Disease-modifying anti-nephropathic drugs (DMANDs) – A definition proposed by the IWG of ERA
Sustainable Nephrology Task Force

About us
The Sustainable Nephrology Task Force (SNTF) is an ERA initiative meant to address the current and future environmental impact of advanced kidney disease care.
The SNTF aims to raise awareness of the consequences of environmental/climate change and its impact on health/disease and, in particular, to guide actions towards improving environmental sustainability related to kidney disease.
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Overview and mission
Social Media publications
Find quick insights in our “tweetorials” on X and in-depth articles on LinkedIn.
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- The gloves are off (X)
- How low can we go with the dialysate flow? A retrospective study on the safety and adequacy of a water-saving dialysis prescription (X and LinkedIn)
- Telemedicine in nephrology: future perspective and solutions (X)
- Does online high-volume hemodiafiltration offer greater efficiency and sustainability compared with high-flux hemodialysis? A detailed simulation analysis anchored in real-world data (X)
- An urgent call for environmental accountability in nephrology clinical trials (X and LinkedIn)
Mapping sustainability efforts
The Sustainable Nephrology Task Force of ERA is gathering information on Groups from Europe and countries bordering Europe or the Mediterranean Sea involved in environmental sustainability and climate change in nephrology. If your National Society has relevant initiatives, please fill out this form.
Sürdürülebilir Nefroloji, Türkiye
Sustainable and green nephrology working group, Switzerland
UK Sustainable Kidney Care Committee, United Kingdom
Task Force Members

Ivo Laranjinha
Portugal
Gulay Demirtas, Türkiye
Ana Carina Ferreira, Portugal
Sonja Gracin, Sweden
Maryvonne Hourmant, France
Susi Knöller, Germany
Anna Julie Peired, Italy