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Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN)

American Society of Nephrology
Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrology
Kidney Disease
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Iga Nephropathy
Acute Kidney Injury
Patient Care
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Kidney Transplantation
Dialysis
Albuminuria
Diabetes
CKD Screening Guidelines
Clinical Trials
Proteinuria
Individualized Risk Prediction
Kidney Stones
JASN
Obesity
Cardiovascular Disease

JASN, the flagship journal of the ASN, publishes basic and clinical science original research articles relevant to the broad discipline of nephrology. The JASN Podcast features discussions with authors of recently published articles. Moderated by the JASN Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors, each JASN Podcast episode discusses the latest findings featured in the pages of the journal. Additionally, ... more

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Latest Episodes

ASN Kidney Translation Podcast episode covers advances in peritoneal dialysis: genetic determinants of ultrafiltration (JASN), fungus-derived ergothioneine depletion in PD (K360), and a survey of PD use in the Veterans Health Administration (CJASN).

Dr. Christopher Knapp discusses the findings of his study, "Peritoneal Dialysis Initiation Patterns by Health Service Area during an Era of Expansion," with JASN Deputy Editor Manjula Kurella Tamura.

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The authors of the ASN Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure discuss optimal approaches to addressing and providing a care path for patients who choose not to pursue dialysis. to support personalized patient ... more

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Drs. Morgan Gallazzini and Eloïse Marques discuss the results of their study, "Clustered Mitochondrial Homolog Inhibition by Lipocalin-2 Orchestrates Mitochondrial Disruption and Contributes to Kidney Disease," with JASN Deputy Editor Alan S.L. Yu.

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Recent Guests

Christopher Knapp
Kidney doctor; affiliated with the USRDS (Nationwide Dialysis Registry) and Hennepin Health Care; Professor of Nephrology at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota; USRDS; Hennepin Health Care
Episode: PD Use in Health Service Areas, 2009–2020
Susan Wong
Lead author of the conservative management guidance; associate professor
University of Washington
Episode: ASN Kidney Translation Series: ASN Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Jane Schell
Lead author of the conservative management guidance; associate professor
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: ASN Kidney Translation Series: ASN Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Jessica Weiss
Lead author of the conservative management guidance; associate professor
Oregon Health & Science University
Episode: ASN Kidney Translation Series: ASN Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Morgan Gallazzini
Researcher leading a group on cellular stress response in CKD
Centre on Research on Inflammation, Hospital Bichard, Paris
Episode: LCN2-Induced CLUH Inhibition Disrupts Mitochondria in Kidney
Eloïse Marques
Research associate focused on lipocalin 2–induced mitochondrial dysfunction
MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, University of Cambridge
Episode: LCN2-Induced CLUH Inhibition Disrupts Mitochondria in Kidney
Sunita Singh
Transplant nephrologist at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: ASN Kidney Translation Series: Kidney Transplant Advances
Avantika Israni
Transplant nephrologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Episode: Coronary Disease Screening Prior to Kidney Transplant
Dr. Veronica Costa-Isilva
Assistant Nephrologist at the St. Paul State Cancer Institute and coordinator of the Onco Nephrology Research Group at Iowa University
St. Paul State Cancer Institute
Episode: ASN Kidney Translation Series: Advances in Glomerular Filtration Rate

Hosts

Alan Yu
Deputy Editor at JASN and Professor of Medicine; experienced nephrology clinician-researcher.
Matthew Sparks
Host of the ASN Kidney Translation Podcast; Communications Editor for ASN.
Dr. David Ellison
Professor of Medicine and Chemical Physiology; Deputy Editor at JASN.
Manjula Kurella Tamura
Deputy Editor of Clinical Science at JASN; Professor of Medicine.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great Content…

    But the audio quality needs work. The speakers have different volume levels and sound distant.

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    4
    JDRMD
    United States2 years ago
  • Two stars

    I think they can improve the podcast experience. The host doesn't have the best voice for a podcast. Remember that you already have a good image, and you have to be consistent with who you are.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sarracana
    Colombia4 years ago

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PD Use in Health Service Areas, 2009–2020
Q: Did the new patients entering PD post-2011 have worse outcomes, such as higher technique failure or mortality?
No. The data showed that newer PD patients did not have worse outcomes; mortality, technique failure, and peritonitis rates did not worsen and, in some measures like peritonitis, improved, suggesting that expanding access did not compromise safety or effectiveness.
PD Use in Health Service Areas, 2009–2020
Q: What were the main geographic patterns observed in PD use from 2011 to 2020?
Initially, high-use PD areas were more rural and wealthier with less diversity, while low-use areas were more urban and diverse. By 2020, many low-use areas had moved into medium/high-use categories, indicating a regional leveling of PD uptake though some regional disparities persisted.
PD Use in Health Service Areas, 2009–2020
Q: Can you remind our listeners what incentives were introduced and who they were designed to influence?
The incentives aimed to bundle payments to dialysis units and create equity between PD and hemodialysis, targeting changes at dialysis organizations and units to promote home-based PD and overall access rather than simply increasing payments to patients or facilities.
ASN Kidney Translation Series: ASN Kidney Health Guidance on Conservative Management in People with Kidney Failure
Q: What exactly is conservative management in advanced CKD?
Conservative management is a patient-centered, holistic approach for people with stage four or five CKD who choose not to pursue dialysis, prioritizing quality of life and tailoring care to individual goals and values.
LCN2-Induced CLUH Inhibition Disrupts Mitochondria in Kidney
Q: How do human data reinforce the relevance of this pathway?
Kidney biopsies and transcriptomic analyses from CKD patients show reduced CLUH expression with disease severity, and an inverse relationship between lipocalin 2 and CLUH, correlating with worsened kidney function.

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Listeners are likely professionals in nephrology and related medical research, drawn to deep dives on kidney disease mechanisms, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Episodes showcase translational science—from molecular pathways in CKD to clinical trials in transplant and hemodialysis—along with technology-driven advances in imaging, bioprinting, and patient-centered outcomes. A standout pattern is strong emphasis on translational relevance, practical implications for patient care, and cross-disciplinary collaboration among clinicians, basic scientists, and researchers. The show tends to highlight evolving best practices, controversial screening debates, and novel biomarkers or therapies that could influence treatment paradigms in nephrology.

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