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Take a look at this "delicious" new cook book from the AAKP!
Written by Katy DraperThe American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to introduce the first edition of aakp Delicious! This kidney-friendly cookbook is proudly sponsored by Abbott Renal Care and favorably reviewd by Renal Dietitians, a dedicated practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
All recipes have been created exclusively for AAKP and are designed to be healthy, easy to prepare and most of all delicious!
Cookbooks are $10 each (shipping and handling included). Limited copies are available, so reserve your cookbook today by calling (800) 749-2257. Cookbooks will be available early December, just in time for the holiday season!
aakp Delicious! includes 16 kidney-friendly recipes, 4 educational articles to help you learn cooking and nutrition tips and much more! Don't delay, reserve your book today!
Have you used it? Let us know!
Do you have a Central / Hickman line? Your opinion is needed :-)
Written by Katy DraperThis product is a CE marked medical device and is on sale in some parts of the world already, being used successfully.
We are looking for 10 patients, across the globe, to have a look at the product, and may be use it. We'll send you some information so you can check everything is OK with your healthcare team. We'll also send you a very short questionnaire to complete.
If you're interested in helping us with this please drop an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I'll be in touch.
Many thanks :-)
EDTNA ERCA 2012 - Conference information update
Written by Katy DraperScientific Programme
Please check latest NEWS AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS of this year Conference in
3rd Announcement.
Scientific Programme online
The Scientific Programme application is available online. Always up-to-date and interactive web service.
Programme at a glance
The Programme at a glance shows the full programme grid so you can easily overview the Conference schedule and make your own itinerary.
How to use?
Click the session to see session details (list of presentations and authors) or add the session to your itinerary. Click on dates at the top of the page to see detail of selected day. Click the "Posters" button at the top of the page to see the poster sessions and their contents.
Programme search
The Programme search allows you to search within programme on following items - Topic, Subject/Presentation title, Presenting authors' name.
How to use?
Insert the parameters into the text field/dropdowns and click "Show sessions" button. You will receive a list of all sessions matching your parameters. Click orange square for session details.
Feel free to contact online system administrator with any questions or remarks.
Registration, Accommodation Booking & Extras
For detailed information about registration fees and guidelines for upcoming Conference click here.
Online registration form is available - click here.
To benefit from the Early Registration Fee please register by 1 July 2012.
Hotels in different price categories are reserved - click here for details.
Online hotel booking form is available - click here.
Reservations are recommended by 12 July 2012. After this deadline requests will be accepted, however choice may be limited and availability of rooms cannot be guaranteed.
If you can't use the online forms for any reason, use Registration and Accommodation Forms in PDF available for download from Conference website.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
Boat trip
A sightseeing boat trip is included in the Conference registration fee for each participant. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the beauty of Petite France, The Unesco heritage.
During the registration process, you will be asked to choose your preferred option from 6 available timeslots.
Please note the number of places on each boat is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis - so make sure you book your place during the registration process. If you do not want to attend the Boat trip, please select "Do not want to attend boat trip" option.
Public transport tickets
This ticket is valid on trams and buses, for an unlimited number of journeys - special price for Conference participants.
3 day ticket
Valid from 15 September 2012 (04.00 h) until 18 September 2012 (00.30 h). The price is 6,30 EUR ticket (instead of 9,30 EUR - special EDTNA/ERCA participant discount) + 1 EUR handling fee.
4 day ticket
Valid from 15 September 2012 (04.00 h) until 19 September 2012 (00.30 h). The price is 9,30 EUR ticket (instead of 12,40 EUR - special EDTNA/ERCA participant discount) + 1 EUR handling fee.
Book your tickets during the registration process. The tickets will be given to you upon your registration onsite together with your Conference materials.
Conference Website
Do not hesitate to go online and see the latest information about the Conference Scientific Programme, Accommodation, General Information, Conference venue and city of Strasbourg.
With kind regards your
EDTNA/ERCA Conference Department
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Contact details
| EDTNA/ERCA Conference Department CZECH-IN s.r.o. Prague Congress Centre 5. kvetna 65 CZ-140 21 Prague, Czech Republic Phone: +420 261 174 305 Fax: +420 261 174 307 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.edtna-erca-conference2012.com |
EDTNA/ERCA Secretariat CZECH-IN s.r.o. Prague Congress Centre 5. kvetna 65 CZ-140 21 Prague, Czech Republic Phone: +420 261 174 318 GSM: +420 777 777 098 Fax: +420 261 174 318 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.edtnaerca.org Twitter:  |
| KCM Special Edition: Dying Matters Awareness Week |
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Welcome to this Special Edition of Kidney Care Matters to support Dying Matters Awareness Week 2012 (UK) which Global Dialysis is pleased to share on this sensitive topic. Dying Matters is a broad based and inclusive national coalition of more than 15,000 members, which aims to change public knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards death, dying and bereavement. NHS Kidney Care is a member of the Dying Matters Coalition and supports their aims. This issue includes information on the work NHS Kidney Care does to improve end of life care for people with long term conditions, including kidney disease. Beverley Matthews Director- NHS Kidney Care |
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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2012 End of Life Care in Advanced Kidney Disease: A framework for implementation Getting it right: End of life care in advanced kidney disease Surveys look at aspects of end of life care in kidney units |
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
EDTNA/ERCA Conference Department
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Contact details
| EDTNA/ERCA Conference Department CZECH-IN s.r.o. Prague Congress Centre 5. kvetna 65 CZ-140 21 Prague, Czech Republic Phone: +420 261 174 305 Fax: +420 261 174 307 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.edtna-erca-conference2012. |
EDTNA/ERCA Secretariat CZECH-IN s.r.o. Prague Congress Centre 5. kvetna 65 CZ-140 21 Prague, Czech Republic Phone: +420 261 174 318 GSM: +420 777 777 098 Fax: +420 261 174 318 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.edtnaerca.org Twitter: |
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 |
