The ISN’s pioneering efforts to address environmental challenges in kidney care are featured in an op-ed and video published by Devex as part of its “Accelerating Action” editorial series. Read the op-ed The article “Global kidney health via sustainability: A 'best-buy' approach” explores how ecological practices in nephrology can advance both planetary and population health —...
Results from a survey led by Cédric Rafat and members of the ISN Western Europe Regional Board (WERB) have been published in the Journal of Nephrology. The survey, developed and disseminated with support from the European Renal Association's Young Nephrologists' Platform, gathered responses from 378 nephrologists in 29 countries. Read “Kidney failure care for migrants:...
Understanding and managing rare kidney diseases can be challenging, even for experienced nephrologists. The ISN Rare Kidney Diseases Toolkit offers concise, expert-led guidance to support timely recognition and informed decision-making in complex cases. Explore the ISN Rare Kidney Diseases Toolkit Focused, accessible, and clinically relevant The toolkit features practical resources on a range of rare conditions, with...
Are you making the most of the latest clinical tools from the multi-society Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Initiative led by the ISN? The CKM Initiative addresses gaps in therapy, management, and implementation — supporting clinicians and advancing care for patients with CKM conditions. It includes an interactive CKM roadmap to guide the management of patients with cardio-kidney-metabolic...
The ISN Academy presents a comprehensive new course on monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) and amyloidosis, designed to equip healthcare professionals with critical knowledge on these rare but impactful conditions. Access the course here It features case-based, 20-minute recorded talks on key topics, including: The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and classification of MGRS subtypes—such as MIDD, PGNMID, C3G,...
The Optimization of SGLT2i Therapy Toolkit* is the latest educational offering from a multi-society cardio-kidney-metabolic initiative led by the ISN. This initiative offers resources for advancing the prevention and management of cardio-kidney-metabolic complications. The toolkit highlights the crucial role of SGLT2 inhibitors in improving outcomes for patients with both kidney and cardiovascular diseases. The SGLT2i...
Download PDF A groundbreaking study led by ISN members as part of the Kidney Care Network (KCN) initiative has been published in PLOS Medicine. This research provides critical insights into acute kidney disease (AKD) in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) and proposes actionable solutions to address gaps in care. Read the publication here Why this study matters AKD...
The ISN has expanded its “Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Initiative” with the launch of a new interactive CKM roadmap designed to help clinicians manage patients with cardio-kidney-metabolic conditions and complications. Access the roadmap here Kidney, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases are closely linked, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Launched in 2022, the CKM initiative brings nephrologists and...
The “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” offers comprehensive updates on glomerulonephritis diagnosis and management, including histopathology, treatments, and clinicopathological cases, with expert-led discussions on practical applications. Over 330 people have benefitted from previous editions of this course in Japan, Argentina, and China. Explore the program In 2025, three such courses will be held on different continents...
The ISN PARADIGM meeting took place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, from November 22-23, 2024. The meeting gathered clinicians, trialists, patient partners, regulators, and industry scientists to rethink current concepts of laboratory values in chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations, the value of patient-reported outcomes, and trial designs while fostering a robust culture of clinical trials. The program...
The ISN has added two new webinars to its Rare Kidney Disease Toolkit, focusing on immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G). These expert-led sessions offer valuable insights into diagnosing, managing, and treating these rare but challenging kidney diseases. Watch "Advancements in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)," featuring David Kavanagh (UK), Alison Ma (Hong Kong), and...
The ISN recognizes the urgent need for sustainable kidney care that ensures environmental responsibility and long-term viability. From fostering innovation in low-resource settings to building partnerships for green solutions, here are five key ways the ISN is advancing sustainable kidney care worldwide Leading the GREEN-K initiative The ISN-led Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care...
ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are dedicated members of ISN regional boards who are championing the "Are Your Kidneys Healthy?" one-minute online quiz. Available in 26 languages, this essential tool helps individuals assess their kidney health risks and determine when to seek professional advice. Find out how ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are increasing the quiz's impact locally How...
Rare kidney diseases (RKD) place a substantial economic burden on patients and health systems, the extent of which is unknown and may be systematically underestimated by health economic techniques. The “Scoping Review of Economic Analyses of Rare Kidney Diseases,” written in collaboration with The George Institute for Global Health, examines the existing evidence base toward...
The ISN is delighted to announce its formal partnership with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) to collaborate on the Advancing Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative. Find out more about the ISN GREEN-K Initiative here The CSH is an independent, non-profit organization leading the way in net zero and carbon reduction initiatives within the healthcare...
Members of the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Steering Committee presented a webinar on how the initiative seeks to support the urgent necessity and optimal outcomes of global environmentally sustainable kidney care (ESKC). Two sessions were held, attracting 144 participants from 61 countries. Watch the GREEN-K Launch webinar and access the...
Take the two-minute survey here Toward ensuring our resources remain relevant and practical for patients, the ISN has developed a survey to gather definitions of 'kidney health' from the international kidney community. In addition, the ISN invites participants to share patient resources they would like to add to the "Resources for People Living With Kidney Disease"...
ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions - members of ISN’s regional boards- are leading the dissemination of the "Are Your Kidneys Healthy?" one-minute online quiz. This quiz, available in 26 languages, helps people understand their risk for kidney disease and know when to talk to their healthcare professional. Find out more about how ISN Healthy Kidneys Champions are promoting...
The Rare Kidney Diseases Toolkit* curates resources to raise the profile and understanding of rare kidney diseases. It offers disease-specific tools and highlights the burden, gaps, and unmet needs that need to be addressed. Access the toolkit here Tools include infographics, webinars, and the EACCME-accredited ISN Complement Pathway Disease Curriculum, which reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis and...
The toolkit on optimizing RAASi therapy and managing associated complications offers user-friendly infographics in Chinese, English, Spanish and Japanese. Access the Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit here These visual aids serve as practical references for nephrologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals caring for patients with heart and kidney conditions. The toolkit comprises five practical infographics, including...
