Dialysis

California Labor Federation Becomes Latest Major Organization to Endorse Prop. 8 to Improve Dialysis Patient Care, Reports Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection

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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Anatomy, Nephrology, Membrane technology, Renal dialysis, Organ failure, Detoxification, Dialysis, Kidney, DaVita, National Kidney Foundation Singapore

More than 130 other community groups, churches, individual labor unions and political organizations also are supporting Prop.

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  • More than 130 other community groups, churches, individual labor unions and political organizations also are supporting Prop.
  • "Many of us know someone who is on dialysis and the struggle they go through just to stay alive," said Art Pulaski, Executive Secretary-Treasurer and Chief Officer of the California Labor Federation.
  • According to the U.S. Renal Data System, 66,000 Californians with life-threatening kidney failure get treatment in dialysis clinics.
  • Paid for by Yes on 8 - Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection,
    Sponsored by Service Employees International UnionUnited Healthcare Workers West.

Peritoneal Dialysis Market Worth USD 5,074 Million by 2025 | CAGR: 5.8% - Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Renal dialysis, RTT, Membrane technology, Peritoneal dialysis, CAPD, Peritonitis, Dialysis, APD, Northwest Kidney Centers

However, risk associated with peritoneal dialysis such as peritonitis, infection, weight gain, and hernia is expected to negatively impact the growth of the peritoneal dialysis market.

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  • However, risk associated with peritoneal dialysis such as peritonitis, infection, weight gain, and hernia is expected to negatively impact the growth of the peritoneal dialysis market.
  • Based on treatment type, market is segmented as continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD).
  • Based on product, the market is categorized as peritoneal dialysis solution, device, peritoneal dialysis set, catheter, others.
  • Dialysis Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023
    Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Portland, Oregon.

Amgen's Parsabiv Doubles in Most Recent Quarter But Strict Usage Guidelines from Large Dialysis Organizations, DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care, Stifle Potential

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Renal dialysis, Membrane technology, Detoxification, Dialysis, Fresenius Medical Care, Nephrology, DaVita, Peritoneal dialysis, Fresenius

According to a survey of over 200 US nephrologists in June 2018, one of the leading barriers is restrictive protocols put in place by large dialysis organizations (LDOs) such as DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care (FMC).

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  • According to a survey of over 200 US nephrologists in June 2018, one of the leading barriers is restrictive protocols put in place by large dialysis organizations (LDOs) such as DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care (FMC).
  • Apparently where you dialyze matters, as nephrologists report that access to Parsabiv is highly varied depending on chain affiliation.
  • In the peritoneal dialysis setting, Auryxia is slated to capture nearly one in five binder-treated patients.
  • All company, brand or product names in this document are trademarks of their respective holders.

California Firefighters Endorse Prop. 8; Say it Will Improve Dialysis Patient Care, Protect Taxpayers, Reports Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection

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Monday, July 23, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Anatomy, Nephrology, Membrane technology, Organ failure, Renal dialysis, Detoxification, Dialysis, Kidney failure

"Taxpayers and our 911 emergency system are being stressed by dialysis providers that refuse to invest in safe staffing levels and patient care practices," said Brian K. Rice, president of the California Professional Firefighters, representing more than 30,000 firefighters in the state.

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  • "Taxpayers and our 911 emergency system are being stressed by dialysis providers that refuse to invest in safe staffing levels and patient care practices," said Brian K. Rice, president of the California Professional Firefighters, representing more than 30,000 firefighters in the state.
  • 8 will correct that problem, protect patient safety and ensure taxpayers aren't on the hook subsidizing operators that put profits ahead of patient care and public safety."
  • According to the U.S. Renal Data System, 66,000 Californians with life-threatening kidney failure get treatment in dialysis clinics.
  • Paid for by Yes on 8 - Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection,
    Sponsored by Service Employees International UnionUnited Healthcare Workers West.

AWAK Technologies Strengthens Presence in Singapore with New Headquarters

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Membrane technology, Commonwealth of Nations, Singapore, Artificial kidney, Geography of Asia, Dialysis, Tuas, World

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AWAK Technologies (AWAK), a pioneering medical technology company focused on dialysis using regeneration technology for end-stage renal disease, today announced a move to its new headquarters, strengthening its presence in Singapore to support growth over the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AWAK Technologies (AWAK), a pioneering medical technology company focused on dialysis using regeneration technology for end-stage renal disease, today announced a move to its new headquarters, strengthening its presence in Singapore to support growth over the next few years.
  • The new 6,000 square foot office in Tuas, Singapore, houses 16 employees in research, regulatory and business development functions.
  • AWAK will also have a fully-equipped chemistry lab, engineering lab and a clean room manufacturing facility to support the company's research, development, manufacturing and commercial activities.
  • We expect to complete our first-in-human trial this quarter, a significant milestone for AWAK.

