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Chimerism and Immune Tolerance: Can We Says Goodbye to Immunosuppression?

Chimerism and Immune Tolerance: Can We Says Goodbye to Immunosuppression?

This week, we will discuss the use of creating chimeras to induce immune tolerance and its potential to decrease or eliminate the need for immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients.

Ensayo STAMP: ¿Tacrolimus o Micofenolato en el síndrome nefrótico pediátrico?

El síndrome nefrótico en niños puede implicar recaídas frecuentes, alta carga de esteroides y decisiones terapéuticas difíciles. Entonces, ¿cuál mantiene mejor la remisión: tacrolimus o micofenolato de mofetilo?

Revisa el VA y únete a la discusión en #NephJC

REGENCY: A B-Cell Super Destroyer in Lupus

REGENCY: A B-Cell Super Destroyer in Lupus

This week, we will celebrate in advance World Kidney Day by discussing the results of OBInutuzumab in active lupus nephritis. The LUNAR trial (rituximab versus placebo) was “almost” positive, but not quite there. Would Obi overpower its cousin ritux? ✨

Potassium Rollercoaster Heartbreak

Potassium Rollercoaster Heartbreak

This week, we will discuss the use of 3K dialysis bath with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus 2K bath and no potassium lowering medications in dialysis patients and the associated risk of arrhythmia.