Sumeska Thavarajah

Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury During Pregnancy

Aditi Singh, Sumeska Thavarajah, Nityasree Srialluri

Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is a serious complication causing substantial maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality with long-term sequelae including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease. PrAKI affects individuals across high- and low-resource settings, though epidemiology, etiologies, and outcomes differ …

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To Hold or Not to Hold, That Is the Question: Sick Day Medication Guidance as Routine Care

Sumeska Thavarajah

With the demonstrated cardiovascular- and kidney-protective benefits of medications such as sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, there are increased rates of initiation and use of combinations of these agents. The same mechanisms that allow for the …

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Kidney Biopsy During and After Pregnancy: Clinical Characteristics, Pathologic Findings, and Complications

Oorvi Moolchandani, Duvuru Geetha, Avi Z. Rosenberg, Sumeska Thavarajah et autres

Background: Pregnancy induces significant physiologic changes in renal function that may unmask undiagnosed kidney disease or worsen preexisting conditions. Characterizing renal pathology in pregnancy and postpartum is critical for guiding diagnosis, management, and improving maternal-fetal outcomes. We evaluated patients with significant kidney …

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Pilot-Testing an Influenza Vaccination Program Tailored for Nephrology Care

Junichi Ishigami, Sumeska Thavarajah, Bernard G. Jaar

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CKD in reproductive-aged women: a call for early nephrology referral and multidisciplinary care

Nityasree Srialluri, Sumeska Thavarajah

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects millions globally, with a notable impact on biological females of reproductive age. This population faces specific issues such as fertility concerns, complex contraceptive decisions, and complications related to pregnancy that can exacerbate CKD. Given the increasing prevalence …

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Evaluation and Management of CKD

Daphne H. Knicely, Sumeska Thavarajah

Prime time for chronic kidney disease

David Weisman, Sumeska Thavarajah, Bernard G. Jaar

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a public health burden worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most patients with CKD are managed by primary care practitioners and this educational series hope to improve knowledge and delivery of care to this …

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Dissemination and Early Experiences of an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measure in Nephrology Clinic

Dipal M. Patel, Sumeska Thavarajah, Jack Bitzel, Thomas Grader‐Beck et autres

Patel, Dipal M.1; Thavarajah, Sumeska1; Bitzel, Jack1; Grader-Beck, Thomas2; Fine, Derek M.1; Grams, Morgan E.3; Parikh, Chirag R.1; Crews, Deidra C.1,4 Author Information

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Chronic Kidney Disease Management Programs and Patient Education

Daphne H. Knicely, Sumeska Thavarajah

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Design and Pilot Implementation of an Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Measure (ePROM) for Nephrology Clinic

Dipal Patel, Sumeska Thavarajah, Morgan Erika Grams, Deidra C. Crews

Background: Patients with kidney disease face a variety of symptoms and psychosocial stressors which have a large impact on quality of life. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) capture aspects of physical and mental health, reported directly by the patient, in a manner tailored …

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An Interactive Education Program for Advanced CKD: The ABCs of Kidney Disease Program

Flor Alvarado, Carmen Elena Cervantes, Sean A. Tackett, Bernard G. Jaar et autres

An estimated 23% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have limited health literacy,1Fraser S.D. Roderick P.J. Casey M. Taal M.W. Yuen H.M. Nutbeam D. Prevalence and associations of limited health literacy in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review.Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2013; …

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Reducing Kidney Function Decline in Patients With CKD: Core Curriculum 2021

Teresa K. Chen, Christopher John Sperati, Sumeska Thavarajah, Morgan Erika Grams

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