Publications and lectures by Lajos Zsom, MD in the field of nephrology and internal medicine
A life's work of a physician
Scientific articles, patient education videos, downloadable books and slide presentations arranged thematically, in a searchable format, accessible to everyone.
Lajos Zsom, MD
nephrologist,
academic teacher, academic author
Internal medicine and nephrology
Papers, presentations and educational videos for medical professionals and patients alike on the interpretation of laboratory data, dialysis assessments, metabolic diseases, medical treatments of chronic disease and end of life decisions.
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Essays on European history of philosophy
Critical essays on the emerging concepts of the European Enlightenment and Age of Reason from Spinoza to Rousseau that determined the course of modern history- with special emphasis on the basic ideas of rationalism and the scientific method.
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Downloadable books
FreeTwo books can be downloaded through the site – an autobiographical essay and a work on the philosophy of science.
A Hungarian physician in the US - currently available in Hungarian only
Reflections on being a successful nephrologist/internist in the US, on how to fit into a system so different from home while maintaining one's humanity. Description of life experience including personal and professional dilemmas in a thought-provoking and often critical manner.
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The Book of Life
A physician thinker’s assessment of mathematics, science and the most fundamental questions of the human condition- the foundation of a new life science that helps to understand both medical and general life issues using an alternative, new approach, which is radically different from the currently prevailing ones.
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Who should read this page?
To the readersStudents and Colleagues
Those who do not only seek information, but wish to understand the context and logic of medical practice and are ready to consider alternative viewpoints
Patients and family
Those whishing to understand the logic behind medical decisions and judgement
Health-conscious readers interested in healthy lifestyles
Those who wish to understand the origin and nature of health and disease
Those who are interested in history and the evolution of European philosophy
Those who wish to know more about rationalism, the scientific method and the influence of European Enlightenment on modern thinking
Lajos Zsom, MD, nephrologist, internist, physician scientist and academic teacher
About meI have been practicing as a nephrologist for thirty years including eighteen years in the US, following hundreds of patients spanning two continents. In addition to clinical practice, I also worked as an academic teacher, patient educator and medical director in several dialysis units having experience in both administration and the academic environment
On this website, the summary of accumulated experience of a lifetime is presented in the form of scientific publications, patient educational videos, professional slide presentations, philosophical essays and clinical lectures. This educational material is meant to offer help in navigating the often-controversial areas of correctly interpreting lab findings, dietary issues, medication interactions and medical decisions.
On this page, I arranged all educational content in a searchable, thematically organized form, accessible to everyone who wishes to understand nephrology and the logic of medical thinking and does not shy away from the deeper philosophical background of healing, scientific logic as well as the more general issues pertaining to the human condition.
Featured posts
Professional contentNephrology for Patients: protein and the kidney
How Much Protein—and What Kind—Should You Eat in Chronic Kidney Disease?
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Nephrology for Patients: diet and the kidney
What Are the Core Principles of Diet in Kidney Disease and in Preventing Kidney Disease?
Read moreNephrology for Patients: exercise, blood supply and gut flora
How Lifestyle Affects the Kidneys Through the Gut Microbiome and Circulation
Read moreNephrology for Patients: fluids and the kidney
How Fluid Intake Affects the Kidneys — and When It Doesn’t
Read moreNephrology for Patients: Kidney function vs. Kidney disease
Core Questions in Nephrology, Explained Clearly — What the Numbers Mean, and What They Don’t
Read moreEstimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Chronic Kidney Disease
What eGFR Is Useful For — and What It Is Not
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Online consultation
ContactIf you wish to understand more on how to interpret lab data and how these influence medical decision making, you may want to consider an online consultation. During the consultation, we may go over what lab results generally mean and how to read them correctly. We may also go over dietary and lifestyle issues. This consultation is of general educational nature and does not obviate the need for actual medical follow up.
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