Search Results - "Michael J. Choi"

KDOQI US Commentary on the 2012 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Glomerulonephritis by Beck, Laurence, MD, PhD, Bomback, Andrew S., MD, Choi, Michael J., MD, Holzman, Larry B., MD, Langford, Carol, MD, MHS, Mariani, Laura H., MD, Somers, Michael J., MD, Trachtman, Howard, MD, Waldman, Meryl, MD

“…Glomerulonephritis (GN) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients of all ages throughout the world. Because these disorders are relatively…”
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Primary care physicians' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to management of chronic kidney disease: A mixed methods study by Sperati, C John, Soman, Sandeep, Agrawal, Varun, Liu, Yang, Abdel-Kader, Khaled, Diamantidis, Clarissa J, Estrella, Michelle M, Cavanaugh, Kerri, Plantinga, Laura, Schell, Jane, Simon, James, Vassalotti, Joseph A, Choi, Michael J, Jaar, Bernard G, Greer, Raquel C

“…Given the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), primary care physicians (PCPs) frequently manage early stage CKD. Nonetheless, there are challenges…”
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APOL1 Risk Variants, Race, and Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease by Parsa, Afshin, Kao, W.H. Linda, Xie, Dawei, Astor, Brad C, Li, Man, Hsu, Chi-yuan, Feldman, Harold I, Parekh, Rulan S, Kusek, John W, Greene, Tom H, Fink, Jeffrey C, Anderson, Amanda H, Choi, Michael J, Wright, Jackson T, Lash, James P, Freedman, Barry I, Ojo, Akinlolu, Winkler, Cheryl A, Raj, Dominic S, Kopp, Jeffrey B, He, Jiang, Jensvold, Nancy G, Tao, Kaixiang, Lipkowitz, Michael S, Appel, Lawrence J

“…In this study, APOL1 variants were associated with an increased risk of progression of chronic kidney disease in black patients, as compared with white…”
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The utility of the transtubular potassium gradient in the evaluation of hyperkalemia by Choi, Michael J, Ziyadeh, Fuad N

“…The transtubular potassium gradient (TTKG) is used to gauge renal potassium secretion by the cortical collecting duct, indirectly assessing mineralocorticoid…”
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D Testing and Supplementation in CKD: An NKF-KDOQI Controversies Report by Kramer, Holly, MD, MPH, Berns, Jeffrey S., MD, Choi, Michael J., MD, Martin, Kevin, MD, Rocco, Michael V., MD

“…The benefits of and thresholds for 25-hydroxyvitamin D administration in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remain uncertain. In this report,…”
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Ultrafiltration Rate Thresholds in Maintenance Hemodialysis: An NKF-KDOQI Controversies Report by Kramer, Holly, MD, MPH, Yee, Jerry, MD, Weiner, Daniel E., MD, MS, Bansal, Vinod, MD, Choi, Michael J., MD, Brereton, Laura, MSc, Berns, Jeffrey S., MD, Samaniego-Picota, Milagros, MD, Scheel, Paul, MD, MBA, Rocco, Michael, MD

“…High hemodialysis ultrafiltration rate (UFR) is increasingly recognized as an important and modifiable risk factor for mortality among patients receiving…”
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Sarcoidosis: The Nephrologist’s Perspective by Berliner, Adam R., Haas, Mark, Choi, Michael J.

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CKD for Primary Care Practitioners: Can We Cut to the Chase Without Too Many Shortcuts? by Thavarajah, Sumeska, MD, Knicely, Daphne H., MD, Choi, Michael J., MD

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The Use of Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents in Patients With CKD and Cancer: A Clinical Approach by Thavarajah, Sumeska, Choi, Michael J.

“…Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) have been used to manage anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) to reduce transfusion requirements and anemia…”
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Trials and tribulations of diagnosing and preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury by Waheed, Sana, Choi, Michael J.

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The ABCs of Kidney Disease: Knowledge Retention and Healthcare Involvement by Knicely, Daphne H., Rinaldi, Kristina, Snow, Shani, Cervantes, Carmen Elena, Choi, Michael J., Jaar, Bernard G., Thavarajah, Sumeska

“…Low health literacy in the chronic kidney disease population results in lower rates of pre-dialysis preparation and understanding of management to slow…”
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Prophylactic Anticoagulation in Adult Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome by Gordon-Cappitelli, Judit, Choi, Michael J

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An Interactive Education Program for Advanced CKD: The ABCs of Kidney Disease Program by Alvarado, Flor, Cervantes, C. Elena, Tackett, Sean, Jaar, Bernard G., Choi, Michael J., Thavarajah, Sumeska, Knicely, Daphne H.

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Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Subramaniam, Rathan M, Suarez-Cuervo, Catalina, Wilson, Renee F, Turban, Sharon, Zhang, Allen, Sherrod, Cheryl, Aboagye, Jonathan, Eng, John, Choi, Michael J, Hutfless, Susan, Bass, Eric B

“…N-acetylcysteine, sodium bicarbonate, statins, and ascorbic acid have been studied for reducing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). To evaluate the comparative…”
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Understanding Hypercoagulability with Nephrotic Syndrome: How the Clot Thickens by Greenberg, Keiko I, Choi, Michael J

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Use of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade in Advanced CKD: An NKF-KDOQI Controversies Report by Weir, Matthew R., Lakkis, Jay I., Jaar, Bernard, Rocco, Michael V., Choi, Michael J., Kramer, Holly J., Ku, Elaine

“…Multiple clinical trials have demonstrated that renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade with either angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin…”
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A Decade After the KDOQI CKD Guidelines: Impact on NKF-KDOQI by Kramer, Holly, MD, MPH, Berns, Jeffrey S., MD, Nally, Joseph, MD, Choi, Michael J., MD, Rocco, Michael V., MD

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In Memoriam: Jerry Yee, MD by Choi, Michael J

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Burnout and Emotional Well-Being among Nephrology Fellows: A National Online Survey by Agrawal, Varun, Plantinga, Laura, Abdel-Kader, Khaled, Pivert, Kurtis, Provenzano, Anthony, Soman, Sandeep, Choi, Michael J, Jaar, Bernard G

“…Physician burnout and emotional distress are associated with work dissatisfaction and provision of suboptimal patient care. Little is known about burnout among…”
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Management of Hospitalized Kidney Transplant Recipients for Hospitalists and Internists by Kant, Sam, Soman, Sandeep, Choi, Michael J., Jaar, Bernard G., Adey, Deborah B.

“…The number of kidney transplant recipients has grown incrementally over the years. These patients have a high comorbidity index and require special attention…”
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