International consensus statement published in
@NatRevNeph
calls for urgent action to address CKD on the global public health agenda. Read “Chronic Kidney Disease and the Global Public Health Agenda: An International Consensus” ➡️
537 M people live with diabetes, and 850 M live with CKD.
@IntDiabetesFed
and ISN published "Renewing the Fight: A Call to Action for Diabetes and CKD," with recommendations for policymakers. Experts and advocates contributed.
Watch the webinar recording:
In honor of
#WorldKidneyDay
today, the ISN has dressed the famous
#MannekenPis
with the colors of
@WorldKidneyDay
. Special thanks to the city of Brussels for helping us to raise awareness of the high burden of kidney disease worldwide.
🆕 Quick guide for early
#CKD
identification and intervention in primary care settings. Its objective is to provide additional clarity to the ISN-
@goKDIGO
CKD Early Identification and Intervention booklet, enabling effortless adoption and immediate action
💔 Saddened by the loss of music icon Tina Turner. She not only mesmerized us with her talent but also served as a beacon of hope as a kidney transplant recipient and ambassador. Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift. Sending condolences to her loved ones. Rest in peace,…
⚠ NEW
#COVID19
resources available at
COVID-19 Flowchart - Used by the Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Unit in Leuven, Belgium; and by the International Renal Research Institute, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy. Provided by Dr. Björn Meijers.
Did you know the first year of membership is free for nephrology trainees? And now, in addition, ISN Membership only costs $15/year the 4 years following, while a member is in training. Join/Renew now and reap the many benefits of ISN Membership in your early career!
#ISNYoung
Congratulations
@rkalyes1
,
#ISN_ELP
2020 cohort member, on your outstanding achievement in being elected to the fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
@RCPhysicians
! This prestigious honor is a testament to your dedication, expertise, and contributions to the field. Well…
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is proud to announce Agnes Borge Fogo
@AgnesFogo
from the USA as the new President-Elect from 2019-2021. During her Presidency she plans to continue the ISN efforts to be an inclusive collaborative partner. Congratulations!
#ISNWCN
In honor of
#WorldKidneyDay
today, the ISN has dressed the famous
#MannekenPis
in Brussels with the colors of
@WorldKidneyDay
!
Special thanks to the city of Brussels for helping us to raise awareness of the high burden of kidney disease!
The International Society of Nephrology congratulates Sir Peter Ratcliffe, Oxford practising nephrologist, William Kaelin Jr. and Gregg Semenza, recipients of the 2019
#NobelPrize
in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.
“Grant proposal deadlines wait for no-one!"
Sir Peter Ratcliffe sitting at his desk working on his EU Synergy Grant application, after learning he had been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Photographer: Catherine King
The ISN is committed to equitable access to sustainable kidney health. That’s why a new membership fee structure was enacted with more accessible fees for ISN members based on their country’s economic reality.
More information on our website:
#ThisisISN
Today is
#WorldKidneyDay
This year's theme focuses on raising awareness about disastrous events and their impact on people living with kidney disease whose access to appropriate diagnostic services, treatment, and care is hindered.
Learn more at
Congratulations to ISN President Professor
@vjha126
, recipient of the American Nephrologists of Indian Origin 2019 Award for Academic Excellence for his achievements in
#Nephrology
. Prof. Jha will receive the award during the annual
#KidneyWk
ANIO event.
Today we commemorate
#WorldKidneyDay
. The campaign for this year is
#KidneyHealthForAll
➡️
⚠️ CKD affects 850 M people globally, causing 3.1 M deaths in 2019. Projected to be the 5th leading cause of years of life lost by 2040, CKD requires attention
In commemoration of
#WorldKidneyDay
today, the ISN has dressed up the iconic
#MannekenPis
in Brussels with vibrant hues, representing
@WorldKidneyDay
! A heartfelt appreciation to
@CityBrussels
for joining hands with us in spotlighting the profound challenges of kidney disease.
In celebration of the
#ISN60years
, the ISN Research Working Group will publish a monthly series, “Breakthrough Discoveries”. This series will highlight 60 + 1 historical discoveries of significant impact to the nephrology community.
Read more:
📖 This weekend don't miss our
@KIReports
#ISNFridaySelection
: Prescribing SGLT2 Inhibitors in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Expanding Indications and Practical Considerations
Sir Peter Ratcliffe shares with us his journey from medical school to the Nobel Prize. A friendly talk with John Feehally, former ISN President, take us to the understanding of HIF inhibitors in medicine.
#NobelPrize
The 2023 ISN Leadership Election results were announced during the ISN General Assembly meeting today at
#ISNWCN
. Welcome to elected 2023-25 ISN president-elect, Marcello Tonelli (Canada),
The ISN is delighted to hold its first in-person "Primer Course in Glomerular Diseases" in Tokyo on October 1-2! 🇯🇵 We're thrilled to host 120+ delegates from 17 countries. Proudly partnering with APSN. Discover more at:
#ThisIsISN
Kidney disease will be the fifth leading cause of death by 2040 unless action is taken to strengthen education and prevention programs amongst the public, patients, professionals, and policymakers
#WorldKidneyDay
.
