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ISPD - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis

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Working to increase the global uptake, promote quality practice, and achieve optimal outcomes of PD through education, advocacy and research. www.ispd.org 40th anniversary video: https://bit.ly/ispd-40y-video πŸ—žοΈ @pdi-journal.bsky.social

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🌍 On #WorldKidneyDay, #ISPD recognizes the patients, families, and healthcare teams facing kidney disease every day.
🏠 For many people living with kidney failure, #PeritonealDialysis offers a home-based treatment that supports independence and quality of life.

12.03.2026 06:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ISPD Fellowships - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Application Deadlines: March 31 & September 30 (annually)

⏳ Deadline approaching!
Applications for the #ISPD #Fellowship Program close March 31.
This program supports nephrologists and nurses with hands-on training (6 weeks–3 months) at leading #PeritonealDialysis centers worldwide.
πŸ’‘ Individual and team fellowships available.

Learn more:

11.03.2026 10:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr Rasha invites you to join us at #ISPD26 in Cape Town for world-class science, meaningful collaboration and global connection in peritoneal dialysis. Watch this video from her

πŸ‘‰ Register now and secure your place - ispd2026.org.za

#ISPD2026 #PeritonealDialysis #RenalCare

03.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An overview of the room where the meeting is taking place

An overview of the room where the meeting is taking place

A slide presenting that early detection is very cost-effective. 1€ spent in prevention can save 45€ afterwards.

A slide presenting that early detection is very cost-effective. 1€ spent in prevention can save 45€ afterwards.

Closing remarks of Valerie Luyckx presentation.

Closing remarks of Valerie Luyckx presentation.

Attending the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA)'s #WorldKidneyDay event,Β β€œSafe Hearts, Safe Kidneys: Elevating Kidney Health on the EU Agenda” in the @europarl.europa.eu.
With several MEPs, patients, and colleagues of @theisn.org and other civil society representatives. #KidneyHealth4All

03.03.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This change is the result of the hard work of MSN and ISPD members, and was impulsed by the celebration of the 2025 ISPD Asia Pacific Chapter Meeting in Kuala Lumpur last September.

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Changing the Dialysis Story in Malaysia - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has recently amplified its commitment to peritoneal dialysis (PD), backed by increased funding, explicit targets, and a strategic policy framework. This aligns…

Huge step in Malaysia’s kidney care! 🩺

Accelerating the PD First policy: investing more in #PD services to expand access, especially in underserved areas. This patient-centred shift supports independence, quality of life, & cost-effective care for those living with kidney failure.

buff.ly/O88jhp4

17.02.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Snapshot of PSN meeting in Pakistan - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis The Pakistani Society of Nephrology organized a day-long hands-on workshop to train participants in prescribing and managing PD in patients with kidney failure. Supported by the ISPD, the faculty…

The Pakistani Society of Nephrology (PSN) hosted a hands-on workshop on #PeritonealDialysis management and prescription, supported by ISPD. ISPD presenters included @edwinabrown-pd.bsky.social, @rajmehrotra.bsky.social, and Ahad Qayyum. Learn more at buff.ly/OpRqocR #Nephrology #PDWorkshop

02.02.2026 10:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #ISPD26 Social Media Team - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Based on the positive experience of the first social media team for an ISPD Congress in Dubai, we have opened a call for up to four Social media-savvy ISPD members […]

LAST CALL! The deadline to apply as a volunteer to integrate our #SocialMedia team in Cape Town (South Africa) expires tomorrow, Sunday, January 25th. Help us amplify the impact of the #ISPD26 Congress!

Find out how to apply for this opportunity on bit.ly/4p4WGTL !

24.01.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Do not miss this opportunity to volunteer for the @ispdcongress.bsky.social and be one of our #SocialMedia team members!

23.01.2026 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #ISPD26 Social Media Team - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Based on the positive experience of the first social media team for an ISPD Congress in Dubai, we have opened a call for up to four Social media-savvy ISPD members to join our Social Media team and…

The Social Media Team will help with:
πŸ“£ Craft engaging posts
πŸ” Boost official ISPD content
🎀 Share live updates
πŸ“± Highlight sessions, speakers & activities

✨ Includes: Complimentary registration for #ISPD26 !

