Manjula Tamura

Manjula Tamura, a Stanford nephrology professor, dives into the challenges of kidney dialysis for older or frail patients. She discusses innovative alternatives like wearable artificial kidneys and genetically modified pig transplants. Tamura emphasizes the importance of aligning treatment choices with patient values and life goals. The conversation spotlights preventive strategies to avoid kidney failure altogether, seeking to improve overall patient quality of life through evolving medical practices.