Debunking Nephrology Myths: Insights From Global Kidney Care Leaders

8 Feb 2025 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Brahmkamal Hall - Plenary Hall
SanjayPandya Chair IndiaConsulting Nephrologist, Wockhardt Hospital & Jalaram Hospital, Rajkot
SreejithParameswaran Chair IndiaProfessor & Head, Department of Nephrology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India

Session description:
There are a number of myths and misconceptions about the use of diagnostic tests, their indications, interpretation, and application in clinical practice. This results in suboptimal utilization and low value care. In this session, global experts will deconstruct some of these misconceptions and provide clear guidance on the optimal use of these modalities in clinical practice.
Learning objectives:
In this session the participants will learn to:
Understand appropriate use of genetic testing for kidney disease  and kidney biopsies. Gain insight into working up a patient with suspected thrombotic microangiopathy and primary aldosteronism. Understand the biological variability of albuminuria and serum creatinine, to very commonly used tests.

Time Session
9:45 a.m.
10 a.m.
Revisiting Kidney Biopsies: Why More Than One Can Be Beneficial
BKH2003-01
BradRovin Speaker United StatesThe Ohio State University
10 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Genetic Testing for Kidney Disease Is Not Complicated
BKH2003-02
KelsieBogyo Speaker United StatesColumbia University Irving Medical Center
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Workup: Everything You Need to Know
BKH2003-03
AnujaJava Speaker United StatesWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN ST. LOUIS
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Dealing With Biological Variability in Albuminuria and Creatinine
BKH2003-04
SusrutWaikar Speaker United StatesBoston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, and Boston Medical Center
10:45 a.m.
11 a.m.
The Underdiagnosis of Primary Aldosteronism in Clinical Practice
BKH2003-05
VivekBhalla Speaker United StatesDirector, Stanford Hypertension Center; Division of Nephrology, Stanford University School of Medicine
11 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Q&A
BKH2003-06