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34th Vicenza Course on AKI & CRRT
2016 21 Apr
The Vicenza International Courses are well renewed scientific events held in the city of Andrea Palladio. Starting in 1982, international Vicenza courses have been held regularly featuring an outstanding faculty and gathering participants from numerous countries. The themes of Critical Care Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis have been... Read more
Medtronic Adds Life-Extending Dialysis Portfolio to Recently Formed Renal Care Solutions Business
2016 02 Feb
Furthering its commitment to improve outcomes, expand therapy access, and optimize costs and efficiencies in end stage renal disease (ESRD), Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) has announced it acquired privately-held Bellco, a pioneer in hemodialysis treatment solutions. Bellco's portfolio bolsters Medtronic's legacy renal access business and will be a foundational... Read more
Fluid Therapy: Buffered Crystalloids No Better Than Saline
2015 08 Oct
Use of a buffered crystalloid for fluid therapy, compared with saline, did not reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury or failure for intensive care unit (ICU) patients, according to new research presented at the 28th annual congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. The findings are also published in JAMA.Although 0.9 percent... Read more
Specialist Nurses Help Boost Transplant Figures
2015 03 Aug
In Ireland, the number of transplants this year has increased following the appointment of six nurses in hospitals across the country who liaise with bereaved families about donating a loved one's organs. So far, 157 transplants have been performed, involving 47 deceased donors and 17 living donors. For 2015, authorities say, the overall target is to... Read more
ALung Receives CE Mark for New Hemolung XG4 Cartridge and Catheter Kits
2015 18 Jun
ALung Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of low-flow extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R) technologies for treating patients with acute respiratory failure, has announced that it has received CE mark approval for its next generation Hemolung XG4 Cartridge and Catheter Kits. The devices are used as part of the Hemolung Respiratory Assist... Read more
Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning Reduces Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery
2015 30 May
According to a study published in JAMA, the use of remote ischaemic preconditioning reduced the rate of kidney injury and the need for dialysis after cardiac surgery in high-risk patients. The study will be presented at the 52nd European Renal Association/European Dialysis and Transplant Association Congress. The procedure is performed to help protect... Read more
Hormone and Bone Tests Indicative of Dialysis Patients' Heart Health
2015 05 Apr
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, bone loss may be a sign of poor heart health in patients on dialysis. Therefore, monitoring bone loss in such patients may provide an early alert to physicians regarding cardiovascular problems. Patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis often have a... Read more
ESICM 2014: Fenoldopam After Cardiac Surgery Does Not Reduce Need for Dialysis
2014 29 Sep
According to a study being presented at the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) annual congress in Barcelona, infusion of the antihypertensive agent fenoldopam in patients with acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery does not reduce the need for renal replacement therapy (dialysis) or risk of death at 30 days. The administration of... Read more
Many Kidney Failure Patients Not Taking Advantage of Home Dialysis
2014 15 May
According to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), many kidney failure patients in Australia who could benefit from undergoing dialysis at home are being treated in hospitals and dialysis units. This is not only increasing costs for healthcare providers but also inconveniencing... Read more
Annual Dialysis Conference 2014: NxStage Medical Launches NxStage Plus One
2014 11 Feb
Leading home dialysis company announces new patient outreach campaign aimed at increasing awareness of home hemodialysis among ESRD patientsNxStage Medical Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, has announced from the Annual Dialysis Conference (ADC) in Atlanta, Georgia the introduction of a new patient outreach campaign, NxStage... Read more