The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, is recognized worldwide
as a leader in clinical nephrology content. Every month AJKD publishes original investigations describing the latest findings
related to kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis therapies, and kidney transplantation. In addition to the rigorous peer-review of
all AJKD content, original investigations undergo routine statistical review and follow a consistent, structured format. Case
reports in each issue bring to light new diseases and potential therapeutic strategies. AJKD also publishes a variety of educational
and special interest features, including narrative reviews, editorials, teaching cases, quizzes, and articles focusing on translational
research, clinical practice, and socioeconomic aspects of kidney disease and treatment. In addition to full-text articles found in the
print journal, AJKD's website (www.ajkd.org) offers exclusive online-only
content, such as additional case reports and supplementary data. Freely available content on the website includes editorials, special
announcements, and correspondence.
American Journal of Kidney Diseases is ranked 4th of 63 journals in Urology & Nephrology
category on the 2010 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters, and has an Impact Factor of 5.152.
