This week is time antibody mediated rejection treatment in kidney transplant. A new molecule targeting CD38, on the horizon, safely tested in a phase 2 trial
This week, we will discuss the ongoing saga of blood pressure targets in patients with hypertension. This time its ESPRIT (Effects of Intensive Systolic Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment in Reducing Risk of Vascular Events) making a case for case for intensive BP control in most hypertensive individuals, including those with a history of diabetes and stroke.
The NephJC Summer Book Club returns! We turn to fiction this time, 'The Covenant of Water', from Abraham Verghese.
This week, we will discuss an intriguing hypothesis for many nephrologists: can amino acids prevent acute kidney injury?
El Resumen Visual
El Ferzartamab muestra resultados prometedores en el tratamiento del rechazo mediado por anticuerpos en trasplantados renales. En este ensayo clínico fase 2 aleatorizado, se evaluó el perfil de seguridad y los resultados secundarios a las 24 semanas.
¿Podría este anticuerpo anti-CD38 ser la nueva opción terapéutica revolucionaria para prevenir la pérdida del injerto mediada por anticuerpos? Observa el resumen visual realizado por el pasante del NSMC, Dr. Shahin Mohammed.
