KDIGOKDOQI
KDIGOKDOQI is not the name of a single organization, but a compact reference that points to two major nephrology guideline initiatives: KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) and KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative). Both programs have shaped the evaluation and management of kidney disease, but they operate as distinct entities with different origins and scopes. Together, they have influenced clinical practice, quality metrics, and guideline development in nephrology.
KDIGO is an international collaborative established in 2003 by the International Society of Nephrology and kidney-related
KDOQI was launched in 1997 by the National Kidney Foundation in the United States. It aimed to
In practice, KDIGO guidelines are widely used worldwide, while KDOQI guidelines have historically shaped U.S. care