A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA

#60 Most common mistakes in biostatistics, with Giovanni Tripepi

In this episode we will be talking to Giovanni Tripepi, an expert in biostatistics. Medicine is not just an art but also a science grounded in biostatistics, which is why it is crucial to understand it in order to conduct and interpret research properly. In this episode you will hear about the most common mistakes made by medical researchers when planning a project, the most common mistakes when interpreting data, why a p-value below 0.05 is not always significant and a whole lot more. By the end you will understand statistics better and it won’t be painful at all.

#59 Cryoglobulinemia, with Luca Quartuccio

In this episode we will be talking to Luca Quartuccio, a rheumatologist and a renowned expert in cryoglobulinemia. You will hear about how we diagnose cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, whether we can have cryoglobulinemia without vasculitis, the types of cryoglobulinemia and their clinical significance, how to tackle secondary cryoglobulinemia with hepatitis C or B, first line therapy, the role of plasma exchange and maintenance therapy and much, much more. Dedicated to everybody who takes care of these difficult patients.

#58 BK nephropathy, with Camille Kotton

In this episode we had the honor and privilege to talk to Camille Kotton, a world-renowned expert in BK nephropathy. The fabulous recent International Consensus Guidelines have been a breakthrough in this field, and we will talk about all the new approaches and recommendations described in them, including how to screen for BK nephropathy, how to act when screening is positive, when to do a biopsy, and different strategies of changing immunosuppression. We’ll also be talking about very difficult situations, like taking care of BK nephropathy in patients with high immunological risk and the odd case where a patient might have BK nephropathy and rejection at the same time. Be sure not to miss this gem of transplantation education.

#57 Presentation of the «Strong Kidneys Task Force», with Charles Ferro

In this episode, Charles Ferro from Birmingham, United Kingdom, presents the ERA’s Strong Kidneys Task Force. Learn how this Task Force is raising global awareness about kidney health, building partnerships with national societies, and inspiring people to take care of their kidneys.

#56 Hepatorenal syndrome, with Juan Carlos Q. Velez

In this episode, we head to New Orleans, USA where Juan Carlos Q. Velez helps us unravel the mystery of hepatorenal syndrome. We’ll explore its mechanisms, the two distinct types, and evolving treatment strategies that might finally improve outcomes for patients with advanced liver disease.