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1. Cherry, N., Shalansky,K.,2002. Efficacy of Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition in Malnourished Hemodialysis Patients. Am J Health-Syst Pharm.59:1736-1741. 2. Wolfe R. Carbohydrate metabolism and requirements. In: Rombeau JL, Caldwell MD, eds Parenteral Nutrition: Volume ...More
August 1, 2007
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National Renal fastest growing private company in middle Tenn.

FRANKLIN, Tenn.—In a recent survey, the Nashville Business Journal listed National Renal Alliance as the fastest growing private company in middle Tennessee. “We are proud to be based in middle Tennessee,” said Joseph Cashia, National Renal’s founder and CEO. “We ...More
August 1, 2007
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Amgen acquires private kidney disease biotech firm

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Amgen Inc. said that it has agreed to acquire Ilypsa, which is developing a phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients. Amgen will pay $420 million for the private San Francisco Bay-area biotechnology ...More
August 1, 2007
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Part D still a challenge for kidney disease patients

ROCKVILLE, MD—End-stage renal disease patients are still experiencing significant challenges working with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, according to a recent survey released July 18 by the American Kidney Fund. ...More
July 19, 2007
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FlowMedica appoints new president, CEO

FREMONT, Calif.—Medical device company FlowMedica Inc., which has a focus on targeted renal therapy, said today that it has appointed Gary Saxton as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. ...More
July 17, 2007
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Fresenius receives NKF-Southeast Texas award

HOUSTON—The National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas awarded Fresenius Medical Care North America with the 2007 Community Excellence Award for the dialysis provider’s involvement in patient-centered programs in the Houston area. ...More
July 16, 2007
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Point-of-care test accurate in detecting kidney disease, study says

CHICAGO—A point-of-care diagnostic test developed by HemoCueAB is as accurate as laboratory analysis in detecting kidney disease in diabetes and cardiovascular disease patients, according to a study presented at the American Society of Hypertension’s 22nd Annual Scientific ...More
July 2, 2007
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Looking for an Update

Editor’s Note: The Kidney Care Council is a nonprofit, Washington-based healthcare trade association with 11 renal care providers. Collectively, the KCC covers approximately 80 percent of the dialysis patients in the United States. Foreman became president of the council in ...More
July 2, 2007
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Providers prepare for disasters

With a busy hurricane season predicted by government scientists, the United States’s two largest dialysis providers have launched disaster preparedness plans of their own so kidney disease patients can continue to receive dialysis treatments during a disaster. “There is ...More
July 2, 2007
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FDA delays approval of Roche’s anemia drug

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration delayed a decision on the approval of Roche’s anemia drug Mircera amid increased scrutiny of the safety of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). The FDA delay was announced May 18, but three days later Roche said the ...More
July 2, 2007
Posted in Articles, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Government & Regulation, Practice Management