Clinical Nutritional Management of Patients with Kidney Disease
A special issue of Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2026) | Viewed by 2671
Editors
2. Italian Society of Nephrology Nurse (SIAN), Via Capotesta 1/30, 07026 Olbia, Sassari, Italy
Interests: chronic kidney disease; renal nursing; dialysis; kidney transplantation; renal nutrition; artificial intelligence
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2. Italian Society of Nephrology Nurse (SIAN), Via Capotesta 1/30, 07026 Olbia, Sassari, Italy
Interests: chronic kidney disease; renal nursing; dialysis; kidney transplantation; renal nutrition; palliative care; advanced nursing practice; education
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nutritional management is essential for optimizing outcomes and the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is a progressive and often irreversible condition that disrupts metabolic homeostasis. CKD impacts protein and energy metabolism, acid–base balance, and gut microbiome integrity, leading to complications such as protein-energy wasting, electrolyte imbalances, and uremia. This Special Issue presents the latest evidence and strategies used in CKD nutrition, including dietary interventions aimed at symptom management, delaying disease progression, and potentially deferring the initiation of dialysis. We welcome contributions on topics that range from preventive nutrition for at-risk patients to advanced dietary therapies for end-stage renal disease. Our areas of interest include low-protein diets, sodium and potassium regulation, the benefits of plant-based diets, and innovations in nutritional biomarkers for personalized care. Additionally, we invite research on the tools used for nutritional assessments and the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing CKD nutrition.
Dr. Sara Morales Palomares
Dr. Stefano Mancin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- clinical nutrition
- chronic kidney disease
- dietary therapy
- diet and renal health
- nutritional biomarkers
- personalized approaches
- technology in nutritional management
- artificial intelligence
- nutritional assessment tools
- micronutrients
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