We announce with deep sadness the passing of Dr. Anthony J.O. Were, President of the African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN), Head of
@KNH_hospital
Renal Unit, and Deputy Director of the East African Kidney Institute. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor. May he rest in peace
Gender diversity is taken seriously at ISN. After listening to your suggestions over the weekend, we've updated the program and invite you to attend the ISN South Asia Regional Board Virtual Conference: Nephrology Advances and Newer and Emerging Concepts in Transplantation.
The GREEN-K Steering Committee is pleased to announce the Global Environmental Evolution in Nephrology and Kidney Care - GREEN-K initiative. This is an international, joint activity of leading national and regional kidney societies on environmentally sustainable kidney care…
It was 50 years ago when
@KispiZuerich
and
@Unispital_USZ
achieved the first pediatric kidney transplant in Switzerland, marking a watershed across Europe. The patient still lives with the same
#donor
organ today, taking rejection medication to keep the graft.
#KidneyTransplant
🆓 ISN-
@goKDIGO
CKD Early Identification & Intervention Toolkit, a series of tools for
#CKD
early identification & intervention aimed at kidney health professionals, primary care physicians, & nurses. Download the quick guide, available in >20 languages:
Six kidney transplants in less than 20 hours are truly groundbreaking.
@ClinUnivStLuc
in Belgium achieved this exceptional feat with remarkable teamwork and new technology. Huge kudos to the dedicated colleagues who made it happen!
Read the full note (in French)…
IgAN is not diagnosed until gross hematuria, hypertension, renal insufficiency, and/or significant proteinuria are present. Learn more by downloading the
#VisualAbstract
on IgA Nephropathy, by Social Media Team member
@krithicism
➡️
⚠️ Kidney failure is an important outcome for patients, clinicians, researchers, healthcare systems, payers, and regulators. The ISN publishes "International Consensus Definitions of Clinical Trial Outcomes for Kidney Failure: 2020" in
@Kidney_Int
➡
The 2023 ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas aims to understand, compare, and monitor how different countries 🌎 detect, treat, and advocate for people living with kidney disease, with a key focus on capacity, availability, accessibility, affordability, and outcomes of care.
The ISN is delighted to announce 12 successful applicants to its Emerging Leaders Program. The ELP Steering Committee received many deserving applications for the program's 2nd cohort who will train in skills to help shape the future of global kidney care
📖 This weekend don't miss our
@KIReports
#ISNFridaySelection
: Efficacy of corticosteroids in infection-related glomerulonephritis - A randomized controlled trial
The ISN warmly welcomes Prof.
@AgnesFogo
as the 2021-23 ISN President.
Prof. Fogo completed her medical and pathology training at
@VanderbiltU
. Her main research interests are focused on the progression of CKD and crosstalk between tubules and glomeruli.
@tinaturner
@peterlindbergh
Saddened by the loss of music icon Tina Turner. She not only mesmerized us with her talent but also served as a beacon of hope as a kidney transplant recipient and ambassador. Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift. Sending condolences to her loved ones. Rest in peace,…
📢 Exciting Announcement! We're thrilled to join forces with
@NSMCInternship
to revolutionize kidney health education globally. Our collaboration aims to create innovative
#SocialMedia
content, including spaces, blogs, and chats, empowering professionals worldwide.
#ThisIsISN
…
We are happy to thank the participants of the "ISN Research Collaborative Meeting and 1st International Consensus Meeting on Defining Kidney Failure in Clinical Trials" for their key contributions to establish a universal and robust definition for use in clinical trials.
Master the art of data analysis and interpretation with a six-part video curriculum: “Basics of Statistics for a Successful Start in Clinical Research” ➡️
#ISNyoung
#ThisIsISN
– Advancing kidney health worldwide. Together.
Congratulations to the ISN journals for their latest impact factor:
➡
@Kidney_Int
10.612
➡ KI Supplements 10.545
➡
@KIReports
4.164
The ISN journals advance global knowledge on kidney health. Your support as an ISN member makes this possible
#ThisIsISN
The ISN congratulates
@ChanchlaniRahul
on receiving the Renée Habib award from
@IPNA_PedNeph
.
The award recognizes young investigators with an outstanding record of achievement and creativity in basic or patient-oriented research related to pediatric kidney care and health.
Together with
@GlomCon
, we are delighted to introduce a new Mini Online Seminar Series developed in partnership between the ISN and GlomCon to foster a collaborative learning experience, provided by expert faculty across the globe 👇
IgAN is not diagnosed until gross hematuria, hypertension, renal insufficiency, and/or significant proteinuria are present. Learn more by downloading the
#VisualAbstract
on IgA Nephropathy, by Social Media Team member
@krithicism
➡️
ISN Past-president,
@AgnesFogo
passing the gavel to ISN President
@MasaomiNangaku
at the General Assembly during the World Congress of Nephrology in Bangkok
#ISNWCN
.
In the first-ever Global Kidney Care Podcast collaboration between ISN and
@onconephsociety
;
@raad_chowdhury
hosts a panel of Fellows discussing an onconephrology case with an electrolyte twist.
