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New supplement covers current knowledge and methods for management of AAICH

The Journal of Neurosurgery is pleased to announce today's publication of a supplement to the August issue entitled "Race Against the Clock: Overcoming Challenges in the Management of Anticoagulant-Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

1 Aug 2014

Southern-style diet results in higher risk of death in patients with chronic kidney disease

New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases shows consuming a "Southern-style" diet — consisting of processed meats, fried foods and sugar-sweetened beverages — results in higher risk of death in those with chronic kidney disease.

1 Aug 2014

Dynamic nuclear polarization: an interview with Professor Robert Griffin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

DNP, or dynamic nuclear polarization, is an NMR technique which transfers polarization from the electron spins onto the nuclear spins, using constant microwave irradiation to enable the transfer.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 24 Jul 2014

Freedom portable driver receives FDA approval for use with SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

The Freedom portable driver received FDA approval on June 26, 2014 for use with the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart as a bridge to transplantation in cardiac transplant candidates who are clinically stable.

16 Jul 2014

NxStage Freedom Tour launched to educate dialysis patients

NxStage Medical, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, announced today the launch of the NxStage Freedom Tour, a two week road trip in a recreational vehicle to promote and educate dialysis patients on the benefits of home hemodialysis with the NxStage System One.

16 Jul 2014

Pharmalink’s core patents for Nefecon issued in United States, Europe, China and Hong Kong

Pharmalink AB, a specialty pharma company focused on orphan and niche products, has had core patents for its late-stage clinical candidate Nefecon® issued in the key markets United States, Europe, China and Hong Kong. A patent is pending in Japan.

10 Jul 2014

Older kidney donors enjoy similar life expectancy as people who did not donate their kidneys

Previous studies linking older age with kidney and heart disease have raised concerns about the safety of living kidney donation among older adults.

9 Jul 2014

Study: Older kidney donors enjoy similar longevity, cardiovascular health as other healthy individuals

Older kidney donors enjoy similar longevity and cardiovascular health as other healthy mature individuals, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation.

9 Jul 2014

Fabry disease awareness: an interview with Dr. Hartmann Wellhoefer, Head of Medical Affairs, Rare Disease, Shire

Lysosomes are subcellular organelles that are present in most cells, with the major exception of red blood cells.

8 Jul 2014

Medicare proposes to slightly raise kidney care payments

The CMS is proposing changes to payment policies for the treatment of end-stage renal disease that the agency estimates would increase payments by about 0.3 percent, or $30 million, in 2015.

4 Jul 2014

Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease are interconnected, say GW researchers

For more than 40 years, physicians have treated diminished kidney function as two distinct syndromes: acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, recent epidemiologic and mechanistic studies suggest the two syndromes are not distinct entities, but interconnected.

4 Jul 2014

Cordis launches SABER Catheter for treatment of patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease

Cordis Corporation announced today the launch of its SABER PTA Dilatation Catheter ("SABER Catheter") for the treatment of patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

1 Jul 2014

PuriCore International acquired by Cantel Medical

Cantel Medical Corp., today announced that the company has successfully completed the acquisition of PuriCore International Limited., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PuriCore plc.

1 Jul 2014

Researcher develops protector belt for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

A lack of comfortable products for the safety of the patient requiring peritoneal dialysis-indicated to clean waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail- drove a student of the Higher Technological Institute of Choapas, Veracruz in the east coast of México, to develop an ergonomic support, allowing that the catheter inserted through the abdominal wall to remain in place and be protected from the invasion of microorganisms.

25 Jun 2014

Dialysis News and Research

Latest Dialysis News and Research

New supplement covers current knowledge and methods for management of AAICH

Southern-style diet results in higher risk of death in patients with chronic kidney disease

Dynamic nuclear polarization: an interview with Professor Robert Griffin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Freedom portable driver receives FDA approval for use with SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

NxStage Freedom Tour launched to educate dialysis patients

Pharmalink’s core patents for Nefecon issued in United States, Europe, China and Hong Kong

Older kidney donors enjoy similar life expectancy as people who did not donate their kidneys

Study: Older kidney donors enjoy similar longevity, cardiovascular health as other healthy individuals

Fabry disease awareness: an interview with Dr. Hartmann Wellhoefer, Head of Medical Affairs, Rare Disease, Shire

Medicare proposes to slightly raise kidney care payments

Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease are interconnected, say GW researchers

Cordis launches SABER Catheter for treatment of patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease

PuriCore International acquired by Cantel Medical

Researcher develops protector belt for patients receiving peritoneal dialysis

Improved physical fitness reduces risk of CKD in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Research roundup: Improving colon cancer screening; disparities in heart care; Medicaid expansion's effect on cities

UC Irvine Health to use $3.4 million NIH grant to examine "Transition of Care in CKD"

Kareo and Falcon HER help nephrology practices leverage cloud-based technology

State highlights: New La. abortion restrictions; new Mass. hospital deal; Medicare and ambulances in N.J.

First Edition: June 13, 2014

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Dialysis News and Research

Latest Dialysis News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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