapting anti-rejection treatment in a failing renal graft, with Cristophe Mariat
Christophe Mariat, from Saint-Étienne, France, and Chair of the ERA DESCaRTES Working Group, takes us through the complex topic of adapting anti-rejection treatment in the context of a failing renal graft. He shares valuable insights on renal g...
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Episode 46
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Trailer Adapting anti-rejection treatment in a failing renal graft, Infection prophylaxis for renal transplant recipients in 2025 and Xenotransplantation: Is it for real?
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#45 Atypical HUS, with Neil Sheerin
Everything about atypical HUS is atypical, and frankly a bit annoying. The differential diagnosis is as wide as the ocean and when it comes to genetics, well that would make even a psychologically stable fellow nervous. Luckily, we’ve found hel...
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Episode 45
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#44 C3 glomerulopathy, with Marina Vivarelli
We know, C3 glomerulopathy is a difficult subject. All this complement talk will make a person tired and slightly confused. Here’s your chance to discover this disease in an easy yet comprehensive and meaningful way. Marina Vivarelli, C3G-s ene...
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Episode 44
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#43 IgG4-related disease, with John Stone
Ever wanted to attend a master class on IgG4-related disease? Even if your answer is no, you still won’t want to miss this episode of A Pinch of Salt. John Stone, a world renowned expert in IgG4RD, is going to share all the clinically relevant ...
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Episode 43
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#42 A patient's view of nephrology, with Malene Deele
In this episode of A Pinch of Salt, you'll get the unique opportunity of trying to experience what it's actually like to be a dialysis patient, a kidney failure patient, what are the issues they're dealing with and how can we as physicians help...
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Episode 42
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#41 How to anticoagulate CKD patients with Atrial Fibrilation?, with Frida Welander
We’re focusing on a challenging topic: anticoagulation in CKD patients with atrial fibrillation. With up to 25% of CKD patients affected, managing this common arrhythmia is no easy task. How do we balance stroke prevention and bleeding risks? W...
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Episode 41
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#40 Avacopan in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis, with Lorraine Harper
Steroids have long been a cornerstone in treating ANCA-associated vasculitis, but their toxicity remains a significant challenge. Could Avacopan, a selective oral C5a receptor antagonist, provide a safer and more effective alternative? In this ...
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Episode 40
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Trailer How to anticoagulate CKD patients with Atrial Fibrilation?
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Episode 41
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#39 Sex and gender disparities in the epidemiology and outcomes of chronic kidney disease, with Adeera Levin
In this episode, we explore sex and gender disparities in the epidemiology and outcomes of chronic kidney disease. Did you know that women are less likely to receive a CKD diagnosis, visit a nephrologist, or access guideline-recommended therapi...
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Episode 39
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#38 Approach to conservative care, with Holly Koncicki
Today, we address a crucial and evolving topic: the Approach to Conservative Care for ESKD Patients. This area has garnered increasing attention at national and international levels, reflecting the need for better detection, diagnosis, and ther...
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Episode 38
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#37 A nurse’s view of nephrology, with Jeanette Finderup
We’ve probably all noticed that our nurses have a different perspective of our patients than the one we do ourselves and maybe we can say that often their perspective is closer to what the patient is feeling, so it’s definitely a fresh outlook....
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Episode 37
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