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9560 rockville pike, bethesda, MD 20814-3991
 

 


Obesity and Renal Disease
Sponsored by the APS Renal Section

Wed. April 5—10:30 AM-12:30 PM
 
Chaired:

Lisa M. Harrison-Bernard, Louisiana State Univ. Hlth. Sci. Ctr.
Christine Maric, Georgetown Univ. Med. Ctr.

Obesity has become a national epidemic, with ~65% of Americans currently above the ideal body weight.  It is well know that obesity contributes to the morbidity and mortality from diabetes, heart disease and stroke.  However, it is less well known that obesity contributes to kidney disease.  This symposium will present key aspects of the relationship of obesity to chronic kidney disease.
 

10:30 AM

Developmental origins of obesity and renal disease risk: true, true, and related.
Susan P. Bagby, Oregon Hlth. Sci. Univ
 

11:00 AM

Obesity and hypertension: neurohumoral and renal mechanisms.
John E. Hall, Univ. of Mississippi, Jackson
 

11:30 AM

Metabolic syndrome, inflammation and kidney disease pathogenesis.
John R. Sedor, MetroHealth Med. Ctr., Cleveland
 

12:00 Noon

Pathogenic mechanisms of glomerulosclerosis in metabolic syndrome.
Christine K. Abrass, VA Puget Sound Hlth. Care Systems, Seattle