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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 18h

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."

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 1d

"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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 27d

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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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 5d

What does sustainability mean for CKD management? Check out #ASNKidneyNews to learn more about creating systems and practices to address the long-term needs of patients with CKD alongside the environmental impact of treatment. Kidney.pub/KN1709-14

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 5d

Join us in congratulating Charu Thakar, incoming Editor-in-Chief of #ASNKidney360, for receiving of the Excellence in Academic Service Award issued by American Nephrologists of Indian Origin!

Read more: an-io.com/2025/09/27...

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 6d

In addition to the review, there is a comprehensive collection of articles appearing in ASN’s publications (CJASN, JASN, Kidney360, and ASN Kidney News) that demonstrate NIDDK’s commitment to advancing kidney health.

Check it out! kidney.pub/Collection_N...

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 7d

This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of the @NIDDKgov. Check out this review to celebrate the achievements and impact of the NIDDK in improving health and well-being of people living with kidney disease, simultaneously published across #ASNJASN #ASNCJASN #ASNKidney360

kidney.pub/JASN0898

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 6d

The October issue of JASN is now available online! Topics covered this month include: - Peer Mentoring and Hospitalizations in Hemodialysis - AKI Risk Classification- and more Check out the issue here: kidney.pub/JASN-1025 #ASNJASN Cover by Chung et al.

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 6d

Top Reviewer of 2025 for #ASNKidney360 @valerie_luyckx shares: "reviewing for Kidney360, especially the Global Perspectives, is a wonderful opportunity to learn from experts on the ground - everywhere -who may not get the chance to publish so visibly elsewhere"

Thank you, Valerie!

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 7d

Edwina Brown, an #ASNCJASN Top Reviewer of 2025, shares why review is so important: "The value of peer review to me is to foster a constructive debate within the scientific community, leading to an improved manuscript." Thank you @edwinabrown-pd.bsky.social !

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 7d

This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of the @NIDDKgov. Check out this review to celebrate the achievements and impact of the NIDDK in improving health and well-being of people living with kidney disease, simultaneously published across #ASNJASN #ASNCJASN #ASNKidney360

kidney.pub/JASN0898

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 8d

What happens when patients turn to AI with medical questions? A recent study of how AI tools handle questions about diabetic nephropathy shows that it sometimes misses the mark when it comes to clinical accuracy and consistency. Read more in #ASNKidneyNews: kidney.pub/KN1709-13

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 8d

. #ASNJASN Top Reviewer of 2025 Ladan Golestaneh shares: "Peer review represents the mutual trust and commitment shared among members of the academic community, each dedicated to supporting and advancing one another’s work."

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 8d

In severe, symptomatic kidney failure, this #ASNKidney360 study observed similar outcomes between urgent start hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Read more: kidney.pub/KID0863

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ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 9d

This #ASNCJASN perspective examines the methodologically appropriate use of racial and ethnic identities in kidney-related research and clinical care. Read more: kidney.pub/CJASN0860

ASN Publications @asnpublications.bsky.social · 10d

Pregnancy after kidney transplantation poses many challenges, including increased odds of pregnancy complications and adverse birth outcomes. Read the #ASNKidneyNews recap: kidney.pub/KN1709-12

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