Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO

Chief Resident | University of Alabama Huntsville | @uabmedicine
Incoming Nephrology Fellow | University of Colorado | @CU_Kidney

[Kelly Haughton, MD @kidneydoctorpa]

IgA nephropathy progresses to kidney failure in up to 50% of patients within 10–20 years.

On March 29th, the NEJM published the final 24-month data from APPLAUSE-IgAN and the results change the treatment landscape.

Here’s what every nephrologist needs to know 🧵

Barratt J et al. NEJM 2026. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2600743

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

Honored to have been a co-author on this interesting case seen on our wards service! Grateful to collaborate with such a great team and to be published in @AnnalsofIMCC 📚🧠 #MedTwitter #AcademicMedicine #Research @UABHeersink @UABNews

[Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases @AnnalsofIMCC]

Authors from @UABHeersink report a rare case of a recurrent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pseudocyst causing small bowel obstruction in an adult with a long-standing ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for congenital hydrocephalus. https://t.co/HvBVkgV7Cj @AHAScience #AHAJournals

[Abbas M. Hassan, MD, PhD @AbbasHassanMD]

Should residents & fellows bill?

A single resident can provide >$300k/yr in uncompensated care due to outdated @CMSGov rules.

Our @NEJM paper proposes a competency-based framework to capture this revenue, improve trainee pay, and offset massive debt. #MedTwitter #MedEd #GME

[KDIGO @goKDIGO]

We are pleased to share the publication of the KDIGO 2026 Clinical Practice Guideline for Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a comprehensive update to the 2012 guideline.

Read the guideline in @Kidney_Int:
https://t.co/kTGdibb77F

Visit the KDIGO Anemia in CKD Guideline website to download the guideline, executive summary, and news release:
https://t.co/Pjn6nLArSD

Co-chaired by Dr. Jodie Babitt (US) and Dr. Marcello Tonelli (CA), the guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and managing anemia across the CKD continuum, including dialysis and kidney transplantation.

“This guideline represents a major step forward in how we approach anemia in CKD,” said Dr. Babitt. “It emphasizes a systematic evaluation of anemia and iron deficiency, clearer guidance on when and how to use oral and intravenous iron, and integrates new evidence on emerging therapies while reinforcing the need to avoid overtreatment and to prioritize safety and shared decision-making.”

“This guideline reflects a decade of new evidence and the increasing complexity of anemia management in people with chronic kidney disease,” said Dr. Tonelli. “We evaluated a large body of randomized trial data across iron therapies, ESAs, HIF-PHIs, and transfusion strategies, with careful attention to both benefits and harms, to support consistent, evidence-informed anemia care across diverse healthcare systems, resource settings, and patient populations worldwide.”

#anemia #CKD

[Alan Yu🇭🇰 @AlanYuNeph]

🔥Proud to share our latest #PKD prognostic model from CRISP IV

In ADPKD pts with normal eGFR we can predict probability of kidney failure 15 years later with C-index >0.8

Uses only TKV + data obtained in usual clinical care

@KUJGKI @KUMedCenter
@fouadchebib

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

Excited to be an incoming nephrology fellow at the University of Colorado!!!! Going home baby!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[University of Colorado Nephrology @CU_Kidney]

🔥🔥We are thrilled to announce that we matched all six fellowship positions!👏 Congratulations to Drs. Ahmadzadeh, Chandler, Kivlin, Nallapareddy, Rathi & Sugar! 🔥🎉👏🎊‼️

[Shikha Wadhwani @SWadhwaniMD]

There’s a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but for #IgAN patients, this may be the most meaningful. 5 years ago we had ZERO drugs approved for this disease and today, we have 5 drugs with full or accelerated FDA approval!!

Thank you to all the patients who took a chance and participated in this and other clinical trials. You are why we are here today!!

https://t.co/dlttVKkdPS

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

@pruthap287 thank you for being a fantastic co author to work with! ♥️

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

Fabulous experience at @ASNKidney presenting my poster!

Thankful to @DrDudenbostel for her mentorship and guidance! ♥️

#kidneyweek #nephrology #womeninmedicine @ISNkidneycare @kidney_stl @uabmedicine

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

Amazing first day at @ASNKidney conference! Such an exciting time to be a nephrologist!!!!

[Aditi Gupta @AditiGuptaKUMC]

NIH funded study showing that select domains of cognition improve after kidney transplantation. Cognitive impairment in CKD is at least partially reversible! Thank you @AJKDonline.

[Tanja Dudenbostel, MD, FASH, FAHA @DrDudenbostel]

Great to see our @uabmedicine medical student MS3 Nicole Tyler to present at @AHAScience ❤️ #Hypertension25 #prediabetes #arterial stiffness in patients <35 years. @Carmendemigue12 @AnastasiaSMihai @fjrios92 @guto_montezano @spjuraschek

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

@Roshini_Raghu Thank you for such kind words! So lucky to have you as a co-resident. Your hard work and determination are truly inspiring! ❤️

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

@pruthap287 Thank you for such kind words!! Will never forget the grace, positivity, and determination you have!! Your passion for cardiology is unmatched, you are a fantastic human being and physician!! You will be an asset to cardiology fellowship ♥️♥️♥️

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

So excited to announce that my application for #Nephrologyfellowship is officially submitted!

Looking forward to a interview season full of growth and learning! ♥️

@nkf #kidneyhealth #fellowshipmatch

[Soumyadeep Bag, MD @sbag_in]

Feeling grateful as I submit my applications for cardiology fellowship. Thankful for @uabmedicine Huntsville and @DrDudenbostel 's guidance and @patratumpa99 's unwavering support. On to the next chapter! ❤️‍🩹🫀🙏 #CardiologyFellowship #MedTwitter #Match2026 #FellowshipBound

[Prutha Pathak, MBBS, MPH @pruthap287]

Grateful and humbled to share that I’ve submitted my #CardiologyFellowship ERAS application!

AAMC ID: 13942592

Excited to connect with peers, fellows, and program leadership😇❤️🫀

#cardiologyfellowshipmatch #match2026
@ACCinTouch @SCAI @HRSonline @WomenCardiology @WomenAs1

[Dr. Hinal Rathi, DO @HinalRathi]

Had an amazing time presenting an oral presentation clinical case at @SocietyGIM National in Hollywood, FL!
So grateful for the opportunity!!

@UABHeersink @uabmedicine
#sgim #internalmedicine #WomenInSTEM

[Prutha Pathak, MBBS, MPH @pruthap287]

Humbled and overflowing with gratitude for my program leadership at @namccares for believing in me for a chief resident position. Excited to lead with kindness with all round amazing friends and co-chiefs !!
#IMProud @ACPIMPhysicians @AAIMOnline

[Dr. Hardik Patel 🩺💉 @hardik4u24]

How SGLT2i 💊 save hearts beyond sugars?

Boost EPO🩸, shield Brain🧠 , raise renal 🫘 O₂, reshape heart 🫀fuel!

Nephro's dream, now multisystem.
One drug, many miracles.

@LopaschukLab etal.
https://t.co/3hYW9H8okH 🆓

#CardioRenal #SGLT2i #IM #Nephrology #MedTwitter #HF