The OSNT is a professional nonprofit organization for nephrologists. It was founded in July 2022. Our main goal is to maintain a healthy society through early diagnosis and proper treatment of kidney disease. which will be achieved by promoting the professional interests of our members and supporting them to practice medicine of the highest standards for the benefit of their patients.
Vision
To be a benchmark organization in nephrology services at the national and international levels through continuous improvement focused on our patients. We want to make a real difference by acting decisively and with courage to achieve highest quality medical service in an outcome-oriented way.
Mission
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality and life expectancy of kidney disease patients and their families, supporting them in each of the stages of their diseases. To achieve this, the OSNT has been engaged in various activities, Cincluding studies and exploration in the field of kidney medicine, development of human resources, promotion of lifelong education, and enhancement of the health and welfare of Omani people.
Value
- Developing and promoting the achievements in the field of nephrology, dialysis and kidney transplantation.
- Inspiring members to creative scientific work and constant improvement of their professional qualifications.
- Cooperation in organizing the health care system and solving problems related to Nephrology service in Oman.
- Health promotion in the field of nephrology and related fields of medicine.
- Disseminating knowledge about the progress of nephrology, dialysis and kidney transplantation among all healthcare professionals.
- Initiating, sponsoring and supporting scientific research and activities in the field of nephrology, dialysis and kidney transplantation as well as national and international scientific exchange.
FAQ
OSNT has decided on a form of health education on the subject of organ donation that touches us without frightening us. Our concept aims to sensitize people to the topic of organ donation and therefore emphasizes willingness to donate as a sign of charity.
What is it called schoolmasterly? Caution is better than… Well! Here, too, the OSNT wants to help. What do we actually know about these delicate blood sponges that are our kidneys? As high-performance organs, they have to keep up in everyday life. If they take damage, it doesn’t even hurt. In risk groups, primary prevention aims to prevent or at least delay the onset of kidney disease. But even an existing disease of the kidneys is a central but solvable problem. The contribution by OSNT encourages you to take responsibility for your own health.
We are currently conducting several studies within our specialism. For example, research to:
- To improve the diagnosis and dialysis treatment of patients with kidney failure and concomitant heart problems.
- To improve the treatment of patients with cystic kidneys and to test a possible drug.
- To improve the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and/or acidity disorders in the blood.
- To find out why patients with kidney failure often also have a disturbed immune system and how that immune system can be improved.
Our kidney specialists care for patients with kidney diseases, such as:
- Cysts in the kidneys
- Congenital abnormalities of the urinary tract
- Nephrotic syndrome (damage to the glomeruli, which filter your blood)
- Chronic renal pelvic inflammation
- Damage to the kidneys from diabetes
- Kidney damage due to diseases of the immune system (your immune system)
If your kidneys no longer work properly – this is called kidney failure – we have treatments to remove the waste products from your blood. A well-known option is kidney replacement therapy. It has forms:
- Peritoneal dialysis (abdominal lavage). Dialysis fluid collects the waste products in your abdomen, after which the fluid leaves your abdomen.
- Hemodialysis. This will filter your blood through a machine.
- Kidney transplantation.
An active association of and for kidney patients Kidney disease not only has physical, but often also psychological and social consequences. Know that you are not alone. We offer support, information and meeting and stand up for your interests.
Nephrologists are physicians that trained in internal medicine, internists, and then pursued additional training in kidney disease. Nephrologists help take care of patients with weak or failed kidneys. They are the only physicians trained to provide dialysis for kidney failure. Nephrologists also are part of the kidney transplant team though they don’t operate.
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