Kidney International® Patients With Crush Syndrome and Kidney Disease: Lessons Learned From the Earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye This study assessed in-hospital outcomes and related factors in 1,024 adult patients diagnosed with post-earthquake crush syndrome following the 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. A 9.8% mortality rate was reported. Nonsurvivors were older, were more likely to have preexisting chronic...
Nephrology has published the paper "Structures for Quality Assurance and Measurements for Kidney Replacement Therapies: A Multinational Study From the ISN-GKHA" by Ekrikpo et al. This study evaluates the capacity for delivering quality kidney failure care globally using data from the 2023 ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA). The findings highlight variability in quality assurance standards,...
Kidney International® NAVKIDS2: A Lesson in Matching Outcomes Measures to Interventions The Randomized Controlled Trial (NAVKIDS2) of a Patient Navigator Program Created for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease These two studies evaluate a patient navigation program for children from disadvantaged backgrounds with chronic kidney disease (CKD), aiming to improve access to evidence-based care. While the patient navigation...
Effect of Alcohol-Mediated Renal Denervation on Blood Pressure in the Presence of Antihypertensive Medications: Primary Results From the TARGET BP I Randomized Clinical Trial Kandzari et al, Circulation, 2024 Jun 11;149(24):1875-1884 ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus coordinator Megan Borkum summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the latest ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus (GTF) selections. Summary: The TARGET...
The clinical trials workshop will be held on February 5, 2025, at the Pride Plaza Aerocity in New Delhi, India, directly preceding 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 (ANIO) This...
By Ahad Qayyum (Pakistan) The ISN has long considered capacity-building and education for young nephrologists a key priority. The Young Nephrologists Committee (YNC) has played a significant role in ISN initiatives that help its members improve their scientific writing skills, interpret data, and build a professional network. Recent initiatives include an ongoing webinar series to...
The BMJ has published the paper, "Progress of Nations in the Organisation of, and Structures for, Kidney Care Delivery Between 2019 and 2023: Cross-Sectional Survey in 148 Countries" by Okpechi et al. Using data from the ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (GKHA) 2019 and 2023 reports, the study analyzed changes in the availability of kidney...
The ISN warmly congratulates the following researchers who received grants from the ISN Clinical Research Program to undertake vital research to advance kidney care in their communities. Michael Alao (Nigeria) "Neonatal AKI Continuum Study: A Multicenter, Longitudinal Study in Nigeria" Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud (Malaysia) "Mobile App to Improve Nutrition Literacy Among CKD" (co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific...
Kidney International® Repurposing Drugs for Diseases Associated With Podocyte Dysfunction Podocyte disorders often lead to chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, with current treatments relying on nonspecific immunosuppressants that have serious side effects. Recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms of podocyte injury offer new opportunities, including the potential to repurpose existing FDA-approved drugs for kidney-related uses. This...
The Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (NDT) Supplement "Current Status of Kidney Care Services Across Countries: A Report from the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA)" presents results from the third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas in a curated selection of articles relevant to public policy on kidney care. The articles highlight significant...
Rare kidney diseases (RKD) place a substantial economic burden on patients and health systems, the extent of which is unknown and may be systematically underestimated by health economic techniques. The “Scoping Review of Economic Analyses of Rare Kidney Diseases,” written in collaboration with The George Institute for Global Health, examines the existing evidence base toward...
As the new academic year begins, the ISN Academy is excited to welcome lifelong learners to enhance their expertise and advance their careers in kidney care with the ISN's comprehensive curriculums and courses for all levels. Access all ISN Academy courses and curriculums Here's a glimpse of what's on offer: POCUS Curriculum Course overview: Training program that...
ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus contributor Ahad Qayyum summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected clinical trials...
It's abstract submission season! Submitting an abstract to WCN'25 is an excellent way to showcase your research and advance your career. Find out more and submit your abstract here Here are the top 5 reasons to get motivated and submit your abstract today – think abstract, think NEPHRO! NEtworking: Cultivate lasting professional relationships Prominence: Showcase your research on...
ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus editorial team member Dominik Tuechler summarizes the design and outcomes of one of the ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus's latest trial selections. The "Trial of the Month" is available in several languages, now including German. Read all global trial selections from the ISN-ACT initiative here. In addition, in the ISN 'Guide for Everyone' series, selected...
Dr. Bonilla-Felix (left) and Dr. Zamora met virtually to discuss areas for improvement Dr. Nelson Zamora Rodriguez (Bolivia) was awarded 3rd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for his submission "Prevalence of Frailty in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients at Regional Hospital San Juan De Dios, Tarija – Bolivia." Read the full paper in the supplement...
The ISN-ACT Toolkit has been extended to include a chapter on risk management – a fundamental pillar in the planning and executing of clinical trials that helps categorize risks based on their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact on the study. This new section was contributed by ISN-Advancing Clinical Trials Committee member Dr. Paula Andrea...
The paper "Climate Change, Kidney Health, and Environmentally Sustainable Kidney Care" by ISN Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort 2 members has been published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). Read the paper here The cohort conducted a cross-sectional survey to: Understand knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare professionals concerning the link between climate...
Dr. Doreen Nanyunja (Uganda) was awarded 2nd place in the ISN Mentorship Abstract Award for her submission "Infectious Complications of Chronic Haemodialysis via Central Venous Catheters at a Tertiary Hospital in East Africa." Read the full paper in the supplement to KI Reports on WCN'24 abstracts here This award recognizes the top three WCN'24 abstracts submitted...
The paper "Organization and Structures for Detection and Monitoring of CKD Across World Countries and Regions: Observational Data From a Global Survey" has been published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Read the paper by Tungsanga et al. here The ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) is a worldwide survey assessing current kidney care capacity. Early detection...
