17 January 2025
Press
- Kidney
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), little-known to the general public, is a real public health issue, both in France and worldwide. It affects today 1 in 10 people worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise. It will become the fifth cause of death worldwide by 2040 according to the World Health Organization. This disease is particularly preoccupying due to its silent and irreversible nature: the majority of sufferers have no symptoms until the disease is at an advanced stage.
In France, nearly 6 million people are affected by chronic kidney disease in various stages. Yet 80% of cases are not diagnosed in time, due to a lack of noticeable symptoms before an advanced stage of the disease. What's more, dialysis represents a huge cost to the healthcare system, with average annual costs estimated at several tens of thousands of euros per patient. World Kidney Day, celebrated every year, is an opportunity to break this silence and raise public awareness of the importance of early detection.
An event not to be missed in Nancy
On Thursday March 13, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm, a unique event will be organized at the salle Mienville of Nancy City Hall by INI-CRCT (F-CRIN), the Association du Cœur au Rein, France Rein, the Fondation ID + Lorraine and the centre d'investigation clinique du CHRU de Nancy to raise public awareness of chronic kidney disease
"Are my kidneys okay?"
On the program:
- Free screenings for chronic kidney disease, as well as two of its main risk factors: diabetes and hypertension.
- Interactive workshops, led by doctors, advanced practice nurses and researchers, to learn all about how the kidney works and the latest therapeutic advances.
- Physical exercise demonstrations and dietary advice from a dietician to prevent the onset of the disease.
- A tombola with numerous prizes to be won and a friendly aperitif dinner to round off the evening.
Why is this event crucial?
- CKD is a silent, irreversible disease. Without early detection, it progresses to end-stage renal failure, requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. This progression is often accompanied by strict dietary restrictions and severe consequences for quality of life.
- Early detection changes everything. A simple creatinine and urinary albumin assay can enable rapid management. Today, innovative treatments such as SGLT2 inhibitors reduce the risk of progression to dialysis by 30-40%. These inexpensive and effective drugs also offer major benefits for cardiovascular health.
- Risk factors are identified.CKD is often linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, as well as risky lifestyle habits (smoking, diets high in salt or animal proteins, ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyle). These factors can be modified, provided we are aware of them.
"Raising public awareness of the need for early screening, and encouraging doctors to prescribe creatinine and albumin assays on a regular basis, especially for patients at risk (diabetes, hypertension), is essential. This is a major societal challenge, as there are still too many cases where these tests are not followed up by concrete action. The kidney is a silent organ: you can be seriously affected without knowing it. Fortunately, major innovations, such as SGLT2 inhibitors, are now making it possible to significantly reduce mortality from this disease and reduce the risk of dialysis, while also benefiting the heart. " explains Professor Jean Marc Boivin, member of the INI-CRCT network (F-CRIN), researcher and Specialist in Hypertension at the CHRU de Nancy.
"Early management with appropriate treatment is therefore decisive in avoiding serious complications, preserving quality of life, and alleviating the economic and human burden of dialysis. Good practices such as a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, drinking water rather than soft drinks, and regular physical activity can help prevent the disease" continues Sandra Wagner, member of the INI-CRCT network (F-CRIN), researcher at the Nancy CHRU.
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