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Welcome to the KC Holiday Dialysis Centre in Bournemouth to Global Dialysis Premium Membership
Written by Katy DraperThis friendly, family run unit was established in 1995 and is only 100 yards from the beautiful sandy beaches of Southbourne. Bournemouth town with its famous pier and wonderful facilities are only 2 miles away!
Some exciting recent refurbishments means that the centre offers great facilities. These include:
- Parking and wheelchair access,
- Eight dialysis stations with comfortable reclining chairs,
- Open all year around from 8am to 7pm,
- Direct online booking, putting you in control of your dialysis times,
- Arrangements with local hotels just minutes from the centre or the use of a self catered flat,
- First line medical support and
- Well trained nursing staff and on site director, with over 30 years dialysis experience.
The unit is staffed by well trained nurses and the Director, having over 30 years experience in this area of care, ensures a warm and friendly atmosphere is maintained at all times
With the London Olympics only around the corner, and such tourist attractions as the Bournemouth air show every summer and a variety of landscapes nearby from several miles of sandy beaches to the New Forest and Lulworth Cove; Bournemouth is the ideal destination for a holiday in the UK.
For further information telephone 01202 422311.
Website: www.kcdialysiscentre.com
35 Southwood Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorest BH6 3QB
Global Dialysis is pleased to pass on the following conference information:
Do not miss the opportunity to register for advanced registration fee by 1 July 2012.
Accommodation is OPEN
ONLINE ACCOMMODATION BOOKING IS OPEN
Online hotel booking form is available online - click here.
If you can't use the online forms for any reason, the Registration and Accommodation Forms in PDF that are available for download on the Conference website.
Conference Website
Let me draw your attention to the transportation section:
TRANSPORTATION - HOW TO GET TO STRASBOURG
It has never been so easy - see the Conference Website for detailed information on distances and travel times.Getting to Strasbourg by plane
5 International Airports nearby. Daily shuttle/tram from the TGV Station or Hilton Hotel (Opposite the Convention Centre).
- Strasbourg International Airport
- cca 12 km
- access in 9 min by tram-train
- 19 direct destinations and over 200 with connecting flights
- Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg Airport
- cca 130 km
- connection by train (aprox 70 minutes)
- Zurich Airport
- cca 140 km
- connection train (aprox 130 minutes)
- Baden/Karlsruhe Airport
- cca 40 km
- connection shuttle-bus & train (aprox 45 minutes)
- Frankfurt Airport (Fraport)
- cca 225 km
- connection by shuttle bus operated by Lufthansa (aprox 90 minutes)
Getting to Strasbourg by train
After Paris, Strasbourg has second largest railway station in France offering a wide range of train connections with other parts of the country, as well as with Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and other European countries.
Getting to Strasbourg by bus
Although Strasbourg doesn't have an official bus station for international bus trips, the city can be reached by bus from few mayor European destinations due to the offers of Eurolines travelling agency. This agency provides bus connections with Strasbourg and cities like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Budapest, Krakow, London, Zurich, Frankfurt, Vienna, Venice, etc.Getting to Strasbourg by car
Strasbourg is at the crossroads of Paris-Lyon A35 and east A4 motorways. Direct links to Benelux / German motorways (A5).With kind regards your
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Dear All,
Pardon me in advance if my question should be in another tree of site.
I'm from Ukraine, and have started PD 2 weeks ago.
I'm looking for USed cycler from"Baxter", HomeChoice or Pro, because in our country if you wanna be free man you have to buy it and it's very expensive. I'll be very thanks to enybody which help me with this finding or give any usefull information.
Thank you in advance
Good luck
Sergey
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS JOINS FORCES WITH NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC TO HOST HOME HEMODIALYSIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Written by Katy DraperTampa, FL- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) today announced it’s partnership with NxStage Medical Inc. to host an AAKP HealthLine combined conference call and webinar. AAKP is the leading patient education organization who’s dedicated to improving the lives of fellow patients by helping them deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. The program takes place January 25, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET.
AAKP HealthLine is one of many FREE educational programs provided by AAKP. It is a one-hour conference call and webinar designed to educate participants on a variety of topics affecting kidney disease patients and their families. The conference call and simultaneous webinar feature kidney health care experts from across the country and provide participants with the convenience of gaining knowledge from the comfort of their home or office. Time is provided at the end of each call for participant questions.
The topic of the next AAKP HealthLine combined conference call and webinar is Home Hemodialysis: Helping Patients Lead a Healthier Life! The program takes place Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET. The program’s goal is to educate individuals on the convenience and lifestyle benefits of home hemodialysis, as well as the overall health and medical benefits dialyzing at home provides.
