Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem

YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 29 - GFR After Bariatric Surgery, Pregnancy in CKD, and DAPA Quality of Life Benefits

In Episode 29 of Podocyte Talk, we cover three high-impact studies:

Measured GFR After Bariatric Surgery

Pregnancy and Long-Term Kidney Function in Chronic Kidney Disease

Dapagliflozin and Health-Related Quality of Life

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 28 - Exercise During Dialysis, Kidney Function in Heart Failure, and Transplant Infections

In Episode 28 of Podocyte Talk, we discuss three clinically relevant studies advancing care in nephrology and transplant medicine:

Intradialytic Exercise Trial .

EVEREST Post-Hoc Analysis.

Transplant Infection Study (India).

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 27 - GLP-1 RAs in Dialysis, Biomarkers in CKD, and Foam Sclerotherapy in Polycystic Disease

🎙️New #PodocyteTalk!
GLP-1 RAs reduce death & boost transplant listing in dialysis.
Biomarkers predict CKD outcomes.
Sotradecol foam shrinks cysts in ADPKD/ADPLD.
📺 Watch & subscribe—85% of viewers still haven’t!
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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 26 - Can We Do More for Diabetic Kidneys?

🎙️ In Ep. 26 of Podocyte Talk:
– Finerenone + empagliflozin: better together in DKD
– Hypoglycaemia common post-dialysis in older adults
– Tirzepatide lowers albuminuria in obesity, with/without diabetes
Listen now! #CKD #Nephrology #Diabetes #GLP1

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Dual therapy with finerenone + empagliflozin cut albuminuria by ~30% more than either drug alone in CKD + T2D—with no added safety concerns.
A promising step for combo treatment in DKD.
#CKD #T2D #SGLT2i #Finerenone #CONFIDENCE #Nephrology #BlueskyMD

YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 25 - Early Albuminuria and AF | Long-Term Rituximab in MN | Pulmonary HTN & Transplant Risk

Episode 25 of Podocyte Talk is out!
🎧 Albuminuria predicts AF in the elderly
💉 Rituximab shows >95% 10-yr renal survival in MN
🫁 Pre-KTx pulmonary HTN = higher graft loss
Smart nephrology insights you can use.
#CKD #Nephrology #Podcasts

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 24 - SGLT2i vs GLP-1RA, Finerenone & eGFR Drop, and Carbs in Dialysis

Podocyte Talk Episode 24:
– SGLT2i vs GLP-1RA in real-world CKD care
– Finerenone works regardless of early eGFR drop
– High-carb diets raise mortality in dialysis patients

#Nephrology #KidneyCare #Finerenone #SGLT2i #GLP1RA
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Simultaneous initiation of SGLT2i, RASi, ns-MRA, and GLP1-RAs presents a promising approach to mitigate the risk of CV events and the progression of kidney disease in patients with CKD.
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Finerenone reduced kidney and cardiovascular events in CKD and T2D patients, regardless of frailty. Benefits included lower albuminuria and slower eGFR decline, supporting its use even in frail individuals.

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Comparative Effectiveness of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Preventing Chronic Kidney Failure and Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes... Both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors improve cardiovascular, kidney, and survival outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes; ...

Patients receiving SGLT2i demonstrated lower rates of progression to KRT compared to those receiving GLP1RA. These findings may inform the choice of these therapies in the setting of CKD and T2DM.

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Analysis of the prespecified FIDELITY pooled patient dataset examined the efficacy and safety of finerenone in patients with an acute change in estimated glomerular filtration rate. The efficacy and safety of finerenone (a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist) versus placebo were assessed according to different changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)...

In patients with CKD and T2DM, finerenone reduced cardiovascular and kidney events regardless of whether eGFR rose or declined in the first month. Even with >10% acute eGFR drop, benefits were preserved.
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In a diverse IgAN cohort, 36% reached kidney failure, major eGFR decline, or died within 2.7 years. Proteinuria ≥0.5 g/g strongly predicted poor outcomes, challenging past beliefs that <1 g/g is low risk.

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Kidney outcomes were poor in genetic nephrotic syndrome; in FSGS outcomes were strongly associated with proteinuria level. MCD patients had better proteinuria control than FSGS and had better outcomes at each proteinuria level.
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Pre-treatment GFR slopes predict dapagliflozin response in IgA nephropathy Dapagliflozin exerts renoprotective effects in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). However, the association between the pre-treatment estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) slope and post-treat...

