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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 2h
#Perspective in #ASNJASN proposes supplementing eGFR-based kidney transplant referral with the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) to better align referral timing with individual risk of kidney failure rather than a single laboratory threshold. kidney.pub/JASN1259
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 4h
What if the biggest cancer risk isn't a single drug, but the sum of every immunosuppressive exposure over a lifetime? This perspective in #ASNCJASN introduces "net immunosuppression" as a new way to think about cancer risk in glomerular disease. kidney.pub/CJASN1235 @kdjhaveri.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#GlobalPerspective in #ASNKidney360: More Canadians are getting life-saving kidney transplants than ever before, but thousands are still waiting. Closing the gap in organ donation remains a national priority. kidney.pub/KID1374
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Could dapagliflozin help prevent AKI after cardiac surgery? In the MERCURI-2 trial, four doses started the day before surgery reduced the risk of postoperative AKI by nearly half. kidney.pub/KN1809-31 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A 2026 Top 5 #ASNKidney360 reviewer, Dr. Abinet Aklilu, shares: “Peer review is both a privilege and a responsibility. By providing constructive feedback, we can strengthen manuscripts and give back to a process that benefits us all as authors.” #PRW2026 @abinetaklilu.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Could a universal PD connector improve patient safety? Experts argue that incompatible peritoneal dialysis connection systems create unnecessary risks and that standardized technology could help prevent avoidable errors. kidney.pub/KN1809-13 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#ResearchLetter in #ASNKidney360: For critically ill children, the type of IV fluid used did not appear to affect the risk of major kidney problems or death. kidney.pub/KID1355
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Did you know that a WhatsApp®-based teaching program can provide nephrology fellows with additional renal pathology education in a convenient, engaging format without adding significant time demands and help fill an important training gap? kidney.pub/KID1290 #ASNKidney360 @ssfarouk.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The October issue of JASN is now available online! Topics covered include: - Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Complement-Mediated TMA - Medications Influencing Cystatin C Level - and more kidney.pub/JASN-1026 #ASNJASN
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Authors of #ASNJASN #perspective propose a more individualized approach to treating severe hyponatremia, arguing that sodium correction rates should be tailored to patient-specific risks rather than governed by strict universal limits. kidney.pub/JASN1270 @sagarnigs.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CKM syndrome is rising fastest where resources are scarcest. A new #ASNCJASN #perspective calls for community-based care, integrated digital health systems, and outcome-driven payment models to deliver scalable, equitable care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. kidney.pub/CJASN1222
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Dr. Steven Coca, a Top 5 #ASNCJASN reviewer of 2026, shares: “Peer review is fundamental to research quality. Reviewer feedback has strengthened my work, and I hope my reviews help strengthen the work of others.” #PRW2026
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Can a kidney failure risk score (KFRE) help predict the risk of heart disease and death in people with chronic kidney disease? Read this article in #ASNKidney360 to find out. kidney.pub/KID1254
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ASNKidney @asnkidney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This Hispanic Heritage Month, ASN celebrates Hispanic and Latino perspectives and research advancing kidney health. Explore #NephrologyStories: bit.ly/hheritage Share a story: bit.ly/ASNcelebration Featured Articles: 🔶https://bit.ly/kn-p19 🔶https://bit.ly/k360-transplant
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Could a novel CHAR T-cell therapy provide a targeted way to desensitize kidney transplant candidates with HLA-DQ antibodies? Read #BasicResearch #ASNJASN to find out. kidney.pub/JASN1244
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Managing iron-deficiency anemia is a challenge in CKD. This randomized trial in #ASNCJASN found that adding lactoferrin to oral iron improved hemoglobin and iron status more than iron alone, suggesting a potentially accessible treatment strategy. kidney.pub/CJASN11204 @divyaveerssneph.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New research published in #ASNJASN helps explain why people with chronic kidney disease are more prone to blood clots and points to a potential new target for preventing these serious complications. kidney.pub/JASN1203
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Creatine use is surging, but what does the evidence say about kidney safety? A new review found creatine supplementation may raise serum creatinine without evidence of impaired kidney function in healthy adults. kidney.pub/KN1809-08 #ASNKidneyNews @captainchloride.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join the Best of ASN Journals session at #KidneyWk 2026 to hear journal editors highlight innovative clinical, translational, and basic science research published in JASN, CJASN, and Kidney360. Learn more: kidney.pub/bestofses...
