On behalf of the men and women of this year’s Organizing Committee, allow me to invite you and your dialysis staff to attend the 24th Postgraduate Course in Dialysis. This will be happening on October 5 to 7, 2017 at the Conference Halls of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute.

With the theme, “Towards Stronger Collaborative Dialysis Care Management,” the scientific program will highlight the various clinical, metabolic, hormonal and hematologic complications of uremia that undermine the well-being of dialysis patients and the clear need for a multi-disciplinary management approach to improve patient outcomes.

The course program will take you through a full day simultaneous pre-convention educational workshops on vascular access (60 slots), advanced peritoneal dialysis (120 slots) and renal nutrition (60 slots) plus symposia for renal technicians (120 slots) and social workers (60 slots). These will be followed by a 2-day convention proper, running almost parallel programs for doctors (200 slots) and nurses (900 slots) on the management of various uremic complications of dialysis patients. Altogether, the conference will feature 77 highly informative presentations delivered by well esteemed local and international exp erts. Dr. Adrian Liew, a renowned PD expert from Singapore and Dr. Bill Zhu, Clinical Support Manager of B Braun China graciously accepted our invitation to talk in this meeting.

As is customary, there will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION except for the MDs Program. Please register early as this course will have limited slots, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration starts on September 11, 2017. In case you will encounter problems with registration, kindly approach any pharmaceutical companies who have reserved slots for possible sponsorship.

Registration rates are as follows:

Pre-convention Workshops  October 5, 2017
 Vascular Access (PhP 1,500)  Advanced PD (PhP 1,500)  Renal Nutrition (PhP 1,500) Pre-convention Symposia  October 5, 2017
 Renal Technician (PhP 1,500)  Social Worker (PhP 600)
Main Convention  October 6-7, 2017
 Consultants (PhP 2,000)  Nurses (PhP 2,000)
 Residents/Fellows in Training (PhP 1,800)

Should you require more information about the conference, please feel free to contact our Secretariat at (02) 981-0300 loc 4430 or at 0928-9709009 and look for Ms. Rhea Decena.

Join us in October when the local dialysis community comes together to learn and stay abreast of the latest developments in dialysis management. The knowledge you will take away from this meeting will certainly help you make the best decision for the care of your patients, so please come.

Sincerely,

ALBERTO FREDERICK CELESTIAL, MD

Over-all Chair
24th Postgraduate Course in Dialysis

It is with great pride and honor that the PSN Southern Tagalog Chapter, invite you to attend our upcoming 15^th Midyear Convention entitled “Green Nephrology: Physicians as Stewards of Nature” on October 12 – 14, 2017 at Citystate Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

The Scientific Committee has prepared a very interesting set of lectures that would help us understand the impact and interrelationship of our role as physicians (Nephrologists) to our environment (Mother Nature).

Our day will be capped with a relaxing, fun and lively Fellowship Night.  Cool prizes await those who will actively participate.

Pre-registration is until September 30, 2017 at P1,800 and on-site registration is at P2,500.  Kindly deposit it thru:

Bank:   Bank of the Philippine Islands

Account Name: PSN Southern Tagalog Chapter, Inc.

Account Number: 3363-1265-36

            Please email the deposit slip to jmpabcede@gmail.com.

            We hope to see you there!

JOSEPH MICHAEL P. ABCEDE, MD

Over-all Chair, Midyear Convention

President, PSN -Southern Tagalog Chapter                

The PSN mourns the passing of one of its founding members Dr. Antonio D. Talusan (May 2, 1930-September 17, 2017), Dr. Talusan graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1956, and became the first Head of the Department of Medicine of the UP-PGH Renal Section in 1962. He served as Medical Director of the TV program Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko, which he founded in 1975. He served as President of the PSN from 1986-1988 before moving his practice to Lubbock, Texas. He was 87 years when he passed away.

Family members left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy are his wife, Celia; daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and Galo Garcia, Karen and Mark Soriano, Janet and Paul Pedro, Yvette and Raffy Tomacruz.

May we invite members to include Dr. Talusan in their prayers, and reflect on the remarkable life he lead. Rest in peace Dr. Talusan, your good work will carry on.

Congratulations to the Newsletter team, headed by Dr Agnes Alba for the new design and layout of Broadcast. In this edition, we announce the availability of the Philippine Journal of Nephrology online by Dr Phel Esmaquel, the National Kidney Month report by Dr Jeff Mora, and  updates on CKD-MBD during the ISHD conference by Dr Aileen Buelva-Martin. Also included in this edition of Broadcast is the President's Message, where Dr Robert Tanchanco updates the membership on future plans, challenges and directions for the society. Other highlights include Dr Agnes Alba's editorial on healthcare systems, insights into the Many Faces of a Pediatric Nephrologist by Dr Lynette Alcala, and Dr Marissa Lim's Friday Freak-out Feelings.

Please  download the latest edition of Broadcast, the Society's biannual newsletter by following this link.

Registration details:

PRE-REGISTRATION – FEBRUARY 15, 2018

For inquiries please call:

PSN Secretariat

Unit 2406 One San Miguel Avenue Condominium

San Miguel Avenue corner Shaw Boulevard

Ortigas Center, Pasig City

(02) 687.1198, (02) 687.1187 (telefax)

+639178236726

psnmanila@gmail.com

www.psn.ph

Dr. Helen Ocdol was appointed by the Board of Trustees to head the PSN Dialysis Advocacy Group, which will spearhead all efforts of the PSN pertaining to legislation and health policies affecting the practice of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in the Philippines. Here, Dr. Ocdol writes on the comprehensive renal replacement therapy bill to be proposed in Congress and the Senate.

The Comprehensive Renal Replacement Therapy Act is a bill being proposed to provide a comprehensive renal replacement therapy (RRT) for patients with ESRD in the national, regional and provincial government hospitals. It encompasses the increase in the PhilHealth package rate for renal replacement therapy of its members and therefore the government appropriating funds for its fruition...

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