A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA

#72 Liquid Biopsies and Other AI Goodies in Nephrology, with Valentin Goutaudier

In this episode, we step into the future of transplantation with Valentin Goutaudier. Discover how precision diagnostics and artificial intelligence are coming together to enable more personalised, proactive care for renal transplant recipients and what this means for the future of medicine.

#71 Obstacles for the Development of Peritoneal Dialysis – A Solution Toolbox, with Karlien François

In this episode, Karlien François helps us dismantle the barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis. From structural challenges to patient perceptions, she introduces a practical “solution toolbox” designed to make PD a more accessible and flexible therapy for CKD patients worldwide. It’s time to turn obstacles into opportunities.

#70 How to tackle PD complications? with Sana F. Khan

In this episode, we explore the reality of clinical practice. It’s relatively easy to be a doctor when everything goes according to plan, but what happens when things get complicated? That’s where true experience comes into play. Join us as Sana F. Khan shares valuable insights on how to tackle Peritoneal Dialysis complications and build confidence in challenging situations.

#69 A Practical Guide on Frailty and Sarcopenia for CKD Patients, with Thomas Wilkinson

In this very interesting episode with Thomas Wilkinson we talk about sarcopenia — its prevalence, the outcomes associated with it, the available tools for screening and assessment, the most effective interventions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care.

#68 What’s New in Vascular Access? With Tamara Jemcov

In this episode we’ll be talking to Tamara Jemcov, the current president of the Vascular Access Society, about novelties in the field of vascular access. If you haven’t checked out the programme from the last Vascular Access Congress which was held in 2025 Padova, you should take look. The field is really expanding and growing, and Tamara discussed the new approaches that were presented at the Congress. We also talked about the appropriate timing of vascular access construction, the immensely useful role of ultrasound in following fistulas and grafts and how it is possible for us to learn this relatively easily, tunnelled vs. non-tunnelled catheters and so on. Definitely worth listening to if you are not an expert in vascular access.