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Matthew A. Sparks

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Nephrology
DUMC Box 2747, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 2747, 2424 Erwin Rd, Hock Nephrology Suite 605, Durham, NC 27705

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Modernizing Continuing Professional Development Using Social Media

Book section · January 1, 2022 Continuing professional development has changed drastically in the era after the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person conferences are now a distant memory, but staying current and relevant (especially in interdisciplinary fields such as psychonephrology) continue ... Full text Cite

Acute tubular injury - Pathophysiology and clinical implications

Book section · January 1, 2021 Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized patients and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Incidence of ATN varies widely, depending on the criteria used to define an AKI, with up to 2 ... Cite

Acute Tubular Injury – Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications

Book section · 2021 This book also addresses kidney injury in specialized populations like pregnant patients and patients with kidney transplant. A whole chapter is also dedicated to imaging in patients with kidney injury. ... Cite

Thrombotic Microangiopathies

Book section · March 30, 2018 Featured Publication Cite

Rational Dosing of Chemotherapy in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Book section · August 7, 2015 Featured Publication Filling a significant knowledge gap in this burgeoning field, Onconephrology features the latest evidence and clinical approaches for the beginner or experienced practitioner. ... Link to item Cite

Rational dosing of chemotherapy in patients with kidney failure

Book section · August 7, 2015 Featured Publication Full text Cite