The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD
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Sep 23, 2024 
Join nephrologist Joel Topf, also known as Kidney Boy, as he shares his expertise on managing diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease. He discusses key strategies for controlling blood pressure, the importance of timely referrals, and the latest updates in CKD management guidelines. Delve into innovative treatments like SGLT2 inhibitors and ARNI drugs, and explore the significance of personalized care for elderly patients. Topf also champions the use of AI technology to enhance clinical documentation, making patient care more efficient.
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Running as a Fountain of Youth
- Joel Topf shared his renewed dedication to running, aiming for two miles daily in 2024.
- He emphasized physical activity's importance, calling it the "fountain of youth."
Mentorship Mishap
- Joel Topf recounted trying to mentor junior faculty on their lecture, but it was misconstrued as criticism.
- This experience taught him that mentorship should be initiated from the mentee, not the mentor.
Medicine's Uncertainty
- Joel Topf shared an anecdote about a Native American medicine man in a film whose methods were uncertain.
- He compared this to medical practice where treatments don't always work despite rituals.