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CSH and ISN Forge Partnership to Promote Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable practices in kidney care through the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care (GREEN-K) Initiative. Learn more about the ISN GREEN-K Initiative This partnership signifies a vital step towards incorporating...

July 31, 2024NewsRead more...

The ISN Welcomes New Committee and Working Group Chairs and Members

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’24 – we look forward to their contributions. Please join us in congratulating these new leaders and thanking their predecessors for their valuable service. Granting Programs Continuing Medical Education Committee Deputy Chair: Adrian...

July 29, 2024Governance, News, Society AffairsRead more...

Explore a New Resource on Kidney Health Inequalities to Help Advocate for Prioritizing Kidney Care Globally

A new resource by Kidney Research UK has been added to the ISN's repository, "Kidney Disease and the Global Health Agenda." The report "Time to Act: A New Review of Kidney Health Inequalities" provides a narrative overview of progress made in kidney health inequalities in the UK and provides revised recommendations to address ongoing challenges....

July 29, 2024Advocacy, Advocacy ToolsRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Environmental Pollution to Kidney Disease: An Updated Review of Current Knowledge and Future Directions This review examines the growing body of research demonstrating the significant impact of environmental pollutants, especially air pollution, on the development and progression of kidney diseases. Short and long-term exposure to pollutants can lead to increased risk and progression of kidney...

July 29, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

Inspiring Change: The ISN Endorses WIN ICON 2024

Women in Nephrology, India (WIN-India) is hosting its third annual conference, “WIN ICON 2024,” from August 3-4, 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. This two-day event presents a scientific program of diverse topics by national and international faculty. The conference promotes vital education, research, collaboration, and professional development in kidney care to advance kidney disease prevention,...

July 29, 2024ISN Participates, NewsRead more...

Expanding the ISN Network: New Affiliated Society in the South Asia Region

The ISN is pleased to welcome the Paediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh as a new ISN Affiliated society. Explore the map of ISN Affiliated societies here The ISN has over 100 affiliated societies from six continents, reaching over 20,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals. This network of national, regional, and specialty medical societies plays a significant role in...

July 29, 2024Membership, NewsRead more...

Young Nephrologists Shaping the Future of Peritoneal Dialysis: Iman Al Shamsi on the YNC’s Contribution

by YNC member Iman Al Shamsi The ISN recognizes the importance of PD in managing kidney failure, as it is the most accessible method for enabling home-based dialysis. The ISN joined forces with the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) to launch the International Home Dialysis Consortium (IHDC) with support from other international organizations. Established...

July 29, 2024News, Young nephrologistsRead more...

Should You Proceed With Surgery or Tablets in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients With Advanced Secondary Hyperparathyroidism?

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus contributor Ahad Qayyum summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...

July 29, 2024News, ResearchRead more...

The ISN Partners With UK Sustainability Organization to Advance Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care

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...

July 29, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Top 5 Reasons to Submit an Abstract to WCN’25

It's abstract submission season! Submitting an abstract to WCN'25 is an excellent way to showcase your research and advance your career. Find out more and submit your abstract here Here are the top 5 reasons to get motivated and submit your abstract today – think abstract, think NEPHRO! NEtworking: Cultivate lasting professional relationships Prominence: Showcase your research on...

July 15, 2024News, Research, WCNRead more...

Inspire Others, Promote Best Practices, and Increase Support for Kidney Care Initiatives: Nominate Your Candidate for the ISN 2024 Awards!

Why is it important to nominate peers and colleagues for ISN Awards? Inspire and motivate: Recognition inspires others to strive for excellence and innovation in kidney care Promote best practices: Highlighting exemplary work spreads successful strategies in nephrology Increase support: Increased visibility attracts institutional and public support for kidney care initiatives Act quickly – the deadline is near!...

July 15, 2024Awards, NewsRead more...

Help Combat Organ Trafficking: Support the DICG’s Campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group (DICG) has launched a campaign to participate in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, held on July 30. Access DICG resources on organ trafficking here The DICG’s theme for the campaign is “Recognizing Red Flags for Organ Trafficking,” highlighting warning signs that...

July 15, 2024Advocacy, Declaration of Istanbul, NewsRead more...

Two New ISN Global Kidney Care Podcasts on Peritoneal Dialysis Practices and Advancing Expertise Through the Educational Ambassadors Program – Catch Up Now!

The Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (PDOPPS) is designed to advance the understanding of optimal practices for PD patients worldwide. Hear from DOPPS Program Scientific Director Roberto Pecoits-Filho in conversation with ISPD President Edwina Brown and PDOPPS International Steering Committee members Jeffrey Perl and Jenny Shen. Listen here Recorded live at WCN '24 in...

July 15, 2024Education, Educational Ambassador, ResearchRead more...

Moving Forward: Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension Shares Advances in Kidney Care at the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting

The Lebanese Society of Nephrology and Hypertension (LSNH) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, providing an overview of Lebanon's current kidney care landscape, including region-specific challenges and successes. Lebanon experienced two major crises in the late 2010s and early 2020s: an economic crisis and the Beirut port...

July 15, 2024Membership, NewsRead more...

ISN Members – Explore Specialized ISN Fellowship Opportunities Tailored to Your Expertise and Region –Apply by October 1!

In addition to the general ISN Fellowships available for members from lower, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income countries, the ISN collaborates with various organizations, regional societies, and partners to offer fellowships tailored to specific specializations and regions. The deadline to apply is October 1. Submit your application here. These include: The ISN-UHN ExpLoRe Home Dialysis Fellowships in dialysis Ravi Mehta ISN AKI...

July 15, 2024Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...

Global Environmental Sustainability in Kidney Care: The ISN GREEN-K Launch – Get Involved in Shaping the Future!

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...

July 15, 2024Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Hear From Global Experts on Equitable Access to Innovative Therapies

Aligning with the 2024 World Kidney Day theme, "Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice," Nature Reviews Nephrology has published an editorial on innovative therapies for diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Five global experts* from different world regions, including authors of the 2024 World Kidney Day scientific editorial, discuss barriers that must be...

July 15, 2024Advocacy, Research, World Kidney DayRead more...

Latest ISN Journal Editorial Selections

Kidney International® Long-term Impact of Immediate Versus Deferred Antiretroviral Therapy on Kidney Health in People With HIV The long-term impact of prolonged antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure on chronic kidney disease is unknown. To investigate this, the Strategic Timing of Antiretroviral Treatment trial randomized 4,684 ART-naïve adults with CD4 cell count under 500 cells/mm3 to immediate versus deferred...

July 15, 2024Journals, NewsRead more...

Metabolic Acidosis in CKD – to Treat or Not to Treat? Still an Unresolved Mystery

ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus contributor Sara Ksiazek summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...

July 15, 2024News, ResearchRead more...