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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.

AAKP's Infection Prevention Web Page

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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Join CELME to share the latest innovative thinking in the delivery of the best laboratory medicine activities.

Learn from expert innovators presenting new ways of solving the financial, quality and organizational problems we all have to face.

If you want to lead your laboratory service to 'first class' performance then join CELME and experience the shared opinion of like-minded professionals.

The number of participants is limited, register now to secure your place!

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME - September 30 - October 1, 2021

Part A | Emmergent topics
- COVID-19 and role of Laboratory Medicine - Sunil Sethi
- What laboratory medicine in needed for refugees - Alexander Haliassos
- Multidimensional Laboratory Medicine: the case for AI - Michael Neumaier
- AI-assisted radiological imaging of systemic disease involvement: from technical implementation to cooperative diagnostic pathways - Stefan Schönberg

Part B | How is the progress of implementing the IVDR
- EU Health Policy-making: why academic and scientific societies should engage - Alan Fraser
- Countdown to the IVDR Date of Application: Priorities and Expectations of Manufacturers - Oliver Bisazza
- The rollout of the new EU IVD regulation: an imminent catastrophe - Christa Cobbaert (on behalf of the EFLM Task Force on European Regulatory Affairs)

Part C | New tools in education of people in laboratory medicine
- EFLM Syllabus - the framework for the education of EuSpLM - Snežana Jovičić
- Equivalence of standards in education in Europe - Evgenija Homšak
- EFLM Syllabus course - Lejla Alić
- How to develop and master soft skills? - Ana-Maria Šimundić

Part D | Progress in the harmonisation of measurement procedures
- New initiatives to harmonise measurement procedures - Ian Young
- Monitoring the harmonisation of measurement procedures by external quality assessment and patient medians - Sverre Sandberg
- Personalised reference interval - a valuable tool in diagnosis and monitoring - Abdurrahman Coskun

To know more and register:
www.celme2021.cz

MEIDAM is a unique event in its sixth year in a row, dedicated to dermatology and aesthetic medicine practitioners. A pioneer dermatological event with the largest gathering of Societies, Associations and Academies in the Middle East.

For more information about the event, please visit www.MEIDAMConf.com

Welcome to the 6^th Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition,

The conference aims to present to participants the latest developments in the fields of Dermatology and Aesthetics medicine, and share advance and innovative techniques & knowledge in Dermatology, Dermato-surgery & Aesthetics Medicine from around the world. Through sharing knowledge and information with Seniors, Juniors and Residents, the program will comprise of an exciting combination of lectures and practical workshops from variety of school of thoughts and backgrounds. This scientific conference intends to provide an evolving and unique forum for discussions and exchange among researchers and clinicians from all over the world as it facilitates the dissemination of the latest knowledge and expertise derived from research in the fields of Dermatology, Dermato-surgery and Aesthetics Medicine. The conference will be an excellent place for networking opportunities with seniors, juniors and resident’s colleagues, and we hope that it is going to form a platform for coordinating new partnerships which advance, not only the field, but the careers of all participants.

The conference itself will be held from 23-25 September 2021 in the great city of Dubai – the center of the world. We look forward to welcoming all delegates with our authentic Emirati hospitality to the great city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates – The world’s main financial, logistic and knowledge hub. Dubai has always been an optimum destination for remarkable exhibitions and conferences due to the central proximity to the rest of the world and the modern culture. Dubai is a fascinating city that offers year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, and interesting heritage attractions, which will add to your conference experience and make your trip worthwhile, enjoyable and deeply enriching.

Thank you!

Dr. Khaled Al-Nuaimi
President of The Conference