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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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Innovations in Diagnostics, Treatment, and Technology for Nephrology and Urology

The 23^rd International Conference on Nephrology, Urology, and Therapeutics, held on March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy, is a vital event for professionals in kidney and urological healthcare. This conference offers a platform to explore the latest breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatment methodologies, and surgical techniques, covering a wide array of topics, from chronic kidney disease to minimally invasive surgeries. Attendees will engage with global experts, sharing knowledge on cutting-edge practices, including artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and personalized therapies.

The event emphasizes practical solutions for improving patient outcomes, offering insights that can be immediately applied in clinical settings. Moreover, it presents a unique chance to network with leaders in the field, fostering collaborative efforts that could shape the future of nephrology and urology.

Set in the historic city of Rome, this conference combines professional development with the opportunity to experience the cultural richness of one of Europe’s most iconic cities, making it an enriching and valuable experience for all participants.

Innovating Kidney Health: Advances in Nephrology, Urology
We welcome all the attendees to the “9th Global Summit on Nephrology, Urology, and Kidney Transplantation” held on March 17-18, 2025 in Singapore City, Singapore. NEPHRO MEET 2025 is based on the theme “Innovating Kidney Health: Advances in Nephrology, Urology,”. NEPHRO MEET provides an exceptional opportunity for the participants or delegates with relative backgrounds to share their research ideas and learn from other colleagues and co-partners about modern scientific improvements and innovation.

This conference plays a Global platform for biomedical companies, start-ups, clinical research divisions, professionals, specialists, consultants, doctors, scholars, and students to frame new relationships and strengthen Knowledge. This is a great opportunity for all the delegates from universities and institutes to interact with world-class scientists of the top grades. The particular participants can confirm their participation through Registrations. To explore more regarding the recent research attend NEPHRO MEET 2025