Speakers include Michael Alan Kraus, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Coordinator of the Division of Nephrology at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is also Medical Director of the Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), Hemodialysis and Acute Dialysis Units. Brian Hess, a former peritoneal dialysis patient, who is now training for home hemodialysis. Also, Joe Karan, a home hemodialysis patient for more than two years.
To register for this FREE event, call 1-800-749-2257 or visit www.aakp.org/events/HealthLine/Upcoming-Calls/january2012. This program will be recorded and archived on the AAKP website. To listen to previously recorded AAKP HealthLine conference calls, visit www.aakp.org/events/HealthLine/archive.
AAKP would like to thank NxStage Medical Inc. for its support for this program.
| Welcome to the December issue of Kidney Care Matters. It’s full of the latest news in kidney care, including a new film that highlights the benefits of establishing young adult clinics for patients with long term conditions. I hope the film, which follows a group of kidney transplant patients meeting in a sports centre for their clinic, will encourage other healthcare teams to consider setting up similar clinics to provide tailored support for young adult patients.
This month we are carrying out a survey among clinical biochemists, to learn more about how e-alert systems can be used to identify and manage patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). There is also news of a set of AKI competencies that has just launched, designed to provide consistent standards for all staff involved in the care of acutely ill patients. There is lots of news from NICE this month, including the launch of a new quality improvement guide to prevent and control healthcare infections. We are also pleased to announce that a podcast about the clinical guideline on anaemia management in CKD is the most popular podcast NICE has ever produced, with almost 2,000 downloads so far. Finally, the call for entries for the NICE Shared Learning Awards 2012 is now open, and I hope you will consider submitting an entry. Sandip Mitra and the home dialysis team at Manchester Royal Infirmary scooped the top award this year, and it would be a real achievement to see a kidney care team take home the prize for the second year in a row! There are lots of other stories, and, as always, you will find details of the most up-to-date publications, and links to useful websites, recent research articles and the latest issues of other kidney-focused newsletters. Finally, I hope you all enjoy a relaxing break this festive season, and come back in 2012 ready for an exciting year ahead. Beverley Matthews How to Guide: One-page clinical tool improves prevention and treatment of acute kidney injuryNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has developed and implemented a simple one-page algorithm which has improved awareness, monitoring, assessment and treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI). How to Guide: E-mail advice for GPs improves care for kidney patientsAn e-mail helpline run by kidney consultants in South Tees is enabling GPs to provide timely, convenient and more efficient care for their patients with kidney disease. Healthcare teams urged to set up young adult clinicsA new film has been launched that highlights the benefits of young adult clinics for patients with long term conditions. Survey supports development of AKI e-alert systemsNHS Kidney Care is carrying out a survey amongst clinical biochemists in order to gain an understanding of the use of e-alerts to highlight Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). CKD in ethnic minorities video wallA film developed by Kidney Research UK in partnership with NHS Kidney Care is now available on the NHS Choices website. New competency framework will help improve care for patients with AKIA new competency framework for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) has been launched, designed to improve quality of care by providing consistent standards for all staff involved in the care of acutely ill patients. Royal Berkshire pilots home dialysis programmeThe Royal Berkshire hospital in Reading has launched a new scheme to boost the number of its kidney patients on home dialysis. New quality improvement guide to prevent and control healthcare associated infectionsA new quality improvement guide on the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in secondary care settings has been published by NICE. Kidney patients urged to get flu jabKidney patients are being urged to ensure they have had a flu jab this winter. Grants launched for transplantation professionalsThe European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) has launched a number of grants in order to promote the exchange of expertise amongst researchers and clinicians. Kidney teams urged to enter NICE shared learning awardsHealthcare teams have until 31 January 2012 to enter the NICE Shared Learning Awards. Anaemia management guidance is ‘top of the pods’A podcast on anaemia management in chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become the most downloaded podcast on the NICE website. Recent Research Alerts- December 2011 |
Kidney Kitchen Cookbook
The Kidney Kitchen Cookbook is packed full of recipes chosen specifically for people living with kidney disease as well as meal plans created by our dietitians. The Kidney Foundation of Canada plans for this resource to continue to grow and evolve: more recipes and meal plans will be added regularly, seasonal and celebration meals will be included and we encourage you to submit your recipes, thoughts and ideas. Bon Appétit!
