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ReviewClinical kidney journal2026

Tailoring KDIGO guidelines for lupus nephritis to the real world: a stratified and cost-aware approach.

Savino Sciascia, Brad Rovin, Jürgen Floege

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Review in Clinical kidney journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Savino SciasciaUniversity Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases (ERK-Net, ERN Reconnet and RITA-ERN Member), University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-9441
Brad RovinDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43203, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5639-0210
Jürgen FloegeDivision of Nephrology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelstr. 30, Aachen, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Translating the 2024 KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) lupus nephritis (LN) guideline update into routine care remains challenging. While clinical trial data support early multi-agent combination therapy for nephritis to optimize kidney protection, real-world implementation is constrained by disease heterogeneity, disparities in access to advanced therapeutics, and limited incorporation of cost-effectiveness considerations. In this perspective article, we propose a pragmatic framework to adapt KDIGO recommendations to diverse healthcare settings. First, we propose a stratification model integrating clinical response kinetics, serological markers, and histological chronicity. Second, we apply implementation science frameworks to identify diagnostic and therapeutic gaps. Finally, we outline a value-based approach to evaluate the use of biologics and small molecules in terms of short- and long-term clinical outcomes and economic sustainability. Together, these strategies provide a roadmap to improve the real-world applicability of modern LN management.

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KDIGO guidelineslupuslupus nephritissystemic lupus erythematosus

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PMID42682549
PMCPMC13529828

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