Tag - autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited cause of kidney failure worldwide. ADPKD is characterized by clusters of fluid-filled cysts in both kidneys, associated with a gradual decline in kidney function.

Deciphering the Mechanisms Responsible for PKD: Announcing the Winner of the ISN 2025 Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize 

Please join us in congratulating Professor Marie Trudel, the ISN 2025 Award winner for the Lillian Jean Kaplan International Prize. Professor Trudel will receive the prize during the ‘Bridging the Gap: PKD Research and Clinical Care Perspective – Kaplan PKD Session’ at the ISN World Congress of Nephrology 2025 in New Delhi, India. She will...

ISN Journal Editorial Selections on eGFR Decline and ADPKD Patient Perspectives

Kidney International® A Randomized, Open-label Clinical Trial Examined the Effects of Canagliflozin on Albuminuria and eGFR Decline Using An Individual Pre-Intervention eGFR Slope The CANPIONE study showed that canagliflozin significantly reduced albuminuria by 30.8% and slowed eGFR decline in patients with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria. Using a novel design comparing eGFR slopes before and during treatment,...

Podcast, Accredited Courses, Collaborative Case Presentations, and Open-Access Curricula: Explore Latest Releases at the ISN Academy Now!

The ISN Academy offers hundreds of hours of cutting-edge educational content developed to enhance your knowledge and skills and ensure you keep up with the latest advancements in kidney care. Brand new content includes: Latest episode of the ISN Global Kidney Care Podcast: A discussion on health disparities, their root causes, and their impact on the...

A Promising Alliance: The ISN and PKD Foundation Tackle Polycystic Kidney Disease

The ISN is pleased to share news of its official partnership with the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, a collaboration to raise awareness about polycystic kidney disease and offer educational resources on this rare condition. Together, the two organizations will produce a webinar and podcast. Join us for the upcoming "Equity in ADPKD: Bridging Gaps for Better...