Program Description: 

This conference focuses on outcomes research in chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, delivery of care in dialysis units and chronic kidney disease clinics, emerging data on new treatments compared to current standard fo care, review of kidney pathology, and basic science research that may become future therapeutics.

Key Words: Nephrology, Clinical Trials, Research

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Trainees, Medical Students
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • 1 Evaluate the limitations of Hemodialysis (HD) in low-resource areas:

  • Identify the challenges associated with access to HD in low-resource areas, including limited availability, high costs, and dependence on infrastructure.
  • Analyze the environmental impact of HD, focusing on water consumption and electricity usage.

  • 2. Recognize the advantages of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) as a dialysis modality for low-resource settings:

  • Identify the key benefits of PD in terms of lower cost, reduced reliance on infrastructure, and suitability for use in remote areas.
  • Explore the environmental benefits of PD compared to HD, particularly regarding water and energy consumption.

  • 3. Examine the potential and challenges of implementing PD programs in low-resource countries:

  • Identify the effectiveness of PD in treating both Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).
  • Analyze the success of the Saving Young Lives (SYL) program in establishing PD for AKI treatment in low-resource settings.
  • Identify the key challenges for expanding PD programs for ESKD in low-resource areas, including government support, affordability, and training needs.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Christina Mariyam Joy, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Speaker:
Wadah Ayoub, DO, FASN
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Wadah Ayoub, DO, FASN

Contact

Name: 
Cori Jungbluth-Wilinski
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 955-0311
Email: 
jwilinski@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
11/26/2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm CST
Location: 
HUB for Collaborative Medicine 7th Floor, Room 7150
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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