🎧 Full episode:
Our
#SocialMedia
Teams stopped by this morning at our booth @
#KidneyWk
🙌🏼
Interested in
#SocialMedia
and Nephrology? Apply to be part of the
#ISNWCN
2023 Social Media Team ➡️
Come and say 👋🏼 to the ISN staff today!
2020 marks ISN's 60th anniversary. To start the celebrations,
@Kidney_Int
is pleased to announce “Milestones in Nephrology”, a series focused on acknowledging historical papers of importance to the nephrology community from the early days of KI.
➡
The ISN staff is joining the
@WHO
#WearAMask
challenge. We invite other Societies to join too!
To break the chains of
#COVID19
transmission, we must also:
Keep physical distance
Keep cleaning your hands
Keep away from big crowds
Keep covering your mouth and nose when coughing
Finerenone was recently found to reduce the risk of clinically important kidney outcomes in
#CKD
patients with type 2 diabetes. Have a look at this FIDELITY trial analysis to learn more.
The ISN is deeply saddened to learn of Professor J. Stewart Cameron's passing. He was a prominent figure in the field of nephrology, serving as a clinical leader, researcher, teacher, and mentor, leaving a lasting impact on countless nephrologists and inspiring a whole…
CKD is a global concern, significantly impacting morbidity and increasing cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Prevention and early detection are critical on a worldwide scale.
A quick guide has been developed for primary care professionals, to give them an edge in…
.
@goKDIGO
2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Hepatitis C in CKD. 2022 from
@kidney_Int
Interact with the first author, Prof. Michel Jadoul
@MichelJado1204
. Join us here:
The ISN welcomes to their new roles several incoming committees and working group chairs.
ISN looks forward to working with incoming chairs who have taken over from their predecessors and congratulates deputy chairs for being appointed to their positions.
The ISN is delighted to welcome its third cohort for the Emerging Leaders Program
#ISN_ELP
The ISN looks forward to working with these talented future leaders from all over the world to shape the collaborative action needed to progress the global kidney…
ISN is saddened to announce the death of Professor Donal O'Donoghue, Chair of the ISN Advocacy Working Group, who passed away on 3 January 2021.
Prof. O’Donoghue was a tireless advocate for advancing global kidney health. Our sincerest condolences to his family, and friends.
People with kidney diseases are often excluded from clinical trials. The ISN urges all to include kidney patients in research activities related to
#COVID19
to benefit kidney patients & for broader implications for health care systems.
Read the statement:
Many thanks to all the delegates from all five continents who joined us for the World Congress of Nephrology in Melbourne, Australia.
Looking forward to meeting you again next year in Abu Dhabi, from March 26-29.
#ISNWCN
📢
#Tweetorial
alert! An Introduction to
#GreenNephrology
♻️
Part 1: "The impact of climate change on health"
🎯 If we, as humans, continue living our everyday lives as they are, how long will the planet be able to support us?
Big science and big data in nephrology: Over the next months,
@Kidney_Int
will feature in-depth reviews on big science, artificial intelligence
#AI
, and machine learning. This first review provides concepts and frameworks of
#BigScience
in
#Nephrology
.
👉🏼
ISN is delighted to announce the first Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort. We received a large number of worthy applications and, based on criteria, the Steering Committee selected 14 candidates from 12 countries.
Please join us in congratulating
The ISN is deeply saddened to announce the death of Robert W. Schrier, a giant in the global nephrology and a pillar of ISN’s most renowned initiatives.
The ISN profoundly mourns his loss and offers sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Today is
#WorldKidneyDay
!
850 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE are affected by kidney disease. This year's theme "Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere" calls for universal health coverage for prevention and early treatment of kidney disease.
#UHC
#HealthForAll
#KidneyHealth
#BeatNCDs
ISN Members – Are you making the most of what’s on offer? Explore the ISN’s Specialized Fellowship options for Nephrologists:
🩺 who want to train in dialysis, AKI, or PedNeph
🩺 from the Asia-Pacific region, LatAm, or South Asia
🩺 who want to train in the UK
Apply by May 1st.
Join us today for the
@ISNeducation
webinar (In English): "POCUS and the Kidney" with
@KoraAbhi
, moderated by
@prashantnephr
.
🕧 6pm CEST / 9:30 pm IST
➡ Register here:
On the occasion of
#WorldKidneyDay
, ISN President Vivekanand Jha
@vjha126
shares heartfelt and encouraging thoughts on kidney health, global public health, and WCN’20
#ISNWCN
.
📣Today is the launch of the 2022
#WorldKidneyDay
Campaign with the theme "Kidney Health for All", focusing on increasing education and awareness about kidney health to bridge the persistent and ongoing
#CKD
knowledge gap at all levels of healthcare ➡️
Today is
#WorldKidneyDay
!
850 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE are affected by kidney disease. This year's
@WorldKidneyDay
campaign highlights the importance of preventive interventions to avert the onset and progression of kidney disease.
Learn more here:
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the 2024 World Congress of Nephrology
#ISNWCN
.
#ThisIsISN
- Advancing kidney health worldwide. Together.