ISN Journal summaries on making CKD research accessible to patients and pregnancy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients
Kidney International®
Research on chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often inaccessible to patients and caregivers, limiting its influence on care and decision-making.
A workshop involving patients, caregivers, and health professionals identified three key strategies to improve dissemination: making research engaging and visible, removing barriers such as cost and complexity, and building trust by sharing information through familiar and reputable sources.
Adopting these patient-centered approaches may enhance the reach and impact of CKD research toward supporting shared decision-making and improving outcomes.
Kidney International Reports®
A long-term analysis of pregnancy outcomes in kidney transplant recipients in an Indian cohort
Pregnancy after kidney transplantation is becoming more common, but outcomes from low-resource settings like India are rarely reported.
This large, nationwide study shows that most women can have successful pregnancies after kidney transplantation, with healthy babies and well-preserved long-term graft function. Although complications such as high blood pressure, preterm delivery, and concerns around graft function were relatively common, overall outcomes remained reassuring.
The study highlights that even in resource-limited settings, good pregnancy and graft outcomes are possible when care is carefully managed.
