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Global Expansion: The ISN Designates Ten New Nephrology Training Centers, Elevating Skills in Critical Procedures and Ultrasound Technology

The ISN is pleased to announce that ten new ISN Interventional Nephrology Training Centers (INTCs) have been approved, complemented by the re-approval of seven existing centers. Explore all ISN INTCs here This expanded network of INTCs will provide training in central venous and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, kidney biopsy, endovascular procedures, and a new addition this...

February 5, 2024Grants, Interventional Nephrology Scholarships, Interventional Nephrology Training CentersRead more...

Explore the Best in Kidney Education: Top 10 Picks From the ISN Academy in 2023!

With a record-breaking 28,586 visits in November, the ISN Academy continues to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in kidney care worldwide. ISN members – access hundreds of hours of educational content at the ISN Academy! Offering a diverse range of online curricula, webinars, podcasts, and more, the ISN Academy provides a flexible, accessible means of...

December 11, 2023Education, NewsRead more...

Identifying Hepatorenal Syndrome and Venous Congestion: Learn About Cutting-edge Methods in POCUS-based Volume Assessment

The ISN teamed up with the American Society of Diagnostics and Interventional Nephrology to develop a webinar on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)-based volume assessment. Watch the webinar here. POCUS, particularly IVC ultrasound, is a valuable tool for assessing intravascular volume, predicting volume responsiveness, and managing conditions like hepatorenal syndrome and congestive organ injury. As technology advances and more...

October 30, 2023Education, NewsRead more...