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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.

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? ✨

HDF vs HD: Need for CONVINCE-ing Evidence

HDF vs HD: Need for CONVINCE-ing Evidence

This week, we will discuss CONVINCE, a randomized controlled trial, about the long-lasting battle between hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration. Will it convince the unconvinced, or will it diffuse even more uncertainty into community?