COMMENT BIEN PRENDRE SA TENSION SEUL A DOMICILE?
C’est le theme de la journee mondiale de l’hypertension le 17 Mai 2022.
La mesure de la tension artérielle à la maison est conseillée pour diagnostiquer une hypertension et surtout contrôler l’efficacité du traitement de l’hypertension. Comment effectuer ce geste vous-même et avec quel type de tensiomètre (masinn tansion)?
Apprenez à le faire!
The ABC of HBP
The latest symposium from the Renal Association is coming soon.
Inspired by the theme of the 2022 World Hypertension Day ‘Measure your blood pressure, control it, live longer’, The Renal Association presents an innovative 4 point CPD event ‘The ABC of HBP’ built around clinical cases with both practical tips and updated evidence for the everyday optimal management of hypertension.
Find out about it here.
WHAT ARE WE DOING FOR WORLD KIDNEY DAY 2022?
Our members have been on the airwaves talking about kidney health and disease!
10 March 2022: We are lauching 3 new leaflets on kidney disease in French and one in Kreol Morisien. Download them here.
25 March 2022: Special evening where we discuss how kidney failure patients lives could be transformed by home dialysis treatment, why veins should be protected and testimonies from patients anddiaysis staff.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Kidney Heart Crosstalk – 15 and 16 October 2022
Imaging Kidney Disease – 3 September 2022
Modern Drug Management of Diabetic and Non-diabetic Kidney Disease – 21 July 2022
Haemoperfusion in Critical Care and the Haemodialysis Unit – 9 July 2022
World Kidney Day – Improving the Life of Kidney Patients Everyday – 25 March 2022
Third Kidney Symposium – Update on Kidney Therapies– 23 October 2021
Second Kidney Symposium – The Kidney Under Attack – 18 September 2021
Kidneys Matter
Welcome. The Renal Association (of Mauritius) is a group of health professionals working together to improve the care of patients with kidney disease by promoting the highest standard of medical practice. Our focus is Mauritius but we form part of the global nephrology community through our affiliation of the International Society of Nephrology. We welcome all interested team members working and training in clinical care of kidney patients and related fields as well as doing research in kidney disease.
What is Nephrology?
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine focused on the kidneys, specifically normal kidney function, the preservation of kidney health, and kidney disease and its treatment, from diet and medication to dialysis and kidney transplantation. Find out more.
The Founding Members
From left to right: Dr O Bheekharry, Dr S Fedally, Dr P Ancharaz, Dr D Ip, Dr S Gaya, Dr M Rughooputh, Dr R Mohungoo, Dr K Fagoonee.
Did you know?
In 2017, 1.2 million people died from kidney failure, an increase of 41.5% since 1990.
Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
News
Reports of events related to the association and the local nephrological community.
Supporting Kidney Patients in COVID-19 times
What are our activities?
They are centred around promoting nephrology and fighting kidney disease.
The Kidney Club
Our portal to education and the latest updates in Nephrology.
History of Nephrology
Our project to record the history of the early years of Nephrology in Mauritius.
CPD
We are registered with the Medical Council of Mauritius as a CPD provider.
Learn about kidney health
Discover our Kidney Info pages. These are intended to provide general information to the patients and relatives about kidneys, kidney disease and kidney medicine. We hope they will be of interest. For medical advice suitable for your personal circumstances, you need to see a qualified health professional. Check our disclaimer.
The Kidney Magazine
Our magazine about the lighter side of kidney life is in preparation. Watch this space!
Do you want to join as a member?
Find out how to join!
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