Green Nephrology - Italian Society of Nephrology
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We aim to combat climate change and mitigate its health impacts by promoting Green Nephrology
Haemodialysis has a high environmental footprint (water, energy, materials, travel). A new LCA study in CKJ examined which sustainability interventions in kidney care really make a difference. 👇 academic.oup.com/ckj/article/...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Haemodialysis has a high environmental footprint (water, energy, materials, travel). A new LCA study in CKJ examined which sustainability interventions in kidney care really make a difference. 👇 academic.oup.com/ckj/article/...
Nutritional care in chronic kidney disease is often presented as a single recommendation for everyone. But people differ in age, muscle mass, metabolism, gut microbiome, and daily living conditions. This is why a “one diet fits all” approach is not enough.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Nutritional care in chronic kidney disease is often presented as a single recommendation for everyone. But people differ in age, muscle mass, metabolism, gut microbiome, and daily living conditions. This is why a “one diet fits all” approach is not enough.
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs and heart — it also accelerates kidney disease.
A new @ClinKidneyJ review links exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and black carbon with faster progression of glomerular diseases.
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A new @ClinKidneyJ review links exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and black carbon with faster progression of glomerular diseases.
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Elevated exposure to air pollutants accelerates primary glomerular disease progression
ABSTRACT. Air pollution is a global problem and a major contributor to adverse health outcomes in patients of all ages. Most research has focused on the ad
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October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs and heart — it also accelerates kidney disease.
A new @ClinKidneyJ review links exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and black carbon with faster progression of glomerular diseases.
🔗 academic.oup.com/ckj/article/...
A new @ClinKidneyJ review links exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and black carbon with faster progression of glomerular diseases.
🔗 academic.oup.com/ckj/article/...
🌍 Felice di vedere la sostenibilità in nefrologia protagonista al 66° Congresso SIN a Riccione!
🌱 Mercoledì 22/10 | 17:00–18:30 | Sala Polissena B
Sessione: La via per una nefrologia responsabile ed ecosostenibile
👥 Moderatori: Marco Lombardi e Anna Julie Peired
🌱 Mercoledì 22/10 | 17:00–18:30 | Sala Polissena B
Sessione: La via per una nefrologia responsabile ed ecosostenibile
👥 Moderatori: Marco Lombardi e Anna Julie Peired
October 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🌍 Felice di vedere la sostenibilità in nefrologia protagonista al 66° Congresso SIN a Riccione!
🌱 Mercoledì 22/10 | 17:00–18:30 | Sala Polissena B
Sessione: La via per una nefrologia responsabile ed ecosostenibile
👥 Moderatori: Marco Lombardi e Anna Julie Peired
🌱 Mercoledì 22/10 | 17:00–18:30 | Sala Polissena B
Sessione: La via per una nefrologia responsabile ed ecosostenibile
👥 Moderatori: Marco Lombardi e Anna Julie Peired
A major study in JAMA Network Open links air pollution composition—not just quantity—to kidney transplant outcomes. Nearly 200,000 recipients were analyzed across the US. 🌍
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Particulate Constituents and Posttransplant Outcomes Among Kidney Recipients
This cohort study evaluates whether the constituents of particulate matter are associated with adverse posttransplant outcomes among patients who received kidneys in the United States.
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October 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
A major study in JAMA Network Open links air pollution composition—not just quantity—to kidney transplant outcomes. Nearly 200,000 recipients were analyzed across the US. 🌍
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
🌱 Dialysis saves lives. But each year it can emit up to 10 tons of CO₂ per patient. Kidney care carries one of the heaviest environmental footprints in modern medicine—demanding a paradigm shift.
October 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🌱 Dialysis saves lives. But each year it can emit up to 10 tons of CO₂ per patient. Kidney care carries one of the heaviest environmental footprints in modern medicine—demanding a paradigm shift.
🌍 Annual CO₂ from haemodialysis: 3,818–10,200 kg per patient—equal to driving up to 72,909 km. Peritoneal dialysis is lighter but still a major burden. The ecological footprint of renal replacement therapies can’t be ignored.
September 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
🌍 Annual CO₂ from haemodialysis: 3,818–10,200 kg per patient—equal to driving up to 72,909 km. Peritoneal dialysis is lighter but still a major burden. The ecological footprint of renal replacement therapies can’t be ignored.
1/ 🚰 New JAMA Network Open study: Long-term exposure to brominated trihalomethanes (THMs) in chlorinated drinking water—even below current limits—was linked to higher #CKD risk in >89,000 women over 13 years.
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Community Water Trihalomethanes and Chronic Kidney Disease
This cohort study examines whether long-term exposure to trihalomethanes in community water supplies was associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease in a cohort of female adults in Califo...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
1/ 🚰 New JAMA Network Open study: Long-term exposure to brominated trihalomethanes (THMs) in chlorinated drinking water—even below current limits—was linked to higher #CKD risk in >89,000 women over 13 years.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are rising globally—and with them, the burden of CKD.
A new CJASN review links UPFs to:
📈 25% higher CKD risk
🧪 Gut dysbiosis & uremic toxins
⚠️ Additive-driven metabolic derangements
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40512553/
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are rising globally—and with them, the burden of CKD.
