2022
Thematic series
The SDGs for management of related problems in renal replacement therapy
2019
Thematic series
Official Guideline and Registry Data of Renal Replacement Therapy
Aims and scope
Renal Replacement Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal facilitating worldwide discussion of research and issues related to the study of renal replacement therapy.
RRT considers articles on all aspects of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, blood purification, renal transplantation and regenerative medicine. In addition, the journal publishes content in wider fields such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), critical care medicine and intensive care, bone and mineral metabolism, anemia and iron metabolism, infection, cardiac disease, cerebral disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, nutrition, and related social issues. Contributions are encouraged from a global perspective across many disciplines.
Articles
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High-grade mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma of the kidney in a patient on hemodialysis: a case report and literature review
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Vascular access in a post-lung transplant patient on maintenance hemodialysis: a case report
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Pantoea peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: a report of two cases and literature review
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CRRT circuit venous air chamber design and intra-chamber flow dynamics: a computational fluid dynamics study
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Constipation in chronic kidney disease: it is time to reconsider
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The new ISPD peritonitis guideline
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Management of hypertension for patients undergoing dialysis therapy
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Prevalence of diarrhea in end-stage renal disease patients initiating hemodialysis
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Histopathological findings in transplanted kidneys
Upcoming conferences
The 50th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Technology of Blood purification
12-14 April 2024, Kawagoe Prince Hotel
The 69th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
7-9 June 2024, Pacifico Yokohama
The 18th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nephrology and Pharmacotherapy
7-8 September 2024, Sapporo Convention Center
The 35th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Blood Purification Critical Care
19-20 October 2024, Kofu Kinenbi Hotel
The 27th Annual Meeting of Japan Academy of Nephrology Nursing
9-10 November 2024, Toyama International Conference Center
The 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
16-17 November 2024, Fukuoka Convention Center
The 45th Japanese Society for Pediatrics Renal Failure
5-6 December 2024, Nomura Conference Plaza Nihonbashi
The 58th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society for Clinical Renal Transplantation
6-8 February 2025, Hiroshima City
The 15th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Renal Rehabilitation
15-16 March 2025, Pacifico Yokohama
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Blood Purification Critical Care
20-21 September 2025, Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center
The 90th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nephrology and Pharmacotherapy
1-2 November 2025, Toranomon Hills Forum
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
27-29 June 2025, Osaka International Convention Center
The 36th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Blood Purification Critical Care
20-21 September 2025, Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center
The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nephrology and Pharmacotherapy
1-2 November 2025, Toranomon Hills Forum
The 71th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy
19-21 June 2026, Kobe Convention Center
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Society affiliations
Renal Replacement Therapy is the official publication of the following societies:
- Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT)
- Japanese Society for Clinical Renal Transplantation (JSCRT)
- Japanese Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (JSPD)
- Japan Society for Blood Purification in Critical Care (JSBPCC)
- Japanese Society of Renal Rehabilitation (JSRR)
- Japanese Society of Nephrology and Pharmacotherapy (JSNP)
- Japanese Society for Pediatric Renal Failure (JSPRF)
- Japan Academy of Nephrology Nursing (JANN)
- Japanese Society for Technology of Blood purification (JSTB)
Featured collection: The SDGs for management of related problems in renal replacement therapy
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy was held in June 2022, under the theme “Seeking SDGs for Dialysis Therapy.” The main goal of this conference was to identify sustainable goals for dialysis treatment and consider the best means of achieving them.
In commemoration of the success of the meeting, we are pleased to announce that the article collection entitled “The SDGs for management of related problems in renal replacement therapy” has now published in the spring of 2023.
In this article collection, we invited nine leading researchers to reaffirm our commitment to identifying the various problems and to achieving these goals through sustained efforts.
Featured article: SGLT2 inhibitors in peritoneal dialysis: a promising frontier toward improved patient outcomes
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) stands as an important modality among kidney replacement therapies for end-stage kidney disease, offering patients remarkable flexibility and autonomy. Despite its widespread use, challenges such as glucose-related complications, peritoneal membrane fibrosis, declining renal function, and cardiovascular risks persist, necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches.
Featured article: Association between prognostic nutritional index and peritoneal dialysis discontinuation: a retrospective cohort study
Malnutrition is associated with discontinuing peritoneal dialysis (PD). The prognostic nutritional index (PNI), composed of serum albumin level and total lymphocyte count, has been suggested as a prognostic marker for mortality in patients undergoing PD. However, the relationship between PNI and PD discontinuation has not yet been well addressed. We evaluated the relationship between PNI and PD discontinuation in patients with end-stage kidney disease who initiated PD treatment.
Featured article: Annual dialysis data report 2020, JSDT renal data registry
Since 1968, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy (JSDT) has performed annual surveys of the status of maintenance dialysis in Japan. The data collected are entered into the JSDT Renal Data Registry (JRDR). This survey encompasses nearly all dialysis centers in Japan, and most facilities take part despite participation being voluntary. Owing to the comprehensive nature of the survey, the data obtained accurately reflect the current status of maintenance dialysis in Japan.
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Featured Collection: COVID-19-related Articles
The outbreak of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) led to a worldwide pandemic. Both failure to recover and poor prognoses for COVID-19 have been reported in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated with renal replacement therapy and in the elderly. ESRD patients in Japan are one of the oldest populations in the world. Accordingly, we decided to launch the special collection on COVID-19 in RRT, the official journal of several academic societies with a focus on renal replacement therapy. We hope that this collection will support you in your own efforts.
Featured Collection: Official Guidelines and Registry Data of Renal Replacement Therapy
Renal Replacement Therapy publishes valuable data based on clinical practice guidelines, statistical surveys, and epidemiological studies. This collection offers easy access to these resources. All papers in the collection are frequently accessed and highly cited. Moreover, the full text is published free of charge using an open journal CC-BY format. By pursuing this approach, our goal is to contribute as much as possible to the renal replacement therapy community while also responding to your interests.
About the Editors
Dr. Takashi Shigematsu, Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Takashi Shigematsu is currently the emeritus professor of the department of nephrology at the Wakayama Medical University School of Medicine, Japan. He is now actively working as Director of Division of Nephrology and Clinical Research Center in Rinku General Medical Center. He is also a member of the International Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Nephrology.
His research interests focus on Mineral and Bone Disorder associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) including vascular calcification, Senescence. Renal Anemia is another his major interest. In addition, he has been investigating and working in the fields of hemodialysis and vascular access, peritoneal dialysis, blood purification medicine in acute kidney injury, and kidney transplantation.
Prof. Masanori Abe, Deputy Editor
Professor and Chair of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Prof. Abe also serves as the Chief Director of Blood Purification Center of Nihon University Itabashi Hospital. His professional interests include Nephrology and Renal Replacement Therapy.
Overcoming Language Barriers
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Citation Impact 2023
Journal Impact Factor: 0.9
5-year Journal Impact Factor: N/A
Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 0.530
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 0.315Speed 2023
Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 10
Submission to acceptance (median days): 138Usage 2023
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Altmetric mentions: 139