Call for papers - Novel devices in hemodialysis

Guest Editor(s)

Ammar Almehmi, MD, MPH, FACP, FASDIN, FASN, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA
Joris I. Rotmans, MD, PhD, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 29 July 2025

BMC Nephrology is calling for submissions to our Collection on novel devices in hemodialysis, focusing on technological innovations that enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and patient experience of hemodialysis treatment. We invite researchers to submit their work, exploring a wide range of topics, including wearable and portable hemodialysis devices, technological advancements in dialysis treatment, and the impact of novel devices on patient outcomes.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Ammar Almehmi, MD, MPH, FACP, FASDIN, FASN, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

Ammar Almehmi serves as Professor of Medicine and Radiology and the director of the interventional Nephrology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Additionally, he is certified in Hemodialysis Vascular Access and Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter management by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN). For nearly a decade, he has led the IN-fellowship program at UAB. He also supervises many junior faculty members, fellows, medical and PhD students in their scholarly activities and grants. Over the years, he has contributed to more than 130 peer review articles, abstracts, and book chapters.

Joris I. Rotmans, MD, PhD, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands

Professor Joris Rotmans is internist-nephrologist and head of the division of Nephrology at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in the Netherlands. Since 2010, he combines clinical work as internist-nephrologist with vascular and renal research at the Department of Nephrology of the LUMC Currently, Professor Rotmans is the chair of the Expertise Center Vascular Access at the LUMC. Currently, he is working on a new device to create a dynamic AVF, which is solely functional during the hemodialysis procedure. He is co-founder of XS Innovations, a spin-off company that aims to introduce vascular-access related innovations into clinical care. Professor Rotmans is president of the Vascular Access Society (2023-2025).

About the Collection

BMC Nephrology invites submissions to our Collection on Novel devices in hemodialysis.

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment for individuals with kidney failure, but it often requires frequent visits to dialysis centers, posing challenges for patients. The development of novel devices in hemodialysis, including wearable and portable technologies, has the potential to revolutionize renal health care by offering more convenient and efficient treatment options. These devices encompass a wide range of technological advancements, such as wearable artificial kidneys, advanced dialyzers, and home-treatment solutions, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients undergoing hemodialysis.

It is important to continue advancing our collective understanding in this area to address the unmet needs of individuals with kidney failure and to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of hemodialysis. Recent advances in novel devices have shown promising results in improving the portability and efficiency of hemodialysis, allowing for more flexible treatment schedules and reducing the burden on patients. Additionally, these innovations have the potential to lower healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes, making hemodialysis more sustainable and accessible.

Topics of interest for this Collection include, but are not limited to:

Wearable and portable hemodialysis devices
Technological advancements in dialysis treatment
Impact of novel devices on patient outcomes
Home-treatment solutions for hemodialysis
Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in hemodialysis monitoring and treatment optimization
3D printing technology for personalized dialysis device fabrication
Telemedicine and remote monitoring for home-based hemodialysis care

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

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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 "Novel devices in hemodialysis" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.