Welcome to #NephMadness 2026
Our beautiful baby has grown into a moody, hormonal teen. That’s right, it’s year 14 of NephMadness! Whether this is your first time or you are a seasoned [...]
2026
Highlights from the March 2026 Issue
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 [...]
World Kidney Day 2026: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet
Ana Flavia Moura, MD, PhD, FASN, is a nephrologist based in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. She is a Professor at the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health. She currently [...]
A Look Back at Top #NephMadness Regions
Less than two weeks until the bracket reveal for NephMadness 2026 on Sunday, March 1! Until then, you can satisfy your NephMadness cravings by looking back on the most [...]
Sustainable Kidney Care: Aligning Patient and Planetary Health
Mohamed Emlemdi is a medical student at The Ohio State University whose experience as a kidney transplant recipient has fueled his pursuit of a career in nephrology. He is [...]
Highlights from the February 2026 Issue
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 [...]
Call for Applications: AJKD Editorial Internship Program 2026-27
AJKD invites applications for its Editorial Internship Program, which will provide editorial experience to early career researchers interested in education, teaching, or [...]
#NephMadness 2026: Blue Ribbon Panel
NephMadness 2026 starts in just over a month! Sixteen teams will battle it out for the title, and a new champion will be crowned. But who actually chooses the winners and [...]
#NephMadness 2026: Meet the Gamemakers
NephMadness 2026 is only weeks away, so it’s time to start introducing some of the key players. We begin with a group of familiar faces to those of you who have played [...]
Top Ten AJKDBlog Posts of 2025
Happy New Year from AJKD! Turning the calendar gives us the opportunity to look back on the top ten AJKDBlog posts of 2025. Special thanks go out to the AJKDBlog Commentaries [...]