The Department of Adult Nephrology of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute is inviting all dialysis practitioners to attend the 22^nd Postgraduate Course in Dialysis this coming October 22 to 24, 2015 at the Conference Halls of the Institute.

Carrying the theme, “Managing the Difficult Dialysis Patient”, the carefully planned scientific program will cover the clinical challenges and complexities in taking care of the dialysis patient.

The course offers a full scientific program featuring 54 highly relevant and informative lectures that will be delivered by leading local experts. It will also have pre-convention workshops on peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy and separate workshops for the renal technician and dietician. This year, a highly respected luminary in the field of Nephrology from Japan, Dr. Ikuno Makane, will be coming over to talk about the Japanese method dialysis.

This year about 1,300 delegates from all over the country are expected to register for the meeting. Due to the limited venue space, the course will be offered on limited slots, on a first come, first served basis. The convention proper will be open to the first 200 MDs and 900 RNs, while the pre-congress activities will only accept 100, 50, 100 and 50 participants for the PD, CRRT, renal technician and renal dietician workshops respectively.

As a gentle reminder, there will be no on-site registration. The registration starts on September 21, 2015 and the registration rates are as follow:

All payments are non-refundable. Once the registration slots are already taken, the organizing committee reserves the right to decline any intended payment or reservation.

For further inquiries and pre-registration, you may contact the secretariat through the following:

                        Tel. No. (02) 981-0400 local 2109 (CAPD Clinic)

                        Mobile no. 0927-35229400 (Ms. Maila Almirez, RN)

                        Email Address: pd@nkti.gov.ph

With much anticipation, we look forward to seeing you in October in what promises to be a truly enriching educational scientific experience. Together, let us learn the best practices on how to treat and improve the lives of our dialysis patients.

Reposted for the general membership:

Dear Colleague,

It is our pleasure to inform you that the HOTT project's recommendations have been completed and can now be downloaded from the project's website, www.hottproject.com.

The recommendations were formulated and subsequently written by 40 anti-organ trafficking experts that participated in the project’s symposium in November 2014. The recommendations aim to improve the non-legislative response to trafficking in human beings for organ removal and address the following topics (by clicking on the recommendation, you will be directed to the report):

1. The legal and ethical obligations of health care providers
2. Protection of persons targeted or trafficked for organ removal
3. Improving cross-border collaboration in criminal cases
4. Stimulating and enhancing partnerships between transplant professionals and law enforcement

We thank the experts for their enthusiasm and dedication in completing these reports!

We are also pleased to share indicators that were developed under the project: these have been written for law enforcement, transplant professionals and victim support workers to help data collection and identification of trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal.

We encourage you to circulate the reports to persons in your network that could benefit from these results.

The project’s research results will be published in a book at the beginning of 2016. If you wish to receive a free copy, but have not yet communicated this to us, then please e-mail your request and shipping address to hottproject@erasmusmc.nl

We hope to have informed you sufficiently.

With kind wishes,

Willem Weimar, Frederike Ambagtsheer, Linde van Balen and Marian van Noord,
Erasmus MC University Hospital, The Netherlands

Susanne Lundin, Martin Gunnarson and Ingela Byström,     
Lund University, Sweden  

Assya Pascalev and Jordan Yankov,     
Bulgarian Center for Bioethics, Bulgaria     

Mihaela Frunza,   
Academic Society for the Research of Religions and Ideologies, Romania

Copyright ©  Erasmus MC / ELPAT, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in HOTT Projects events.

For questions, contact us at:
hottproject@erasmusmc.nl
Erasmus MC / ELPAT
P.O. Box 240
Dept. of Kidney Transplantation, Room Na-510
Rotterdam, Zh 3000 CA
Netherlands

The Section of Nephrology of the Makati Medical Center and Philippine Children’s Medical Center in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be hosting the nephrology forum entitled Peritoneal Dialysis in Acute Kidney Injury: Adult and Pedia Perspective. It will be held at Hall C 8th Floor Tower 2 Makati Medical Center on September 26, 2015 at 1:30 pm.  The guest speakers are Dr. Mary Rose Bisquera and Dr. Rachelle dela Cruz. Admission is free. For more information please call 0917.7917709 and look for Dr. Catherine Ang.

