Kidney International® Novel Anemia Therapies in CKD: Conclusions from a KDIGO Controversies Conference The conference, held virtually in December 2021, reviewed new evidence on diagnosing and managing anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The meeting focused on a new class of agents—the hypoxia-inducible factor-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs). HIF-PHIs are reported to be non-inferior to conventional Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents...
The ISN was pleased to support the inaugural "Primer Curso Cubano de Nefrología Intervencionista" (First Cuban Course on Interventional Nephrology) in September through its Continuing Medical Education and Educational Ambassadors Programs. Find out more about ISN interventional nephrology training opportunities here. Hosted by the Cuban Society of Nephrology at the Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Lucía Iñiguez Landín...
The ISN “Are Your Kidneys Healthy?” Quiz is now available in Finnish! This quick and informative quiz, available in 17 languages, helps individuals assess their risk of kidney disease. If you would like to contribute by translating it into another language, please contact Monica at mmoorthy@theisn.org.
The newly updated ISN iNET-CKD Network cohorts map features a new layout, revised information on cohorts, and additional data. Access the ISN iNET-CKD Network cohorts map here. The ISN iNET-CKD Network is one-of-a-kind. It tracks ongoing chronic kidney disease (CKD) cohort studies located worldwide, facilitating an exchange of insights into CKD progression and its global implications. This network's...
The complete "Online Kidney Education for Primary Care Physicians" curriculum is now available at the ISN Academy. What is it? Developed collaboratively by the ISN and the Mumbai Kidney Foundation, this curriculum equips primary care physicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and care for patients with kidney-related issues. Explore the complete list of modules...
Kidney International® Repurposing Drugs for Diseases Associated With Podocyte Dysfunction Due to recent advances in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying podocyte injury, there is potential for repurposing already approved therapeutics for treating these disorders. This mini-review explores the complexities of repurposing drugs for kidney treatment, emphasizing the importance of extensive testing, emerging technologies, early intervention,...
Although the 2023 ISN-GKHA reports improvements, significant disparities persist in global kidney care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. To help address these gaps, the ISN is advancing initiatives led by the Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) to prioritize education and capacity building for kidney health professionals. Just launched: "Basics of Statistics for a Successful Start in...
From left to right: Gaetano Alfano, Iman Rashed Al Shamsi, and Barbara Letícia Dudel Mayer This year, the Young Nephrology Committee (YNC) welcomes three new members into its fold: Gaetano Alfano (Italy), Iman Rashed Al Shamsi (United Arab Emirates), and Barbara Letícia Dudel Mayer (Brazil). These talented young kidney specialists have chosen...
The latest findings on the pathogenesis and treatment of IgAN will be presented and discussed at the 17th International Symposium on IgA Nephropathy in Tokyo, Japan, from September 27-30, 2023. The ISN, the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN), and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN) will hold a joint session, "International Comparison, East...
The 13th Oriental Nephrology Conference, organized by the Shanghai Society of Nephrology, will be held from September 22-24, 2023, in Shanghai. ISN President Masaomi Nangaku will deliver the talk, "Current and Future Treatment Against Diabetic Kidney Disease," on September 23 during the international plenary session from 3:30 to 6 p.m. China Standard Time (convert to...
Stay up to date, grow professionally and connect with peers through CME-accredited content at the ISN Academy. Introduction to Qualitative Health Research Expert Series: Ethical Aspects of Kidney Care for Women CKDu Network i3C - Kidney Biopsy Course Kidney Stone Course Hybrid Fellowship Course: General Nephrology Hybrid Fellowship Course: Dialysis Hybrid Fellowship Course: Transplantation POCUS Curriculum Find out more about...
Nikolay Bulanov, ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus Subgroup member, summarizes the design and outcomes of a study from the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus' most recent global trials selection and comments on the trial's limitations. A randomized clinical trial assessing the effect of automated medication-targeted alerts on acute kidney injury outcomes Summary: In this parallel-group, pragmatic, open-label trial, 5060 hospitalized...
2024 campaign theme The World Kidney Day (WKD) Steering Committee has announced the 2024 WKD campaign theme: Kidney Health for All - Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice Recent medical advances have significantly slowed CKD progression and reduced complications. However, disparities in accessing these advancements persist. The 2024 campaign aims to increase awareness of these...
A window to the past Nephrology has evolved immensely over the past six decades, and the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) has adapted and grown in response. What was the second edition of the WCN like? The ISN caught up with Professor Rychlik, Fellow of the ISN and vice president of the Czech Society of Nephrology,...
Kidney International® Managing the Symptom Burden Associated With Long-term Dialysis: Conclusions From a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference In 2022, patients, doctors, therapists, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers came together at the KDIGO Controversies Conference, “Symptom-Based Complications in Dialysis,” to examine and agree on essential ideas about recognizing and treating symptoms in dialysis patients....
Watch the Video here. Divya Bajpai's says: "The ISN Emerging Leaders Program has inspired me to think about how to improve kidney health globally. One of the many ways to help advance kidney care worldwide is to make it more sustainable. It was a shock when I realized how my day-to-day activities were damaging the planet and contributing to an...
The College of Nephrologists of Mexico's 56th National Congress of Nephrology will take place in a hybrid format from September 13-16, 2023, in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. The congress is organized by the College of Nephrologists of Mexico, the Mexican Society of Transplantation, the Mexican Society of Pediatrics, and SLANH. ISN President Masaomi Nangaku will deliver...
The ISN is pleased to announce it has formally renewed its ongoing partnership with the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN).Since 2013, the ISN and APSN have shared a highly productive and enduring alliance, collaborating on many initiatives, including ISN Fellowships, ISN Sister Centers, 0by25 and Kidney Care Networks, World Congresses, and other events. The...
The Kidney and Solid Organ Transplantation Advancement Strategy: Roadmap for Transition from Living Donation to Cadaveric Transplantation conference will take place from September 13-14, 2023, in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is the first joint conference of the South Caucasian countries Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. The ISN will present Irma Tchokhonelidze (Georgia) with the ISN 2023 Pioneer...
Valerie Luyckx, ISN Advocacy Working Group chair, was invited to join a panel of experts at the World Heart Federation's Heart Café Session "Navigating the Complex Relationship Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Complications," held as part of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Watch a recording of the event...
