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Lupus and the Kidney: The Six Classes of Lupus Nephritis, the 2024 Treatment Shift (belimumab, voclosporin, obinutuzumab), and When Dialysis or Transplant Comes In

About 40–60% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus develop lupus nephritis, a leading cause of kidney failure in young women. Why a biopsy is essential, what the six classes mean, the move to low-dose steroids and triple therapy, and what is different for lupus patients on dialysis or waiting for a transplant.

Kidney, Dialysis and Transplant: Major Developments in 2026 — New Drug Approvals, Guideline Updates, Devices and Xenotransplant Progress (updated through October)

What happened in nephrology from January to October 2026? Five FDA approvals/indications, the KDIGO 2026 anemia guideline (first full revision in 14 years), the next-gen Tablo home dialysis machine, pig kidney trial progress, and new semaglutide kidney data — each with sources and "what it means for patients".

Why Do People Develop Chronic Kidney Disease? Major Causes and Risk Factors

In Taiwan, about half of new dialysis patients have diabetes, followed by hypertension and glomerulonephritis. Understanding the cause tells you where to start protecting your kidneys.

What Is Kidney Disease? Acute Kidney Injury vs. Chronic Kidney Disease

Your kidneys filter about 180 liters of blood every day. When they are damaged, the problem is classified by speed of onset and duration as either acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease — and the causes, management and outlook differ.