The Section of Adult and Pediatric Nephrology of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be hosting the last Nephrology forum for this year entitiled, “ If Only Salts Could Talk ( A Case of Gitelman’s Syndrome)”. It will be held at Buenafe Hall, 3rd floor Calderon Hall, UP College of Medicine on December 5, 2015 at 1:00pm. The Guest Speakers are Dr. Francicso E. Anacleto Jr. and Dra. Coralie Therese D. Dimacali. Admission if free. For inquiries please call 554-84-00 local 3683 and look for Girlie Merdegia.

1. Australian & New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN)
2. Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN)
3. Dutch Federation of Nepfrology (NfN)
4. Hong Kong Society of Nephrology (HKSN)
5. Iranian Society of Nephrology (IrSN)
6. Israeli Society of Nephrology & Hypertension (ISNH)
7. Peruvian Society of Nephrology
8. Philippine Society of Nephrology
9. South African Renal Society
10. Spanish Society of Nephrology (SEN)
11. Swiss Society of Nephrology (SSN)

The Collective Membership category allows nephrology societies to sign up all their members collectively. Societies who wish to be eligible for the special annual rate must sign up at least 75% of their total membership. 

Collective members of ISN are entitled to the same benefits as individual members including:

1. Exclusive eligibility for ISN capacity building programs (Research & Prevention, Sister Renal Center, Continuing Medical Education, Educational Ambassadors, Travel Grants, Scholarships for Visiting Professors, Institutional Library Enhancements)
2. Subscription to Kidney International (monthly journal) including online access to articles, current issues, and archives (a value of USD 1,150 to USD 2,300 depending on where you are located)
3. Subscription to Nature Reviews Nephrology online journal including access to articles and archives
4. Reduced registration fees to ISN events (World Congress of Nephrology, Forefronts and Nexus Symposia, plus other ISN training programs)
5. Unrestricted access to the ISN Gateway (the Society's website)
6. Exclusive access to ISN Membership Directory online
7. Online access to the quarterly ISN News (the Society’s official newsletter)
8. E-mail notifications (e-Update) on nephrology news, journal content, unique member services and upcoming ISN events
9. Voting rights and eligibility to serve on ISN Committees
10. And last but not least, actively participating, through ISN’s Outreach Programs and capacity building programs, in making a significant difference in parts of the world that have little or no formal renal care, education or access to knowledge.

The price per member is broken down into four groups of economies: High income, low income, lower middle income and upper middle income. ISN used the World Bank Purchase Power Parity GNI criteria to come up with a fair fee system (the Philippines is classified as a Lower Middle Income country):

Fee table:

Considering the normal rate for individual members is somewhere between US $203-217, this will really benefit the membership. Many thanks to the PSN board headed by our untiring President, Dr. Ma. Gina Nazareth and spearheaded by Dr. Robert Tanchanco! Once again congratulations to us all!

References & Related Stories:

1.      http://www.theisn.org/membership/become-a-member/apply-for-membership

2.      http://www.theisn.org/news/item/2306-philippine-society-of-nephrology-strengthens-its-ties-with-isn

3.      http://www.theisn.org/images/ISN_Affiliated_Societies_Benefits_and_Instructions_2015.pdf

The Chinese General Hospital Section of Nephrology in Cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology Committee on Continuing Medical Education will be holding the first Nephrology Forum for the year 2016, entitled “ CRRT: An Interactive Session”. It will be an interactive case discussion with  Dr. Eric Chua as the guest speaker. It will be held  on February 27, 2016, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm  at the 2nd floor Conference room MRI Building  Chinese General Hospital. For more information, you may call 357-50-77 and look for Dr. Kenneth Lim.

P R O G R A M M E

Invocation ------------- Dr. Ermalyn  Romance

National Anthem, PSN Hymn

Welcoming Remarks ---------- Dr. Florencio Ong, Head, Hemodialysis Unit

Introduction of Speaker ------ Dr. Rachelle Chua

Interactive Case Discussion

Open Forum

Closing Remarks

Dr. Rachelle Chua, Master of Ceremonies

The PSN Polycystic Kidney Disease Registry (PKDR) Project was conceptualized in 2012 with the vision of establishing a modern database for our PKD patients. It was formally launched in 2013, in the presence of Dr. Lisa Guay-Woodford, the leading authority in PKD research today. Since then, the PKD Task Force has been busy with making the database forms, orienting the fellows on the database structure, and collecting initial data.

