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AAKP proudly recognizes October 19–25 as National Infection Prevention Week, reaffirming our commitment to protecting kidney patients, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. Infections remain a leading cause of hospitalization and complications for people living with kidney disease, but simple actions—consistent hand hygiene, staying current on recommended vaccinations, safe catheter and access care, proper environmental cleaning, and staying home when ill—saves lives. All week, AAKP will share educational resources, patient voices, and practical tips.

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Featured Resources:

Pocket Guide to Managing Infection Risks for Dialysis Patients with Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Access - If you are on dialysis, particularly hemodialysis, there is an increased risk of infections at the site where the dialysis access is placed. Individuals on long-term dialysis, who have a central venous catheter (CVC) as their form of vascular access are at an increased risk of exposure to Cather-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSIs). The Pocket Guide is a tool to help patients and caregivers have more effective dialogue with their healthcare teams.
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CDC Conversation Starter to Prevent Infections in Dialysis Patients
This Conversation Starter is a way for patients and family members to initiate a discussion with dialysis facility staff about steps the facility takes to prevent infections.
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Patient Profile - Fiona McKinney – A Champion for Infection Prevention in Dialysis - Being prepared, informed, and connected will empower you to manage your kidney health. To help support safety awareness for kidney patients, Fiona McKinney, AAKP Ambassador, shares her story of infection prevention. 
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Patient Profile - Putting Safety First: A Home Dialysis Patient and Care Partner’s Journey in Preventing Infections - To help support safety awareness for kidney patients, Jimmie and Dawn Bates, AAKP Ambassadors, share how they work together to prevent infections.
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Article on the LOCK IT-100 study - If you or someone you care for is receiving hemodialysis through a central venous catheter (CVC), there’s encouraging news from a recent medical study that could lead to safer, more effective treatment.
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MCAS World Congress 2025 will gather in Paris for our next congress dedicated to medical aesthetics.

10th SCIENCE DAYS dedicated to Dermatology Research in Austria

Due to the positive feedback, the ÖGDV Science Days will be returning in 2025 for the 10th edition.

The aim of this event is to bring young dermatologists and dermatology researchers together in an informal environment, to foster the exchange and discussion of scientific ideas, methods and research findings.
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 Preliminary Scientific Programme
 

Abstracts

Abstract submission has now been closed. All submitters will receive further information in November.
Abstract presenters benefit from the following:

• Free registration for the ÖGDV Science Days 2025
• Costs of one night at the Travel Charme Resort Werfenweng* will be covered.

* First-come-first-served. In case Travel Charme Resort Werfenweng is fully booked the costs of one night in the same price category will be covered.
 

Online Registration & participation fees

Registration for the ÖGDV Science Days is now open. Please register under the following link:
REGISTRATION
- 75 € ÖGDV members
- 50 € students with ÖGDV membership
- 100 € students without ÖGDV membership
- 250 € participation without ÖGDV membership
- 15 € workshop participation
Participation is free for abstract submitters.
 

DFP Accreditation: The ÖGDV Science Days 2025 will seek approval for DFP points at ÖÄK.

 Contact:
If you have any questions about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Tina Wögerbauer
Mondial Congress & Event
Mondial GmbH & Co KG
Operngasse 20B, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 58804 219
Email: oegdv-sd@mondial-congress.com
 

The European Renal Osteodystrophy (EUROD) Winter Meeting is the hot spot for European clinicians and researchers interested in CKD-MBD. This 3-day event includes hands-on sessions, a satellite symposium on mineral metabolism in rare renal diseases, a research forum, and a full-day CME.  

The 2025 central theme will be Diabetes Mellitus and CKD-MBD: partners in crime.

Reserve your place at an early bird rate by November 30, 2024.

Don't miss the chance to actively contribute to the success of this meeting by submitting your abstract before November 15, 2024. The two best abstracts by Young Investigators (up to 40 years) will be awarded an ERA travel scholarship.

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