American Society of Nephrology
American Society of Nephrology
The American Society of Nephrology (pronunciation: A-mer-i-can So-ci-ety of Ne-phro-lo-gy) is a professional organization that aims to enhance and assist the study and practice of nephrology, which is the branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys.
Etymology
The term 'nephrology' comes from the Greek words 'nephros' which means kidney, and 'logia' which means study of. The term 'American Society of Nephrology' signifies a society based in America that is dedicated to the study of kidneys.
History
The American Society of Nephrology was founded in 1966 with the goal of advancing the treatment of kidney diseases and improving the lives of individuals suffering from these diseases.
Activities
The society organizes annual meetings, provides education and research opportunities, and publishes two journals: the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) and the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).
Related Terms
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
- Kidney disease: A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN): A monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering nephrology.
- Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN): A monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering clinical nephrology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Society of Nephrology
- Wikipedia's article - American Society of Nephrology
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