Polycystic kidney disease is one of the most common inherited renal disorders. The disease is often clinically silent, the natural course being progressive involvement of both kidneys. It accounts for 5-8% of ESRD, and unfortunately, there is very limited data as to disease progression, outcomes, and characteristics. Currently, there are only 3 existing PKD registries in the world, all being in the Western hemisphere. By establishing the PKDR, we are putting our country as the forerunner in PKD research in Asia.

Why is PKD research important?

A registry not only helps characterize those affected by disease, but also identifies those at risk for having the disease. This enables a better assessment of the impact of the disease on the community. The data gathered in a registry provides for numerous research opportunities. Better epidemiological data and patient care improvement are only some of the benefits of having a disease database. More important, a registry will facilitate meaningful interactions between patients, physicians, and the stakeholders, paving the way for better health policies.

How the PKDR can help patients.

Patients will benefit most from the establishment of a registry. The data gathered will provide significant information that will enable patients with PKD to lead better, longer lives. It is also the first step in finding relevant treatments, even possibly a cure. When patients can be identified through the database, it is then easier to form support groups that can provide clinical and psychosocial assistance. Through these collaborations, policy changes may be pushed that may help protect patients and persons at risk from insurance and employment discrimination.

Will the PKDR benefit physicians?

Of course, a registry also benefits the physicians caring for these patients. It leads to a better understanding of the disease, increases awareness of the disease among the general public, and gives physicians and scientists abundant material for research.

How will other stakeholders benefit?

For the policymaking bodies in our community like Philhealth, a registry makes available vital data that will enable the creation of policies on health benefits, health insurance, and employment. It also provides a venue for addressing patients’ needs through advocacies.

What’s in it for me?

Well, a registry benefits you! Whether you are a part of the clinical team, or a patient, or a policymaker, a registry will help because of the meaningful data it provides.

2016 marks an important year for the PKDR because it will be formally opened to all PSN members. We are excited for your upcoming enthusiastic participation in this endeavor. The success of this project will surely pave the way for more studies in the future.

Head to the Galleries>Download Galleries link above and download the Purple forms.

The Committee on Continuing Medical Education has gone through experiences worthy of leaps and bounds over the last three years.  The pride of the Committee during this time was the development of the In-Service Examination for the Nephrology Fellows-in-Training.  This was borne out of the desire of the Society to better prepare the Fellows for private practice by enhancing their theoretical knowledge.  It was the hope of the Committee Members that the In-service examination will prime the Fellows for their Nephrology Board Examination. 

The first In-Service Examination was held during 2014 in a written format.  The Committee underwent a test construction seminar held my Dr. Nenita Collantes.  Questions were constructed by the Committee Members and were critiqued by each other.  Upon completion, the test was conducted simultaneously among different testing centers that year.

To push the challenge further, the committee also boasts of facilitating the second In-Service Training Examination last 2015.  Aiming to help the environment in their own little way, the committee was able to administer the examination in a paperless and fully electronic fashion.  This computerized examination was constructed by the committee in a span of three months.  It was delivered simultaneously for all fellows in four testing sites.  Results were out very quickly. 

Because of the success of the paperless exam last year, the Committee decided to pursue this electronic examination which was held in four simultaneous testing centers: University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital, Chinese General Hospital, St. Luke’s Medical Center and Chiong Hua Hospital.  The examination was held last January 23, 2016 and lasted for a half day.   There were a total of 70 examinees: 34 first year fellows (passing rate of 38%); 33 second year fellows (passing rate of 27%); and three board eligible nephrologists (passing rate of 33%).  

The Committee would like to congratulate the Top 5 among the first year fellows: Alpuerto, Michelle (MMC); Quimbo-Chu, Abigail (CHH); Austria, Nickson (UP-PGH); Ng, Camille (NKTI); Lu, Wendoyn (NKTI).  The Top 5 among the second year fellows and board eligible nephrologists are as follows: Herceda, Aileen (UST); Bautista, Amerigo Jr. (NKTI); Zapanta, Jan (UP-PGH); Ramos, Dezi (VMMC); Gonzales, Karen (Board eligible).

