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Meet Krishnasai Abhishek Madathanapalli, MD, a clinical fellow in the Section of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Yale School of Medicine, who was born in Bahrain and grew up experiencing many different environments and cultures.
- March 11, 2024
Severe hypertension (sHTN), affecting about 10% of hospitalized patients, lacks clear treatment guidelines, potentially leading to unnecessary antihypertensive medication use and adverse outcomes. A recent study from researchers and physicians at Yale aimed to identify factors associated with spontaneous blood pressure (BP) reduction, which could inform future management decisions and prevent harm from aggressive BP treatment.
- December 21, 2023
ASCI honors physicians who enhance their profession by doing impactful research
- October 24, 2023
In the world of nephrology, there's one event that stands out above the rest, drawing thousands of professionals from around the globe—the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week. This annual event features a rich array of sessions, speakers, and insights into the ever-evolving field of kidney care. This year, Kidney Week takes place in Philadelphia, Pa., with over 12,000 planned attendees.
- October 10, 2023
A new research study explores patterns in kidney structures to better understand focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a condition where scar tissue develops in parts of the kidney. These findings offer insights into more accurate measurement of kidney structures like the glomeruli, which could ultimately lead to improved diagnosis and prognosis for patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- September 14, 2023
Doctors frequently rely on the electronic health record (EHR) when caring for patients. Oftentimes, EHR systems will include clinical decision support tools that offer recommendations and reminders for physicians determining how to manage diagnosis or treatment plans.
- September 04, 2023
View the most cited, read, and discussed research published over the summer.
- August 07, 2023
Kamil Faridi, MD, and Nihar Desai, MD, advocate for the use of combination lipid-lowering therapy to improve patients’ long-term health.
- August 07, 2023
By offering at least two lipid-lowering therapies up front regardless of LDL cholesterol level, physicians have the opportunity to prevent a significant number of heart attacks and strokes, the researchers write.