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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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• Joint IMDRF - Stakeholder Workshop (Day 1 -  25 September)
• Stakeholder Open Forum (Day 2 - 26 September)

Dearest Friends,

as Chairmen of the great upcoming event, promoted by ISL-International Society of Lymphology, we have the pleasure and the honour to welcome you all to the 29th ISL World Congress of Lymphology in 2023 (September 11-15).
The Congress will be held in the beautiful city of Genoa, an ancient Italian Maritime Republic. The Congress aim is to bring together the International Lymphology Community: scientists, physicians, surgeons, therapists, researchers, industry and healthcare providers will share the most updated news on a subject that is getting more and more attention.

You can look forward to an exciting Scientific Program spanning 5 days consisting of plenary lectures, expert panel discussions, free paper sessions, and instructional courses. A Special Section will be dedicated to Patients and their Associations. Satellite Symposia and Joint Sessions will be organized with other National, European and World related Societies.
Join us, dearest Friends, and enjoy the beautiful and charming atmosphere of our Congress in Genoa!
Our Congress will take place at “Magazzini del Cotone”, the prestigious Conference Centre located in one of the historic piers of the Ancient Port of Genoa. An attractive Social Program will be offering unforgettable and unique opportunities of special relax in the most famous and wonderful sites of Genoa and the “Riviera Ligure”.