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Duke Kidney @dukekidney.bsky.social · 13d

New from #NephFaculty Dr Phekoo and PD Dr Sparks in @ASNPublications #Kidney360

Use of the Desmopressin Clamp in Hyponatremia: Smooth Sailing or Turbulent Waters?

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · 16d

I donated to #NephJC

www.nephjc.com/news/2025/9/...

NephJC 2025 Fall Pledge Drive — NephJC

Help keep NephJC a vital, original, and unbiased source of medical education.

www.nephjc.com

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · 23d

Take a listen to all of the @asnpublications.bsky.social ASN Kidney Translation Kidney Podcast series here

journals.lww.com/asnjournals/...

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · Aug 16

Had a great time at @nbluniv.bsky.social

Congrats to 10 years

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Sarah Melville @sarahkmels.bsky.social · Jul 26

Saturday is a dialysis day!, 🙏💛

ICYMI: the #NephJC @ajkd.bsky.social #NephMadness Canada kidney cup, cc: Dr. @nephrosparks.bsky.social resides in Atlantic Canada this year,🏆👊🤓😎#ThingsThatMakeYouSmile 🤓😃🙏💛

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Aug 6

Could interleukin-6 have the potential to lead to treatments for calciphylaxis? The rare and life-threatening complication takes center stage in a new study described by Aarushi Varshney and Matthew Sparks. kidney.pub/KN1707-20 #ASNKidneyNews

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Duke Kidney @dukekidney.bsky.social · Jul 19

A Day in the Life of a Duke Nephrology Fellow

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youtu.be/xnAjinYC1tA...

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Swapnil Hiremath 🍁🇨🇦 @hswapnil.medsky.social · Jul 23

Also: baclofen in renal failure? 😱

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28899601/

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Baclofen Toxicity in Kidney Disease - PubMed

Baclofen, a commonly prescribed muscle relaxant, is primarily excreted via the kidneys; toxicity is a potentially serious adverse outcome in patients with decreased kidney function. We describe a pati...

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Arnold D. @kidneyrebel.bsky.social · Jul 22

Exciting, clear, and concise summary by @nephrosparks.bsky.social and Dr. Arash Ataei of RGLS4326, a potential breakthrough in ADPKD research.
www.kidneynews.org/view/journal...

www.kidneynews.org

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Jul 16

Could gene-targeted therapy be coming for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease? Farabursen, a new medication acquired by Novartis offers to potentially impact cyst formation and even regression. kidney.pub/KN1707-07 #ASNKidneyNews

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National Kidney Foundation @kidney.org · Jul 1

The so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed the Senate today is a giant leap backward for people living with kidney disease. NKF urges Congress to reject these harmful provisions. www.kidney.org/press-room/b...

Big Beautiful Bill is Downright Ugly for Kidney Patients

Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.

www.kidney.org

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · Jun 26

The first installment of the ASN Transforming Vascular Access Together (TDAT) Videos is out

First installment is on how to identify vascular access types

Watch it here ✅

youtu.be/u6MXVL2lD7s

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Jun 21

Interested in developing educational materials about the link between kidney dysfunction and cardiovascular disease? @nephrosparks.bsky.social details how to get involved and introduces a new contest from the American Heart Association. kidney.pub/KN1706-09

#ASNKidneyNews

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · Jun 14

Great selection. Congrats

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Jun 13

ASN welcomes Professor Charuhas V. Thakar, MD, FASN, as the new Editor-in-Chief of Kidney360. In this role, Dr. Thakar aspires to "disseminate cutting-edge research in diverse areas of nephrology." His term begins January 1, 2026. kidney.pub/4e466Kr

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American Journal of Kidney Diseases @ajkd.bsky.social · Jun 4

Did we just wrap up #NephMadness 2025? Yes...

Is it time to start planning #NephMadness 2026? YES!

Share your ideas for next year's tournament!

bit.ly/NM26Ideas

@nephrosparks.bsky.social @annaburgner.bsky.social‬ @kidneywars.bsky.social @jrkott27.bsky.social @catochita.bsky.social

#NephMadness 2026: Call for Topic Suggestions

We’ve barely caught our collective breath from NephMadness 2025, but it’s already time to start thinking about NephMadness 2026! Which topics would you like to see in next year’s …

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Alex Chang, MD @alexchangmd.bsky.social · Jun 3

Don’t forget to send in teaching tool entries to “The Role of the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease Educational Tools Contest”
#kcvd @ahajournals.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social
professional.heart.org/en/professio...

The Role of the Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease Educational Tools Contest

Reduced kidney function is an independent risk factor and confers a high risk of cardiovascular.

professional.heart.org

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Duke Kidney @dukekidney.bsky.social · May 28

Congrats to our 2025 Fellowship Graduates. Dr Phekoo, Dr Catanese, Dr Turk, Dr Sreenivasan, and Dr Vaidya

We are proud of your accomplishments & grateful for the impact each of you have made on our division, our fellowship program, and your patients

#NephForward #FellowGrad

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American Journal of Kidney Diseases @ajkd.bsky.social · May 26

Did we just wrap up #NephMadness 2025? Yes...

Is it time to start planning #NephMadness 2026? YES!

Share your ideas for next year's tournament!

bit.ly/NM26Ideas

@nephrosparks.bsky.social @annaburgner.bsky.social‬ @kidneywars.bsky.social @jrkott27.bsky.social @catochita.bsky.social

#NephMadness 2026: Call for Topic Suggestions

We’ve barely caught our collective breath from NephMadness 2025, but it’s already time to start thinking about NephMadness 2026! Which topics would you like to see in next year’s …

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American Journal of Kidney Diseases @ajkd.bsky.social · May 24

Did we just wrap up #NephMadness 2025? Yes...

Is it time to start planning #NephMadness 2026? YES!

Share your ideas for next year's tournament!

bit.ly/NM26Ideas

@nephrosparks.bsky.social @annaburgner.bsky.social‬ @kidneywars.bsky.social @jrkott27.bsky.social @catochita.bsky.social

#NephMadness 2026: Call for Topic Suggestions

We’ve barely caught our collective breath from NephMadness 2025, but it’s already time to start thinking about NephMadness 2026! Which topics would you like to see in next year’s …

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American Journal of Kidney Diseases @ajkd.bsky.social · May 22

Did we just wrap up #NephMadness 2025? Yes...

Is it time to start planning #NephMadness 2026? YES!

Share your ideas for next year's tournament!

bit.ly/NM26Ideas

@nephrosparks.bsky.social @annaburgner.bsky.social‬ @kidneywars.bsky.social @jrkott27.bsky.social @catochita.bsky.social

#NephMadness 2026: Call for Topic Suggestions

We’ve barely caught our collective breath from NephMadness 2025, but it’s already time to start thinking about NephMadness 2026! Which topics would you like to see in next year’s …

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Duke Kidney @dukekidney.bsky.social · May 15

We are excited to announce that Dr. Opeyemi Olabisi will be appointed as the next Chief of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine

medicine.duke.edu/ne...

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · May 14

The biggest no duh trial ever. Shows they have money to just blow.

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Matthew Sparks @nephrosparks.bsky.social · May 10

Check out ALL 8 of the ASN Kidney Translation Podcast episodes here

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · May 10

CAR-T Cell Therapy wins #NephMadness 2025! @nephrosparks.bsky.social recaps this year's tournament and the thrilling matchup.
bit.ly/KN1705-20
#ASNKidneyNews

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