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Joel M. Topf, MD FACP

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Saying the product of the kidneys is urine is like saying the product of a factory is pollution. Urine is a by-product. The product is homeostasis
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What fraction of nephrology nerds actually wish they were going to the Space Tech Expo we are sharing the conference center with?

What fraction of nephrology nerds actually wish they were going to the Space Tech Expo we are sharing the conference center with? #NKFSpringClinicals
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I think putting the KFRE 5-year of ESRD on routine lab results will right many of the wrongs unleashed by posting the eGFR on routine labs.

I think the eGFR is useful and important but I know I (and many other practitioners) misunderstood the significance of some of the results.

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Patient fires a gun at a nurse.

Hospitals need to do better keeping healthcare workers safe. (TW suicide)

fox2detroit.com/news/man-deeme…

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A lot of people are dragging this person. The knee jerk reaction of “92% coverage?! That’s amazing! Why are you complaining. Leave the country.” This shows how low the bar has been set for health insurance coverage in the US. Let’s put on our empathy hats for a moment.

Imagine

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I’ve podcasted with the best but I’ve never casted with a better host than Nayan Arora! He embodies the rare podcast trinity: Funny, Humble, and deep content expertise.

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For the past couple of days, my timeline has been full of headlines about how medical students are avoiding states with more restrictive abortion laws.

The headlines are tantalizing… but are they true?

I’m skeptical.

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For the past couple of days, my timeline has been full of headlines about how medical students are avoiding states with more restrictive abortion laws. The headlines are tantalizing… but are they true? I’m skeptical. (🧵)
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The National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings start May 14. We have you covered with:
✅ Live updates from Dr. Joel Topf (@kidney_boy) and our editorial staff on X
✅ Abstracts, award winners and interviews on our website 👇
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The @nkf Spring Clinical Meetings start May 14. We have you covered with: ✅ Live updates from Dr. Joel Topf (@kidney_boy) and our editorial staff on X ✅ Abstracts, award winners and interviews on our website 👇 buff.ly/3ya6HJE #nephrology #kidney #NKFSCM
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