This is the fifth episode in our series Public Health and Nephrology Worldwide which aims to bring awareness to the growing public health problem of kidney disease.

In this episode, Dr. Polianna Albuquerque explains what toxin-related AKI is and why it’s a growing public health problem. She gives examples of toxin-related AKI in her clinical practice in northern Brazil, and provides suggestions of how to tackle this problem globally.

This podcast accompanies a book on the subject, Nephrology and Public Health Worldwide, 2021, available at: https://www.karger.com/Book/Home/280576

For more podcast episodes from Karger please visit https://karger.com/podcasts.

This is the fourth episode in our series Public Health and Nephrology Worldwide which aims to bring awareness to the growing public health problem of kidney disease.

In this episode, Dr. Claure-Del Granado explains what herbal nephropathy is and why it’s important for healthcare professionals to be aware of it. He explains the pros and cons of herbal medicine, and lists specific examples of herbs that cause harm to the kidneys.

This podcast accompanies a book on the subject, Nephrology and Public Health Worldwide, 2021, available at: https://www.karger.com/Book/Home/280576

For more podcast episodes from Karger please visit karger.com/podcasts.

The third episode in our series Public Health and Nephrology Worldwide which aims to bring awareness to the growing public health problem of kidney disease.

In this episode, Drs. Silva Junior and Ferreiro Fuentes discuss why they felt it was important to create a book on the subject, and what they are witnessing in their home countries of Brazil and Uruguay.

This podcast accompanies a book on the subject, Nephrology and Public Health Worldwide, 2021, available at: https://www.karger.com/Book/Home/280576

For more podcast episodes from Karger please visit karger.com/podcasts.