Stanford Medcast Episode 82: Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series - Pediatric Nephrology

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mary Leonard, MD who is the Arline and Pete Harman Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, as well as the Adalyn Jay Physician in Chief at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Our conversation delves into Dr. Leonard's remarkable journey in medicine, her ascent to the distinguished roles of professor and department chair at Stanford, and her profound insights into pediatric kidney disease. We will explore the manifestations of kidney conditions in pediatric patients, her research endeavors in this domain, and the promising advancements in pediatric nephrology care.

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1. Evaluate the causes of kidney disease in your pediatric patients.
2. Develop strategies to effectively treat and manage pediatric kidney disease.

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References/Bibliography
1.Pediatric Nephrology Clinic - Overview. (2023, October 14). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pediatric-nephrology-clinic/overview/ovc-20465380
2.Nutrition for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease. (2019, April). National Kidney Foundation. https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/nutrichild#:~:text=With%20peritoneal%20dialysis%2C%20your%20child

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Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Ruth Adewuya, MD
Managing Director
Stanford University

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Mary Beth Leonard, MD, MSCE
Arline and Pete Harman Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Stanford University

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Ishita Verma
Student
Stanford University

Planner

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