Education

“No Decision About Me, Without Me!” Discover Valuable Insights Into Shared Decision-making in Dialysis With the ISN Tweetorial

Shared decision-making in dialysis involves patients and healthcare professionals working together to make informed choices about treatment. It ensures patients understand their options and have a say in their healthcare decisions. Access the ISN Tweetorial here From tips on early detection to exciting innovations in treatment, this thread is packed with valuable insights. Explore the potential...

May 21, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Explore Two New Modules in Conservative Kidney Management: Dialysis Withdrawal and Communication Skills

The ISN developed the CME-accredited "Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum" to promote the global implementation of conservative kidney management (CKM) programs and encourage kidney supportive care (KSC) provision for those with advanced kidney diseases. Find out more about the course here Access new modules on: Module 15: Discontinuing Dialysis Dr. Barny Hole, Dr. Kelly Li,...

May 21, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Top 5 Reasons Why Nephrologists Should Embrace Social Media in Their Practice

Social media has become more than just a platform for socializing; it's a powerful tool that can transform how nephrologists engage with patients, colleagues, and the wider healthcare community. Are you looking to enhance your nephrology practice? Harness the power of social media with the ISN Academy! The ISN Social Media Curriculum guides you on...

May 21, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Supporting Physicians, Improving Outcomes: Accessible Resources for RAASi Therapy Optimization and Complication Management – Now Available in More Languages

The toolkit on optimizing RAASi therapy and managing associated complications offers user-friendly infographics in Chinese, English, Spanish and Japanese.   Access the Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit here These visual aids serve as practical references for nephrologists, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals caring for patients with heart and kidney conditions. The toolkit comprises five practical infographics, including...

May 21, 2024Education, ISN Toolkits, NewsRead more...

Announcing Winners of Complimentary Registrations for the Vicenza Course

The ISN is pleased to announce three winners of complimentary registrations for the upcoming 42nd Vicenza Course AKI-CRRT-ECOS and Critical Care Nephrology 2024  Selected by the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee, the ISN congratulates the following winners: Omar Fueyo (Mexico) Shkelqim Muharremi (Macedonia) Swaraj Sathyan (Bahrein) The Vicenza Course will take place from June 11-13, 2024, at the Fiera di Vicenza Convention Center in Vicenza, Italy. The...

May 6, 2024Education, News, Uncategorized, Young nephrologistsRead more...

Explore Dialysis Fatigue Solutions on the Global Kidney Care Podcast: Insights From the Cochrane Review

Listen to the podcast here The Cochrane Review, published in 2023, includes data on 94 randomized controlled trials with over 8,000 participants. It addresses the uncertainty in clinical practice guidelines on managing fatigue in people with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure requiring dialysis. It summarizes the benefits and harms of pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions...

May 6, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Experience WCN’24! Catch Up With, Re-watch, or Discover Congress Content at the ISN Academy!

The World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN'24) scientific program is now available online at the ISN Academy – access cutting-edge science from international experts at your convenience! Explore the WCN'24 program here Discover four compelling plenary sessions here Other content is organized by congress themes: The Kidney Under Challenge The Interconnected Kidney The Kidney Losing Function Better Kidney Health The Smart Kidney Access WCN'24 content today! All...

May 6, 2024EducationRead more...

Specialized Courses, Plenary Sessions, and More! Access WCN’24 Content at the ISN Academy!

Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'24 content at the ISN Academy, featuring cutting-edge insights across five essential themes. Learn from more than 200 global experts and elevate your expertise! Take specialized courses on hot topics Renal Pathology Conservative Kidney Management Navigating Kidney Care Annual Review of Nephrology Interventional Nephrology Find out more here Listen to four outstanding plenary talks: Daniel de Florian – "The Origin of the...

April 23, 2024Education, News, WCNRead more...

Access New Social Media Curriculum Modules on X Spaces, Neph JC, Podcasts, Quizzes, and More! 