The Continuing Medical Education Committee is led by Dr. Anne Margaret Ang.   Our very consistent and dedicated adviser is Dr. Nenita Collantes.  The Chair of the Information Technology Committee and the Computer Mastermind who was encoded the examination questions is Dr. William Gregory Rivero.  Members of the  Western Visayas Chapter who conducted the examination in Cebu were Dr. Gerry Mayo and Dr. Karen Licuanan. Devoted Committee Members include Dr. Maria Kristina Alolod, Dr. Tyrone Coseip, Dr. Paul Joseph Galutira, Dr. Rachelle Reyleigh Geronimo-Duruin, Dr. Ivy Kathryn Ilagan, Dr. Marissa Elizabeth Lim and  Dr. Jehan Jill Llave

The Committee hopes to invite more members.  They desire to continue at the forefront of expanding knowledge. 

The Section of Nephrology of Chong Hua Hospital and Perpetual Succour Hospital in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be holding the second nephology forum for the year entitled “ The Approach to first time Stone formers”,There is always a first time. It will be held at Casino Espanol in Cebu on March 14, 2016 at 6pm. The presentrrs are Dr. Matthew Ecoben  will talk on the Approach to first time Calcium stone formers while Dr. Elpidio Madrio, Dr. Rowena Maguad Emphasis and Dr. Betsy Acos  will speak on Approach to first time Uric acid stone formers Admission in free. A video presentation will  be available at the PSN website few weeks after the event.

Upon the announcement and implementation of Philhealth Circular No. 022-2015 on August 2015, which increased the benefits of Philhealth members with CKD from 45 to 90 hemodialysis claims, the Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Chnronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemo- and peritoneal dialysis was suspended. On March 11, 2016, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, invited all dialysis stakeholders to a meeting at their office in the Lung Center of the Philippines to introduce its new IMAP scheme for  dialysis patients.

The new assistance program for Philhealth members emphasized a shift of support from dialysis sessions to medicines (erythropoietin) amounting to P14,000 x 6 claims for a maximum of P84,000 in a year. Non-Philhealth members who avail of the IMAP will get P20,000 for their hemodialysis procedure every other month and P35,000 for dialysis solutions for peritoneal dialysis patients every other month.

Anemia is indeed a very big complication of CKD. The PSN thanks the PCSO for its forsight and consistent support for the plight of CKD patients undergoing dialysis in the country. 

Please see the linked Powerpoint brief for more details.

PCSO IMAP HD and PD Enrolment Program.ppt

The incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the Philippines are on the rise.  In our country, majority of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) are started and maintained on hemodialysis as a form of renal replacement therapy.  While the CKD population increases, there is a need to align the knowledge and skills of all the members of the team providing the care for hemodialysis patients. 

Corollary to this, the Philippine Society of Nephrology, through the Committee on Hemodialysis will be holding the:

4th PSN Hemodialysis Nurses Symposium: Empowering the Filipino Renal Nurses of Today

May 14-15, 2015 (Saturday-Sunday)

Registration fee: P2,000.00 | Limited to 100 participants only

(Open to all Renal Nurses with at least 3 months HD experience)

Venue: Discovery Suites, #25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

This is being conducted in fulfillment of the Society’s commitment to provide the required training for nephrologists, dialysis physicians-on-duty and nurses working in hemodialysis units to perform together as a team to deliver health care services for the ESRD patient.

Registration is limited, so we are encouraging participants to be pre-registered. For further inquiries, please contact:

The PSN Secretariat

Tel. No.: (02) 6871198
Telefax: (02) 6871187
Mobile: +639178236726, 09258110949
Email: psnmanila.hdcommittee@gmail.com

Registration fee can be deposited at any Metrobank branch: (copy of the deposit slip should be faxed to 687.1187 or email to psnmanila.hdcommittee.@gmail.com to confirm registration)

In the continuous thrust towards promoting advancements and ensuring adherence to the international standard of excellence in patient care, training, and research, the Section of Nephrology of St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City is hereby organizing its 13th Postgraduate course entitled "Beating the Challenges: Optimizing the Quality of Life of Kidney Patients".The organizers have carefully selected topics of significant interests. It is our goal that this will have practical impact on the day to day clinical practice of nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike. 

