Nephrology – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Glp-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are designed for long-term use to treat chronic disease/conditions. What happens if people go on and off them?

October 29, 2026

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 30, 2026 Source:Everyone’s going on — and off — GLP-1s. What’s that doing to your health?
A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death in People With Preexisting Disease

January 8, 2026

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 8, 2026 Source: A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death Reference:Discordance in Creatinine- and Cystatin C–Based eGFR and Clinical Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis
Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials

September 12, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 12, 2025 Source:Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

August 27, 2025

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 27, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
If you are palnning a voyage to Mars then this isolation study of ten men may be relevant

April 19, 2017

Health Headlines Commentary for April 19, 2017 Source: Salt makes you want to drink less and eat more, Mars simulation study finds Reference: Increased salt consumption induces body water conservation and decreases fluid intake
Marketing has influenced water consumption requirements/myths

March 23, 2017

Health Headlines Commentary for March 23, 2017 Source: How much water do you really need to drink in a day? Reference: Medical myths
Heartburn drug may cause future kidney problems (in white older-male US Vets)

February 23, 2017

Health Headlines Commentary for February 23, 2017 Source: Popular heartburn drugs could lead to kidney damage without warning: study Reference: Long-term kidney outcomes among users of proton pump inhibitors without intervening acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem in Canada

March 14, 2014

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 14, 2014 Source: 2.2M Canadians unaware they’re suffering kidney damage: Kidney Foundation Reference: Kidney Foundation of Canada online tool
Greater amounts of abdominal fat seems to affect kidney function over time

April 12, 2013

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Why Apple-Shaped People Have Higher Risk Of Kidney Disease Reference: Central Body Fat Distribution Associates with Unfavorable Renal Hemodynamics Independent of Body Mass Index