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Tracking Cardiovascular Health from Young Adulthood Predicts Heart and In a groundbreaking longitudinal study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers have unveiled compelling evidence that maintaining an optimal cardiovascular health profile between the ages of 30 and

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🎙️ The Bean Pod — a short-form pediatric nephrology podcast created by the Clinical Affairs Committee.

Ep. 1: Prenatal consults in CAKUT with Dr. Keia Sanderson. Practical pearls in <20 min!

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Using an EMR to assess pediatric blood pressure: Challenges and opportunities in a nephrology cohort https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.11.25335121v1

Congratulations to Dr Gbadegesin, MD, Chief, Pediatric Nephrology

Elected as ASN At-Large Councilor

Pediatric Hypertension Linked to Higher Risk for Major Kidney Events | Docwire News Pediatric hypertension is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of kidney-related morbidity and mortality.

Pediatric hypertension is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of kidney-related morbidity and mortality. #pediatrics #hypertension #kidney #nephrology #nephsky docwirenews.com/post/pediatr...

Advancing Neonatal Nephrology: Insights from First Symposium The rapidly advancing field of neonatal nephrology has reached a pivotal moment, as highlighted in the comprehensive report from the First International Neonatal Nephrology Symposium published recently in Pediatric Research. This landmark gathering of leading experts and researchers has cast a visionary spotlight on the complexities and urgent needs within the care and study of kidney function and disorders in newborns, an area historically underrepresented despite its critical significance.

Advancing Neonatal Nephrology: Insights from First Symposium

The rapidly advancing field of neonatal nephrology has reached a pivotal moment, as highlighted in the comprehensive report from the First International Neonatal Nephrology Symposium published recently in Pediatric Research. This…

Special considerations for assessing Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE) in children < 2 years of age

In addition to acute morbidity & mortality, AKI is associated w/development of CKD & other long-term sequelae. Read this Editorial Commentary on assessing Major Adverse Kidney Events (MAKE) in children < 2 years.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

AI-powered insights in pediatric nephrology: current applications and future opportunities

AI is a transformative force in pediatric nephrology, enabling improvements in diagnostic accuracy & therapeutic precision. Read this Review of AI-powered insights in pediatric nephrology: current applications & future opportunities. Open Access.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Comparison of different equations for estimating the glomerular filtration rate in pediatric kidney transplant recipients

Accurate glomerular filtration rate estimation (eGFR) is essential for managing pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Read this Original Article on comparing different equations for eGFR in pediatric kidney transplant recipients. Open Access.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Adequacy and safety of pediatric native kidney biopsy using 16- and 18-gauge needles

Native kidney biopsy is an important diagnostic procedure in pediatric nephrology. Read this Original Article on adequacy & safety of pediatric native kidney biopsy using 16- & 18-gauge needles.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

A 1-year-old boy with MIRAGE syndrome and nephrotic syndrome, whose kidney histopathology revealed membranous nephropathy-like findings: a case report

MIRAGE syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder caused by gain-on-function SAMD9 variants. Read these Clinical Insights into a 1-yr-old boy w/MIRAGE syndrome & nephrotic syndrome, whose kidney histopathology revealed membranous nephropathy.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Early fluid status and severe intraventricular hemorrhage or death in extremely preterm infants

Measures of early postnatal fluid balance may be associated w/severe intraventricular hemorrhage (sIVH) &/or death in extremely preterm infants in the first postnatal week. Read this Original Article for more. Open Access.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Recent progress in xenotransplantation and its application to pediatric kidney disease

Patients w/kidney failure require dialysis or kidney transplantation. Transplantation is often not possible due to a shortage of donor organs. Read this Review of xenotransplantation & its application to pediatric kidney disease. Free access this month.
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Correlation between polymorphisms of the aquaporin-1 gene and peritoneal function in children on chronic peritoneal dialysis

Aquaporins (AQPs) are proteins that transport water molecules across membranes. Read this Original Article on the correlation between polymorphisms of the AQP-1 gene & peritoneal function in children on chronic peritoneal dialysis.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

The health of future generations 🧬 depends on maternal health 🤰which is unfortunately still neglected in our country.
📢Checkout our article in @Ped_Neph
on how focussing on 🤰protecte the SVN (small vulnerable newborn) link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Immune tolerance in kidney transplantation: from first principles to clinical engineering — NephJC A commentary putting the chimerism and immune tolerance in perspective

From MDR-101 to the Vienna trials, the message is clear: pairing donor marrow with precise immune regulation can shift kidney transplant care from lifelong suppression toward true, engineered tolerance #nephjc #nephsky

www.nephjc.com/news/2025/30...

Shiny and Mobile Apps for Estimating Blood Pressure Percentiles in Children | Hypertension BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Pediatrics, the European Society of Hypertension, and the European Society of Cardiology propose distinct hypertension classification criteria for children and adol...

Shiny and Mobile Apps for Estimating Blood Pressure Percentiles in Children
#hypertension #medsky
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Optimal Systolic BP Target for Kidney Protection in Older Patients | Docwire News Researchers set out to determine the optimal systolic blood pressure for achieving kidney protection among middle-aged and older patients with and without type 2 diabetes.

Researchers wanted to determine the optimal systolic BP for achieving kidney protection in middle-aged and older patients. #hypertension #diabetes #kidneydisease #nephsky www.docwirenews.com/post/optimal...

A graph shows hazard ratios vs. age (years) for five groups: FTB no NICU, PTB no NICU, FTB with NICU but no major complications, PTB with NICU but no major complications, PTB with NICU and >=1 major complication. Numbers at risk are listed below.

Preterm infants, especially those admitted to the NICU with neonatal complications, were associated with a higher risk of persistent #hypertension in childhood. ja.ma/4gcYlTF

Best Ways to Boost Blood Pressure Through Diet Discover expert dietary strategies to manage blood pressure naturally. Learn proven nutrition tips, lifestyle changes, and dietary approaches for optimal cardiovascular health.

Lower BP Naturally? 🍌🥑 Try These Foods

Eat potassium-rich foods, cut sodium & follow DASH diet to lower blood pressure naturally! 🥗💪

#HeartHealth #Hypertension #HealthyEating #BloodPressure #DASHDiet #NutritionTips

Seems like it would take a lot of beets!

Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Participants with CKD and Uncontrolled #Hypertension: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial ca. 2025 from @asnpublications.bsky.social @escardio.bsky.social
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High Blood Pressure in Childhood and Premature Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
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#WeekendReads

The John H Laragh award: Rethinking Primary Aldosteronism

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Might need 2-3 hours for that one!

Glucocorticoid Exposure and Infection in Children and Adults With Glomerular Disease: Findings From the Cure Glomerulonephropathy Study

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Ultraprocessed food consumption and risk of hypertension: systematic review

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#WeekendReads from #EditorsChoice #Free

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How does a journal editor know when European summer vacations are over? Lare manuscript reviews start pouring in! @ped_neph.bluesky.social

📢 Be part of #UKKW26! Volunteer as an Abstract Marker & help review cutting-edge kidney research.

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