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| ISN June e-Update 2008 |  |
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Welcome to this month’s update on news and events relating to the renal community from the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). The current version of the e-Update can be found here. |
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| KI Impact Factor update | |
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ISN is pleased to announce that in the most recent Impact Factor (2007) release, Kidney International has increased its IF to 4.922 (up from 4.733 in 2006) ranking 4 out of 55 publications in the subject category of ‘Urology and Nephrology’. Congratulations go to our editorial team under the leadership of Dr. Qais Al-Awqati and of course our loyal members and readers for using KI as its journal of reference. |
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ISN welcomes 270 new members from Japan |
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During the 51st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN)
ISN Councillor Dr. Toshio Miyata has led the efforts in Japan which serve as a model on how every ISN member can make a difference in promoting ISN membership in his or her country. We welcome our new Japanese members into our global ISN community, and look forward to having similarly successful events in many other countries around the world. |
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ISN announces 2008 Genzyme Renal Innovations Programme (GRIP) recipients |
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The Genzyme Renal Innovations Programme (GRIP) has announced the list of the new recipients of the 7th round. Since 2002, 56 researchers, clinicians and fellows in the field of nephrology in Europe, North and South America have been granted. Each year new topics are released during the ASN meeting with a call for submitting letters of intent. These letters of intent are screened by an independent Review Board who selects approximately one fourth of the applications for a final selection based on full dossier submissions. The grants are given for projects lasting a maximum of 1 to 3 years. Topics of this 7th round were:
We congratulate the 2008 recipients: Prof. José Badano, PhD (Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, Uruguay); Prof. Ariela Benigni, PhD (Mario Negri Institute, Bergamo, Italy), Prof. George Bou-Gharios, PhD (Imperial College London, UK); Prof. Jerry (Jian) Feng, MD, PhD (Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Baylor College, USA); Prof. David Kaplan, PhD (Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA); Prof. Makoto Kuro-o, MD, PhD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre at Dallas, USA); Prof. Alan Salama, PhD, FRCP (Imperial College London, UK); Prof. Jagesh Shah, PhD (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Massachusetts, USA); Prof. Bart Smeets, PhD (University Hospital Aachen, Germany); and Prof. Jason Stubbs, MD & Shiguang Liu, MD, PhD (University of Kansas Medical Centre, USA). Genzyme is committed to support the advancement of medical knowledge and practice in kidney disease with innovative research projects in nephrology and the GRIP is an extension of this commitment to this field. You can read more about the programme on the Genzyme website. The new topics for 2009 will be released during the upcoming 2008 ASN Renal Week. Keep an eye on your Nephrology Gateway for more info on the 2009 topics and the application process. |
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| Kidney Podcast on Acute Kidney Injury now available online | |
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Listen in! In our latest Kidney Podcast, we discuss Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), which affects approximately 10% of hospitalized patients. In an interview with Dr. Joseph Bonventre of the Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the Kidney Podcast reviews the utilization of biomarkers to diagnose AKI, the difficulties in introducing new biomarker techniques, and the future of AKI treatment. Listen to the podcast. |
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Register now for Kidney International and NCPNephrology Table of Contents e-alerts |
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E-mail alerts provide you with a time-saving solution to keep abreast of each new online issue of Kidney International and NCPNephrology - even before you receive the hardcopy on your desk. An e-mail is sent to your inbox at the time of online publication, allowing you to browse the latest content immediately. Packed with information and links, you can easily view those areas of interest to you. You don't have to be a subscriber to receive these free e-mail alerts,
simply register your details on our website,
and you will be invited to specify your e-mail alert preferences. |
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| ISN Nexus Symposium on Transplantation receives 17 hours of EACCME accreditation | |
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Register today for the ISN Nexus Symposium on Transplantation and the Kidney (September 25 – 28, 2008, in Rome, Italy) and benefit from up to 17 hours of credits from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA. This Nexus Symposium connects clinicians with basic researchers interested in immunopathogenesis of CAD; risk factors; pathology; immunosuppression; and novel strategies for management. To date the success of kidney transplantation has been limited by three major challenges: development of progressive chronic allograft dysfunction; the need to continue life-long immunosuppression to prevent rejection; and the development of post-transplant complications that is also related to continuous drug therapy. The scientific programme will address these complex issues throughout plenary lectures and clinical, basic science and translational sessions. Secure your place, learn more and receive CME credits. |
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European Society of Organ Transplantation endorses ISN Nexus Symposium on Transplantation and the Kidney |
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The European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) has officially endorsed the upcoming September ISN Nexus Symposium on Transplantation and the Kidney in Italy. This endorsement reflects the excellent programme that awaits participants. |
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Through the Gateway |
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Case
Presentation Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN), an important cause of allograft failure in renal transplant recipients, is usually diagnosed within 12 months of renal transplantation. Bansal et al. present a case of PVAN that developed more than 80 months after transplantation, however, highlighting the fact that PVAN can occur late after transplantation and should be considered in any renal transplant recipient who experiences a change in renal function. Click here to access the article. Multimedia: Interactive Tutorials in Radiology These tutorials teach medical students and residents
basic and more advanced Radiologic imaging including CT, US, MRI and
Nuclear Medicine. Anatomy, the current menu of Radiologic tests utilized,
a detailed approach to evaluating images, and the typical Radiologic
presentation of common abnormalities are emphasized. The tutorials
are voiced over and the answers to questions are formally tracked so
that the user can assess his or her own progress. Click here to access the tutorial. The ISN Nephrology Gateway’s Literature Update section provides a hand-picked overview of the most recently published articles in nephrology and related disciplines. Recent additions include:
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