Research topics

Journal of Clinical and Nephrology and Dialysis will consider contributions within the following research topics:

Nephrology, Dialysis, and Kidney Transplantation
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Dialysis therapies: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and technological innovations
Kidney transplantation: donor-recipient matching, immunosuppressive strategies, and long-term graft survival
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and critical care nephrology

Cardio-Renal, Metabolic, and Gender-Specific Medicine
Interplay between kidney disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular health
Novel reno-protective agents (SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists etc.)
Hypertension and lipid management in nephrology patients
Gender differences in kidney disease progression and treatment response

Preventive Nephrology, Lifestyle, and Patient-Centered Care
Nutrition, diet, and kidney disease prevention
Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for CKD and dialysis patients
Smoking, alcohol, and nephrotoxic substance reduction strategies
Patient-reported outcomes, quality-of-life assessments, and health economics

Epidemiology, Public Health, and Digital health
Global and regional burden of kidney disease
Clinical registries, cohort studies, and predictive analytics
Disparities in access to dialysis and transplantation
Telemedicine, AI-driven nephrology, and remote patient monitoring

Narrative, green nephrology and Multidisciplinary Approaches
Patient experiences with CKD, dialysis, and transplantation
The psychological and social impact of kidney disease
The role of nurses and allied healthcare professionals in kidney care
Ethical considerations and shared decision-making in nephrology