Hot Topics From the Tropics

7 Feb 2025 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Champa Hall 304
SabineKaram Chair University of MinnesotaUnited States
SourabhSharma Chair Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaIndia

Session description:
This session will discuss important approaches and regional variations to common complications seen in topical conditions affecting the kidneys. With an emphasis on infection-related glomerulonephritis and heat stress nephropathy, these are important topics for all nephrologists working in these regions. Round table to discuss global differences, challenges and approaches to tropical diseases affecting the kidney. Presentation of YN Best Abstract Winners. 
Learning objectives:
Review approaches to tropical infections affecting the kidneys. Review the impact of global warming with  prevalence and recognition of heat stress nephropathy. Learn about the best research presented at WCN by young nephrologists. Describe regional differences in common tropical illnesses. Describe approaches to their recognition. Discuss regional differences in their management.

Time Session
9:45 a.m.
9:55 a.m.
Best Abstract Winner - Basic Science: miRNA Profiling of Urinary Exosomes for Predicting Renal Outcome After Acute Kidney Injury: A Pilot Study
JaskiranKaur Oral Abstract Presenter Jaskiran265@gmail.comIndia
9:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Best Abstract Winner - Clinical Science: Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Rituximab to Mycophenolate Mofetil in Children and Young Adults With Steroid-Dependent Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
AndreaAngeletti Oral Abstract Presenter andreaangeletti@gaslini.orgItaly
10:05 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Q and A
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tropical Infections and the Kidney
MythriShankar Speaker Institute of NephrourologyIndia
10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Challenges in the Tropics: When CKDu Becomes Less Unknown
ErangaWijewickrama Speaker Faculty of Medicine, University of ColomboSri Lanka
10:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Roundtable Discussion
BiancaDavidson Speaker Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape TownSouth Africa
ErangaWijewickrama Speaker Faculty of Medicine, University of ColomboSri Lanka
MythriShankar Speaker Institute of NephrourologyIndia
SourabhSharma Speaker Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaIndia
VivekKumar Speaker Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IndiaIndia