The Department of Adult Nephrology of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology Committee on Continuing Medical Education will be hosting the next Nephrology Forum entitled: To Biopsy or Not: Understanding the Risks and Knowing How to Deal with Renal Biopsy Complications. The guest speakers includes: Dr. Richard Hizon, Dr. Lynn Bonifacio, Dr. Leo Carlo Baloloy and Dr. Ferdinand Morabe. It will be held on June 25, 2016, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm at the 3/F Enrique T. Ona Auditorium, Diagnostic Building of NKTI. Admission is free. 

For more information please call 0917.3002592 and look for Dr. Vida Acosta.
 

Via:
Anne Margaret J. Ang, MD.
Chair, Committee on Continuing Medical Education

The Section of Nephrology of Veterans Memorial Medical Center in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be holding the second nephology forum for the year entitled “ Red No More ”. It will be held at Basilio Valdez Hall, Veterans Memorial Medical Center on September 24, 2016 at 1pm. The speakers are Dr. Corazon Macaraeg, Dr. Manolito Libongco and Rhodesia Makahilig, Local Safety Officer of Janssen Drug Philippines. Admission is free. A video presentation will be available at the PSN website few weeks after the event.

The Section of Nephrology of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be hosting the next Nephrology Forum entitled: “Onconephrology: When Lightning Strikes Twice”. Onconephrology is an emerging field in our specialty. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in cancer, secondary glomerular diseases in malignancy, nephrotoxicity and dosing of chemotherapeutic agents, electrolyte disorders in cancer, obstructive renal disease in cancer and many more. Hematologic malignancies such as Multiple myeloma, are common diseases which highlight several aspects of onconephrology.

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In this forum, our speakers which include Dr. Elizabeth Angelica L. Roasa and Dr. Pamela Mancio, will discuss the latest guidelines from the International Myeloma Working Group. It will be held on October 22, 2016, Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm at the 2/F Centennial Conference Room, Clinical Division, USTH.

For more information or for any concerns please call Dr. Traci Santiago at these numbers: 09178451875/09328451877.

Dear Colleague,

The Section of Nephrology of the St. Luke's Medical Center  in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology will be hosting the next Nephrology Forum entitled: “Not All 1st Impressions Last ”. 

In this forum, our speaker, Dr. Rachell Ann Siute will present a case on "A closer look at 66y/o female with diabetes presenting with proteinuria". Panelist includes, Dr. Desirie Simbulan (Nephrologist), Dr. Ailene Agbanlog (Rheumatogist), Dr. Vivian Tan (Dermatologist) and Dr. Sonia Chicano (Pathologist).

It will be held on November 26, 2016, Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm at the 2/F Conference Room, Main Building of St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City. For more information or for any concerns please call SLMC Nephro Office at +639176263346.

Please join us in this activity. A video presentation of this forum can also be viewed at the PSN website, which will be made available on a later date. Poster and program is attached for your reference.

Thank you.
(signed)
MARISSA ELIZABETH L. LIM, MD, FPCP, FPSN
Chair, Committee on Continuing Medical Education
Philippine Society of Nephrology, Inc.

Noted by:
(signed)
VICTOR S. DOCTOR, MD, FPPS, FPSN
President, PSN, Inc.

  Account Name: Philippine Society of Nephrology

  Account #: 545-7-54502337-3

We would like to invite you to attend the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society of Nephrology this coming March 29 to April 1, 2017.  This joint meeting with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) will be attended by nephrology experts from the US, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. The theme of the meeting is “Translational Nephrology: Research outcomes to Clinical Applications”. Our expert panel, local and international, will take the lead in the discussions. The talks will help translate important research outcomes into action that will address the means to improve care of the renal patient in the context of healthcare in a developing nation. The 3-day meeting will include lectures on a wide spectrum of renal diseases and their management.

