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Dr. Kelly Picard, PhD RD

Dr. Kelly Picard, PhD RD

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Do synbiotics reduce the risk of CVD post kidney transplant?

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

There is growing interest in how the gut microbiome might modulate disease outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease. Of particular interest in CKD,

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RD Q&A

How does eating impact cyclosporine levels?

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Kelly Picard PhD RD

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that is frequently used post-kidney transplant (and is associated with hyperkalemia). I received this question on how eating impacts cyclosporine. To

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Journal Club Phosphorus

Bone mineral disease after transplant (hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia)

November 18, 2023November 19, 2023 Kelly Picard PhD RD

In my practice I see a fair bit of hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia after kidney transplant. But why is this happening and what should I do

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Hyperkalemia Assessments Potassium RD Q&A

Why does tacrolimus cause hyperkalemia?

October 27, 2023November 25, 2023 Kelly Picard PhD RD

Mel from BC asks: Why does “tac” (tacrolimus) cause hyperkalemia?  Do other medications in this family also cause hyperkalemia? My response “Tac”, or tacrolimus is

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