La Isla Network is dedicated to ending Chronic Kidney Disease of non-Traditional Causes (CKDnT) among workers and their communities worldwide.
CKDnT Defined
Chronic Kidney Disease of undetermined causes (CKDnT) is a fatal progressive loss of kidney function that has killed more than 40,000 people in Mesoamerica and Sri Lanka alone in the last 10 years. Treatment is out of reach for most ensuring an early death for those affected. CKDnT is likely affecting millions throughout the tropics and beyond. We need your help to understand, prevent and treat this disease.
Latest News
Physiological drivers of CKDnt in heavy laborers
We are pleased to announce the publication of our manuscript in the Special Issue "Hydration and Nutrition Considerations for Sports and Physical Activity" of Nutrients - journal of human nutrition published monthly online by MDPI. The aim of our research was to: construct a theoretical framework of the [...]
LIN and ACIB are now working together to address CKDnT in Costa Rica
Tom Laffay LIN was honored to be invited to the opening of the Costa Rican Agency for Biomedical Investigation's (ACIB) new lab and offices in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This group has done incredible work on the HPV vaccine and are now turning their attention to CKDnT. [...]
Click on the images below to learn about some of the regions effected by CKDnT.
La Isla Network
CKDnT is a global challenge affecting the most vulnerable populations. Our network of researchers, communicators and investigators is committed to addressing it.
Together we are generating, supporting, and executing evidence-driven solutions to end the fatal CKDnT epidemic by understanding the scale and impact of the disease and its causes. In the process, we are improving working conditions and supporting the creation and enforcement of policies required to protect those affected.
We are achieving this via the following:
Identification
Scope & Scale of EpidemicWe are identifying those who are affected via worldwide CKDnT prevalence studies.We are also building a map of affected regions to better understand the populations that are impacted.
Intervention
Intervention Studies & Improving Work PracticesWe are working with agricultural industries to improve work practices and protect health...…While also maintaining efficiency through programs and initiatives such as the WE Program and the Adelante Initiative.
Research
Understanding the Cause & Looking for TreatmentWe are researching the underlying causes of CKDnT through clinical trials.
We are conducting research studies with leading institutions, managing clinical trials and raising funds for research initiatives.
Communication
Telling the StoryWe are engaging and educating the public and lead supply chain personnel about the epidemic of CKDnT.
While pushing for data-driven policy on the public and private level, we expressively convey the stories of those affected via award-winning content and leading journalism.
