Frequently Asked Questions

Who writes the report?

I do. I’m not a doctor - I’m a fellow MCD patient who got tired of feeling in the dark. I have a background in research and spend hours each month reading through new studies. Then I boil them down into clear, useful summaries - with links to the original sources so you (and your doctor) can check my work.

Is this medical advice?

Nope. I’m not a medical professional, and I’m definitely not trying to replace your doctor. The report is a research summary - a way to stay informed, ask better questions, and make more confident decisions with your care team.

How do you choose which studies to include?

Every month, I run targeted searches across multiple medical databases - including PubMed, Google Scholar, and clinical trial registries - using carefully structured queries designed to surface every peer-reviewed study related to Minimal Change Disease. That includes not just treatments, but biomarkers, relapse patterns, and therapy comparisons. But that’s just step one. From there, I manually filter out:

• Case reports that aren't generalizable
• Papers focused solely on pediatric cases (unless they have broader relevance)
• Rehashed reviews or meta-analyses if they don't seem significant or add anything new

The studies that make the final cut are then read in full - not just the abstract - and assessed for clinical relevance, methodological soundness, and what I call “discussion value”: something that could actually impact a conversation between you and your nephrologist. Each month, I distill 8–12 of these studies into summaries you can actually understand - while keeping context, nuance, and source links intact. Could you do all this yourself? Maybe. If you had 20–30 hours a month, a strong research background, and a high tolerance for jargon. Most people don’t. That’s why I do the heavy lifting for you.

Can I understand this without a science background?

Yes! That’s the whole point. If you can read a blog post, you can read this report. I write it for patients, not professors. Think: clear takeaways, a few bolded highlights, and context when the study is confusing.

What’s the format?

The report is sent by email as a PDF - clean layout, easy to skim or print. Some people bring it to their next nephrologist visit. Others just read it over coffee and feel less stressed.

How much does it cost?

It’s free to try for the first month. After that, it’s $5/month. You can cancel anytime - no forms, no hassel, no hard feelings. Shoot me an email and I'll immediately cancel your subscription.

What if I don’t like it or it’s not helpful?

Then cancel. Seriously. This is here to help, not to hassle. If it doesn’t give you value, I don’t want your money. It’s that simple.

Can I see a sample first?

Of course — click here to view a sample report. You’ll know within 30 seconds if it’s for you or not.

If you want to see a full report then sign up for the free trial to get summaries of the 8-12 articles I covered last month.

What if my nephrologist already stays up to date?

Amazing - you’re lucky! This report can still help you stay in the loop between visits and feel more confident in your treatment decisions. And if your nephrologist doesn’t bring up new research much? Then it might be even more useful.