James F. Simon, MD

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Quality in urine microscopy: The eyes of the beholder

Author:: James F. Simon, MD

Publish date: January 2, 2018

The renal patient is best served when the nephrologist familiar with the case performs the urine microscopy.

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Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Treat it, but not too aggressively

Author:: James F. Simon, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2016

Renal anemia is associated with bad outcomes, but attempting to normalize hemoglobin levels can be harmful.

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In reply: Why is metformin contraindicated in chronic kidney disease?

Author:: James F. Simon, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2014

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Managing advanced chronic kidney disease: A primary care guide

Author:: James F. Simon, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2014

Primary care physicians can manage most aspects early on, but as it progresses, more care should shift to a nephrologist.

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Stenting atherosclerotic renal arteries: Time to be less aggressive

Author:: James F. Simon, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2010

It is time to strongly reconsider the current aggressive approach to revascularization of stenotic renal arteries and to take a more coordinated, c...