Harvard Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology 2024

Overview

Harvard Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology 2024 offers an extensive update on the latest advances and practical management strategies in nephrology, focusing on kidney diseases. This on-demand educational product includes full-day videos from a six-course series accompanied by PDF materials, providing evidence-based insights essential for nephrology practice.

On-demand nephrology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program presents over 50 interactive lectures and case-based sessions led by leading Harvard Medical School clinical faculty and experts, covering comprehensive topics relevant to contemporary nephrology practice. Attendees are guided through updates in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases, with an emphasis on practical application to optimize patient care.

• March 17, 2024: Small-Vessel Vasculitis — Ronald J. Falk, MD
• Renal Disease and Pregnancy — S. Ananth Karumanchi, MD
• Membranous Glomerulopathy and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease — Ronald J. Falk, MD
• IgA Nephropathy and H-S Purpura: Individualizing Therapy — Ronald J. Falk, MD
• Prevention and Treatment of Common Peritoneal Dialysis Complications — Adam M. Segal, MD, FASN
• Detours in Hypertension: Evaluation and Management — Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Prevention and Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury: A Comprehensive Primer — Paul M. Palevsky, MD
• Optimizing Renal Support in Acute Kidney Injury: Case-Based Discussions — Paul M. Palevsky, MD
• March 18, 2024 (Self-Study Sessions): Acid-Base: Elementary Issues and Clinical Cases — Michael Emmett, MD
• Burton D. Rose Keynote Presentation
• Relation Between Salt and Water — Richard H. Sterns, MD
• Case-Based Workshop: Fluid and Electrolytes — Richard H. Sterns, MD
• The Management of the Incidentally Discovered Adrenal Mass — Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
• Endocrine Hypertension: Primary Aldosteronism and Pheochromocytoma — Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
• Ophthalmology Update for the Nephrologist — Deborah S. Jacobs, MD
• Pathology and Mechanisms of Glomerular Diseases — Astrid Weins, PhD, MD
• The Forgotten Compartment: Tales from the Tubulointerstitium — Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• March 19, 2024: Updates on the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease — Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Advanced Kidney Disease in Vulnerable Patients: Prognosis and Treatment Decision Conversations — Robert A. Cohen, MD, MSc
• Immunosuppressive Management in Acute Infection and Malignancy in Renal Transplantation — Daniel C. Brennan, MD, FACP
• Human Xenotransplantation — Daniel C. Brennan, MD, FACP
• Amyloidosis: A Primer for the Nephrologist — Ashish Verma, MBBS
• APOL1-Associated Kidney Disease — Martin Pollak, MD
• Comprehensive Genetic Analysis in Nephrology — Ali Gharavi, MD
• Hemodialysis Delivery: Complications and Barriers to Adequate Dialysis — J. Kevin Tucker, MD
• Disorders of Potassium Balance: Contemporary Updates — Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• Advances in Phosphate Homeostasis Management — Myles S. Wolf, MD, MMSc
• March 20, 2024: Controversies in Salt and Water — Mark L. Zeidel, MD
• Management of the Failing Kidney: Best Practices for Care — Martha Pavlakis, MD
• Maintenance of Immunosuppression in Renal Transplantation — Martha Pavlakis, MD
• Noninfectious Complications of Renal Transplantation — Martha Pavlakis, MD
• A Comprehensive Overview of Hypertension Management in 2024 — Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Novel Dialysis Modalities for Chronic Patients — John Danziger, MD
• Case-Based Workshop: Problems in Dialysis — John Danziger, MD
• Challenges in Dialysis Access — Amy R. Evenson, MD, MPH
• March 21, 2024: Management of Nondiabetic Chronic Kidney Disease — George L. Bakris, MD, FASH, FASN
• Management of Hypertension in Nephropathy and Diabetes: An Update — George L. Bakris, MD, FASH, FASN
• Challenging Clinical Questions: Case-Based Session — Robert S. Brown, MD
• Anemia in CKD and ESKD: What We Know and Are Learning — Jeffrey H. William, MD
• Case-Based Workshop: Challenging Cases in Glomerular Disease — Helmut G. Rennke, MD
• Treating Lupus Nephritis in 2024 — Gerald B. Appel, MD
• Renal Aspects of Dysproteinemias — Gerald B. Appel, MD
• Case-Based Workshop: Challenging Glomerular Biopsy Cases — Gerald B. Appel, MD
• March 22, 2024: Selected Management Issues in Nephrotic Syndrome — Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• Management of Polycystic Kidney Disease — Peter G. Czarnecki, MD
• Diuretic Strategies in CHF, Nephrotic Syndrome, Cirrhosis and CKD — Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• Diagnosis and Management of Thrombotic Microangiopathies — Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• What Urologists Wish Nephrologists Would Know — Peter Steinberg, MD
• A Comprehensive Look at Renal Stones: Strategies and Treatment Options — Gary C. Curhan, MD, ScD
• Highlights from the GlomCon Conferences — Ali Poyan Mehr, MD; Isaac Stillman, MD
• Challenging Cases in Renal Disease: An Interactive Session — Stewart H. Lecker, MD, PhD

Highlights of This Program

• Latest guidelines and management options for hypertension
• Expert discussions on IgA Nephropathy, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and FSGS management
• Up-to-date guidance on genetic testing in the chronic kidney disease clinic
• Comprehensive overview of kidney transplantation, including infections, malignancies, and common complications
• Updates on immunosuppressive therapies for kidney transplant recipients, including novel treatments
• Best practices for dialysis access and peritoneal dialysis management and complications
• State-of-the-art sessions on electrolyte and acid-base physiology

Speakers

This program features lectures and workshops presented by distinguished clinical faculty and experts affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The faculty includes notable nephrologists and researchers specializing in kidney diseases, transplantation, hypertension, and renal physiology.

• Ronald J. Falk, MD
• S. Ananth Karumanchi, MD
• Adam M. Segal, MD, FASN
• Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Paul M. Palevsky, MD
• Michael Emmett, MD
• Richard H. Sterns, MD
• Anand Vaidya, MD, MMSc
• Deborah S. Jacobs, MD
• Astrid Weins, PhD, MD
• Melanie P. Hoenig, MD
• Robert A. Cohen, MD, MSc
• Daniel C. Brennan, MD, FACP
• Ashish Verma, MBBS
• Martin Pollak, MD
• Ali Gharavi, MD
• J. Kevin Tucker, MD
• Myles S. Wolf, MD, MMSc
• Mark L. Zeidel, MD
• Martha Pavlakis, MD
• John Danziger, MD
• Amy R. Evenson, MD, MPH
• George L. Bakris, MD, FASH, FASN
• Robert S. Brown, MD
• Jeffrey H. William, MD
• Helmut G. Rennke, MD
• Gerald B. Appel, MD
• Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• Peter G. Czarnecki, MD
• Peter Steinberg, MD
• Gary C. Curhan, MD, ScD
• Ali Poyan Mehr, MD
• Isaac Stillman, MD
• Stewart H. Lecker, MD, PhD

Target Audience

This course is designed for practicing nephrologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with kidney diseases. It is also relevant for fellows in training and those seeking to update their clinical knowledge in nephrology.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology 2024 addresses critical advancements and practical strategies in nephrology that are essential for enhancing clinical expertise and confidence in managing complex kidney conditions. The content supports informed decision-making by delivering evidence-based updates across a broad spectrum of renal diseases.

This MedHub Central offering enhances professional knowledge in nephrology by providing comprehensive, up-to-date educational resources. It is designed to support clinicians in integrating scientific progress into patient care effectively.