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DSI Renal Opens Two New Clinics in Georgia

CONYERS and KENNESAW, Ga.—DSI Renal has expanded its presence in Georgia with the opening of two new, state-of-the-art dialysis centers. DSI Conyers Dialysis and DSI Kennesaw Home Dialysis offer exceptional medical care, upscale patient amenities and convenient access to ...More

February 26, 2013

Posted in News, Business

NxStage Single Needle Technology Receives CE Mark Approval

LAWRENCE, Mass.—NxStage Medical announced its single needle technology, OneSite, has received CE Mark approval. In addition, initial patient experiences using this new product have demonstrated its benefits for dialysis patients. ...More

February 25, 2013

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Renal Ventures Expands Partnership with Atlantic Health System

LAKEWOOD, Colo.—Renal Ventures Management acquired a majority interest in two chronic care dialysis clinics in Morris County, New Jersey. The acquisition will be structured as a joint venture (JV) between Renal Ventures and AHS Hospital Corporation, parent company to ...More

February 25, 2013

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DaVita Clinical Research Welcomes New Medical Director

MINNEAPOLIS—DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) announced today that Jolene K. Berg, MD, has been appointed medical director of the DaVita Clinical Research Phase I center in Minneapolis. ...More

February 25, 2013

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Affymax, Takeda Recall Omontys Due to Reactions, Deaths

PALO ALTO, Calif.— Affymax Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals are voluntarily recalling all lots of the anemia drug Omontys after reports of fatalities and anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. ...More

February 25, 2013

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Renal Center of Carrollton Earns 5 Diamond Award

CARROLLTON, Texas—Renal Ventures Management LLC, announced that the Renal Center of Carrollton was awarded a 5 Diamond Patient Safety Award from the End-Stage Renal Disease Network. The award is given to dialysis centers that have completed an extensive patient safety ...More

February 22, 2013

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NKC Names Leaders of New Enumclaw Dialysis Center

ENUMCLAW, Wash.—Nonprofit Northwest Kidney Centers (NKC) has named Dr. Vilma Quijada, Sheila Bennett, RN and Debra Marcella, RN as the leaders of the new dialysis center in Enumclaw. ...More

February 20, 2013

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DSI Renal Acquires New Artificial Kidney Center

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.—DSI Renal announced that it has acquired the New Smyrna Beach Artificial Kidney Center in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Previously owned by KRU Medical, the facility will continue to offer exceptional dialysis care and upscale amenities to patients in the ...More

February 20, 2013

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Intravenous Fluid Associated with Increased Risk of Death, AKI

CHICAGO – In an analysis of studies that examined critically ill patients requiring an increase in blood fluid volume, intravenous use of the fluid hydroxyethyl starch, compared with other resuscitation solutions, was not associated with decreased mortality, according to an ...More

February 20, 2013

Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma

Free Educational Events Promote Kidney Disease

GREAT NECK, NY—To mark Kidney Health Awareness Month in March, the North Shore-LIJ Health System’s Janet and John Raggio Nephrology Institute will hold free education events in Glen Cove, Great Neck, Jamaica and Manhasset to increase awareness about kidney disease. ...More

February 19, 2013

Posted in News, Practice Management

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