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From Hyponatremia to Metabolic Alkalosis: Follow the Case-based Electrolytes and Acid-Base Disorders Curriculum at the ISN Academy

Imbalances in electrolyte and acid-base can lead to kidney damage and dysfunction and may indicate underlying kidney diseases and other medical conditions. Regularly monitoring electrolyte and acid-base levels, especially in individuals with kidney disease or other health concerns, is essential to preserve kidney health. ISN members: Access the CME-accredited curriculum here This comprehensive seven-part curriculum delivers a...

October 30, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

A Promising Alliance: The ISN and PKD Foundation Tackle Polycystic Kidney Disease

The ISN is pleased to share news of its official partnership with the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, a collaboration to raise awareness about polycystic kidney disease and offer educational resources on this rare condition. Together, the two organizations will produce a webinar and podcast. Join us for the upcoming "Equity in ADPKD: Bridging Gaps for Better...

October 30, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

The ISN’s Commitment to Enhancing Global Kidney Care Through Education: A Look at the First “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases”

Delegates at the first edition of the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Tokyo The "Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases" covers best practices in glomerulonephritis management for trainees and early career clinicians. The ISN's first edition of the course took place in Tokyo, Japan, from October 1-2, 2023, held in partnership with the Asian Pacific Society of...

October 16, 2023Education, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

ISN Members – Explore the Rare Kidney Disease Complement Pathway Curriculum at the ISN Academy

Discover the latest addition to the ISN Academy – an exclusive curriculum on rare diseases, with a special focus on complement pathway disorders. This comprehensive course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and advanced management of complement-mediated kidney diseases. Explore the curriculum here What's included? A seven-module course covering: Comprehensive pathophysiology insights Advanced diagnosis techniques Expert-driven...

October 2, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Equipping Primary Care Physicians to Manage Kidney-related Issues: Share the Open-access Online Kidney Education Course With General Practitioners

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...

September 18, 2023Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Forewarned or Forearmed: Do Automated Medication-targeted Alerts Improve AKI Outcomes? Trial Summary and Commentary

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...

September 18, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

ISN President on Oxygen Biology and Telenephrology at the College of Nephrologists of Mexico’s National Congress

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...

September 4, 2023News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

High-dose Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis for Patients With Kidney Failure? Michele Provenzano on the CONVINCE Trial

Michele Provenzano summarizes the design and outcomes of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus’ latest “Trial of the Month” and comments on possible mechanisms of the benefit and limitations of the results. A CONVINCE-ing trial for Hemodiafiltration Effect of Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis on Mortality in Kidney Failure Reviewed by Dr. Provenzano, ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus Subgroup...

September 4, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

Meet ISN Sister and Get Tips on Applying to the Program: Register for the Webinar on August 29

Register for the webinar here. The Sister Centers Programs create partnerships between kidney and transplant  centers in low-resource countries and well-established centers to provide educational support to improve kidney care in emerging regions. Leaders of the ISN Sister Renal Centers and ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers and ISN staff will host a webinar session* to answer your...

August 22, 2023Featured, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

The ISN President to Deliver Talk at 58th ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting in New Zealand

The "58th ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting & Auxiliary Meetings," organized by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, will be held from September 2-6, 2023, in Otautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. The ISN President Masaomi Nangaku's pre-recorded remarks will be available via the mobile congress application during the congress. The Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will...

August 22, 2023ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Summaries

Kidney International ® Editorial Selections The Power of “Negative” Experiments: Harry Goldblatt’s Pathway to Discovering How Renal Ischemia Causes Hypertension The author demonstrates that Harry Goldblatt’s willingness to conduct and publish studies with negative outcomes led to a fundamental understanding of blood pressure control within less than a decade of his initial discovery, published in...

