For Kidneys Sake
For Kidneys' Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)This podcast series aims to provide healthcare professionals, particularly primary care professionals, with accessible insights into kidney health. Each episode offers bite-sized discussions on key topics such as chronic kidney disease management and heart failure and practical updates for improving patient care. With episodes just 15 minutes long, you can listen on your commute, during a break, or while out for a walk. Join us as we explore the latest advancements and strategies in integrated kidney care t...
You want a baby? CKD, fertility and pregnancy: don't fail to plan
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS).
In this discussion, consultant nephrologists Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel are joined by Dr Phil Webster to examine fertility and pregnancy in the context of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They highlight that while many CKD patients are older, a significant number of younger individuals, especially those with inherited or congenital kidney conditions, will face issues related to fertility and pregnancy. CKD affects...
Red urine, yellow urine, red urine, yellow urine: Managing Haematuria
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS).
In this episode, consultants Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel, both nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, discuss the significance and management of microscopic (non-visible) haematuria in primary care. They provide practical guidance for general practitioners on how to interpret urine dipstick findings, the appropriate steps for investigation, and when specialist referral is warranted. The conversation emphasises the importance of not overlooking...
Managing Kidney Health in Older Adults – Age vs Frailty
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS).
In this episode of For Kidneys Sake, consultants Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel are joined by Dr Melanie Dani, a geriatrician, to discuss the complexities of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults. They highlight the importance of distinguishing between chronological age and frailty, two overlapping but distinct concepts that significantly influence clinical decision-making. The conversation explores how kidney function naturally...
Can I Take This? Supplements, creatine, recreational drugs and Kidney Health
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS).
Welcome to For Kidneys’ Sake! The new name for our podcast series is previously known as The Rest Is Kidneys. In this first episode of our new 20-part series, Prof Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel return to tackle a topic that crops up frequently in both clinic and primary care: supplements, herbal remedies, and recreational drugs and what they really mean for people wi...
Introducing For Kidneys Sake Podcast - New name, Same Kidney Chat (Just More of It)
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
Following the success of The Rest Is Kidneys, our podcast returns with a new name and a fresh series of conversations that get to the heart of kidney care. Hosted by Professor Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel, For Kidneys Sake continues to bring primary and secondary care closer together through practical, down-to-earth discussions that inform, connect, and occasionally entertain.
In Series 2, w...
CKD Essentials: Your Top Questions Answered
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this special Q&A episode, Prof Jeremy Levy, Dr Andrew Frankel, and specialist nurse Joana Teles tackle key CKD questions from primary care. They discuss CKD coding adjustments, NSAID safety, and the importance of optimising RAAS inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors. Practical guidance is given on prescribing, managing side effects, and using diuretics like furosemide effectively.
The hosts emphasise that while lifestyle c...
Managing heart failure and CKD is NOT Mission Impossible!
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
This podcast episode explores the intersection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure, providing guidance for managing patients with both conditions. Hosts Prof Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel, consultant nephrologists, are joined by Dr Dominique Auger, a consultant cardiologist specialising in heart failure.
The discussion focuses on the shared pathophysiology of CKD and heart failure, optimising treatments, and addressing common clinical...
Drugs to review with a falling GFR, and conquering pain in CKD
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
This episode provides practical advice for primary care professionals on reviewing medications and prescribing pain relief for patients with CKD. The discussion focuses on assessing kidney function using estimated GFR (eGFR), adjusting drug dosages, and safely managing pain relief without compromising renal health. The hosts explain how eGFR should be used instead of creatinine clearance for drug dosing decisions, while taking into account patient-specific...
Power to the People: Educate to Empower
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this episode, Professor Jeremy Levy, Dr. Andrew Frankel, and clinical lead kidney nurse specialist Joana Teles discuss how to effectively educate and empower patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), focusing on delivering a CKD diagnosis with clarity and reassurance, addressing common misconceptions, and encouraging patient engagement during short consultations. Joanna highlights the importance of framing discussions around ‘kidney health’ rather than ‘kidney disease’ and shar...
Sweet Urine; good times never seemed so good!
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this episode, Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel discuss the game-changing role of SGLT2 inhibitors in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD). These drugs, initially developed for diabetes, have shown remarkable benefits in slowing CKD progression, reducing cardiovascular risks, and delaying dialysis. They cover the key patient groups, prescribing tips, and how to use these medications safely and effectively.
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ACE Inhibitors: Still a role for 40 year old drugs?
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In this episode, Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel discuss the role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi) in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), looking deeper into the mechanisms, benefits and practical considerations of using RAASi.
They cover when to initiate these medications, the importance of maximum dosing, monitoring kidney function, and managing side effects like changes in GFR and potassium levels.
CKD Coding does not need GCHQ or Enigma machines
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this episode, consultant nephrologists Jeremy Levy and Andrew Frankel from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are joined by Dr Kuldhir Johal, a GP and interim cardiovascular and renal lead.
Together, they discuss a critical aspect of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management in primary care: the importance of accurate coding to improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.
This episode focuses on h...
"Chronic" is not wicked or awful, as your teenager might tell you!
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The For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this episode of the North West London Kidney Care Podcast, Consultant Nephrologists Andrew Frankel and Jeremy Levy from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust discuss the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They focus on interpreting blood test results, such as low GFR and high creatinine, and emphasise the importance of distinguishing between chronic kidney disease and acute kidney...
Lifestyle CKD and CVD: Spot the differences
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For Kidneys Sake podcast series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In this episode, nephrologists Professor Jeremy Levy and Dr Andrew Frankel, both from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, explore strategies for managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The conversation focuses on essential lifestyle and health interventions to improve kidney health, particularly for patients newly diagnosed with CKD.
The hosts discuss how managing CKD should be viewed in the context of cardiovascular health. They highlight...
Bananas are not the problem! Hyperkalaemia and CKD
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For Kidney's Sake series is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
In our first For Kidneys Sake episode, Dr Andrew Frankel and Prof Jeremy Levy, Consultant Nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, discuss hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels), particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). They explore when clinicians should be concerned about elevated potassium levels, the causes behind hyperkalaemia, and the best approaches to managing it in primary care. The episode aims to demystify the...
Introducing the For Kidneys Sake: a North West London Kidney Care podcast
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This podcast is brought to you by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board (NWL NHS)
Introducing For Kidneys' Sake podcast, a new series hosted by Consultant Nephrologists at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Mr Andrew Frankel and Prof Jeremy Levy.
In this trailer, clinical lead nurse Joana Teles, local GP, and ICB clinical lead for cardiovascular and renal disease Kuldir Johal discuss why this podcast has been created. The series is designed to bring healthcare professionals, especially those in primary care, t...