A new CJASN review links UPFs to:
📈 25% higher CKD risk
🧪 Gut dysbiosis & uremic toxins
⚠️ Additive-driven metabolic derangements
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40512553/
Ultra-Processed Foods and Food Additives in CKD: Unveiling Hidden Risks and Advocating Smarter Food Choices - PubMed
The term ultra-processed food (UPF) was developed almost two decades ago to define foods which have undergone sophisticated industrial processing. Many of these foods contain added sugars, unhealthy f...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are rising globally—and with them, the burden of CKD.
A new CJASN review links UPFs to:
📈 25% higher CKD risk
🧪 Gut dysbiosis & uremic toxins
⚠️ Additive-driven metabolic derangements
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40512553/
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are rising globally—and with them, the burden of CKD.
A new CJASN review links UPFs to:
📈 25% higher CKD risk
🧪 Gut dysbiosis & uremic toxins
⚠️ Additive-driven metabolic derangements
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40512553/
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🌳 Urban trees save lives.
A new study across 744 European cities shows that increasing tree canopy to 30% could prevent ~12,000 deaths/year from air pollution (PM2.5, NO₂, O₃).
It’s not just green—it's public health.
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🌳 Urban trees save lives.
A new study across 744 European cities shows that increasing tree canopy to 30% could prevent ~12,000 deaths/year from air pollution (PM2.5, NO₂, O₃).
It’s not just green—it's public health.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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🌳 Urban trees save lives.
A new study across 744 European cities shows that increasing tree canopy to 30% could prevent ~12,000 deaths/year from air pollution (PM2.5, NO₂, O₃).
It’s not just green—it's public health.
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🌳 Urban trees save lives.
A new study across 744 European cities shows that increasing tree canopy to 30% could prevent ~12,000 deaths/year from air pollution (PM2.5, NO₂, O₃).
It’s not just green—it's public health.
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🌱 How much water, energy & waste does a dialysis session really produce?
📊 A new study begins to map the carbon footprint of hemodialysis in Italy.
Perrotta et al. share results from a questionnaire sent to 11 HD units in Lazio.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
🌱 How much water, energy & waste does a dialysis session really produce?
📊 A new study begins to map the carbon footprint of hemodialysis in Italy.
Perrotta et al. share results from a questionnaire sent to 11 HD units in Lazio.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Preliminary results of a questionnaire aimed at evaluating the carbon footprint of hemodialysis facilities - Journal of Nephrology
Journal of Nephrology -
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August 31, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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🌱 How much water, energy & waste does a dialysis session really produce?
📊 A new study begins to map the carbon footprint of hemodialysis in Italy.
Perrotta et al. share results from a questionnaire sent to 11 HD units in Lazio.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
🌱 How much water, energy & waste does a dialysis session really produce?
📊 A new study begins to map the carbon footprint of hemodialysis in Italy.
Perrotta et al. share results from a questionnaire sent to 11 HD units in Lazio.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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⚠️ Heavy Metals & Early Renal Injury
Lead and cadmium still pose significant risks to kidney health—even at low exposure levels.
This 2025 study using NHANES data links chronic low-dose exposure to early renal injury.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39984925/
⚠️ Heavy Metals & Early Renal Injury
Lead and cadmium still pose significant risks to kidney health—even at low exposure levels.
This 2025 study using NHANES data links chronic low-dose exposure to early renal injury.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39984925/
The independent and interactive effects of heavy metal pollution and vitamin D deficiency on early kidney injury indicators: analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004 ...
This study suggests a correlation between exposure to cadmium and lead and an increased risk of early kidney injury. It highlights the potential importance of targeted vitamin D supplementation and re...
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July 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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⚠️ Heavy Metals & Early Renal Injury
Lead and cadmium still pose significant risks to kidney health—even at low exposure levels.
This 2025 study using NHANES data links chronic low-dose exposure to early renal injury.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39984925/
⚠️ Heavy Metals & Early Renal Injury
Lead and cadmium still pose significant risks to kidney health—even at low exposure levels.
This 2025 study using NHANES data links chronic low-dose exposure to early renal injury.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39984925/
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Heat, Agrochemicals & CKD 🌡️🌾
How does global warming + farm work impact kidneys?
A new meta-analysis links heat stress, unsafe water, and agrochemicals to rising CKD in tropical communities.
📈 Each 1 °C temp rise = +8% CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40327660/
Heat, Agrochemicals & CKD 🌡️🌾
How does global warming + farm work impact kidneys?
A new meta-analysis links heat stress, unsafe water, and agrochemicals to rising CKD in tropical communities.
📈 Each 1 °C temp rise = +8% CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40327660/
Environmental risk factors for chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes in tropical coastal areas: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
CKDnt is a multifactorial tropical disease driven by heat exposure, infectious diseases, physically demanding work without adequate hydration, water contamination, and agrochemical exposure. Addressin...
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July 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Heat, Agrochemicals & CKD 🌡️🌾
How does global warming + farm work impact kidneys?
