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Breaking new ground in Myanmar’s pediatric kidney care

Pediatric nephrology staff from the Yangon Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital in Mandalay, and the National University Hospital in Singapore, and pediatrician and nurse trainees from district hospitals at a PD training workshop 2019 A ten-year ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) trio collaboration between Myanmar’s two leading pediatric nephrology centers and the National University Hospital...

ISN Journal summaries on nephrotic syndrome in children and obesity’s role in CKD 

Kidney International®  Executive summary of the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children  The 2025 KDIGO executive summary updates guidance on managing nephrotic syndrome in children, introducing a treatment algorithm and aligning definitions with international standards.   It revises relapse prevention strategies, recommends against routine steroid use during infections, and emphasizes personalized...

ISN-Devex event in Geneva to drive momentum for WHO kidney health resolution 

A groundbreaking opportunity  An unprecedented resolution on kidney health is set for a potential vote at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) this May.    Led by Guatemala, sponsored by Thailand, and further backed by several member states, the resolution, "Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through the promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control...

Final call! Shape your future in global kidney care with an ISN Fellowship 

Past ISN Fellow Dharshan Rangaswamy with his host mentor Professor Jeremy Chapman Apply by May 1 for the chance to train at a world-class center, connect globally, and bring lasting impact to kidney care in your region.   Past ISN Fellow Dharshan Rangaswamy shares:   "The mentorship I received during my fellowship continues to influence my practice, and I...

New! Case-based onconephrology video series: Expand your expertise in complex cancer-related kidney disease cases  

The ISN, in collaboration with the American Society of Onconephrology (ASON), has launched the new “Onconephrology Case Presentation Series” — now available at the ISN Academy.  This case-based video series spotlights challenging real-world scenarios at the intersection of cancer and kidney care, helping clinicians sharpen their diagnostic and management skills in this evolving field.  Case 1:...

Spotlight on ISN participation this May

The ISN continues to champion excellence in kidney care through active participation in global events and scientific meetings. In May, ISN President-Elect Liz Lightstone will speak at the following event: May 7-9, 2025                    Tel Aviv, Israel The Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society of Nephrology and Hypertension “Advancing patient care. Fostering collaboration.” Navigating through new therapies in lupus nephritis...

The ISN welcomes new chairs and members of its committees and working groups and thanks their predecessors 

The ISN is pleased to welcome several incoming committee and working group chairs, deputy chairs and members to their new roles, which took effect at WCN’25 – we look forward to their contributions.  Please join us in congratulating these new leaders and members and thanking their predecessors for their valuable service.   ISN-ACT (Advancing Clinical Trials)...

Pediatric kidney care in India reaches new heights: 2025 Schrier Award goes to AIIMS Bhopal–Montreal partnership 

Staff from AIIMS Bhopal and Montreal Children's Hospital   Celebrated at WCN’25, the 2025 Schrier Award went to the ISN Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, India, and Montreal Children's Hospital at the McGill University Health Center, in Montreal, Canada. Girish Chandra Bhatt,...

Help us expand the global map of kidney patient organizations: Share your recommendations 

The ISN is committed to amplifying the voices of people living with kidney disease through several initiatives, including the work of the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group. Another key effort is an ongoing global map of kidney patient organizations designed to help individuals find support and connect with others who share similar experiences.  Explore the...

ISN Journal summaries on CONVINCE trial findings and kidney transplantation in Iran 

Kidney International®  A health economic evaluation of the multinational, randomized controlled CONVINCE trial: cost-utility of high-dose online hemodiafiltration compared to high-flux hemodialysis  Patients with kidney failure often receive either high-flux hemodialysis (HD) or high-dose hemodiafiltration (HDF). Previous research shows HDF may lower the risk of death compared to HD.   This study looked at whether the potential health...

Navigate complexity with confidence: Use the ISN Rare Kidney Diseases Toolkit 

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...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – April 2025

Shaping the future of global kidney health at WHA78 & beyond   As an exciting year for global kidney health advocacy continues to unfold, I’d like to highlight several tremendous opportunities to make a lasting impact on kidney care. First, there is considerable momentum surrounding the vote on Guatemala’s kidney health resolution during the World Health...

ISN endorses Croatian conference and supports AFRAN 2025  

The ISN endorses educational and scientific events that help advance kidney care.* In April, ISN representatives will participate in the 1st International Conference of Doctors and Students in Nephrology in Croatia, and the Congress of the African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN).  1st International Conference of Doctors and Students in Nephrology  Kidney in focus: Young physicians leading...

KIR publishes on findings from the ISN Western Europe Regional Board survey on preferred meeting formats 

Kidney International Reports® (KIR) has published as an article-in-press the results of a survey conducted by the ISN Western Europe Regional Board on preferred scientific meeting formats— in-person, virtual, or hybrid.   Explore the survey findings in KIR   “Nephrology health professionals' perspectives on their preferred modality for scientific meetings, balancing affordability, sustainability and opportunities to interact...

ISN Educational Ambassador helps develop renal pathology services in Rwanda

Swarnalata Gowrishankar (fourth from left) alongside staff from the Kigali University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda In March 2025, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) Swarnalata Gowrishankar, a renal pathologist at the Apollo Hospitals in India, spent two weeks helping to set up a kidney pathology laboratory in the pathology department of the Kigali University Teaching Hospital in...

Join the ISN X Space this World Health Day — promote kidney health now and every day! 

Today, on World Health Day, we focus on global health challenges, taking the opportunity to raise awareness about kidney health. Join Urmila Anandh, Elliot Tannor, and María José Soler in the X Space “Advancing global kidney health: Building consensus for the WHO resolution” at 3 p.m. CEST today (April 7).  Access the ISN X Space...

ISN-GKHA 2023 findings feature in PLOS Global Public Health roundtable 

PLOS Global Public Health recently hosted a roundtable with the lead authors of ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) articles they published earlier this year.  The authors highlight key insights from their research, which examined disparities in the availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries categorized by World Bank income group classifications.   Watch...

Developing kidney transplant programs worldwide: New, upgraded and graduated partnerships through ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers  

The ISN and The Transplantation Society (TTS) are pleased to announce five newly formed partnerships that have been accepted into the joint ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers (STC) Program in 2025:  STC Philippines-Philippines-Spain (trio partnership): Cotabato Regional Medical Center, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), and Hospital Clínic (HC), University of Barcelona. The SPMC and HC graduated...

The ISN strengthens global ties with three new Affiliated societies  

The ISN is pleased to welcome the following new ISN Affiliated societies: Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists  Nephrology Society of Botswana  Palestine Society of Nephrology  These new ties further strengthen ISN's growing network of over 120 affiliated societies across six continents, connecting more than 30,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals.   These societies are crucial in expanding the ISN's knowledge base and...