In IgA nephropathy, dapagliflozin slowed eGFR decline, especially in patients with faster pre-treatment loss. The pre-treatment eGFR slope predicted post-treatment benefit, suggesting value in guiding therapy.
#podocytetalk #CKD #GN #Nephsky

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Furosemide and Serum Protein-Bound Uraemic Toxin Concentrations in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Furosemide is commonly prescribed to patients with CKD but may impair the kidney’s excretion of protein-bound uraemic toxins (PBUTs) via the organic anion transporters 1 and 3 (OAT1/OAT3). We evaluate...

In CKD, furosemide use—especially >100 mg/day—is linked to higher serum levels of protein-bound uraemic toxins like IS, PCS, Kyn, and IAA. Furosemide may impair toxin clearance via OAT1/3 transporters, contributing to toxin accumulation.
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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 23 - Finerenone in IgA Nephropathy, AKI in the Very Old, and SGLT2i UTI Risks

In Episode 23 of Podocyte Talk, we dive into three important new studies: use of finerenone in IgA nephropathy, incidence and outcomes of acute kidney injury in very old patients, and risk of UTIs with SGLT2 inhibitors

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 22 - Phosphate Binders, Cancer Risk & Early Treatment in CKD – Test Yourself with 2 MCQs

Podocyte Talk is now twice monthly! Each episode includes 2 multiple-choice questions—answer in the comments and test your nephrology knowledge!

In this episode, we explore three impactful studies in nephrology

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 21 - Breakthroughs in Kidney Care: SGLT2i in CKD, New Biomarkers, and Better Dialysis Flow

✅ SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with advanced CKD
✅ Anti-nephrin antibodies as relapse predictors in MCD & FSGS
✅ Sacubitril/valsartan improves dialysis access flow in heart failure

#podocytetalk #Nephpearls #Nephrology #CKD #nephsky

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Among low-risk patients undergoing PCI, contrast-associated AKI was rare, and withholding or continuing SGLT2 inhibitors had no impact on AKI risk or renal function. discontinuation in this setting may not be necessary.

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This study highlights the negative impact of hypertension early after kidney transplantation and emphasizes the importance of effective treatment to improve long-term graft and patient survival.

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 20 - BP Target in renal transplant, SGLT2i with contrast, and Glucose Monitoring in Dialysis

BP targets post kidney transplant, SGLT2i use in angiography, and CGM insights in dialysis—all in Ep. 20 of Podocyte Talk. Tune in for key updates in nephrology! 🎧 #Nephrology #KidneyCare
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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 19 - Lupus nephritis, Phosphate Binders & Tolvaptan: Key Updates in Nephrology!

This week, we break down three major nephrology studies:
✅ Obinutuzumab’s role in lupus nephritis
✅ Best phosphate binders for dialysis patients
✅ Long-term effects of tolvaptan in ADPKD

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A JASN study links higher CKM stages to increased 15-year CV mortality (Stage 0: 5.5%, Stage 4: 15.2%). Stage 4 had a 9.6% higher risk. Early intervention is crucial.

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The long-term effect of tolvaptan treatment on kidney function and volume in patients with ADPKD AbstractBackground and hypothesis. The only therapy to ameliorate disease progression in patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

Tolvaptan slowed kidney function decline by 14%, reducing eGFR loss over time. However, it did not significantly impact total kidney volume (TKV) growth. Patients with higher osmolar intake showed a greater treatment response
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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 18 - Overweight, Albuminuria, and immunosuppression Metabolism in Kidney Disease

In this episode of Podocyte Talk, we explore the impact of obesity on polycystic kidney disease progression, the predictive power of albuminuria in IgA nephropathy, and how tacrolimus metabolism affects kidney transplant outcomes

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Addition of a Loop Diuretic to Norepinephrine During Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 Diuretics are commonly discontinued in patients with cirrhosis with acute kidney injury (AKI) because they are presumed to trigger hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1). We hypothesized that if HRS-1 is...

In patients with HRS-1 who are adequately treated with norepinephrine and achieved an optimal MAP increment, addition of i.v. furosemide enhances diuresis without negatively affecting renal recovery.

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High-intensity interval training significantly reduced the risk of rapid eGFR decline in older adults.

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 17 - Exercise, CKM Syndrome & Hepatorenal Syndrome: Key Insights

Can exercise slow kidney decline? How does Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome impact long-term survival? And can diuretics be safely used in hepatorenal syndrome?

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YouTube video by Podocyte Talk - Dr. Anass Qasem Episode 16 - Key Breakthroughs in Kidney Disease & Transplantation

Key Breakthroughs in Kidney Disease & Transplantation

"Exploring new insights into IgA nephropathy, kidney transplantation in lupus nephritis, and thrombotic microangiopathy post-transplant."

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No association was observed between aspirin use and risk of nonfatal atherosclerotic CVD or cardiovascular death in patients with CKD stages G3 and G4 without prior CVD. Aspirin use was associated with higher risk of major bleeding.

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