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Bone marrow-derived inflammatory signals may shape glomerular disease in ways that we are only beginning to understand. Read this article in #ASNKidneyNews following one of the most prominent and debated candidates, suPAR: kidney.pub/KN1802-15#ASNKidneyNews

This #ASNCJASN study explored the link between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and employment status, finding that individuals with CKD are more likely to leave the workforce compared to those with normal kidney function. Check it out: kidney.pub/CJASN1003

This #ASNKidney360 study explored how iron deficiency affects kidney development, focusing on the role of transferrin receptor (TfR1) and non-transferrin-bound iron (NTBI). Read more and explore #BasicResearch: kidney.pub/KID1064

This #ASNCJASN research reports results of a national survey of nephrology fellows to assess their attitudes towards, and perceptions of, health equity in fellow training and kidney care. Read more: kidney.pub/CJASN0991#ASNCJASN

New payment models will be critical to improving patient-centered kidney care. This article in #ASNKidneyNews reflects on lessons from a panel at Kidney Week 2025 of experts on kidney disease payment models: kidney.pub/KN1802-14#ASNKidneyNews

The February issue of Kidney360 is now available online! Topics covered this month include: - Urine Microscopy Examination for Predicting Proliferative Glomerular Pathology - Nephron Number in IgA Nephropathy - and more. Check out the issue: kidney.pub/K360-0226 #ASNKidney360 Cover by Ida et al.

This #ASNKidney360 study evaluated the concordance of pre-biopsy clinical diagnosis with post-biopsy final diagnosis among patients with clinical AKI. Read the article here: kidney.pub/KID1151 Steve Coca#ASNKidney360

In this #ASNJASN study, ultrasound localization microscopy provided a safe and reliable in vivo assessment of the human intrarenal microvasculature. Read more: kidney.pub/JASN0968

Rhabdomyolysis (RM) is the etiology in 7-10% of cases of AKI. This #ASNKidney360 research evaluated various criteria that could be applied to urinalysis to identify individuals at elevated likelihood of RM. Check it out: kidney.pub/KID1153 Abinet Aklilu, MD, MPH

Continuing Kidney Watch 2026, this issue of #ASNKidneyNews offers insight into GlomCon Hawaii 2025 and the future of glomerular diseases. Read the article here: kidney.pub/KN1802-13#ASNKidneyNews

In this #ASNKidney360 perspective, authors summarize contemporary approaches to clinical management, recent therapeutic advances, and priorities for future investigation for chronic kidney disease–associated pruritus (CKD-aP). Read the article: kidney.pub/KID1172 @drtariqshafi.bsky.social#ASNKidney360

New in #ASNCJASN: Health Related Social Needs are Associated with Lower Self-Reported Quality of Life in Patients on Hemodialysis. Read the article here: kidney.pub/CJASN0946 Steve Coca

The Biorepository, Registry, Integrated Clinic, Biomarker Discovery, and Glomerular Disease Exploration (BRIDGE) program supports the diagnosis and management of glomerular diseases, and provide infrastructure for new clinical trials. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-20#ASNKidneyNews:

Non-Coding RNAs as Targets of Acute Kidney Injury Therapy: Ready for Primetime? Read the new review in #ASNKidney360: kidney.pub/KID1118#ASNKidney360:

This #ASNJASN study demonstrates that disruptions in Polycystin ciliary trafficking and channel function are common causes of ADPKD. Read more #BasicResearch: kidney.pub/JASN1008

Continuing Kidney Watch 2026, this issue of #ASNKidneyNews features a perspective on the illusion of progress in AKI research. Read the article here: kidney.pub/KN1802-12#ASNKidneyNews

This prospective study in #ASNJASN of 976 adults measured the association between subclinical primary aldosteronism and kidney outcomes. Read more: kidney.pub/JASN1039 Rémi Goupil#ASNJASN

People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may face disparities when it comes to wait-listing and kidney transplantation. Read a summary of a new JAMA Network Open analysis in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-10#ASNKidneyNews:

This #ASNCJASN Kidney Health Watch examined the relationship between annual heat exposure and risk of kidney disease, focusing on how this association varies across different socioeconomic and geographic regions in the United States. Read the article here: kidney.pub/CJASN0935

This #ASNJASN study explored the impact of calorie restriction on Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD) caused by UMOD mutations. Read more, and explore #BasicResearch: kidney.pub/JASN1032 Luca Rampoldi

Can fish oil supplementation help lower risk of cardiovascular events among individuals receiving hemodialysis? In this #ASNKidneyNews article, current evidence is reviewed and explained: kidney.pub/KN1802-06#ASNKidneyNews

New Podcast: Dr. Parikh, Dr. Malhotra, and Dr. Thiessen Philbrook summarize the main findings from their study on "Dynamic Risk Prediction of Graft Failure After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant". Tune in: kidney.pub/CPOD0883 #ASNCJASN

New in #ASNJASN: "A HaloTag Knock-In Resource for In Vivo and In Vitro Analysis of Endogenous Polycystin-2 Localization, Turnover, and Transport" Read more, and explore #BasicResearch: kidney.pub/JASN1036#ASNJASN:

