International Society of Nephrology
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The International Society of Nephrology is an international body representing specialists in nephrology
(kidney diseases). Its headquarters are located in Brussels
, Belgium
.
The society publishes two medical journal
s: Kidney International and Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
.
In 1997 the society formed a task force to provide emergency dialysis services in areas struck by disasters (usually earthquake
s), where numerous victims may develop acute renal failure
due to crush syndrome
. Supported by Médecins Sans Frontières
, industry sponsons and professional associations, the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force sends renal nurses, technicians and doctors to the affected area. Since its establishment, it has assisted in a number of major earthquakes in several countries.
Nephrology
Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.-Scope of the specialty:...
(kidney diseases). Its headquarters are located in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
The society publishes two medical journal
Medical journal
A public health journal is a scientific journal devoted to the field of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, and health care . Public health journals, like most scientific journals, are peer-reviewed...
s: Kidney International and Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Nature Reviews Nephrology is a peer-reviewed medical journal for nephrologists, edited by Robert W...
.
In 1997 the society formed a task force to provide emergency dialysis services in areas struck by disasters (usually earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
s), where numerous victims may develop acute renal failure
Acute renal failure
Acute kidney injury , previously called acute renal failure , is a rapid loss of kidney function. Its causes are numerous and include low blood volume from any cause, exposure to substances harmful to the kidney, and obstruction of the urinary tract...
due to crush syndrome
Crush syndrome
Crush syndrome is a medical condition characterized by major shock and renal failure after a crushing injury to skeletal muscle...
. Supported by Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières
' , or Doctors Without Borders, is a secular humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland...
, industry sponsons and professional associations, the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force sends renal nurses, technicians and doctors to the affected area. Since its establishment, it has assisted in a number of major earthquakes in several countries.