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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There really wasn’t enough sage in the world TBH

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Did not realize damnatio memoriae would be so much FUN

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I’m only two episodes in, but it seems to me like that nice Canadian boy would like a little cuddle afterwards.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We could be getting so much more out of the electronic medical record. In February’s Kidney News, Chirag Parikh and I discuss what needs to change and suggest policy steps to help us get there.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I have really neglected my fitness for an embarrassingly long time. So I’m celebrating that today I got back on my #Peloton. Hoping to be consistent, small incremental improvements.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Build, don’t just learn. The AI-Ready Nephrology Practice Professional Certificate at #RPA2026 is hands-on. You’ll create real AI tools for prior authorizations, patient education, and documentation. $249 members | $299 non-members www.renalmd.org/page/aicerti...

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Birthday dip in Lake Michigan! Water temp down to 48 degrees. I need new neoprene booties for Christmas.

Two women in swimsuits at the edge of a large calm lake. One is wearing sunglasses and a silly hat shaped like a birthday cake with candles.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Dr Biff Palmer accepts the Narins award at #KidneyWk. I had the opportunity to serve on a hyperkalemia advisory board where Dr Palmer and I were the 2 nephrologists. We were tasked with giving a summary of K handling in the tubule. Biff emails me “Well Katie, how would you like to approach this?”

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Barbie poster at #KidneyWk today. We have a great poster tomorrow: FR-PO0365. Come on by!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Poster 0370 is live at #KidneyWk and must be seen to be believed! #NoBoringPosters #NoComicSans

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Hey #KidneyWk folks you can get the 500 bus direct from IAH to the convention center for $4.50. It leaves every 30 minutes and the stop is right by baggage claim. Public transportation FTW!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Heading out to #KidneyWeek and bringing some mandala rocks. If you come up and say “hello” I’ll give you one!

A collection of tabs and gray rocks painted with colorful dot patterns.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

TSA agent this morning complimented my vintage Coach bag (which I bought new) and said it was a lot like her mom’s. 😐

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Beautiful calm Lake Michigan. Water temp by the buoy was 58 but it felt colder going in!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

After a long end to summer, fall has arrived in Michigan. The lake temperature dropped from 68 to 58 degrees inside of a week. This was a wonderful swim that helps us acclimate for winter dipping. I didn’t wear my gloves but I missed them! #coldwaterswimming

Two people entering a large calm lake under a late afternoon sky filled with clouds.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I am so excited for our ASN posters. I am on a mission to make beauty and great design a regular feature in the poster hall.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I am an incorrigible hobbyist - I get really into things in phases. With a near endless supply of beach rocks, painting mandalas was a natural choice. Maybe I’ll take some to #KidneyWk to spread some joy.

An assortment of gray stones painted with colorful dots and swirls in concentric patterns, amateurishly executed but not too bad.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

If you have patients with edema and #nephrotic syndrome, researchers at the University of Michigan would like to survey them about their symptoms. Patients are paid for their time.

Flyer for research project including the QR code

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Very pleased that the #Panoramic team have two posters accepted for #KidneyWeek! Looking forward to presenting our ongoing quality improvement projects including sex differences in SGLT2i prescriptions.

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Hugo Diniz, MD 🇵🇹🇪🇺 @hugodiniz.medsky.social · 06/06/2025

iSGLT2 effects on Acute Kidney Outcomes #ERA25 ✅ Clear protective effects for AKI ❌ No extra risk of AKI events during the acute eGFR dip

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

#CONFIDENCE results are in! Enjoying the posts from #era2025. Unlike the big SGLT2i trials primary endpoint here was reduction in ACR.

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Swapnil Hiremath 🍁🇨🇦 @hswapnil.medsky.social · 05/06/2025

The first #ERA25 simultaneous pub CONFIDENCE trial of empagliflozin + finerenone in N = 579 Greater reduction in ACR and BP Note the impressive GFR dip www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio, Serum Potassium Level, Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate, and Systolic Blood Pressure over Time.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/05/2025

"X is racist. The only thing up for debate is whether this is a feature or a bug for those in charge," writes Charlie Warzel.

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What Are People Still Doing on X?

Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout

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Daniel Dvorkin @danielmedic.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

At some point in early 2021 (IIRC) the number of 18-30-year-olds who died of covid exceeded the number killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, in a much shorter period. The idea that it’s only dangerous to older people is a lethal myth. 🧪⚕️📈

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Yes it’s a continual dumpster fire of news but I migrated my plants outside for the summer and it’s nice out here on my porch

Shelves on a porch displaying a variety of plants

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

New rule: if you do a TCM visit and your entire plan of care is “defer decision about restarting SGLT2i to nephrology” then let us do (and bill for) the TCM visit. Sheesh.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

My #NephMadness bracket is in! Of course I picked #Hemodiafiltration to win it all. First significant change in US dialysis in decades? Potentially seeing units compete on the type of treatment they offer? And getting it done without changing the bundle? Yes, please!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Waiting in the car at the Amtrak station to see my son off to college when we see a car DRIVING DOWN THE TRACKS.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Holy moly are you all reading #CarelessPeople? I can’t believe this isn’t getting more media attention - wait I can after hearing how FB and other social media companies manipulate their algorithms. (I left Twitter when I noticed all the tradwife content popping up.)

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Conditions have been amazing the past few days for #coldwater swimming in Lake Michigan. Air temp 70, water temp 37. Wonderful to stay on the beach afterwards with a thermos of milky sweet tea.

A woman in a bathing suit at water’s edge. A kiteboarder and a lighthouse can be seen in the background.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

With @brianrifkin.bsky.social talking about how nephrology responds to the challenge of CKM syndrome - @asnkidney.bsky.social has put together a terrific group to discuss!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Still the most beautiful exterior of an airport terminal in the country IMO.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Free webinar via RPA: Immigration Issues in your practice. This Wednesday at 1 pm. Register at renalmd.org. Sign up for membership while you’re registering! We are stronger together.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Anyone else find themselves reclassifying stage 4 CKD to stage 3 after about 18 months in 4 drug GDMT for diabetic nephropathy? Happening too often for me to dismiss as a fluke any more. Confirmed with Cystatin as well.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

#Coldwater swimming is stress relief for me. Today in Michigan it’s 75 degrees. There’s still big ice berms on the lake, but there’s about twenty feet of open water between the berms and the shore. It’s only 18 inches deep, I had to lie down to get in, but it’s great to be back in the water.

View from a pier towards shore. Large ice shelf and then calm shallow water to the beach.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I practice in a red county and don’t talk politics in the exam room. The number of elderly patients spitting invective at GOP’s gutting of science and public health, unprompted, in clinic yesterday was remarkable. Outside of the MAGA cult people are PISSED.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Today I banned a drug rep from our office. They chose to use an aggressive, hectoring tone with my young associate doctor, pressuring him to prefer their drug (which is an excellent one) over another class for treating CKD-DM. Hard no.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

My first time ever recording a podcast - thanks @kidneyboy.bsky.social @jordybc.bsky.social and @captainchloride.bsky.social for having me on and making it a great experience!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

It is so, so important to tell your patients with GN - de novo or relapse - that they did not cause it by anything they did! Every single one of mine says they immediately blamed themselves - diet choices, alcohol, or something else. Make it explicit for them so they can get past self blame.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

RPA runs the only nephrology specific PAC and is the most effective voice for reimbursement issues for our specialty. Come to our annual meeting in Las Vegas April 4-6 to learn more!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Did the task I’ve been avoiding for over a month. Took 10 minutes.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Ozempic now FDA approved for CKD!

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I think I’m getting the hang of it, a little. #visiblemending

Three darns in green and blue yarn on a cream chunky knit sweater

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Second hole is fixed, this went much faster, maybe 40 minutes. #visiblemending

A cream knitted sweater with a darn in muted greens

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Got a vintage wool fisherman’s sweater off EBay, holes were undisclosed. My first attempt at #visiblemending. Not a “Five minute craft!” This took me two hours. Will flip warp and weft colors on the next one.

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

“It should be just as unthinkable for a nephrologist to defer treatment of heart failure with an SGLT2i… as it would be to pass on prescribing an ACEi for hypertension.” My editorial this month in Kidney News. www.kidneynews.org/downloadpdf/...

kidneynews.org

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Over Christmas my parents asked us to go through their storage unit and take anything we wanted to save from the donation bin. Could not pass up this satin cadmium glass cruet set they got as a wedding gift 55 years ago (and never used!)

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KatieOverV @katiekwonmd.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

In further insurance nonsense chronicles, UHC needs full documentation including relevant CPT codes and a letter of necessity to authorize continued coverage of dialysis for my ESRD patient of two years.

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