Tag - kidney transplant

ISN Journal summaries on BK polyomavirus infection and the nurse’s role in managing symptoms of dialysis recipients

Insights from the BKEVER trial comparing everolimus versus mycophenolate mofetil for BK polyomavirus infection in kidney transplant recipients The BKEVER trial compared everolimus (EVR) with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in kidney transplant recipients with BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) infection to assess which strategy led to faster viral clearance. Results showed that reducing MMF was more effective, with 81.3%...

Reintegrating urinary sediment analysis in Peru: ISN Educational Ambassador visits Lima 

Dr. Fogazzi (center-left) with training participants at the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru  In January, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) Giovanni Battista Fogazzi (Italy*) visited the Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru, to present on urinary sediment analysis to help address a critical gap in nephrology training at the center and enhance local kidney care services.  Course particiapants...

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Explore hundreds of hours of captivating WCN'25 content at the ISN Academy, or relive your in-person experience. Learn from more than 249 global experts and elevate your expertise! WCN'25 content is available for purchase for non-members. ISN members enjoy unlimited access to WCN'25 content on demand: ISN Members — visit the Academy  (Join/renew your ISN...

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Kidney International® Pre-transplant Anti-nephrin Antibodies are Specific Predictors of Recurrent Diffuse Podocytopathy in the Kidney Allograft This study finds that pre-transplant anti-nephrin antibodies are strongly associated with diffuse podocytopathy recurrence after kidney transplantation. Patients with these antibodies were more likely to experience disease recurrence, while those without them were less likely. The findings suggest that testing for...

Improvements to Daily Practice in Kidney Care in Western South Vietnam Through 8 Days of ISN-Endorsed Training

In August, an important milestone in kidney care took place in Western South Vietnam when the Kien Giang General Hospital (KGH) received its first-ever training courses in general nephrology and dialysis, and brain death donors. Pre-existing regional challenges This double-course initiative was significant both for its scope and because it marked the first time clinicians from...

ISN-Endorsed Events Worldwide: Join Us in France, Chile, Italy, and South Africa This October – Apply for ISN Endorsement for Your Event!

The ISN endorses high-quality educational and scientific events within the kidney care community. Whether your event is big or small, if it addresses region-relevant topics, it could qualify for our endorsement. Apply for ISN endorsement for enhanced visibility, scientific merit, and educational impact. Discover all the benefits of ISN-endorsed meetings and how to apply here.   Annual...

Share Your Experience to Improve Care for Patients Receiving Transplants Abroad

The ISN invites you to participate in an important anonymous online survey, "International Travel for Organ Transplantation: Surveying Professionals' Experience," led by Professor Dominique Martin and Dr. Georgina Irish from Deakin University and the University of Adelaide, Australia. Complete the survey in: English Spanish French Mandarin This study builds on a pilot survey conducted in 2022 with findings recently published...

Help Transform Kidney Care Services at Your Institution – Apply Now to ISN Sister Centers Programs!

Are you looking to transform kidney care at your health center? The ISN Sister Centers Programs can help you to make it happen! These programs connect emerging centers with leading healthcare institutions, providing guidance, training, and resources to significantly enhance kidney care and services in your region. Apply now and transform kidney care at your health...

Top 5 Keys to a Strong Grant Application – Deadlines Are Fast-approaching!

Upcoming ISN Grant deadlines: ISN Fellowships - October 1                                           ISN Sister Renal Centers - October 1 ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Centers - October 15 Through diverse grants tailored to different goals, the ISN provides exceptional opportunities for professionals...

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...

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Kidney International® Developing a Genetic Testing Panel for Evaluation of Morbidities In Kidney Transplant Recipients The authors developed a comprehensive gene panel to identify monogenic conditions associated with major post-transplant complications in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). They analyzed exome sequencing data from 1590 KTR and found diagnostic variants in genes linked to Mendelian kidney disorders and transplant-related...

The ISN Supports Groundbreaking Advances in Addressing Transplantation Issues at the 77th World Health Assembly

The @ISBT128 presented at #WHA77 a constituency statement on the Transplantation of Human Cells, Tissues, and Organs, signed by the ISN and key stakeholders. Holistic kidney transplantation care is crucial for saving lives and improving outcomes.Download the statement here:… pic.twitter.com/W6vqtr57It— Int Society of Nephrology (@ISNkidneycare) May 29, 2024 The ISN attended the 77th...

Around the World With the ISN Continuing Medical Education Program: Speakers Supported in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast and the Philippines

In April, Dr. Augusto César Soares dos Santos (Brazil), supported through the ISN Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program, attended the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) 39th Annual Convention. Dr. Augusto César Soares dos Santos, alongside ISN North and East Asia Regional Board member Professor Sydney Tang (Hong Kong) and ISN OSEA Regional Board member Dr....

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...

“Every Facet Has Yielded Favorable Outcomes for Our Centers”: ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Partnership Drives Advances in Kidney Transplant Care in Colombia

Dr. Jaime Restrepo Emerging Institution: Fundacion Valle del Lili (FVL), Colombia Supporting Institution: Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), USA The kidney care team at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), USA, supported nephrology staff at the Fundacion Valle del Lili (FVL) in Colombia for seven years through the ISN-TTS Sister Transplant Center (STC) partnership. Challenges in kidney care in southwestern Colombia According...

Advancing Knowledge on CKD Treatment and Prevention: The ISN Supports Scientific Meeting in Macedonia

Delegates enjoy the program In April, the ISN supported the "7th Congress of the Macedonian Society of Nephrology, Dialysis and Artificial Organs (MSNDTAO) With International Participation" in Skopje, Macedonia, through its Continuing Medical Education Program (CME). The scientific program included an ISN CME course, "From Prevention to Best Treatment Options in CKD." Dr. Goce Spasovski presents on...

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...

ISN Ambassador Visit Drives Significant Progress in Kidney Care Services in Brazzaville, Congo

In March, ISN Educational Ambassador (EA) Professor Faiçal Jarraya (Tunisia) spent a week visiting the University Center Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire-CHU) in Brazzaville, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from the ISN Educational Ambassadors Program (EAP). From left to right: ISN Ambassador Professor Faiçal Jarraya alongside CHU staff Dr. Bakala Clothyn, head of...

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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...

“Through This Program, the Kidney Foundation Has Become the Largest Hospital in Bangladesh for Kidney and Urological Diseases and Dialysis and Transplantation,” – Find Out More About the 2024 Schrier Award Winner

Participating members of the SRC Bangladesh-UK pair at the 19th annual convention The Schrier Award recognizes remarkable achievements from graduated Sister Renal (SRC) and Sister Transplant Centers (STC) pairs. The winner of the 2024 Schrier Award is the SRC Bangladesh-UK pair: Emerging Center: Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh Supporting Center: Royal London Hospital, London,...