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How can dialysis become more sustainable? From reducing water use and energy consumption to cutting waste, the growing movement toward green dialysis is reshaping how nephrology approaches environmental stewardship. kidney.pub/KN1809-07 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Diets for kidney health are hard to follow, especially when fatigue, limited mobility, and treatment schedules get in the way. #ASNKidney360 study shows that household support can make the difference between adherence and reliance on convenience foods. kidney.pub/KID1326
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you to Dr. Syed Ali Husain, a 2026 Top 5 #ASNJASN reviewer, who shared: “Peer review allows me to contribute to the scientific community & help improve the quality of research in nephrology. Participating in peer review also significantly increases the quality of my own research.” #PRW2026
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Higher urine protein-to-creatinine ratio was strongly associated with faster CKD progression and earlier kidney failure in >2,700 adults with advanced CKD. These findings in #ASNCJASN highlight the value of a simple test for risk stratification in clinical practice. kidney.pub/CJASN1206
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Could earlier treatment improve outcomes in tumor lysis syndrome? New findings suggest early rasburicase use may reduce the risk of kidney replacement therapy, severe AKI, and death in patients with TLS. kidney.pub/KN1809-29 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Review in #ASNKidney360: Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS) can cause serious kidney injury even without overt cancer. Early diagnosis and clone-directed therapy are key, highlighting need for collaboration with nephrology, pathology, and hematology teams. kidney.pub/KID655
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Study in #ASNCJASN: In high-risk IgAN, RAAS inhibitors alone slowed eGFR decline to -4.5 mL/min/1.73 m² per year, well above the ≤1 mL/min/1.73 m² target needed to reduce ESKD risk, underscoring the need for disease-modifying therapies. kidney.pub/CJASN1130
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Heart failure hospitalizations are rising among people with advanced CKD, even as HF-related mortality declines. New data highlight the growing cardiovascular burden in this high-risk population and the need for optimized treatment strategies. kidney.pub/KN1809-28 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Explore the Best of ASN Journals 2026 collection, highlighting influential research from JASN, CJASN, and Kidney360 featured at Kidney Week 2026. Browse articles spanning cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, glomerulonephritis, nutrition, and more. asnjournals.org/bestof
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are we too focused on avoiding overcorrection of hyponatremia? New evidence suggests undercorrection may carry its own risks, raising important questions about how aggressively hyponatremia should be treated. kidney.pub/KN1809-06 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
One of the Top 5 #ASNKidney360 reviewers of 2026, Dr. Sandesh Parajuli, shares: “Peer review is an essential part of scientific publishing and an important academic responsibility. I consider it a privilege to contribute to this process and give back to the academic community.” #PRW2026
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In this #ASNCJASN podcast, Drs. Rhee, Roshanravan, and Nigwekar highlight three original research manuscripts from the September issue focused on the theme of advancing kidney health equity in diverse populations. Tune in: kidney.pub/3TsSxyj
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The September issue of Kidney360 is now online! Explore featured content on: • Comparing Calcium Measures Using the EKG QT Interval for Clinical Relevance • An Omics View of Oxalate Nephropathy • and more Read the issue: kidney.pub/K360-0926 #ASNKidney360
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Patients with AKI requiring dialysis may be able to stop treatment sooner than expected, according to study in #ASNJASN. Creatinine clearance outperformed urine output in predicting dialysis independence. Many patients with clearance of 5-10 mL/min could discontinue dialysis. kidney.pub/JASN1245
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
DIALIZE-Outcomes data showed sodium zirconium cyclosilicate did not increase edema, heart failure, hypertension, or weight gain versus placebo in hemodialysis patients, according to study in #ASNKidney360. kidney.pub/KID1330
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A 2026 Top 5 #ASNCJASN reviewer, Dr. Gangkee Ko, notes: “To me, peer review is not simply about judging a manuscript. It is about learning from each other and contributing, in a small but meaningful way, to the progress of our field. It is both a responsibility and a privilege.” #PRW2026
