International Nephrology Masterclass in Chronic Kidney Disease: Rationale, Summary, and Future Perspectives

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Pesce, F (Author) Other; Vadalà, M (Author) Other; Almeida, E (Author) Other; Fernandez, B (Author) Other; Fouque, D (Author) Other; Malyszko, J (Author) Other; Schmidt-Ott, K (Author) Other; Stenvinkel, P (Author) Other; Wheeler, DC (Author) Other; Seidu, S (Author) Other; Cebrian, A (Author) Other; Dimov, N (Author) Other; Pardo, MB (Author) Other; Ziedina, I (Author) Other; Habashi, N (Author) Other; Manrique, J (Author) Other; Marques, SHD (Author) Other; Gallardo, MAV (Author) Other; Shehaj, L (Author) Other; Vlahova, MKN (Author) Other; Mendonça, Luís (Author) FMUP; Ksiazek, S (Author) Other; Veltri, P (Author) Other; Pezzi, G (Author) Other; Patella, G (Author) Other; Borelli, G (Author) Other; Provenzano, M (Author) Other; Gesualdo, L (Author) Other

Journal

Title: LIFE-BASEL

Vol. 14

Final page: 1668

ISSN: 2075-1729

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-017-K0Z

DOI: 10.3390/life14121668

Abstract (EN): Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that affects more than 10% of the population worldwide, accounting for more than 843 million (M) individuals. The prevalence of CKD (844 M patients) is higher than that of diabetes mellitus (422 M patients), cancer (42 M patients), and HIV (37 M patients), but people are often less aware of it. Global expert groups predict reductions in the nephrology workforce in the next decade, with a declining interest in nephrology careers. Over time, KDIGO guidelines have also focused on topics related to the prevention or management of CKD patients in real-life settings. On these premises, a new educational program with international experts in the field of nephrology took place from November 2022 until March 2023 in Milan, Italy. This multinational masterclass provided an educational platform providing unbiased education on diagnosis and treatment by sharing the most recent research data on CKD and comorbidities, therefore creating a snowball effect to increase the implementation of best practices worldwide, using examples from 'real-life' patient outcomes. This paper provides an overview of the International Nephrology Masterclass (INM) concept, summarizing the key lectures and discussions, and giving an outline of future key developments.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16