AJKD Blog

It’s Kidney Week 2026! As many of you gather in Denver, we at the AJKDblog observe a tradition as old as time (or at least 2018); unveiling the logo for #NephMadness 2027. Our thanks as always to Graham Gipson @grahamgipsonmd for the design (check out his work from 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026). SAVE THE DATE: NephMadness will begin on March 1, 2027! While you anticipate NephMadness 2027, check out this slideshow of past NephMadness logos:   NephMadness | [...]

In 2017, we established an annual celebration of articles that our editorial team designated as “Editors’ Choice” selections. The editors are delighted to recognize the articles listed below that have been selected to receive the 2026 Editors’ Choice Award. These articles will be freely available at AJKD.org until January 31, 2027. Congratulations to all the authors!   Exercise-Based Prehabilitation for Kidney Transplant Candidates: the FRAILMar Randomized Controlled Trial by [...]

Dr. Nicole Wyatt is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she specializes in the care of patients with glomerulonephritis and vasculitis. She completed her nephrology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by advanced clinical research fellowship training in glomerulonephritis and vasculitis at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Wyatt’s academic interests focus on advancing the [...]

Editor’s Note: We asked authors of Original Investigations to provide short plain-language summaries that would briefly summarize what inspired their study, the basic approach taken, what was learned, and why it matters. We hope our readers will find this valuable in helping them keep up with the latest research in the field of nephrology. Highlights from the October 2026 issue: Advice for Living With Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study of Older Patients and Their Care Partners by Nicole [...]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health concern, but its burden in Africa is poorly defined. George et al recently combined individual-level and summary data from multiple African countries to provide a more accurate and precise estimate of CKD prevalence.  AJKDBlog’s Interviews Editor, Timothy Yau (@Maximal_Change), recently sat down with an author of the study, Ikechi G. Okpechi (@Ikokpechi), to discuss the implications of their research. Dr. Ikechi Okpechi, PhD, is a [...]