ISN President Dr David Harris will be on hand to discuss how the ISN has been improving global nephrology. He will also share his experience in the management of CKD and Renal replacement therapy. Dr. Orson Moe from the University of Texas will give discussions on renal stone disease and uremic cardiovasculopathy. Dr Edgar Lerma from the University of Illinois will spearhead the discussions on Lipid Management and Bone Mineral Disorders in CKD.  Our experts from Asia, Dr Chan (HK) and Dr Liew (SG) will tackle on pressing issues on glomerulonephritis. bet

In addition, we shall also be hosting the 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Forum of Chronic Kidney Disease Initatives (AFCKDI).  The AFCKDI meeting will bring together leading medical experts in renal health care from across Asia to discuss important issues in the prevention and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in our region during the AFCKDI meeting on March 29. It will include a best-practice sharing of CKD programs by different representatives of participating countries.

We look forward to your attendance in this relevant scientific meeting.

For any questions or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our secretariat at psnmanila@gmail.com.

ROBERTO C. TANCHANCO, M.D., F.P.S.N., F.P.C.P. 

Over-all Chair, 37th Annual Convention and Vice-President, PSN

March 9 is the 12th edition of the World Kidney Day (WKD), a joint initiative of the International Federation Kidney Foundation (IFKF) and the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). WKD is a celebrated event focused on kidney health across the globe. It aims to raise awareness about protective behaviours and preventable risk factors to avoid the burden of kidney disease.

For this year, the theme for WKD is “Kidney Disease and Obesity—Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys.”

In celebration of the theme for World Kidney Day 2017, Obesity and Kidney Diseases, the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Section of Nephrology, in cooperation with Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN), prepared several activities that aim to promote awareness and encourage a more active and healthier lifestyle among Filipinos.

Obesity-related information in the form of infographics and video presentations were disseminated via social media thru Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #move4kidneys #ShooObesity #FightAgainstFats #WKDPhil2017. The “#move4kidneys” is a symbolic gesture to remember that kidneys are vital organs and that they should be taken care of. This action urges everyone around the globe, from all cultures and ages, to keep fit and active.

Various media appearances in radio and television were also initiated to promote awareness.

On March 5 (Sunday), UP-PGH being this year’s host, started a WKD Kick off Event which started with a parade around the UP Diliman Campus, followed by a flashmob, a public gathering of patients, relatives, staff, medical residents, nephrology fellows and consultants, performing a choreographed dance number at the iconic Quezon Hall in UP Diliman Campus. This was participated by the PSN, Pediatric Nephrology Society of the Philippines (PNSP), UP-PGH, Chinese General Hospital (CGH), Makati Medical Center (MMC), National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), St. Luke Medical Center (SLMC), The Medical City, University of Sto.Tomas (UST), Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC), Dialysis PH Support Group, Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP), and different Hemodialysis units around Metro Manila. The event was concluded through a MetaBEAT Exercise for all headed by Coach Toni and Coach Jim Saret of ABSCBN The Biggest Loser.

On March 9, each PSN Chapter and Hemodialysis unit was challenged to create their own WKD event. A series of activities have been lined up to celebrate WKD all over the Philippines. The different institutions nationwide held their own flashmob dance, zumba marathon, lay forum, quiz show, yoga, funrun, brisk walking exercises. Indeed, World Kidney Day 2017’s campaign to raise awareness on Obesity and Kidney Disease and #move4kidneys is a success! Together, let us continue to get moving and Celebrate our Kidneys!

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Our European colleagues are organizing the 1st European Update Congress in Nephrology (also called Nephro Update Europe) and have invited the members of the Philippine Society of Nephrology to attend and spread the wordfor this new CME activity.

In their letter to Dr. Añonuevo – Dela Rama (PSN President, 2013-2014), they highlighted the following features of the congress:

• A complete Update across the entire medical field in 14 interactive and unbiased sessions
• No parallel sessions
• No State of the Art lectures – only the most recent international study results!
• Clinical and practical relevance!
• Clear-cut take-home messages, and a printed compendium of all lectures to take home!
• and a faculty of Europe’s leading nephrologists!

Regular registration fee is 450 Euros. Nephrologists participating with an e-poster enjoy a discounted rate of 250 Euros. There is also an oportunity to enjoy a limited number of free entry tickets (please call the PSN secretariat for more details).

For further information regarding the congress and the program visit  www.nephro-update-europe.eu

Let's seize the opportunity, as seats are limited!