A new meta-analysis links heat stress, unsafe water, and agrochemicals to rising CKD in tropical communities.
📈 Each 1 °C temp rise = +8% CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40327660/
Heat, Agrochemicals & CKD 🌡️🌾
How does global warming + farm work impact kidneys?
A new meta-analysis links heat stress, unsafe water, and agrochemicals to rising CKD in tropical communities.
📈 Each 1 °C temp rise = +8% CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40327660/
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Emerging science is uncovering how PFAS may impair kidney function through the gut. A recent study shows that PFAS exposure modifies the gut microbiome, increasing inflammation-related metabolites that reduce eGFR and raise CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39424468/
Emerging science is uncovering how PFAS may impair kidney function through the gut. A recent study shows that PFAS exposure modifies the gut microbiome, increasing inflammation-related metabolites that reduce eGFR and raise CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39424468/
The potential mediating role of the gut microbiome and metabolites in the association between PFAS and kidney function in young adults: A proof-of-concept study - PubMed
Our proof-of-concept analysis provides the first evidence that reduced short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria and anti-inflammatory metabolites may link PFAS exposure with impaired kidney function....
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July 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Emerging science is uncovering how PFAS may impair kidney function through the gut. A recent study shows that PFAS exposure modifies the gut microbiome, increasing inflammation-related metabolites that reduce eGFR and raise CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39424468/
Emerging science is uncovering how PFAS may impair kidney function through the gut. A recent study shows that PFAS exposure modifies the gut microbiome, increasing inflammation-related metabolites that reduce eGFR and raise CKD risk.
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39424468/
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📉 New evidence links PFAS exposure to declining kidney health.
In a national study (Frontiers in Medicine), mixed PFAS load (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) was associated with lower eGFR and higher proteinuria (UAL, UACR, UCR).
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40206474/
📉 New evidence links PFAS exposure to declining kidney health.
In a national study (Frontiers in Medicine), mixed PFAS load (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) was associated with lower eGFR and higher proteinuria (UAL, UACR, UCR).
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40206474/
Association between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and kidney function: a population study - PubMed
Our study revealed significant associations between PFAS exposure and various kidney function indicators. These findings provide an epidemiological perspective on how PFAS may lead to kidney dysfuncti...
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July 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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📉 New evidence links PFAS exposure to declining kidney health.
In a national study (Frontiers in Medicine), mixed PFAS load (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) was associated with lower eGFR and higher proteinuria (UAL, UACR, UCR).
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40206474/
📉 New evidence links PFAS exposure to declining kidney health.
In a national study (Frontiers in Medicine), mixed PFAS load (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS) was associated with lower eGFR and higher proteinuria (UAL, UACR, UCR).
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40206474/
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🌍 Climate change is a nephrology issue.
A new study of 70,000+ US census tracts (~300M people) shows that climate vulnerability is linked to higher rates of CKD—plus heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia & hypertension.
Let’s break it down. 🧵
🌍 Climate change is a nephrology issue.
A new study of 70,000+ US census tracts (~300M people) shows that climate vulnerability is linked to higher rates of CKD—plus heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia & hypertension.
Let’s break it down. 🧵
June 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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🌍 Climate change is a nephrology issue.
A new study of 70,000+ US census tracts (~300M people) shows that climate vulnerability is linked to higher rates of CKD—plus heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia & hypertension.
Let’s break it down. 🧵
🌍 Climate change is a nephrology issue.
A new study of 70,000+ US census tracts (~300M people) shows that climate vulnerability is linked to higher rates of CKD—plus heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia & hypertension.
Let’s break it down. 🧵
1/ 🧠🍽️ Can AI improve nutrition for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? A new @CKJNephrology review explores how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT could support personalized dietary care. #NephTwitter
June 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
1/ 🧠🍽️ Can AI improve nutrition for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? A new @CKJNephrology review explores how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT could support personalized dietary care. #NephTwitter
1/ 🧪 New research in AJKD examines uranium & arsenic in drinking water and their link to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 88,000+ California women. Even low levels may not be safe. 🧵
June 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
1/ 🧪 New research in AJKD examines uranium & arsenic in drinking water and their link to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 88,000+ California women. Even low levels may not be safe. 🧵
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Authors outline green strategies to reduce the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste in nephrology. bit.ly/KN1705-13
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May 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Authors outline green strategies to reduce the environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste in nephrology. bit.ly/KN1705-13
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Welcome to the Green Nephrology channel of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN)! 🌱💧 Since 2020, Italian nephrologists have led efforts to explore the link between kidney health and the environment. #GreenNephroSIN
Welcome to the Green Nephrology channel of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN)! 🌱💧 Since 2020, Italian nephrologists have led efforts to explore the link between kidney health and the environment. #GreenNephroSIN
June 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Welcome to the Green Nephrology channel of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN)! 🌱💧 Since 2020, Italian nephrologists have led efforts to explore the link between kidney health and the environment. #GreenNephroSIN
Welcome to the Green Nephrology channel of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN)! 🌱💧 Since 2020, Italian nephrologists have led efforts to explore the link between kidney health and the environment. #GreenNephroSIN