Tag - CKD

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Advanced CKD can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and waste to build up in the body as the kidneys ability to filter and eliminate excess fluids from the blood decreases.

CKD is a common condition often associated with getting older. It increases the risk of having heart and blood vessel disease. Early detection and treatment can often keep CKD from getting worse.

ISN’s Global Kidney Health Atlas 2023 Data Addresses Kidney Care Gaps in Resource-limited Settings

PLOS Global Public Health recently published a series of articles using data from the third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA), exploring gaps in availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries by World Bank income group classifications. Read the individual papers in PLOS Global Public Health: “Landscape of Kidney Replacement...

WCN’25 Sessions: Science and Strategy for Kidney Health Professionals 

The WCN'25 scientific program spans four key themes, offering something for everyone. Whether your focus is on improving kidney health worldwide, holistic care, chronic kidney management, or cutting-edge advances in genetics and AI, you'll find sessions designed to inform, inspire, and shape the future of global kidney care.  "Better Kidney Health" includes:  Making the Case: Investing...

ISN Journal Summaries on Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Disease and Blood Disorders With Kidney Involvement  

Kidney International® Evaluating the Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Different Immunosuppression Treatments for Glomerular Diseases This study analyzed 1,912 adults with glomerular disease from Canada to evaluate the cardiovascular risks associated with immune therapies used for treatment. The findings reveal that prolonged exposure to calcineurin inhibitors and cyclophosphamide is linked to a higher risk of...

The ISN Presents Its North America and the Caribbean Pioneer Award to Everard Barton at the Annual Caribbean International Conference

The ISN will honor Everard N. Barton  (Jamaica) with the prestigious 2025 Pioneer Award for the ISN North America and the Caribbean region at the 17th Annual Caribbean International Conference on Nephrology and Hypertension. This hybrid event will take place on January 26, 2025, in Mona, Jamaica. The Award presentation will feature ISN President Masaomi...

Discover the ISN Academy’s Top 10 Most Accessed Resources of 2024

Explore the ISN Academy's most popular resources of 2024 — from essential curricula to engaging webinars and case-based sessions. This content is helping to shape global kidney care and advance knowledge across the field. Make the most of these opportunities to enhance your own professional expertise! Kidney Supportive Care and Conservative Kidney Management Curriculum Electrolytes and...

Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to Kidney Care: The 2025 ISN Awards and ISN Pioneer Award Winners

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 ISN Awards and Pioneer Award winners. ISN Awards Shilpanjali Jesudason – the Roscoe Robinson Award Marie Trudel – the Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) Ariela Benigni – the Alfred Newton Richards Award ISN Pioneer Award winners Africa: Boucar Diouf (Senegal) Eastern and Central Europe: Liliana Garneata (Romania) Latin America: Ana María...

Is Semaglutide a Game-changer for CKD? Insights for the Layperson Into the SMART Trial in the “Guide for Everyone”

The “ISN Global Kidney Trials Insights: A Guide for Everyone,” inspired by the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus summaries, translates complex trial findings into accessible information. This initiative empowers people living with kidney disease and their caregivers to better understand advancements in kidney care. Access all the simplified summaries here. The latest case study features the SMART...

Perspectives on Kidney Care in India: Curated by the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee

Ahead of the 2025 World Congress of Nephrology (WCN'25) in New Delhi, the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee invited ISN members from India to share their perspectives on the current state and future of kidney care in this vast and diverse country. They highlight the unique challenges, innovative solutions, and growth opportunities that define nephrology...

Celebrating ISN’s 2024 Publications: Driving Kidney Research for Better Patient Outcomes 

As we step into 2025, we reflect on the impactful ISN-led research of 2024. These studies deepen our understanding of kidney health and advance global kidney care as a health priority. Below, we highlight some of the year’s key contributions:    An Update on the Global Disparities in Kidney Disease Burden and Care Across World Countries...

