ISN Journal summaries on gender-specific kidney health and ethical considerations in CKDu research
Kidney International®
The conference highlighted key sex- and gender-specific issues in kidney care, emphasizing chronic kidney disease’s (CKD) impact on women’s reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes.
Recommendations included counseling, multidisciplinary pregnancy management, and systematic monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure, and proteinuria.
The conference concluded that addressing sex and gender differences, such as CKD diagnosis, pregnancy planning, coordinated care, and follow-up after pregnancy complications, is essential to optimize kidney and reproductive health in women.
Kidney International Reports®
The workshop convened experts to address chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) affecting agricultural communities in Mesoamerica and South Asia.
A dedicated ethics panel highlighted the importance of ethical research practices — aligning studies with community needs, fostering equitable collaborations, and translating findings into meaningful actions — while emphasizing the ongoing role of communities, local health systems, and governments in guiding CKDu responses.
