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Baxter International announces financial results for third quarter 2009; updates full-year financial outlook

Baxter International Inc. today reported solid financial results for the third quarter of 2009, and provided its fourth quarter and updated full-year 2009 financial outlook.

From Baxter International Inc. 15 Oct 2009

Policymakers urged to preserve access to advanced imaging in final health care reform legislation

Survivors and patients with cancers and heart disease, along with patient advocate organizations and physicians, today urged policymakers to enhance early diagnosis of deadly diseases by preserving access to advanced imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, in final health care reform legislation.

15 Oct 2009

Nephrologists should weigh the benefits of dialysis over more conservative therapies for frail elders

Kidney specialists should weigh the potential quality of life for frail elders with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in opting for dialysis over more conservative therapies, a nephrologist and a palliative care specialist suggest in an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Oct 2009

National Institutes of Health grants $12 million to WCDRC for obesity research

The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center (WCDRC) recently received six research grants from the National Institutes of Health - totaling more than $12 million in funding - that will support the work of researchers focused on the prevention and treatment of obesity.

15 Oct 2009

Researchers to study gastric banding procedure on overweight, type 2 diabetic patients

In the first trial of its kind in the world, researchers at Monash University's Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) will examine the benefits of a gastric banding procedure on overweight people with Type 2 diabetes.

15 Oct 2009

Shortage of general surgeons may be linked to higher rate of perforated appendix in rural areas

People who live in rural areas may run a greater risk of having perforated appendix than those in suburban and urban areas, according to a new study out of Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH. Not having enough general surgeons in rural regions may explain the disparity, according to researchers who presented their findings at the 95th annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons.

15 Oct 2009

Less expensive anti-rejection drug as effective as more expensive drug, says study

A newer, less expensive drug used to suppress the immune system and prevent organ rejection in kidney and pancreas transplant patients works just as well as its much more expensive counterpart, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

15 Oct 2009

NY Senators co-sponsors bill to establish comprehensive program for lung cancer

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) hailed the support of Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) who have signed on as co-sponsors of a bill to establish the first ever multi-agency, comprehensive program targeted at lung cancer.

14 Oct 2009

Renal artery stenosis does not necessitate surgical procedures

Some invasive procedures that are becoming increasingly common as a first line of treatment for patients diagnosed with narrowed arteries in and around the kidneys may not be necessary, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

14 Oct 2009

Antisense Therapeutics completes repeat-dosing toxicology studies for ATL1103

Antisense Therapeutics Limited is pleased to announce that the Company has now completed repeat-dosing toxicology studies for ATL1103 in two species -- mouse and non-human primate. Draft study reports from the study contractors in the United States have been received, and the toxicology outcomes from these studies support ANP's plans for the continued development of ATL1103.

14 Oct 2009

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

International Stem Cell Corporation, announces that it has launched fifteen new human cell culture products into the commercial research markets over the last twelve months through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, (Walkersville, MD), leading to a 12-month average month-to-month revenue growth of 50%. ISCO, the parent company, is the first company to create human “parthenogenetic” stem cells from unfertilized eggs.

14 Oct 2009

Important issues facing nephrologists to be presented by Satellite Healthcare

Satellite Healthcare, one of the nation's first and leading providers of kidney dialysis services and a major sponsor of nephrology research, today announced that its chief researchers will present at The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Renal Week 2009.

14 Oct 2009

Study shows elevated levels of antioxidant urate can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease

By examining data from a 20-year-old clinical trial, a research team based at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (MGH-MIND) and Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), has found evidence supporting the findings of their 2008 study - that elevated levels of the antioxidant urate may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.

14 Oct 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to support research in numerous health areas

As part of the $5 billion in grants announced by President Obama, the National Institutes of Health has granted Kaiser Permanente more than $54 million over two years through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct health research on a multitude of critical public and clinical health areas.

14 Oct 2009

Kaiser Permanente receives $54 million grant from NIH to conduct health research

14 Oct 2009

Merck Frosst Canada's JANUMET receives Notice of Compliance in Canada

Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. announced today that its new diabetes treatment, JANUMET(TM) (sitagliptin/metformin HCI, MSD), has received Notice of Compliance (NoC) in Canada.

13 Oct 2009

Thomson Reuters's NeoFax deployed at the University of Kansas Hospital for electronic neonatal drug dosing

The University of Kansas Hospital has deployed NeoFax(®) from Thomson Reuters to provide physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff in its neonatal intensive care unit with electronic drug dosing, interaction checking, and reference information.

13 Oct 2009

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

Kidney Care Partners - an alliance of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with kidney disease and kidney failure - today applauded the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for supporting reforms that will improve patient access and choice in receiving quality kidney care.

13 Oct 2009

VitalProteinRx nutritional supplement for chronic kidney disease affected patients

VitalRemedyMD, a physician-established company, offers scientifically formulated integrative nutritional supplements designed to improve the quality of traditional healthcare. "We are proud that VitalProteinRx is now an integral part of Fresenius' armamentarium in helping patients with chronic kidney disease," stated Dr. Seth Baum, Founder of VitalRemedyMD.

13 Oct 2009

News outlets examine efforts to improve sanitation worldwide

The Washington Post examines how the "No Toilet, No Bride" campaign in India is helping to increase access to home toilets in rural India. According to the newspaper, "About 665 million people in India -- about half the population -- lack access to latrines." Yet, since the campaign launched two years ago, "1.4 million toilets have been built here in the northern state of Haryana, some with government funds, according to the state's health department" - a movement that women's rights activists hail as "a revolution."

12 Oct 2009

Kidney News and Research

Baxter International announces financial results for third quarter 2009; updates full-year financial outlook

Policymakers urged to preserve access to advanced imaging in final health care reform legislation

Nephrologists should weigh the benefits of dialysis over more conservative therapies for frail elders

National Institutes of Health grants $12 million to WCDRC for obesity research

Researchers to study gastric banding procedure on overweight, type 2 diabetic patients

Shortage of general surgeons may be linked to higher rate of perforated appendix in rural areas

Less expensive anti-rejection drug as effective as more expensive drug, says study

NY Senators co-sponsors bill to establish comprehensive program for lung cancer

Renal artery stenosis does not necessitate surgical procedures

Antisense Therapeutics completes repeat-dosing toxicology studies for ATL1103

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

Important issues facing nephrologists to be presented by Satellite Healthcare

Study shows elevated levels of antioxidant urate can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to support research in numerous health areas

Kaiser Permanente receives $54 million grant from NIH to conduct health research

Merck Frosst Canada's JANUMET receives Notice of Compliance in Canada

Thomson Reuters's NeoFax deployed at the University of Kansas Hospital for electronic neonatal drug dosing

Kidney Care Partners commends CBC for supporting reforms to improve access to quality kidney care

VitalProteinRx nutritional supplement for chronic kidney disease affected patients

News outlets examine efforts to improve sanitation worldwide

Event guide: 8th CKD Summit 2026 eBook

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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