Here's one of their sample recipees:Fettucine with Pork Ragu
You don't have to add truffle oil to this satisfying and savoury dish but if you do it adds a wonderful flavour
Source: Created by Chef Christian Lepore at Divino Wine Studio in Ottawa
Diet Type: Low Phosphorus / Low Potassium / Low Sodium
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
- Servings per recipe: 4
- Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 458
- Protein: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fibre: 2.5g
- Total Fat: 31g
- Sodium: 119mg
- Phosphorus: 193mg
- Potassium: 509mg
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
2 starch
1 1/2 vegetable
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 medium red peppers, sliced thin
1/2 large onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
Pinch of chili pepper
75ml tablespoons of olive oil (about 5 tbsp)
200ml of homemade chicken or vegetable stock (just under 1 cup)
350g of fresh fettuccine
20ml of truffle oil (4 teaspoons)
Directions
For the Sauce
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. (You will be adding the pasta to the pan once it is ready so make sure the pan is large enough).
Add the onion and garlic and once they turn golden brown add the ground pork.
Turn up the heat slightly and cook the meat, stirring regularly, until cooked (about 8 minutes). Add the red pepper, zucchini and chili pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the stock and continue cooking for another 8 minutes. Don’t overcook the sauce or it will become dry!
Add the pasta to boiling water. Fresh pasta does not take a lot of time to cook. Five minutes should be enough. Drain the pasta and add into the pan with the sauce.
Stir until it is creamy and blended with the sauce. You can add back some of the cooking water if the pasta looks dry. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of truffle oil over each serving.
This looks like a quality site, take a look. http://www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca/kkcookbook
Self Care week - forward of Kidney Care Matter
Written by Katy DraperThis special edition contains the latest self care news from and for the kidney community, including an update of our latest project to implement care planning into kidney services. We are supporting 23 kidney units across England to develop new ways to embed care planning, and the outcomes will be shared with other units and with other long term condition service areas. There is also an article on the work being carried out in Leicester to develop exercise programmes for kidney patients, and you can download a patient-facing advice guide, with practical tips for exercise. We are backing the call from NHS Lincolnshire for ‘community self care’ so that families, friends and carers ensure that the elderly aren’t at risk from dehydration this winter, which is one of the leading causes for the rapid growth in acute kidney injury. Finally, there is a report of a new online network that has been set up for young adult kidney patients in London and the South West, which will help to engage young people through peer support.
Go to the special edition: http://www.kidneycarematters.
1. Special Edition: Self Care Week 2011
Full story: http://www.kidneycarematters.
2. Kidney care is leading the way to embed care planning
Full story: http://www.kidneycarematters.
3. Regular exercise helps kidney patients take steps towards self care
Full story: http://www.kidneycarematters.
4. Kidney community urged to back self care in the community campaign
Full story: http://www.kidneycarematters.
5. New online network helps patients access peer support
Full story: http://www.kidneycarematters.
Reading whilst on dialysis - your help please!
Written by Katy Draper"My name is Ludovica Zengiaro and I am a student from Politecnico di Milano. I study Industrial Design and I have a very important laboratory during this semester which is the one that'll prepare my final thesis. The course is named "the pleasure of reading" and we have to make a project around the world of books and lectures.
I'm really interested into the hospital framework, so I've decided to focus into a very specifical user which will be the patient on dialysis. I think that this particular patient needs an aid that might help him sustaining a book during dialysis. I've also thought that this specifical patient has to wait for several hours during his therapy, so it's the perfect user that might requires to read to pass his annoying time.
I have to admit that I've never been on dialysis and I've never had bad injuries (except a thousand visits to first aid because of my really fragile ankles), so I don't exactly know which are the main problems of a patient, but I do really want to make a good project and to create a very useful aid for reading.
My main questions are: Is there any problem on reading during dialysis? Is there any pain carrying the book for so long? Is there any difficulty on sliding pages? Is there some aid that already helps holding the book?
I'd like to have some inputs or key words that I can use to start my part of analysis into the world of dialysis."
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION for the 41st EDTNA/ERCA International Conference is now OPEN.
Written by Katy DraperWe are particularly interested in the breadth of treatments used to manage chronic kidney disease, including transplantation, peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis and how these have developed to become more responsive to enhance clinical practice and patient care.
Equally, the focus on acute care, managing acute kidney injury and complex immunological diseases is important. We encourage and welcome abstracts from multi-professionals from throughout the renal community to share different experiences of how advances in technology, equipment, nutrition and psychosocial care influence patient outcomes.
We look forward to your abstract submission.
ABSTRACT TOPICS
- Haemodialysis (acute and chronic)
- Vascular access
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Transplantation
- CKD prevention and delay
- Paediatric care
- Education of staff/patients
- Service management, quality and audit
- Psychosocial care
- Technical
- Open forum
Online Abstract Submission
Please read the guidelines carefully and follow the instructions on how to submit Abstracts – click here.
DEADLINE
The deadline for the abstract submission is 15 February 2012.
WEBSITE
CONFERENCE WEBSITE has detailed information on Abstract submission and basic information about our Conference destination - Athens, Greece.
