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Takeda, Affymax submit peginesatide NDA to FDA for treatment of anemia linked with chronic renal failure

Affymax, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced the submission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the investigational agent peginesatide for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure in adult patients on dialysis.

31 May 2011

FDA grants approval for CSI to complete enrollment in ORBIT II IDE coronary clinical trial

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. has received FDA approval to complete enrollment of 429 patients in its ORBIT II Investigational Device Exemption clinical trial for a coronary application for its Diamondback 360 System.

25 May 2011

Positive results from Relypsa RLY5016 Phase 2 trial to be presented at American Society of Hypertension meeting

Relypsa, Inc. today announced the presentation of positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of the company's lead compound, RLY5016, a non-absorbed oral potassium binder being developed as a treatment for hyperkalemia (elevated serum potassium levels).

23 May 2011

Aethlon to introduce new adaptive dialysis-like affinity platform technology at C21 partnering conference

Aethlon Medical, Inc., the pioneer in developing therapeutic filtration devices to address infectious disease and cancer, announces that Chairman and CEO James A. Joyce will present the Aethlon ADAPT™ system in a presentation at the C21 BioVentures™ Life Sciences Partnering Conference.

23 May 2011

CT scan may help determine early death in individuals with diabetes

New findings out of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center reveal that a common test may be useful in predicting early death in individuals with diabetes.

23 May 2011

Stem cells from kidneys - World first from Australian scientists

According to Australian scientists, their latest stem cell research breakthrough will bring new treatments for a growing epidemic of chronic kidney disease. They are the first in the world to generate a type of stem cell from human kidney cells. The Melbourne scientists are hoping their discovery will have far-reaching effects in treating the disease.

19 May 2011

Restrictive gadolinium-based contrast agent guidelines help prevent nephrogenic systemic fibrosis

A simple blood test may help prevent a serious complication associated with a contrast agent commonly used in MRI exams, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

18 May 2011

PLC Systems to showcase RenalGuard at 2011 EAPCI annual meeting

PLC Systems Inc., a company focused on innovative medical device technologies, today announced it will demonstrate its innovative new product, RenalGuard, at EuroPCR, the annual meeting of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

12 May 2011

Aethlon seeks FDA meeting for re-initiation of Hemopurifier IDE study

Aethlon Medical, Inc. announces that it has submitted a request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a face-to-face meeting to discuss re-initiation of an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study of the Aethlon Hemopurifier in the United States.

10 May 2011

Millennium presents VELCADE Phase III trial data in multiple myeloma at IMW meeting

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today reported the presentation of results of a randomized Phase III trial that investigated the effect of consolidation with single-agent VELCADE for Injection in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients after autologous stem cell transplant.

7 May 2011

Clinicians must address limited health literacy of patients with kidney disease

Many patients on dialysis may not understand medical information critical to their wellbeing, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology.

6 May 2011

CJASN: Only few US medical students adopt nephrology as a career

Kidney disease affects 1 in 9 US adults, and by 2020 more than 750,000 Americans will be on dialysis or awaiting kidney transplant. Despite this growing health problem, every year fewer US medical students adopt nephrology as a career, according to a review appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology.

6 May 2011

Millennium presents three studies in relapsed multiple myeloma at IMW meeting

Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today reported results from three studies in relapsed multiple myeloma. Two of the studies examined the use of VELCADE for Injection; the third study presents clinical data on MLN9708, the first investigational oral proteasome inhibitor.

6 May 2011

NxStage Medical first quarter revenue increases 25% to $50.6 million

NxStage Medical, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2011 ended March 31, 2011, with total revenue above the top end of its guidance range.

4 May 2011

DaVita completes nationwide rollout of wireless Internet access at dialysis treatment clinics

DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease, today announced that every one of its clinics across the country now makes wireless Internet access available to all patients while they undergo dialysis treatments.

4 May 2011

Fresenius Medical Care first quarter net revenue increases 5% to $3,036 million

Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, today announced its results for the first quarter of 2011.

4 May 2011

FibroGen announces proof-of-principle for FG-4592 Phase 2 study in hemodialysis patients

FibroGen, Inc., today announced proof-of-principle for oral anemia therapy FG-4592, a hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor, in end-stage renal disease patients receiving hemodialysis.

4 May 2011

Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year award for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy president

Phil Hagerman, president and CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy in Flint, has been named Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year.

30 Apr 2011

Mediaplanet releases Kidney Health report to targeted markets in USA

On April 29, 2011, Mediaplanet Publishing released a Kidney Health report to targeted markets in USA Today. The report will be distributed to 1 million readers with contributions from Kidney Cancer Association, National Kidney Foundation, Fresenius Medical Care North America, UKidney, Medical Education Institute, and National Kidney Registry.

30 Apr 2011

DVA is now DaVita Labs

Operating as a division of DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with end stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease, DVA Laboratory Services announced its new company name, DaVita Labs.

30 Apr 2011

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Latest Dialysis News and Research

Takeda, Affymax submit peginesatide NDA to FDA for treatment of anemia linked with chronic renal failure

FDA grants approval for CSI to complete enrollment in ORBIT II IDE coronary clinical trial

Positive results from Relypsa RLY5016 Phase 2 trial to be presented at American Society of Hypertension meeting

Aethlon to introduce new adaptive dialysis-like affinity platform technology at C21 partnering conference

CT scan may help determine early death in individuals with diabetes

Stem cells from kidneys - World first from Australian scientists

Restrictive gadolinium-based contrast agent guidelines help prevent nephrogenic systemic fibrosis

PLC Systems to showcase RenalGuard at 2011 EAPCI annual meeting

Aethlon seeks FDA meeting for re-initiation of Hemopurifier IDE study

Millennium presents VELCADE Phase III trial data in multiple myeloma at IMW meeting

Clinicians must address limited health literacy of patients with kidney disease

CJASN: Only few US medical students adopt nephrology as a career

Millennium presents three studies in relapsed multiple myeloma at IMW meeting

NxStage Medical first quarter revenue increases 25% to $50.6 million

DaVita completes nationwide rollout of wireless Internet access at dialysis treatment clinics

Fresenius Medical Care first quarter net revenue increases 5% to $3,036 million

FibroGen announces proof-of-principle for FG-4592 Phase 2 study in hemodialysis patients

Grant Thornton Leader & Innovator of the Year award for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy president

Mediaplanet releases Kidney Health report to targeted markets in USA

DVA is now DaVita Labs

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