Point & Counterpoint

Our newest web exclusive features thought-provoking discussions on relevant clinical topics in nephrology and urology practice. Check out some of our video interviews with respected physicians and researchers.



Should ED patients be screened for CVD?

Yes
 No
 Allen Seftel, MD  Serge Carrier, MD
Allen Seftel, MD

Cooper University
 Serge Carrier, MD

McGill University

Should we screen for CKD?

Yes
 No
 Peter McCullough, MD  Howard Fink, MD
Peter McCullough, MD

St. John Providence Health System
 Howard Fink, MD

Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Anticoagulation for CKD and dialysis with Afib

Pro
 Con
   
Charles Herzog, MD

Hennepin County Medical Center
 Catherine Clase, MD

McMaster University

Radical vs. partial nephrectomy

Radical Partial
   
Alexander Kutikov, MD

Fox Chase Cancer Center
 John Gore, MD, MS

University of Washington

Low-risk renal tumors: Immediate treatment vs. active surveillance

Immediate treatment Active surveillance
   
Mitchell Benson, MD

Chairman, Department of Urology
Columbia University
 David Chen, MD, FACS

Surgeon, Department of Surgical Oncology
Fox Chase Cancer Center

Early vs. late dialysis initiation

Early Late
   
Anthony Valeri, MD

Medical Director, Hemodialysis
Columbia University
 John Capelli, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University