American Journal of Kidney Diseases
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The January 2026 issue is available now! Check out the plain-language summaries on what inspired each study, the basic approach taken, what was learned, and why it matters:
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Family History of Kidney Failure, APOL-1 Risk Variants, Social Determinants of Health, and Risk of CKD Progression: Findings From the CRIC Study
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February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Family History of Kidney Failure, APOL-1 Risk Variants, Social Determinants of Health, and Risk of CKD Progression: Findings From the CRIC Study
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It was a pleasure reviewing the @kdigo.org 2025 clin practice guidelines for PD NS for US practice. Thanks @ajkd.bsky.social for asking me to do this with Chia-shi Wang. Highlight, Levamisole not approved for use in Humans in the US!!👍
KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children by Chia-shi Wang and Rasheed Gbadegesin
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February 3, 2026 at 4:51 AM
It was a pleasure reviewing the @kdigo.org 2025 clin practice guidelines for PD NS for US practice. Thanks @ajkd.bsky.social for asking me to do this with Chia-shi Wang. Highlight, Levamisole not approved for use in Humans in the US!!👍
Trajectories of Experiences and Health-Related Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers of Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients: A Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study
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February 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Trajectories of Experiences and Health-Related Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers of Home and In-Center Dialysis Patients: A Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study
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February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NEW on #AJKDBlog: AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
NEW on #AJKDBlog: AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children by Chia-shi Wang and Rasheed Gbadegesin
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February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
KDOQI US Commentary on the KDIGO 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children by Chia-shi Wang and Rasheed Gbadegesin
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In the Literature by Georgina Gyarmati:
Are Mother Glomeruli in Good or Bad Company?
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Are Mother Glomeruli in Good or Bad Company?
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February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
In the Literature by Georgina Gyarmati:
Are Mother Glomeruli in Good or Bad Company?
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Are Mother Glomeruli in Good or Bad Company?
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February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
Apply by April 30. Details: bit.ly/3Z64pFG
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February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
Apply by April 30. Details: bit.ly/3Z64pFG
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2025 AJKD Editors' Choice Award winning article: Genetic Characterization of Kidney Failure of Unknown Etiology in Spain: Findings From the GENSEN Study
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February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
2025 AJKD Editors' Choice Award winning article: Genetic Characterization of Kidney Failure of Unknown Etiology in Spain: Findings From the GENSEN Study
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Health-Related Quality of Life After Living Kidney Donation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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January 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Health-Related Quality of Life After Living Kidney Donation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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NEW on #AJKDBlog: AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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A 24-year-old female with history of epilepsy, depression, and CKD presented to the ED for suicidal ideation and was found to have a creatinine of 6.24 mg/dL
How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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January 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A 24-year-old female with history of epilepsy, depression, and CKD presented to the ED for suicidal ideation and was found to have a creatinine of 6.24 mg/dL
How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Navigating Anemia Therapy in CKD: The Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Activators
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January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Navigating Anemia Therapy in CKD: The Role of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Activators
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Urine Oxalate Excretion and CKD Stage in Patients With Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Urine Oxalate Excretion and CKD Stage in Patients With Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
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In this Brief Guide, Insa Schmidt and Eugene Rhee summarize key principles and provide practical insights into the interpretation of metabolomics and proteomics studies, with a focus on blood-based analyses in human cohorts.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:02 PM
In this Brief Guide, Insa Schmidt and Eugene Rhee summarize key principles and provide practical insights into the interpretation of metabolomics and proteomics studies, with a focus on blood-based analyses in human cohorts.
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Collagenofibrotic Glomerulopathy Associated With Homozygous STAB2 and Heterozygous STAB1 Variants: A Case Report
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January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Collagenofibrotic Glomerulopathy Associated With Homozygous STAB2 and Heterozygous STAB1 Variants: A Case Report
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Feb 2026 issue featuring #NephMadness on the cover: bit.ly/4t6uTof
Highlights:
- KDOQI Commentary on Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Chronic Pain in Adults on Hemodialysis
- Access to Kidney Transplant in Severe Obesity
- Exercise & Kidney Health
Highlights:
- KDOQI Commentary on Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Chronic Pain in Adults on Hemodialysis
- Access to Kidney Transplant in Severe Obesity
- Exercise & Kidney Health
Current Issue Table of Contents: American Journal of Kidney Diseases
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January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Feb 2026 issue featuring #NephMadness on the cover: bit.ly/4t6uTof
Highlights:
- KDOQI Commentary on Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Chronic Pain in Adults on Hemodialysis
- Access to Kidney Transplant in Severe Obesity
- Exercise & Kidney Health
Highlights:
- KDOQI Commentary on Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Chronic Pain in Adults on Hemodialysis
- Access to Kidney Transplant in Severe Obesity
- Exercise & Kidney Health
Association of Fatty Liver Disease and the Risk of Nephrolithiasis: Findings From Two Prospective Cohort Studies
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January 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Association of Fatty Liver Disease and the Risk of Nephrolithiasis: Findings From Two Prospective Cohort Studies
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NEW on #AJKDBlog: AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
NEW on #AJKDBlog: AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or medical editing/writing.
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IgG3κ Monoclonal Membranous Nephropathy Associated With Acquired Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency
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January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
IgG3κ Monoclonal Membranous Nephropathy Associated With Acquired Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency
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Associations of Skeletal Muscle Mass and Body Mass Index With Clinical Outcomes in Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: An Observational Study
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January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Associations of Skeletal Muscle Mass and Body Mass Index With Clinical Outcomes in Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: An Observational Study
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Impact of Smartphone-Enabled Home Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Testing on Albuminuria Screening and Management
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January 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Impact of Smartphone-Enabled Home Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Testing on Albuminuria Screening and Management
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