2012 THE IPNA TEACHING COURSE REPORT:
TOPICS /SPEAKERS:
1. Overview of Common Obstructive Uropathy in Childhood. BY: DR RM AKUSE
Abdominal ultrasonography
2. Molecular mechanims of CKD progression following obstructive uropathy. BY: Dr. Mordi Muorah
How do we study CKD in the laboratory? In vitro (cell culture)
Transgenic mice
Mouse models
Unilateral ureteral obstruction
Subtotal nephrectomy model
Streptozotocin induced diabetic nephropathy
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. 12-15 Feb, 2012,- UNTH, Enugu, Nigeria
2. 5th AFPNA Congress with AFRAN Congress, 20th - 23rd February 2013 at Ghana
3. 16th IPNA Congress, Shanghai August 31-September 4, 2013
4. AFPNA Congress, Ghana, 2013
AFRICAN PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION
AFRICAN PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATION
Detection of hydronephrosis.
Follow up of hydronephrosis
false-negative results-
if obstruction is early,
if obstruction is mild
if retroperitoneal fibrosis or tumour encases the collecting system
preventing dilation
of the ureter.
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Dear colleagues,
2010: Annual 1Day Nephrol seminar sponsored by ISN & Ghana Coll. of Physicians & Surgeons. Speakers Internat & Local. Dr Sampson Antwi -AKI, Dr Victoria Adabayeri- NS 30participants- Residents in trg & GPs.
2011: 2-day Update Course PN Sponsors W Afr Coll Phy & Ghana Coll Phy & Surg (Fac of Paeds). 39 Paed Residents, 6 Facilitators. Read More...
MEMBERSHIP
1. A member may reside anywhere in the world.
2. A member must have an active interest in pediatric nephrology and be medically qualified.
3. Members of Regional and/or National Pediatric Nephrology Societies will be eligible for membership in APNA. Read More......