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why did the TRACK trial find no cardiovascular benefit of rivaroxaban in advanced CKD? A nephrocardiology perspective highlights how cardiovascular disease in advanced CKD differs from that in the general population. kidney.pub/KN1809-15 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Women with CKD face distinct cardiovascular risks, including more HFpEF, microvascular dysfunction, and ischemic symptoms without obstructive disease. Yet they remain undertreated. Review in #ASNCJASN calls for sex-specific research and closing gaps in cardio-kidney care. kidney.pub/CJASN1167
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Can we safely deliver high-volume hemodiafiltration (HVHDF) while improving survival, reducing inflammation, and enhancing clearance of toxins? #Review explores water quality standards, dialysate requirements, and technologies that are helping HVHDF improve dialysis care. kidney.pub/KID1398
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
According to a Special Article in #ASNJASN, alternative consent methods can help make low-risk dialysis trials feasible while protecting patient rights and safety. kidney.pub/JASN1251
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kate M. Denton, PhD, one of the Top 5 #ASNJASN reviewers of 2026, noted: “Peer review is the backbone of scientific progress. Rigorous critique is what transforms data into trustworthy knowledge.” Thank you, Dr. Denton for your contributions! #PRW2026
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In an #ASNJASN podcast with @nateraines.bsky.social, Drs. Conor Donnelly, Michal A. Mankowski, and Allan B. Massie discuss their cohort study of 720,348 adults referred for kidney transplantation from 2014 to 2025, which found only 48% were evaluated and 19% were waitlisted. kidney.pub/JPOD1162
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
AI is rapidly transforming kidney care, from predicting CKD progression to optimizing transplantation. But as adoption grows, an important question remains: Are reimbursement models ready to support its use? kidney.pub/KN1809-18 #ASNKidneyNews @wisit661.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New study in #ASNKidney360: A low Surgical Apgar Score independently doubled the odds of delayed graft function after deceased-donor kidney transplantation, highlighting the importance of optimizing intraoperative care. kidney.pub/KID1270
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Study in #ASNCJASN: In Veterans with CKD, AHA PREVENT modestly improved cardiovascular risk prediction vs. traditional equations. UACR enhanced prediction in earlier CKD, supporting PREVENT to guide preventive therapy in CKM syndrome. kidney.pub/CJASN1129
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Can early nephrology consultation prevent severe AKI in high-risk hospitalized patients? A randomized trial found that machine learning-triggered nephrology consultation did not reduce AKI risk or related adverse outcomes. kidney.pub/KN1809-30 #ASNKidneyNews
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
CKM syndrome is rising fastest where resources are scarcest. A new #ASNCJASN #perspective calls for community-based care, integrated digital health systems, and outcome-driven payment models to deliver scalable, equitable care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. kidney.pub/CJASN1222
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Strong peer review advances nephrology research and scientific rigor. This #PRW2026, Kidney360 recognizes its Top 5 reviewers of 2026: Drs. Sandesh Parajuli, Satoshi Minami, Keiichi Sumida, Luis Rafael Álvarez Velázquez, and Abinet Aklilu. #ASNKidney360
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
How can kidney research inform practice and policy? A workshop recommended: patient partnership in research, engagement of diverse communities, and actionable communication of findings. kidney.pub/KID1291 #ASNKidney360 anitavanzwieten.bsky.social georginairish.bsky.social
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In the largest U.S. study of ADPKD patients with ESKD, peritoneal dialysis (PD) was linked to lower mortality and a higher likelihood of kidney transplantation compared with hemodialysis. The findings in #ASNCJASN support PD as a safe dialysis option for patients with ADPKD. kidney.pub/CJASN1134
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The latest ASN Kidney Health Guidance on the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, in #ASNJASN, addresses diagnosis and treatment of the CKM syndrome most relevant to the nephrology team and covers issues of special consideration for patients with kidney disease. JASN.org/KHGcKm
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