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Get Ready for December 2023: Explore ISN-Endorsed Events and ISN Participates Activities – Apply for ISN Endorsement for Your Event!

The ISN endorses high-quality events within the kidney care community. This endorsement enhances your event's visibility and elevates its scientific merit and educational impact. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses relevant topics in the region, it could qualify for our endorsement. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and apply here. December...

November 27, 2023ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Efficacy of Gravity-driven Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis in Children

Rupesh Raina, ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus Subgroup member, summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the team's latest trial selections. Read all the latest global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. The "Trial of the month" is available in several languages. Gravity-assisted Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis Technique Use in Acute Kidney Injury in Children: A...

November 27, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

“The Data Supports Transplanting People With Caution and With Thought”: Cancer Diagnosis and Kidney Transplants – A Summary of the ISN Middle East Regional Board – ASON Webinar

In this joint ISN Middle East Regional Board-American Association of Onconephrology (ASON) webinar, "Should We Perform Kidney Transplants in Recipients With a Pretransplant Cancer Diagnosis?" Professor Horacio Adrogue (USA) discussed the escalating demand for kidney transplants, particularly among individuals with prior cancer histories. Watch the webinar here. ISN-ASON partnership to advance onconephrology The webinar was produced...

November 13, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

“I Understand the Unspoken Pain of Patients”: Read Inspiring Stories From the World Kidney Day Blog Series

"I was a distant shadow of my former self, unrecognizable, tired, broken in spirit, and clueless about what was happening. The thought of resuming regular dialysis sent shivers down my spine. I just wanted to live a normal life." Sejal Jobanputra, from India, shares an emotional journey that includes the disappointment of a kidney transplant...

November 13, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Precision medicine framework for optimizing CKD treatment Kidney International® Trends and Perspectives for Improving Quality of Chronic Kidney Disease Care: Conclusions From a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference  The conference discussed improving chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis, care safety, and patient well-being, identifying current tools, barriers, and research needs in CKD management. Discussions acknowledged that...

November 13, 2023Journals, News, ResearchRead more...

Complementary ISN Granting Programs Coordinate to Elevate Nephropathology in Mongolia

Recently graduated ISN Fellow Narnygerel Erdenebileg helped organize a week-long training program supported by the ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs in October at the State Second Central Hospital in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Read more about Dr. Erdenebileg's ISN Fellowship here. Participants at one of the seminars during a week of activities supported...

November 13, 2023CME, Educational Ambassador, Grants, NewsRead more...

“Determined to Learn to Help Her Patients and Colleagues”: ISN Training Inspires Fellow to Bridge the Gaps in Kidney Care in Mongolia

Narnygerel Erdenebileg from the State Second Central Hospital in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, undertook a three-month ISN Fellowship from June to September 2023 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, USA, under supervision from Mohamed Atta, who is a professor of medicine there. Dr. Erdenebileg wanted to improve her skills in clinical nephrology, kidney biopsy...

November 13, 2023Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

From Innovations in Transplantation to Environmental Approaches for Improving Kidney Health: Discover the WCN’24 Scientific Program

We're excited to announce that the complete scientific program for the 2024 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'24) is now available to explore. Access the program here. This highly anticipated scientific and educational event, the most significant annual, global gathering of kidney experts and professionals, offers a comprehensive insight into the latest developments and breakthroughs in kidney...

November 13, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Structured Delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Targeted Symptom Management Can Improve Fatigue, Pain and Depression Among Those on Dialysis

Daniel O’Hara, the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus coordinator, summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the team’s latest trial selections. Read all the latest global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. The “trial of the month” is available in several languages. Effects of Technology-assisted Stepped Collaborative Care Intervention to Improve Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis:...

November 10, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

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...

Global Connections in Kidney Care: ISN Mentorship Program Welcomes 41 New Pairs

The ISN congratulates and extends a warm welcome to 41 newly matched mentorship pairs in the ISN Mentorship Program. The ISN Mentorship Program facilitates global connections among ISN members to enhance understanding and practice of kidney care in diverse contexts. Mentees achieve professional goals while mentors hone leadership and coaching skills. In the latest application round,...

October 30, 2023Grants, Mentorship, NewsRead more...

Transplant Professionals: Participate in a Survey on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Transplantation by the Banff Working Group on Antibody-mediated Injury

The Antibody-mediated Injury Working Group of the Banff Foundation on Allograft Pathology invites you to participate in a survey on multidisciplinary transplant meetings. Take the survey here The care of transplant recipients is complex, requiring a collaborative and multidisciplinary effort. Despite evidence supporting the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach in transplantation, the proportion of transplant centers...

October 30, 2023NewsRead more...

Experience WCN’24 in Your Native Language With Real-time AI Translation of the Scientific Program

Get ready for a groundbreaking feature at WCN'24 that will revolutionize your event experience! We are excited to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) -assisted live translation of the English language scientific program. The full WCN'24 congress program is now available here. Learning in one's native language deepens understanding of complex ideas and ensures a more profound connection...

October 30, 2023News, WCNRead more...

Enhancing Scientific Writing Skills in Turkey: Testimonials From Course Participants

From left to right: Caner Alparslan, ISN Young Nephrologists Committee member (Turkey); SWC faculty members Rümeyza Kazancioğlu (Turkey), Hans Peter Marti (Norway), and Zdenka Hruskova (Czech Republic); and host and BANTAO president Mustafa Arici (Turkey)* The ISN held a Scientific Writing Course (SWC) in Istanbul from October 5-7 at Istanbul University's central campus. During the three-day...

October 30, 2023Grants, News, Scientific Writing CourseRead more...

Identifying Hepatorenal Syndrome and Venous Congestion: Learn About Cutting-edge Methods in POCUS-based Volume Assessment

The ISN teamed up with the American Society of Diagnostics and Interventional Nephrology to develop a webinar on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)-based volume assessment. Watch the webinar here. POCUS, particularly IVC ultrasound, is a valuable tool for assessing intravascular volume, predicting volume responsiveness, and managing conditions like hepatorenal syndrome and congestive organ injury. As technology advances and more...

October 30, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Ongoing Support for Kidney Care Advancement in Bangladesh and South Asia Through the ISN CME Program

Members of the ISN South Asia Regional Board discuss regional kidney care issues and strategies In September, the ISN supported the 7th Annual Scientific Conference and International CME of the Bangladesh Renal Association (BRA CON 2023) and the South Asia Regional Board Meeting. The conference covered core areas of kidney care under the theme, "Regional &...

October 30, 2023CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

Letermovir Non-inferior to Valganciclovir for CMV Prophylaxis, With Lower Leukopenia Rates

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus Subgroup member Maria Chiara Pelle summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus’ latest trial selections. Read all the latest global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. The “trial of the month” is available in several languages. Letermovir vs Valganciclovir for Prophylaxis of Cytomegalovirus in High-risk Kidney Transplant...

October 30, 2023News, ResearchRead more...

ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® A Prospective Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial of Kidney Transplant Recipients Developed Personalized Tacrolimus Dosing Using Model-based Bayesian Prediction  In this study, a population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model, incorporating factors such as genetics, age, and hematocrit, was developed and validated to optimize tacrolimus (Tac) dosage for kidney transplant recipients. PPK-based dosing was compared with traditional weight-based dosing....

October 30, 2023Journals, News, ResearchRead 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...