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Call for papers - Lifestyle modifications for preventing kidney disease

Guest Editors

Ban Hock Khor, BSc, PhD, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Massimo Torreggiani, MD, PhD, Centre Hospitalier Le Mans, France

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 12 December 2025

BMC Nephrology is calling for submissions to our Collection on Lifestyle modifications for preventing kidney disease. This Collection seeks novel research on lifestyle modifications for preventing kidney disease, addressing the role of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors in reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease. We welcome submissions that explore the impact of lifestyle interventions on kidney health, with the aim of informing evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing kidney disease.

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Meet the Guest Editors

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Ban Hock Khor, BSc, PhD, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Khor Ban Hock is a dietitian and Senior Lecturer in the Nutrition Program at the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Malaysia Sabah. His research focuses on the nutritional management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), addressing both individuals at the pre-dialysis stage and undergoing kidney replacement therapy. He is dedicated to contributing to the advancement of nutritional sciences for CKD management and promoting evidence-based practices.

Massimo Torreggiani, MD, PhD, Centre Hospitalier Le Mans, France

Massimo Torreggiani is the coordinator of the dialysis unit of the Centre Hospitalier Le Mans, France, in the Nephrology unit directed by Prof. Giorgina Barbara Piccoli.

His main research interests are hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease, nutritional therapy in CKD, and pregnancy and the kidney. He is first author or co-author of more than 90 peer-reviewed articles mainly published in nephrology journals, and serves as an editorial board member of several nephrology journals.

About the Collection

BMC Nephrology invites new submissions on Lifestyle modifications for preventing kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health challenge, with lifestyle factors playing a crucial role in its prevention and management. Lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes, physical activity, weight management, and smoking cessation, have been identified as important strategies for reducing the risk of kidney disease and slowing its progression. Research in this area has highlighted the impact of lifestyle interventions on kidney health, emphasizing the potential for preventive measures to alleviate the burden of CKD.

Recent advances demonstrate the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of CKD and improving outcomes for individuals with kidney disease. Additionally, research has underscored the importance of multidisciplinary approaches that integrate lifestyle modifications into routine clinical care, promoting holistic kidney health.

Looking ahead, continued research in this area holds the potential for identifying personalized lifestyle interventions tailored to individual risk factors and cultural contexts. Furthermore, ongoing research efforts may lead to the development of innovative digital health tools and mobile applications that support individuals in adopting and sustaining healthy lifestyle behaviors to prevent kidney disease.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Dietary interventions for kidney disease prevention
  • Exercise and physical activity in CKD management
  • Smoking cessation and its impact on kidney health
  • Lifestyle modifications for reducing blood pressure and preventing CKD
  • The role of mindfulness and stress reduction techniques in preventing kidney disease
  • Impact of sleep quality and duration on kidney health
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of community-based lifestyle interventions in preventing CKD
  • Exploring the influence of socioeconomic factors on lifestyle modifications and kidney disease prevention


This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Lifestyle modifications for preventing kidney disease" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.