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iPhone App Keeps Kidney Diets in Check

When Lynne Sanditen’s father was diagnosed with kidney disease several years ago, managing his diet quickly became one of her largest frustrations. His doctors informed him and his family that he, like so many other chronic kidney disease sufferers, would need to diligently ...More
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Posted in Articles, Business, Practice Management
New Mobile App Adds PD Tools

As smartphones and tablets become increasingly integrated with work and life, the apps to be used on them are becoming more tailored to specific users, including those in the renal profession. ...More
September 26, 2011
Posted in Blog, Practice Management
Futuristic iPhone Wows on YouTube

Science fiction has always laid a great groundwork for reality—from Jules Verne to Star Trek—and on YouTube, a design studio has created a concept video of a futuristic iPhone that has garnered more than 15 million views. ...More
September 12, 2011 By Keith Chartier
Posted in News
Web Cam Used to Monitor Hand Hygiene

GENEVA, Switzerland—Hand hygiene in dialysis care is an extremely important part of quality care; however, the busy pace of a clinic creates the possibility that renal professionally may not adhere to the proper guidelines as much as they should. ...More
August 17, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
HCI Releases New Television for Dialysis Clinics

CINCINNATI—HCI has announced Aug. 2 the release of the new 13.3" Hospital-grade Low Voltage Swing Arm BedMate II Television, which was designed for use in hospitals, dialysis clinics, infusion centers, and other healthcare facilities to entertain and educate patients. ...More
August 3, 2011
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
Donor Home in One Day After Robotic-Assisted Kidney Donation

PITTSBURGH—A western Pennsylvanian kidney donor is recovering after becoming the region’s first patient to undergo robotic-assisted minimally invasive kidney removal surgery. ...More
July 7, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma
FDA-Approved Diabetes Simulator Commercially Available

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—A computer-based diabetes simulation tool developed by University of Virginia researchers is now commercially available due to a partnership with the medical research firm The Epsilon Group. ...More
June 29, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma
Students Invent Access Port to Fight Infections

Johns Hopkins University graduate students have invented a device to reduce the risk of infection, clotting and narrowing of the blood vessels in patients who need blood-cleansing dialysis because of kidney failure. ...More
June 28, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Student Invention Fights Access Infections

Johns Hopkins University graduate students have invented a device to reduce the risk of infection, clotting and narrowing of the blood vessels in patients who need blood-cleansing dialysis because of kidney failure. ...More
June 28, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Nephros, Bellco Sign License Agreement for Dialysis Products

RIVER EDGE, N.J.—Nephros, Inc. and Bellco S.r.l., an Italy-based supplier of hemodialysis and intensive care products, announced June 27 that they have entered into a license agreement for mid-dilution dialysis filters. ...More
June 28, 2011
Posted in News, Business