AWAK Technologies Strengthens Presence in Singapore with New Headquarters

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Membrane technology, Commonwealth of Nations, Singapore, Artificial kidney, Geography of Asia, Dialysis, Tuas, World

SINGAPORE, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AWAK Technologies (AWAK), a pioneering medical technology company focused on dialysis using regeneration technology for end-stage renal disease, today announced a move to its new headquarters, strengthening its presence in Singapore to support growth over the next few years.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AWAK Technologies (AWAK), a pioneering medical technology company focused on dialysis using regeneration technology for end-stage renal disease, today announced a move to its new headquarters, strengthening its presence in Singapore to support growth over the next few years.
  • The new 6,000 square foot office in Tuas, Singapore, houses 16 employees in research, regulatory and business development functions.
  • AWAK will also have a fully-equipped chemistry lab, engineering lab and a clean room manufacturing facility to support the company's research, development, manufacturing and commercial activities.
  • We expect to complete our first-in-human trial this quarter, a significant milestone for AWAK.

National Kidney Foundation Statement on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Rule on Medicare Payments to Dialysis Facilities

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Kidney diseases, Renal dialysis, National Kidney Foundation, Dialysis, Medicare, Kidney transplantation, Organ donation, Kidney, Organ transplantation, Dialysis Patient Citizens

NEW YORK, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday evening the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the annual proposed rule governing Medicare payments to dialysis facilities and the quality measures for which the dialysis facilities are held accountable.

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  • NEW YORK, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Yesterday evening the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the annual proposed rule governing Medicare payments to dialysis facilities and the quality measures for which the dialysis facilities are held accountable.
  • CMS shares our concerns that dialysis patients must appropriately be educated about kidney transplantation, referred to the organ donation waitlist and tracked for waitlist status.
  • CMS is searching for solutions to ensure that dialysis facilities are adequately helping patients receive this information and that patients are given a chance to receive a kidney transplant .
  • The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.

BD Acquires TVA Medical to Advance Leadership in Solutions for Chronic Kidney Disease

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Monday, July 9, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Membrane technology, Renal dialysis, Organ failure, RTT, Detoxification, Dialysis, Chronic kidney disease, Hemodialysis

In the U.S. alone, there are more than 440,000 patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who are surviving on hemodialysisi.

Key Points: 
  • In the U.S. alone, there are more than 440,000 patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who are surviving on hemodialysisi.
  • "The addition of TVA Medical allows BD to provide another innovative device to physicians who treat patients suffering from chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis," said Steve Williamson, worldwide president of Peripheral Intervention at BD.
  • This is a great example of our continued strategy to use tuck-in acquisitions to advance category leadership."
  • Future results for TVA Medical will be reported under the Peripheral Intervention business within the Interventional Segment at BD.

Global Intravenous (IV) Iron Drugs Strategic Business Report 2018-2024 - Correction of IDA in Pregnancy Signals Opportunities

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Membrane technology, Detoxification, Dialysis, European Space Agency, Economy, Reimbursement

Coverage of IV Iron and ESA in the Reimbursement Packages of Dialysis Services across Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, the UK, France, the US and Ontario, Canada

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Coverage of IV Iron and ESA in the Reimbursement Packages of Dialysis Services across Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, the UK, France, the US and Ontario, Canada

Families of Two California Patients Awarded $253 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Dialysis Corporation DaVita, Reports Kidney Patients Deserve Better

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Anatomy, Membrane technology, DaVita, Nephrology, Organ failure, RTT, Renal dialysis, Dialysis, Kidney failure, American Kidney Fund

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --A federal jury recently awarded $253 million in damages to the families of two patients who died after being treated at clinics owned by dialysis corporation DaVita.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --A federal jury recently awarded $253 million in damages to the families of two patients who died after being treated at clinics owned by dialysis corporation DaVita.
  • The product was later recalled in 2011 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to the wrongful death lawsuits.
  • According to the U.S. Renal Data System, 66,000 Californians with life-threatening kidney failure get treatment in the state's dialysis clinics.
  • Paid for by Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection, sponsored by Service Employees International Union United Healthcare Workers West.