Low-key appreciate Ask Spectrum for not fixing our downed internet today - hopefully this means employees are home with family. Conversely, less than impressed at UPS sending drivers out in a winter storm yesterday - no one’s late-stage capitalism purchases are that important

1/14 The #K360Tweetorial for our December issue highlights the Levy et al review on #GSTM1 in CKD across the lifespan bit.ly/KID0004552022wk Becca Levy URMC Nephrology

Summer Lee I bring out this quote to my more “centrist” moderate friends every year on MLK day and point out their feckless political views are exactly who he was talking about.

Maxwell Alejandro Frost James Baldwin 👇🏼

Metabolic acidosis (MA) is linked to alterations in bone quality. This study found that MA in CKD is linked to diminishing bone mineral content, cortical expansion, & deterioration of trabecular microarchitecture, particularly in females bit.ly/JASN085 Becca Levy

“Geometry draws the soul towards truth.” ~ Plato Geometric patterns are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, thought to reflect the language of the universe & the greatness of creation. A thread on the geometry of Mosque dome interiors & geometry quotes that inspire…

Congratulations to my brilliant colleague Kaye E Brathwaite MD on her publication on kidney function and HTN in our littlest patients!

Hope this editorial on the genetics of FSGS in Black kiddos is of interest to someone other than me :) AJKD ajkd.org/article/S0272-…

Faculty Spotlight: Associate Program Director, Becca Levy !! She completed her Med/Peds nephrology fellowship at Montefiore-Eistein. Her research interests include practice variation care in AYA w/ CKD. While she isn’t geeking out over nephrons she enjoys being a mom and embroidery

Amazing job putting together a great meeting, Kim Reidy ! American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Pediatric Academic Societies #pas2023

Editorial by Becca Levy, Jeffrey Kopp, and @NoraFranceschi2: Genetics of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in African American Children bit.ly/3MH8rxF (FREE) #FSGS

Association of #HIV and viral suppression status with hospital acute kidney injury in the era of #antiretroviral therapy doi.org/10.1016/j.kint… MonteNephrology Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official Duke Kidney #AKI

Applications open for the 2024 NephSIM Nephrons Program (due 11/15): 6-mo virtual program for medical students & residents interested in learning more about #nephrology + neph careers Trainees will be paired 1:1 with mentors More here: nephsim.com/nephsim-nephro… #FOAMed National Kidney Foundation

🩺Kimberly J. Reidy, MD, FAAP, has received the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Outstanding Service Award for 2024! Dr. Reidy has received this award for her work in designing, implementing, and advocating for new program initiatives. Congratulations Dr. Reidy!