Find out how to send your Expression of Interest by Dec 10th on buff.ly/dcBL75W

10.01.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the #ISPD26 Social Media Team - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Based on the positive experience of the first social media team for an ISPD Congress in Dubai, we have opened a call for up to four Social media-savvy ISPD members to join our Social Media team and…

πŸš€ Join the #ISPD26 Social Media Team!

We’re looking for up to 4 social-media-savvy active ISPD members to help amplify the global PD conversation ahead of and during the 2026 Congress in Cape Town!

ispd.org/join-ispd26-...

Let’s boost #PD awareness together! 🌍

10.01.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Research Projects - International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Research Projects

πŸ“’ #ISPD Open Call for #Research Projects on #PeritonealDialysis

Submit your Proposals for project endorsement and support!
Book an informal discussion with the International Studies Committee ahead of submission.

🚨Final Deadline: Feb 15🚨

πŸ”— Learn more and apply: buff.ly/SASS909

09.01.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Message from ISPD President - Jan'26 As we welcome this New Year, I want to thank all of you for your many varied efforts in advancingΒ access to peritoneal dialysis (PD) for patients around the world with kidney failure or with…

✨ Read now the latest message from the #ISPD President @rajmehrotra.bsky.social where he reflects on last year's accomplishments and looks ahead to what 2026 will bring to our Society!

Take a moment to kick off the year with us here: buff.ly/TgCUDnE

#PeritonealDialysis #PD #Nephrology

06.01.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New website - ISPD Visit the new website and discover the renewed user experience

Ending the year with a surprise for our members! Visit www.ispd.org and find a brand-new web with revamped navigation, more user-friendly (especially the membership and guidelines section). Same content, better experience! Why don't you visit it and tell us what you think?
#PeritonealDialysis

18.12.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At #APCNxTSN2025 we had a fantastic meeting with our Affiliate Partner @Firapy !
The discussion was full of synergy and forward momentum β€” we’re looking forward to meaningful collaborations ahead.
Excited for what’s coming next! ✨

#ISPD #Nephrology #PeritonealDialysis #GrowingPD

05.12.2025 08:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of ISPD booth at the APCN x TSN 2025

Photo of ISPD booth at the APCN x TSN 2025

If you are at #APCNxTSN2025 do not hesitate to come to our #ISPD booth!
We are just outside the Exhibitor Spotlight!

05.12.2025 03:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Taiwanese President speaking at the opening ceremony of APCN x TSN

Photo of Taiwanese President speaking at the opening ceremony of APCN x TSN

Photo of stage screen while Taiwanese President was speaking at the opening ceremony

Photo of stage screen while Taiwanese President was speaking at the opening ceremony

Photo of stage screen introductory speech opening ceremony

Photo of stage screen introductory speech opening ceremony

Great momentum at #APCNΓ—TSN2025 !
The day kicked off with a busy APCM meeting, followed by an inspiring opening ceremony where the President of Taiwan β€” also a nephrologist β€” recognized the #ISPD and one of our white paperpublished.
Taiwan has now committed to reaching 18% home dialysis by 2035.

05.12.2025 03:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration – ISPD 2026 Please click on the link below and complete the online registration:

🌍 Registration is OPEN for #ISPD26!

Join us in Cape Town πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ for the ISPD Congress.

✨ Theme: Integration – PD for everyone, by everyone, everywhere.
Don’t miss this global gathering of the PD community.

πŸ‘‰ Register now: ispd2026.org.za/registration

#PeritonealDialysis

11.11.2025 07:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
The panel speakers sitting on the stage

The panel speakers sitting on the stage

Participation of audience asking questions

Participation of audience asking questions

Closing this #HomeDialysis centered session in the #KidneyWk, with the International Home Dialysis Consortium in the spotlight, with a panel discussion with all the speakers and chairs and participation from the audience with questions and ideas.

