RSS feed for ASN news, events, and highlights. https://www.asn-online.org/news/ en-us Copyright 2026 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:11:40 GMT Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:11:40 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss hnesbitt@asn-online.org (Hal Nesbitt) https://www.asn-online.org/images/_global/apple-touch-icon.png https://www.asn-online.org/news/ News https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/2026/cfa.aspx https://www.asn-online.org/education/kidneyweek/2026/cfa.aspx ASN is now accepting abstract submissions through May 13 at 2:00 PM EDT for Kidney Week 2026, to be held October 21-25 in Denver, CO. For more information on submissions, including all requirements and deadlines, view the Call for Abstracts. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/releases/ASN_PR_20260318_SWWMFINAL3.18433PT_.pdf https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/releases/ASN_PR_20260318_SWWMFINAL3.18433PT_.pdf ASN Health Policy Scholar Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN testified before the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means concerning the state of care for kidney failure and possible solutions to improve prevention and treatment for kidney diseases. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/education/guidance/ https://www.asn-online.org/education/guidance/ Evidence-based clinical guidance supporting best practices in three components of the conservative management care pathway. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/news/item.aspx?ID=446 https://www.asn-online.org/news/item.aspx?ID=446 ASN seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society towards its goal of creating a world without kidney diseases. The deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, April 10. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:11:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/worldkidneyday/ https://www.asn-online.org/worldkidneyday/ In celebration of World Kidney Day, and in conjunction with NU GoKidney, ASN encourages you to participate in the #SockItToKidneyDisease campaign by posting your socks on social media. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/education/brcu/ https://www.asn-online.org/education/brcu/ Registration is now open for Board Review Course & Update 2026, an interactive board review for nephrologists preparing for the ABIM Nephrology Board certification and recertification examinations. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/nationalkidneymonth/ https://www.asn-online.org/nationalkidneymonth/ Last year, members of the kidney community took 8,500 steps a day, walked 8.5 miles, cycled 85 miles, and more as part of the #850Challenge to raise awareness of the 850 million people living with kidney disease. This National Kidney Month, will you take the pledge and rise to the #850Challenge? Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT News https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/opinion/kidney-donation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/opinion/kidney-donation.html The New York Times publishes Letter to the Editor from ASN President Samir M. Parikh, MD, FASN. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:24:00 GMT News https://www.asn-online.org/loveyourkidneys/ https://www.asn-online.org/loveyourkidneys/ Recent research reveals a strong connection between kidney health and heart health. From American Heart Month in February through World Kidney Day on March 12, ASN encourages you to take small, everyday steps now to protect your kidneys, safeguard your heart, and improve long-term health. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT News https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/01/chronic-kidney-disease-heart-failure/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/02/01/chronic-kidney-disease-heart-failure/ The Washington Post speaks with ASN President Samir Parikh, MD, FASN, for the article, "Scientists finally may know why kidney patients die of heart disease". Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:20:00 GMT