Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis in Glomerular Diseases
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Urology & Nephrology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nephrology; kidney disease; CKD
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Glomerular diseases represent a highly heterogeneous group of diseases with significant impacts on renal outcomes and overall prognosis. In recent years, substantial progress has been achieved in unravelling the underlying mechanisms of glomerular injury, developing more precise diagnostic tools, and refining therapeutic approaches. Novel biomarkers, advanced imaging techniques, and genetic studies have broadened our understanding of disease pathogenesis and improved our ability to classify glomerulopathies beyond traditional histopathology.
Equally importantly, treatment strategies are shifting from nonspecific immunosuppression toward targeted therapies, guided by a deeper knowledge of molecular pathways. The introduction of B cell-depleting agents and complement inhibitors is changing the landscape of clinical management, offering more effective strategies. Meanwhile, advances in prognostic modelling and risk stratification are helping clinicians to better predict outcomes, optimize follow-up, and tailor interventions.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for high-quality contributions that advance the field of glomerular diseases. We welcome the submission of original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that explore any aspect of glomerular disease. By integrating clinical, translational, and basic science perspectives, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of this field, supporting clinicians and researchers in improving patient care and guiding future research directions.
Dr. Dimitrios I. Petras
Guest Editor
Dr. Aglaia Chalkia
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- glomerular diseases
- IgA nephropathy
- membranous nephropathy
- nephrotic syndrome
- ANCA-associated vasculitis
- lupus nephritis
- B-cell
- complement
- kidney prognosis
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