Alport syndrome is the most common inherited kidney disease, more prevalent than autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Awareness of this condition, particularly the autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant variants, has increased as genetic testing has become mainstream. What is Alport syndrome? Alport syndrome is a genetic condition with an abnormality of type
Creatine and creatinine sound similar, similar enough that patients may mistake them. And then there’s creatinine kinase (CK) or creatinine phosphokinase (CPK). If you’ve wondered what the difference is you're in luck - read on. Creatine Creatine is a molecule composed of 3 amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine. 90% of creatine is
Bisphosphonates and denosumab are anti resorptive medications used for the treatment of: Osteoporosis Hypercalcemia, especially hypercalcemia of malignancy Hypercalcemia, Nephrology and the Milk Alkali Syndrome @BCNephro Hypercalcemia BCNephro Malignancy, particularly multiple myeloma and bone metastasis with solid tumors (prostate, breast, lung) Both classes of medications exert their anti resorptive effects by inhibiting osteoclast