Bridging the Gaps in Obstetric Kidney Care: Listen to the Podcast on the ISN “Train-the-Trainer” Program   

The latest episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast spotlights the “Train-the-Trainer” program for pregnancy and kidney disease, a pioneering initiative designed to address critical gaps in obstetric kidney care education worldwide.    Listen to the podcast here  Shilpanjali Jesudason (Australia) and Rasha Shemies (Egypt) discuss how the program brought together a diverse group of...

Advancing Ultrasound-guided Catheter Placement in Peru Through the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program 

The ISN Educational Ambassadors Program (EAP) recently supported a training at the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru.  Led by ISN Educational Ambassador Martin Kächele from the Ulm University Hospital in Germany, the training emphasized reducing reliance on additional tests, such as X-rays or permeabilization, while improving patient outcomes through accurate catheter placement.    Training participants practice catheter...

Celebrating Excellence: Meet Eleven New ISN-Named Fellows

The ISN congratulates its newest ISN-Named Fellows: Megan Borkum and Neeru Agarwal for ISN-ACT (clinical trials) Rajitha A. Abeysekera for SharE-RR (registries) Somkanya Tungsanga, Nivedita Kamath, Victoria Nkunu, Caner Alparslan, Viviane Calice-Silva, Abduzhappar Gaipov, Anna Francis and Maria Pippias, for ISN-GKHA (ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas) Learn more about our ISN-Named Fellows here These early-career ISN members were approved as ISN-Named...

ISN Members — Submit Your AI Projects to Be Featured on the ISN Academy! 

Are you exploring the potentially transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in kidney care? The ISN Academy invites ISN members to submit their innovative AI-related projects for an opportunity to be featured in a new educational series. Find out more and submit your proposal here Selected contributors will deliver a 10–15-minute presentation and participate in a...

Results From ISN’s Kidney Care Network Published in PLOS Medicine: Advancing Acute Kidney Disease Management in Low-resource Settings 

Download PDF A groundbreaking study led by ISN members as part of the Kidney Care Network (KCN) initiative has been published in PLOS Medicine. This research provides critical insights into acute kidney disease (AKD) in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) and proposes actionable solutions to address gaps in care.  Read the publication here  Why this study matters  AKD...

ISN Members: Join Expert-led Course in Kenya on Glomerulonephritis Management – Free Registration and Travel Grants Available

The “Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases” offers comprehensive updates on glomerulonephritis diagnosis and management, including histopathology, treatments, and clinicopathological cases, with expert-led discussions on practical applications. Over 330 people have benefitted from previous editions of this course in Japan, Argentina, and China. Explore the program In 2025, three such courses will be held on different continents...

ISN Journal Editorial Selections on eGFR Decline and ADPKD Patient Perspectives

Kidney International® A Randomized, Open-label Clinical Trial Examined the Effects of Canagliflozin on Albuminuria and eGFR Decline Using An Individual Pre-Intervention eGFR Slope The CANPIONE study showed that canagliflozin significantly reduced albuminuria by 30.8% and slowed eGFR decline in patients with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria. Using a novel design comparing eGFR slopes before and during treatment,...

The ISN Holds Consensus Meeting on Changing Paradigms of Studies in CKD

The ISN PARADIGM meeting took place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, from November 22-23, 2024. The meeting gathered clinicians, trialists, patient partners, regulators, and industry scientists to rethink current concepts of laboratory values in chronic kidney disease (CKD) populations, the value of patient-reported outcomes, and trial designs while fostering a robust culture of clinical trials. The program...

Demystifying Global Kidney Trials: Two New Case Studies in the ‘Guide for Everyone’

The “ISN Global Kidney Trials Insights: A Guide for Everyone” has expanded to include two new case studies. Based on the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) summaries, the guide translates complex trial findings into accessible information to help those living with kidney diseases and others better understand advancements in kidney care. Access the simplified summaries...

New Partnership to Strengthen Pediatric Nephrology in Latin America and the Caribbean 

The ISN is pleased to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Asociación Latinoamericana de Nefrología Pediátrica (ALANEPE).   Established in 1981, ALANEPE represents pediatric nephrology specialists in the region and is affiliated with the International Pediatric Nephrology Association.   By joining forces, the ISN and ALANEPE aim to foster collaboration to address shared...