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Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that filters blood to eliminate unwanted toxins, waste products and excess fluids.

Reporting From the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting ’24: Exploring the Hong Kong Society of Nephrology’s Contribution to Global Kidney Care

The Hong Kong Society of Nephrology (HKSN) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, sharing the broad spectrum of its activities toward improving regional and global kidney care. Key points from the HKSN presentation: Membership strength Most nephrologists practicing in Hong Kong belong to the HKSN, with a membership base...

June 18, 2024Membership, NewsRead more...

Japanese Society of Nephrology Shares Insights at ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at WCN’24

Delegates at the first edition of the Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases in Tokyo The Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) participated in the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting at the recent WCN'24 in Buenos Aires, providing a detailed overview of Japan's current kidney care landscape, including region-specific challenges and successes. Key Points from the JSN Presentation: Strong membership...

June 3, 2024Membership, NewsRead more...

“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...

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Kidney International® Home Dialysis:  Conclusions From a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Controversies Conference In May 2021, KDIGO held a conference on expanding home dialysis emphasizing the need for policy alignment, resources, and shared decision-making between patients, care partners, and healthcare teams to improve access and use. The conference stressed the need to advocate for...

May 21, 2024Journals, News, ResearchRead 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...

Enhancing Pediatric Kidney Health in India: The ISN Supports Speakers at Specialized Paediatric Nephrology Meeting

In March, the ISN supported speakers through its Continuing Medical Education Program to attend the "Paediatric Nephro Urocon 2024 - Season 3" meeting in Chennai, India. Seventy delegates participated on the first day of the program, with 125 attending on the second day. The conference brought together a diverse group of professionals, including dialysis technologists,...

May 6, 2024CME, Grants, NewsRead more...

The ISN Sister Renal Centers Program Supports Advancements in Kidney Care for Children in Nigeria

In 2017, through the ISN Sister Renal Centers Program, staff from the nephrology section of the Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) in Alberta, Canada, began supporting staff from the pediatric nephrology unit at the Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Nigeria. The partnership's primary goal was to develop pediatric nephrology at the center...

May 6, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

“A Lasting Legacy of Improved Nephrology Services in the Southern Philippines”: An ISN-APSN Sister Renal Centers Pair Graduates the Program

Staff from the SPMC visit the SGH Transplant Center The ISN and the Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN) collaborated to support a Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership between the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City, Philippines, and the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in Singapore over seven years. From modest beginnings to a flourishing...

April 23, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

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Kidney International® A Toolkit for ISN’s Registry Initiative, SharE-RR This paper, led by Fergus J. Caskey, chair of the ISN SharE-RR Advisory Group, in collaboration with other SharE-RR Advisory Group members and global registry experts, introduces the ISN SharE-RR toolkit developed to assist in establishing renal registries. Access the ISN SharE-RR toolkit here The toolkit, informed by existing...

April 23, 2024Journals, NewsRead 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...

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

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

April 2, 2024Fellowship, Grants, 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...

“A Real and Measurable Impact on the Provision of Kidney Care to the People of Rivers State in the Niger Delta Region” – Sister Renal Centers Partnership Graduates the Program  

The multidisciplinary renal team comprising renal consultants, doctors in renal training, and nurses at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital UPTH in Nigeria established a Sister Renal Centers (SRC) partnership in 2017 with support from the Salford Royal Hospital (in Manchester, UK. This partnership has now graduated...

March 4, 2024Grants, News, Sister Renal CentersRead more...

Expanding Skills and Knowledge in Key Areas of Kidney Care: Access Three New ISN Implementation Toolkits

As part of the ISN-WHO 2021-2023 collaboration plan, the ISN is pleased to announce the release of three new implementation toolkits. The ISN thanks all experts involved for their outstanding contributions. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Toolkit The toolkit facilitates AKI detection, management, and prevention, integrating key strategies highlighted in the ISN 0by25 initiative. Access here The toolkit was developed...

February 19, 2024Advocacy, News, Research, WHORead 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...

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...

Irma Tchokhonelidze to Receive the ISN NIS and Russia Pioneer Award at Upcoming Regional Meeting on Cadaveric Transplantation in Georgia

The Kidney and Solid Organ Transplantation Advancement Strategy: Roadmap for Transition from Living Donation to Cadaveric Transplantation conference will take place from September 13-14, 2023, in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is the first joint conference of the South Caucasian countries Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. The ISN will present Irma Tchokhonelidze (Georgia) with the ISN 2023 Pioneer...

September 4, 2023Awards, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

The ISN Supports Kidney Care Education at French Language Congress in Africa Through the CME Program

The "2ème Cours International de Néphrologie et 1er Congrès de la Société Congolaise de Néphrologie" will take place from August 21-25, 2023, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program will support Dr. Thierry Lobbedez (France), Dr. Faguer Stanislas (France) and Dr. Michel Jadoul (Belgium) to travel to the conference...

July 17, 2023CME, Grants, News, Regional ActivitiesRead more...

ISN Members – Are You Making the Most of What’s On Offer? Explore the ISN’s Specialized Fellowship Options and Apply by May 1

To help build capacity where it is most needed, the ISN collaborates with several organizations, regional societies, and partners to sponsor and promote fellowships in specific regions and specializations. These include fellowships for: Nephrologists who want to train in dialysis, AKI, or pediatric nephrology Nephrologists from the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, or South Asia Nephrologists who want to...

April 4, 2023Fellowship, Grants, NewsRead more...