nephrologist
Americannoun
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Franklin learned she had kidney disease in her 20s when a new primary-care doctor saw that her blood pressure was chronically high and sent her to a nephrologist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
"This is an important proof of principle, but it is not yet a therapy," explains Dr. Tobias Seibt, nephrologist at LMU University Hospital Munich and co-first author.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 9, 2025
Doctors try to slow the decline of kidney function with existing medications and lifestyle modifications, said Dr. Melanie Hoenig, a nephrologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who was not involved with the study.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
Think of the connections between muscles and nerves as a lock, and antibodies as a key, says Jim Weiss, a retired nephrologist and board member for the Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 3, 2023
"Her nephrologist was really impressed that she could lose so much so quickly. Her health improved and her confidence as well."
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2023
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