The Social Media Curriculum helps navigate and leverage social media tools effectively.   Access the curriculum, including new modules, here  Module 6: Join Dr. Manjusha Yadla, deputy chair of the ISN Social Media Team, for a concise, informative overview of X spaces and how to benefit from them.  Module 7: This module was developed by the Nephrology...

April 2, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Young Nephrologists – Win a Free Registration to the 42nd Vicenza Course: Apply by April 10

The 42nd Vicenza Course AKI-CRRT-ECOS and Critical Care Nephrology 2024 takes place from June 11-13, 2024, at the Fiera di Vicenza Convention Center in Vicenza, Italy. The course will focus on endpoints for new clinical trials and covers various topics in critical care nephrology, including: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in different pathological conditions Sepsis and related mechanisms, including viral, bacterial,...

March 18, 2024Education, News, Young nephrologistsRead 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...

March 18, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Podcast, Accredited Courses, Collaborative Case Presentations, and Open-Access Curricula: Explore Latest Releases at the ISN Academy Now!

The ISN Academy offers hundreds of hours of cutting-edge educational content developed to enhance your knowledge and skills and ensure you keep up with the latest advancements in kidney care. Brand new content includes: Latest episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast: A discussion on health disparities, their root causes, and their impact on the...

February 5, 2024Education, NewsRead more...

Improving Kidney Health: Access Essential ISN Tools in Your Language and Discover Patient Resources Worldwide

Evaluating kidney health The "Are Your Kidneys Healthy?" quiz is now also available in Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek and Albanian. This informative quiz, which has been translated into 20 languages, allows people to evaluate their possible risk of kidney disease easily and swiftly. Map of kidney patient organizations Explore the map of global kidney patient organizations The map was developed to...

January 22, 2024Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

The Importance of Implementing CKM and KSC in Kidney Health: Access Essential Understanding Through ISN Initiatives

The ISN endorses kidney supportive care (KSC) and conservative kidney management (CKM) as core components of integrated kidney care. To this end, the ISN aims to build global capacity for the skills and knowledge needed to implement sustainable CKM programs. Explore the Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum at the ISN Academy. As the...

January 22, 2024Education, Initiatives, NewsRead more...

Advancing aHUS Understanding: The ISN’s International Forum in Prague Sets the Stage for Progress

The ISN's aHUS International Forum took place from December 8-10 in Prague, the Czech Republic. The forum brought together over 80 experts in atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) from around the globe. Participants at the ISN aHUS International Forum Topics covered included terminology, evaluation, treatment of native disease, Factor H antibody and treatment, transplant, and non-complement...

January 9, 2024Education, Initiatives, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

Leveraging Social Media for Kidney Health: The ISN and the Nephrology Social Media Collective Forge New Partnership

The ISN and the Nephrology Social Media Collective (NSMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding for producing, delivering and recording primarily social media-related online educational content. The partnership emphasizes the powerful role of social media in spreading awareness of kidney health, sharing important information, engaging diverse audiences, and fostering conversations that contribute to a better...

December 11, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Explore the Best in Kidney Education: Top 10 Picks From the ISN Academy in 2023!

With a record-breaking 28,586 visits in November, the ISN Academy continues to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in kidney care worldwide. ISN members – access hundreds of hours of educational content at the ISN Academy! Offering a diverse range of online curricula, webinars, podcasts, and more, the ISN Academy provides a flexible, accessible means of...

December 11, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Final Modules Now Available: Complete the ISN YNC Curriculum and Gain Exclusive Access to a Webinar on Statistics for Clinical Research

Modules 5 and 6 of the CME-accredited ISN YNC Curriculum: Basics of Statistics for a Successful Start in Clinical Research are now available at the ISN Academy. Access Modules 5 and 6 now! (Join/renew your ISN membership to access this content) Module 5: Learn the applications of big data and machine learning in clinical research through...

November 27, 2023Education, News, Young nephrologistsRead more...