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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Mar 31

Did you know submitting original research to the ASN journals is as simple as uploading a Word document and answering a few questions? The system will automatically pull in the title, abstract, and author names into the submission form. Learn more: asnjournals.org/publish.
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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 3h

New in #ASNCJASN: A fellow's perspective on dual training in both adult and pediatric nephrology, and how the patient experience shapes this physician's approach to treating patients as they transition from pediatric to adult care. kidney.pub/CJASN0825

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 1d

New research shows that spironolactone does not reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients on maintenance dialysis. Read a recap of the research in #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1710-21

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 1d

ASN's recently released Kidney Health Guidance offers a tiered approach to managing potassium and phosphorus food additives, diverging from traditional highly restrictive diet structures. kidney.pub/KN1710-02 #ASNKidneyNews #ASNJASN

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 2d

This #ASNCJASN article finds physical exercise prior to hemodialysis provides cardioprotective effects in a randomized controlled trial. kidney.pub/CJASN0767

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 2d

In this ASN Kidney Translation podcast episode features a #ASNJASN study on podocyte STAT3 deletion in KLF4 podocytopathy, a #ASNCJASN report on early C3G recurrence after transplant, and a #ASNKidney360 study linking foot process effacement to disease progression. kidney.pub/JPOD1025

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 2d

In #ASNJASN: Erythroid ACKR1 Deficiency Aggravates Immune-Mediated Kidney Disease. Read about how selective erythroid ACKR1 deficiency exacerbated disease activity in experimental glomerulonephritis via changes of myeloid lineage: kidney.pub/JASN0878 #BasicResearch

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 3d

This #ASNKidney360 article found a high prevalence of monoclonal gammopathy in patients diagnosed with ANCA-negative pauci-immune crescentric glomerulonephritis (PICGN). kidney.pub/KID0902

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 3d

The October issue of CJASN is now available online! Topics covered this month include: - Management of Frailty in Kidney Failure - Hospitalized People with Kidney Failure and Homelessness - and more Check out the issue here: kidney.pub/CJASN-1025 #ASNCJASN Cover by Kola et al.

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 3d

This #ASNCJASN study demonstrates that the domain locations of non-truncating variants in PKD1 should be explored as prognostic markers of early stage ADPKD progression. kidney.pub/CJASN0801

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 4d

The October/November double issue of Kidney News is now online! Topics covered include:
- the must-attend sessions at Kidney Week 2025
- a spotlight on this year's award recipients
- a new case for Detective Nephron

Explore the issue: kidney.pub/KN1710-01 #ASNKidneyNews @kdjhaveri.bsky.social

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 4d

Tushar Chopra is a Top Reviewer of 2025 in #ASNKidney360. About review, he says: "it brings together diverse perspectives that shape the maturity of a manuscript and ultimately advance science. Each round of review offers an opportunity for growth, as everyone involved learns something new."

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 4d

In three trials, finerenone reduced a range of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in persons with diabetes and CKD.

Read more in #ASNJASN: kidney.pub/JASN0823

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 5d

An RCT in #ASNKidney360 shows that a simplified lung ultrasound-guided management approach safely reduced pulmonary congestion in hemodialysis patients. Read more: kidney.pub/KID0873

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 5d

As a Top Reviewer of 2025 at #ASNCJASN, Csaba Kovesdy shares his perspective on the importance of review: "Peer review is a vital quality check in science. It helps refine ideas, identify weaknesses, and ensure that research meets the standards of rigor and transparency our field depends on."

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 6d

"Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific advancement - it ensures the integrity and quality of information that is used to generate further knowledge." - Monica Syet Ying Ng, an #ASNJASN Top Reviewer of 2025.

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 6d

The evolving understanding of kidney ageing and frailty can provide critical insights into assessment of AKI in older adults. Read more about how the comprehensive geriatric assessment could be key to clinical implementation: #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1709-17

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · May 10

In a #ASNCJASN perspective, physicians from Brigham and Women's Hospital discuss their recently launched inpatient onconephrology consult service, similar to cardio-renal services, which provides specialized care to patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. bit.ly/CJASN0714

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 7d

How accurate are ICD codes vs physician adjudication in identifying cardiovascular events in patients with CKD and kidney failure? #ASNJASN research finds ICD codes have a high positive predictive value compared to physician adjudication, but lower sensitivity.

Read more: kidney.pub/JASN0874

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 8d

Among U.S. preemptively waitlisted CKD patients, deceased donor transplant rates increased for Black and Hispanic patients, comparable to White patients. Read more in #ASNJASN kidney.pub/JASN0876

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 8d

Among health outcomes, fatigue was attributed with the greatest relative influence on patient decision making among older adults with CKD. #ASNKidneyNews reviews the findings here: kidney.pub/KN1709-16

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 9d

Simple clinical decision support tools in the electronic health record can improve rates of annual kidney screening for adults with diabetes. Read more in #ASNKidney360: kidney.pub/KID0922

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 9d

In this podcast, Dr. Neuen summarizes the main findings from his study on "SGLT2 inhibition and hospitalizations in patients with CKD: Data from CREDENCE and a meta-analysis of CKD progression trials" on behalf of his colleagues.

Tune in: kidney.pub/CJPOD0771

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 9d

KidneyIntelX, an AI-driven risk stratification tool, enabled earlier identification of high-risk patients with early-stage DKD, prompting more timely interventions. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1709-15

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 9d

The lymphatic system has historically been understudied due to the difficulty of distinguishing it from the blood vasculature. This #ASNKidney360 paper's authors optimized an antibody-based method for imaging hard-to-visualize adult murine kidney lymphatics. Read more: kidney.pub/KID0919

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · Sep 10

New Podcast: Drs. Levin and Wernerson discuss the findings from their study, "Transcriptomic Patterns in Adult and Pediatric Patients with IgA Nephropathy or IgA Vasculitis with Nephropathy." Listen here: kidney.pub/JPOD0787 #ASNJASN

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