Lupus Nephritis | Vital Diagnostic Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
What diagnostic testing is used for lupus nephritis diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Kyle Riding explains.
Can Kidney Disease Cause Kidney Cancer? What Patients Should Know
Is there a link between kidney disease and kidney cancer? Dr. Kyle Riding discusses the possible link between the two conditions and diagnostic tests that screen for kidney issues.
Moving From Race-Based Corrections to Race-Conscious Medical Care
Medicine’s use of race can have the effect of reinforcing false, disproven ideas of race and biology and relying on racist assumptions. The continued use of eGFR means the kidney function of Black patients may appear better than it is, and patients may not get the treatment they need.
Why Has Race Been Used to Calculate an eGFR?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains why a race correction factor was created and what patients of African descent can do to ensure the best kidney health monitoring.
What Is an Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate?
Dr. Kyle Riding explains what estimated glomerular filtration rate measures and the normal range for healthy adults.