Renal Business Today

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

RSN Invites Kidney-Disease Patients to Enter Essay Contest

GLENDALE, Calif.—The Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), encourages people with kidney disease to let their voices be heard by entering the ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News
Nearly 13% Canadian Adults Have Kidney Disease, Few Know It

OTTAWA, Ontario—Approximately 12.5 percent of Canadian adults—or 3 million people—have kidney disease, but few know it, according to a study published online May 6 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News
DaVita HealthCare Partners Surpasses 2,000 Clinics, 50,000 Teammates

DENVER—DaVita HealthCare Partners announced that the company has reached two important milestones as of the end of the first quarter of 2013—owning or operating more than 2,000 centers, and employing more than 50,000 teammates. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News, Business
DCI Purpose Projects Create Awareness for Kidney Disease

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, Dialysis Clinic (DCI), is hosting community service projects around the nation in order to build awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD). ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
Tuck Vegetables Into Surprising Places

When you visualize a garden, you might think of carrots planted in straight rows, lettuce all lined up and rectangular planting beds keeping your veggies in order. Shall we say that my garden is not exactly like that? ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
DaVita Awarded Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation

DENVER— DaVita announced that DaVita Hospital Services, the company’s inpatient kidney care services, has received Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission. ...More
4 weeks ago
Posted in News, Business
B. Braun Reveals Customer Satisfaction Survey

BETHLEHEM, Pa.—B. Braun Medical announced the results of its Customer Satisfaction survey for its renal and dialysis customers. The survey was sent to nearly 500 U.S. customers and included questions about product performance, sales response and service. ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in News, Business
Phosphate-Binding Drug Does Not Improve Heart

WASHINGTON—High phosphate levels in the blood carry increased heart-related risks, but taking a drug that targets phosphate does not improve cardiovascular measures in patients with mild kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of ...More
April 19, 2013
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma
The Right Diet May Help Prevent Kidney Disease

NEW YORK—Poor eating habits, smoking and obesity are associated with increased risk for kidney disease, according to new research published today online in the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) American Journal of Kidney Disease. ...More
April 18, 2013
Posted in News, Practice Management
Education and Empowerment

A colleague of mine in the Kidney Smart CKD education program—for which I’m a certified educator—recently shared a story that’s helpful in understanding the importance of building kidney disease awareness. A woman came to our one-hour Kidney Smart class; recently diagnosed ...More
April 9, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management