#PeritonealDialysis #IHDC
@ispd.org @theisn.org

08.11.2025 18:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Michael J Fischer at the ASN stage

Michael J Fischer at the ASN stage

Michael J Fischer slide 1

Michael J Fischer slide 1

Michael J Fischer slide 2

Michael J Fischer slide 2

Michael J Fischer slide 3

Michael J Fischer slide 3

Michael J Fischer (University of Illinois) presented at #KidneyWk the Veterans Health Administration perspective on developing a US equitable #HomeDialysis program, through the work of the VHA Home Dialysis Committee and the TEACH-VET trial.
#PeritonealDialysis

08.11.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Vivek Jha presenting IHDC at the Kidney Week

Dr Vivek Jha presenting IHDC at the Kidney Week

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At today's presentation by Vivek Jha, ASN #KidneyWk attendees learned more about the International Home Dialysis Consortium and how the experience acquired globally can be applied in the US.
#HomeDialysis #PeritonealDialysis
@ispd.org @theisn.org

08.11.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Prof Ana Figueiredo on the stage of the ASN session

Prof Ana Figueiredo on the stage of the ASN session

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The ASN #KidneyWk attendees are receiving a masterclass from Ana Figueiredo on how empowering nurses is key for expanding #HomeDialysis. The International Home Dialysis Consortium #IHDC, a joint initiative of @ispd.org and @theisn.org, is at the center of this session today. #PeritonealDialysis

08.11.2025 17:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ISPD Newsletter - November 2025

The November ISPD Newsletter has just come out β€” packed with hot news from the ASN #KidneyWk in Houston, reports and updates, and a few surprises! Discover the latest @pdi-journal.bsky.social articles and webinars, the upcoming call for research projects.

Go check it out!

08.11.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Our coordinator Miguel waiting for you at oiur booth

Our coordinator Miguel waiting for you at oiur booth

Last chance to visit the ISPD booth at the Scientific Exhibition of the 2025 KidneyWk (#1942).

If you work in #PeritonealDialysis, come learn more about the @PDI-journal.bsky.social, our guidelines, the 2026 @ISPDCongress.bsky.social in Cape Town, and all our upcoming projects and initiatives!

08.11.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are in Houston for #KidneyWk, pass by our booth in the Exhibition (#1942) - our Coordinator, Miguel, will answer all your questions about @pdi-journal.bsky.social, our guidelines, the upcoming @ispdcongress.bsky.social in Cape Town, and our other projects and initiatives #PeritonealDialysis

07.11.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Our Coordinator Miguel Gallardo on the ISPD booth at the Kidney Week

Our Coordinator Miguel Gallardo on the ISPD booth at the Kidney Week

Fist day of Exhibition at #KidneyWk Houston 2025. Come to the ISPD booth #1942 for everything PD: guidelines, @pdi-journal.bsky.social, our grants & projects, the International Home Dialysis Consortium #IHDC, & our upcoming @ispdcongress.bsky.social in Cape Town next September. #PeritonealDialysis

06.11.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The first-ever Home Dialysis Early Program Course is happening today at #KidneyWk2025! 🌟
Thanks to ISPD collaboration with ASN, over 100 attendees can explore the latest trends in home dialysis with great speakers from around the world. Exciting times for kidney care! 🩺#PeritonealDialysis

05.11.2025 23:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teaching peritoneal dialysis: A position paper for the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis - Josephine SF Chow, Gillian Brunier, Ana E Figueiredo, Helen Hurst, Diana Perez Moran, Joanna Lee Neumann, Rajnish Mehrotra, Lily Mushahar, Trudi Fuge, Carla Maria Avesani, Ngar Yee CHOW, David W Johnson, 2025 Given the central importance of the peritoneal dialysis (PD) nurse in successfully training and supporting a patient with PD at home, as well as preventing comp...

Don't hesitate to share this recording with #PeritonealDialysis nurses and nephrologists who may be interested in the webinaror o the position paper (available #OpenAccess on @PDI-journal.bsky.social ): buff.ly/9yqWVF6

24.10.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What's New in PD Patient Training? - recorded webinar
What's New in PD Patient Training? - recorded webinar

The recording of our joint webinar with @theisn.org: "What's New in Patient Training", focused on the recently published Position Paper on Teaching #PeritonealDialysis to Patients and Caregivers, is already available on our Youtube channel:
buff.ly/P2N0NGV

24.10.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Conplete the survey now

⏳ Last few days to contibute to the global #Survey on mask use in #PeritonealDialysis (#PD) .

βœ… Quick facts:
πŸ”Ή Anonymous
πŸ”Ή Takes ~15 minutes

πŸ”— Share your input and contribute now:

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