Kidney Disease Research Priorities: Improving the Management of Kidney Disease
September 24, 1999 Progress and Priorities: Renal Disease Research Plan has been released by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the Council of American Kidney Societies. The strategic plan reflects the consensus of more than 100 researchers, members of kidney societies, and patients on research needs, advancement opportunities, and barriers to progress.
Kidney failure caused by diabetes, hypertension and other diseases is a major and growing health problem that is expensive to treat. There is no cure for kidney disease, but for many, progression to kidney failure may be slowed if the disease is diagnosed and managed early. Yet, relatively few management strategies exist. Scientists are studying many aspects of kidney disease, but until recently the kidney research community had not agreed on issues of highest priority, making collaborations and resource allocation more difficult.
In December 1998 and February 1999, the American Society of Nephrology held strategic planning meetings in Washington, D.C., to remedy this problem. The resulting Progress and Priorities: Renal Disease Research Plan aims to improve the treatment and prevention of kidney disease and kidney failure.
To learn more, read the full report at www.niddk.nih.gov/fund/reports/wholeRDRC.pdf. Single, printed copies will be available after October 22, 1999, from:
National Kidney and Urologic
Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Dept: Renal Research Priorities
3 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3580
Page last updated: April 17, 2008
