Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. Those with diabetes or high blood pressure are at greater risk of developing kidney disease.
Kidney problems include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, kidney cysts, kidney stones, and kidney infections.
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...
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...
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...
Join us for the Brenner/Dirks Lecture at WCN’25, where Takashi Kadowaki will deliver a compelling talk on the vital link between diabetes, adipocytokines, and metabolic health. As the president of Toranomon Hospital in Tokyo and a renowned expert in diabetes research, Dr. Kadowaki will share his groundbreaking work on adiponectin receptors and their role in...
Directly echoing ISN's vision of a future where all have equitable access to sustainable kidney care, WCN'25 will open with a timely panel discussion addressing pressing challenges in global kidney care: equity, accountability, and sustainability. Join global leaders Liz Lightstone (UK) Gautami Tadimalla (India) Nicole Scholes-Robertson (Australia) Radhika Coomaraswamy (Sri Lanka) for a dialogue featuring perspectives from across disciplines,...
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2025 takes place on March 13. The year-long campaign theme, "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health," highlights the potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease. A range of resources are available to help you get involved in this global awareness-raising initiative: Pin...
Kidney International® A Sub-study of the POISE-3 Randomized Trial Examined Effects of a Perioperative Hypotension-avoidance Strategy Versus a Hypertension-avoidance Strategy on the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury This sub-study of the POISE-3 trial investigated whether a strategy to prevent low blood pressure during surgery could reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers randomized 7,307 patients...
Tamar Lotan from the University of Haifa will present the WCN'25 Claude Amiel Lecture "Environmental Stressors and Adaptation Mechanisms: From Marine Organism to (Kidney) Health Care." This plenary session explores how insights from marine biology can drive innovation in kidney care. Register for WCN'25 at the regular rate until January 8! Professor Lotan specializes in cnidarians...
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...
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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...
The clinical trials workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Pride Plaza Aerocity in New Delhi, India, as lead-up to the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 (WCN’25) from February 6-9, 2025. It is organized by the ISN-ANIO committee, a collaboration between the ISN and the American Nephrologists of Indian Origin...
Hey, future nephrology rockstars! 🎸 The ISN Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has an epic lineup of events for you at WCN’25 this February! First up: 🔥 Level Up Your Nephrology Knowledge: “Hot Topics From the Tropics!”🔥 📅 February 7, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m., Champa Hall 304 Get ready to dive into the captivating world of tropical nephrology! Join us...
Kidney International® Outcomes From the International Society of Nephrology Hemolytic Uraemic Syndromes International Forum The 2023 ISN aHUS Forum brought together global experts to discuss key challenges in managing complement-mediated hemolytic uraemic syndromes (HUS), including nomenclature, biomarkers, and treatment protocols. Key areas for future research were identified, such as genetic predisposition, optimal complement inhibitor use, and improving...
The ISN supports education and professional development worldwide through its Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program. The ISN CME Program offers support by: Assisting in developing a scientific program tailored to the kidney care needs of local communities Selecting expert speakers aligned with the scientific program Funding travel for ISN-supported speakers Engaging ISN regional boards and other supporting groups for...
Anita Layton, from the University of Waterloo, Canada, will present the WCN’25 Stewart Cameron Lecture, “Mathematics as a Microscopy: Modeling Kidney Disease.” This plenary session will explore how mathematical modeling can shed light on kidney disease and its underlying mechanisms. Professor Layton will explore the role of sex and circadian rhythms in kidney function and...
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...
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...
In September, the ISN launched an online petition urging everyone to join the movement to elevate kidney disease as a critical health priority. The Guatemalan government also has contributed to raising kidney health awareness globally by submitting a kidney health resolution to the World Health Organization. This resolution calls for urgent global action to address...
Two significant research studies were accepted as late-breaking clinical trials at Kidney Week 2024 and have subsequently been published in Kidney International®. Higher Intraoperative Blood Pressure Does Not Reduce Acute Kidney Injury in Non-Cardiac Surgery: What Do the Results of the POISE-3 Trial Tell Us? The POISE-3 trial's analysis found no benefit in targeting a...