August 22, 2023Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

The Smart Kidney, the Kidney Under Challenge and More – Discover WCN’24 Themes and the Program-at-a-Glance

The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from April 13-16. It is co-hosted by the Argentinian Society of Nephrology and the Latin American Society of Nephrology and Hypertension. Congress themes Five kidney care themes guide the scientific program: Theme 1: Better Kidney Health Including preventive and environmental science, population health science,...

August 21, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Listen to the Discussion on ISN’s First Consensus Guidance for Pre-clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology (TRANSFORM) with Fergus Caskey, Masaomi Nangaku and Agnes Fogo

Fergus Caskey, chair of the ISN Research Working Group, interviews ISN President Masaomi Nangaku and immediate Past President Agnes Fogo on the first guidance for the optimal conduct of translational animal studies for developing new drugs to treat kidney disease. Listen to the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast here. Learn about: The initiative’s goal of improving translational...

July 17, 2023Featured, News, ResearchRead more...

Read the Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Effects of Newer Kidney Protective Agents on Kidney Endpoints Provide Implications for Future Clinical Trials The study assesses the effects of newer kidney protective agents on endpoints, including smaller proportional declines in eGFR, to compare relative event rates and the magnitude of observed treatment effects. They found that in populations at high risk of CKD...

July 17, 2023Journals, NewsRead more...

Discover the Latest ISN Video Abstracts

Watch the latest ISN video abstracts from the @ISNeducation Social Media Team. Watch the videos here. The videos are based on papers from Kidney International® and Kidney International Reports®: Zinc Finger Protein 24-Dependent Transcription Factor SOX9 Up-regulation Protects Tubular Epithelial Cells During Acute Kidney Injury Randomized Trial on the Effects of Dialysate Potassium Concentration on Intradialytic Hypertension

July 17, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Catch Up Now! Watch a Recording of the ISN Webinar on the First Consensus Guidance for Pre-clinical Animal Studies in Translational Nephrology (TRANSFORM)

The ISN webinar on the first guidance on the optimal conduct of translational animal studies for developing new drugs to treat kidney disease took place on May 30, 2023. Watch the recording here. Moderators Agnes Fogo and Fergus Caskey* discussed the guidance with ISN President Masaomi Nangaku and TRANSFORM meeting Steering Committee member Richard Kitching. The guidance...

June 19, 2023Initiatives, News, ResearchRead more...

“Acute Kidney Injury” and “Drugs and the Kidney” – Watch and Share Modules 17 and 18 in the Open-access Online Kidney Education for Primary Care Physicians Curriculum

Access the course here. Dr. Raja Ramachandran presents the basics of acute kidney injury (AKI) identification and treatment for primary care physicians. Dr. Urmila Anandh presents the latest concepts of pathophysiologic mechanisms, basic AKI treatment principles, drugs that can cause AKI, and the role of the primary caregiver in drug administration.

May 22, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Attend the ISN-Endorsed 14th Podocyte Meeting in Philadelphia, USA

The 14th Biennial International Podocyte Conference will take place in person from May 24-26, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This three-day conference will cover key themes in podocyte and nephrotic syndrome research ranging from podocyte signaling pathways and genetic screening to disease models and drug development. A one-day meeting for early-career researchers precedes the conference on...

May 22, 2023ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Seeking Your Nominations for the ISN 2024 Awards!

It’s time to nominate friends and colleagues whose work deserves international recognition. Are you an ISN member? You can support global excellence in kidney care by submitting a nomination for an ISN Award! Please send all nominations, supporting materials, and questions to the awards coordinator. Nominations are accepted for consideration from May 15 - August 31,...

May 8, 2023Awards, NewsRead more...

Showcase Your Trial Network on the ISN Network of Trial Networks Map!

Access the ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials) Network of Trial Networks map here. The online map tracks trial networks in kidney care research worldwide to facilitate clinical trial capacity, information exchanges, and professional collaboration. This map is an ongoing activity - add your trial network! Several trial networks were presented during an ISN-ACT meet-and-greet at WCN’23 in Bangkok,...

May 8, 2023NewsRead more...