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A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA

European Renal Association
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrology
Kidney Disease
Peritoneal Dialysis
Proteinuria
Imlifidase
Renal Transplantation
Artificial Intelligence
Onconephrology
ANCA Vasculitis
Intradialytic Hypotension
Anca-Associated Vasculitis
European Renal Association
Iga Nephropathy
Dialysis
Obesity
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Transplantation
Conservative Care
Tubular Interstitial Nephritis

A pinch of salt is the official ERA podcast dedicated to nephrology.Each month, we'll release three episodes with nephrologists and other physicians discuss advances in clinical practice and renal medicine.

Hosts: Andrej Skoberne and George Kosmadakis

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes129Founded2 years ago
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In this episode we are joined by Peter Stenvinkel to discuss why Chronic Kidney Disease is increasingly recognized as a state of "fast-forward" aging. 

We dive into: The "Inflammaging" Factor- How chronic low-grade inflammation acts as a silent drive... more

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In the 75th episode of A Pinch of Salt we'll be talking about narrative-based medicine, a topic that is not specific to nephrology, but it should be a core topic that is deeply involved in practicing patient-friendly clinical medicine. In medical sch... more

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In this episode Maria Jose Soler Romeo joins us to break down the shifting landscape of MRAs and Aldosterone Synthase Inhibition. We’ll cover the central role of aldosterone as a central culprit in inflammation and renal fibrosis, how the rise of non... more

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Amy Waterman
Director of Patient Engagement at a major Transplant Center in the US
Houston Methodist Hospital
Episode: #75 What is narrative-based medicine? with Amy Waterman
Peter Stenvinkel
Professor of inflammation and aging in CKD
Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Episode: #74 Inflammation and Aging in CKD – From Translational Basics to Clinical Practice, with Peter Stenvinkel
Maria Jose Soler Romeo
Professor, Nephrology
Hospital de Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
Episode: #73 Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, with Maria Jose Soler Romeo
Peter Stelvinkel
Professor (guest), nephrology expert
Episode: Trailer Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, Inflammation and Aging in CKD – From Translational Basics to Clinical Practice, What is narrative-based medicine?
Maria Jose Soler-Romeo
Professor (guest), nephrology expert
Episode: Trailer Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, Inflammation and Aging in CKD – From Translational Basics to Clinical Practice, What is narrative-based medicine?
Sana Khan
Nephrologist
University Medical Center, Charlottesville, USA
Episode: #70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan
Karlien François
Professor from Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Episode: #71 Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox, with Karlien François
Sana F. Han
Guest mentioned as featured in a future PD episode
Episode: Trailer How to tackle PD complications?, Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox and Liquid Biopsies and Other AI Goodies in Nephrology
Kaleem Francois
Guest mentioned as featured in a future PD barriers discussion
Belgium
Episode: Trailer How to tackle PD complications?, Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox and Liquid Biopsies and Other AI Goodies in Nephrology

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George Kosmadakis
Host of the podcast and related nephrology program; affiliation with ERA (European Renal Association).
Andrej Skoberne
Co-hosts the show; involved in nephrology-related discussions and ERA initiatives.

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#73 Inhibition of Aldosterone Synthase and MRAs in Nephrology, with Maria Jose Soler Romeo
Q: Why is aldosterone such a central player in CKD progression and cardiovascular complications?
Aldosterone acts beyond sodium balance by promoting inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis in both kidney and cardiovascular tissues, linking kidney disease to cardiovascular risk and driving progression.
#70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan
Q: What are practical management steps for catheter-related leaks?
Positioning (supine), low-volume dwells, and sometimes scrotal elevation for male patients; for more persistent leaks, considering a temporary PD break with medical management and infection prophylaxis.
#70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan
Q: How do you interpret sodium sieving after one hour in the PET test?
Sodium sieving is a transient phenomenon related to aquaporin-mediated ultrafiltration; interpretation can be challenging and depends on dwell time and overall PD prescription.
#70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan
Q: What are we looking at for a sudden loss of ultrafiltration and how to solve it?
Key causes include leaks, catheter malfunction, peritonitis, and membrane function issues; initial steps are history, imaging to locate leaks, ruling out infections, and considering a modified PET test if membrane dysfunction is suspected.
#71 Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox, with Karlien François
Q: Why in 2025, 45 years after the introduction of peritoneal dialysis, should we still discuss the importance of PD?
PD offers good metabolic and fluid control, enables home-based care and patient autonomy, and tends to yield better treatment satisfaction and lower bleeding risk compared with center HD, making it a valuable option to broaden the renal replacement toolbox.

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A high-value nephrology-focused series that features clinicians, researchers, and transplant specialists debating practical advances in kidney care. Episodes cover CKD inflammation and aging, aldosterone pathway therapies, narrative-based medicine in nephrology, peritoneal dialysis uptake, liquid biopsies and AI in transplantation, vascular access, sarcopenia and frailty in CKD, and ICU adsorption techniques. The show emphasizes actionable clinical guidance, real-world workflow improvements, and emerging diagnostics and therapies, often tying together lifestyle factors, patient engagement, and multidisciplinary care. Noteworthy elements include a penchant for translational insights, practical toolbox-style discussions, and a willingness to ... more

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