“I used to see a nephrologist, but he left soon after the war broke out; I think he moved to the United States.” Kidney News’ Editorial Fellow Rasha Raslan interviewed a young Syrian refugee with lupus nephritis who relocated to the US from Türkiye bit.ly/3y1WL4G

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The population undergoing hemodialysis requires a sophisticated infrastructure to survive. During times of war, health priorities shift toward the wounded and injured, leaving such a population vulnerable and adversely affected bit.ly/44dfF4R

The resource consumption profile of hemodialysis is extraordinarily high. The Australian kidney care community leads efforts to move towards “green kidney care” bit.ly/4aFt345

Applications for the Kidney News Editorial Fellowship Program close next week!

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Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been called “the black lung of climate change.” The nephrology community must take environmentally protective actions to curb the CKDu epidemic bit.ly/3xNkTYP

The past 3 decades have seen a significant global impact of natural disasters. How can key aspects of transplantation be managed when threats emerge? bit.ly/3vQgowb

Dialysis requires stable electricity, water, and transportation systems. When natural disasters disrupt these systems, access to dialysis is threatened. Therefore, the kidney health care community must address climate change and natural disaster management bit.ly/3W218H2

The impact of crises can be profound & far-reaching. This month’s Special Section, co-edited by KN editorial fellows Paul E. Hanna, MD MSc & Rasha Raslan, takes a deep dive into the multifaceted challenges faced during natural disasters, conflict, & weather events bit.ly/3VY8uve

The ASN Home Dialysis Scholarship Program will be awarded to 45 nephrology fellows in 2024! Apply today! bit.ly/3W59u0z Jeff Perl

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There has recently been a significant increase in available therapeutics and ongoing clinical trials that directly target the pathogenic mechanisms implicated in immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Could complement blockade play a role in IgAN management? bit.ly/4aB5wBo

.American Society of Nephrology's Executive VP Tod Ibrahim discusses how ASN will continue to move forward with the mantra “What is in the best interests of people living with kidney diseases and their families?” bit.ly/4477wPq

Three new options for SGLT2 inhibitors have been approved in the United States. Will this allow more patients to benefit from this important drug class? bit.ly/4auG54d

A collaboration between American Society of Nephrology and the Home Dialysis University (HDU), designed to boost nephrology trainees’ knowledge and familiarity with home dialysis therapies, is extending offering scholarships to 45 fellows in 2024 bit.ly/3xumm65

Fewer than one-quarter of patients with lupus nephritis receiving standard-of-care treatment achieved a complete response after 1 year of therapy. Could updated guidelines advance care? bit.ly/43TTwby

ICYMI: The Kidney News Editorial Fellowship Program is now accepting applications!

This program is open to fellows entering their second, third, or fourth year of fellowship in nephrology. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 30. Learn more at bit.ly/KNFellowship

The April Issue of Kidney News is now available online! This month's articles cover updated lupus nephritis guidelines, newer options for SGLT2 inhibitors in the US, nephrology care during crises, and more bit.ly/3JczhfA

Polypharmacy, or the use of five or more medications, is rampant among the population undergoing dialysis. A recent article in Kidney Medicine evaluated the perspective of patients on dialysis on how polypharmacy impacts their wellbeing bit.ly/3xA2iiE