This #ASNKidney360 study investigated whether intravenous dextran iron could improve outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and iron deficiency. Read more about the randomized trial here: kidney.pub/KID1136 Rolando Claure

This study examines how conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa affect nephrologists' views and use of conservative kidney management (CKM) for patients with kidney failure. Read more in #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0900

Editors’ Choice 2025: Utility of Genetic Testing in Adults with CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Check out the paper here #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0564

Atacicept, an exciting potential treatment option for IgA nephropathy, was the topic of a recently published phase 3 clinical trial. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-05#ASNKidneyNews:

ASN Kidney Health Guidance is produced to encourage high-quality, patient-centered care across the spectrum of kidney health. Check out the collection of prior Kidney Health Guidance articles, accompanying podcasts, and #ASNKidneyNews articles here: https://bit.ly/JASNKHG

Editors’ Choice 2025: Incidence and Proportion of Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) among a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adult Patient Population between 2010 and 2021 Check out the paper here #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0590

The transplant nephrologist community faces a critical workforce challenge and requires the support of the entire nephrology community. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-19#ASNKidneyNews:

Editors’ Choice 2025: Transportation Insecurity and Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients A Retrospective Cohort Study Check out the paper here #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0753

In this ASN Executive Vice President's update, learn about CKM syndrome, a new "superspecialty", and the Love Your Kidneys! Campaign. #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1802-04#ASNKidneyNews

This #ASNKidney360 study explored the impact of chronic stress (CS) on kidney health in mice. Researchers found that CS led to significant changes in immune cell populations within the kidneys. Read more here: kidney.pub/KID1111 #BasicResearch Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM Paul A. Welling, MD

A recent study finds that weight loss interventions lead to cardiorenal benefits in a group of patients with type 2 diabetes, CKD, and overweight or obesity. Read about the study in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-09#ASNKidneyNews:

Peer review is facing challenges. From reviewer fatigue to increased retractions, solutions are needed to enhance research quality and trust in science. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1802-18#ASNKidneyNews:

Twice a year, #ASNKidneyNews publishes a high level review of the US FDA regulatory approvals, scientific results from industry, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Check out the Q3-Q4 2024 Business Round-Up here: kidney.pub/KN1802-07#ASNKidneyNews

Editors’ Choice 2025: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Outcomes, Safety, and Body Mass Index Change in a National Cohort of Patients on Dialysis Check out the paper here #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0750

Are electronic medical records approaching a moment of disruption? Read about how policy can make room in the market for new innovations, and what that could mean for nephrology. #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1802-03#ASNKidneyNews

The latest ASN Kidney Translation Podcast episode covers advances in kidney transplantation: an SGLT2i trial in kidney transplant recipients (CJASN), delivery outcomes after kidney transplantation (JASN), and strategies and policies for living donation (Kidney360). Tune in: kidney.pub/KTPOD022026

Editors’ Choice 2025: Impact of Simultaneous Initiation of Finerenone and Empagliflozin on Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio in Asia: a Pre-Specified Analysis of CONFIDENCE Check out the paper here #ASNCJASN: kidney.pub/CJASN0865

In this #ASNKidneyNews policy update, ASN comments on emerging ESRD measures and advocates for congress to support the kidney community. Read the article here: kidney.pub/KN1802-17#ASNKidneyNews

This study explored how the extracellular matrix (ECM) remodels during acute kidney injury (AKI) and identified microfibrillar-associated protein 2 (Mfap2) as crucial for repair. Read more: kidney.pub/JASN0967 #BasicResearch

From a broad range of findings appearing in #ASNCJASN in 2025, the Editor-in-Chief has selected the following articles to highlight as Editors’ Choice Articles. Find the articles in today’s ASN In The Loop, and online at: kidney.pub/CJASNReco...

The February issue of CJASN is now available online! Topics covered include: - Impact of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Hyperfiltration and Albuminuria - Long-Term Outcomes in Severe ANCA Vasculitis- and more. Check out the issue here: kidney.pub/CJASN-0226 #ASNCJASN Cover by: Luis Rafael Álvarez Velázquez.

Editors’ Choice 2025: Mouth and Kidneys: Unveiling the Crosstalk Between Oral and Kidney Health This article investigates the overlapping concerns between oral and kidney health. Check out the article in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1703-24

Compensation concerns and shifting immigration policies create uncertainty for the nephrology workforce. Read about trends from a recent survey in #ASNKidneyNews that highlight both opportunities and challenges for the field: kidney.pub/KN1802-02#ASNKidneyNews

Editors’ Choice 2025: CMV Viremia Risk in Hepatitis C-Infected Kidneys: Not So High After All This article explores if kidneys from HCV‑viremic donors significantly increase CMV viremia risk or not in uninfected recipients. Check out the article in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1710-18#ASNKidneyNews:

This #ASNKidney360 study explored the relationship between arterial and venous blood gas parameters to develop formulas for estimating arterial values from venous samples. Read more: kidney.pub/KID1113

Disasters such as earthquakes, floods, winter storms, heat waves, and war conflicts all have the potential to disrupt kidney care. Read this feature article in #ASNKidneyNews to learn more about disaster preparedness in nephrology: kidney.pub/KN1802-11#ASNKidneyNews