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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Baxter to set up Home Dialysis Care Centers in India 23 Nov 2005
    In its endeavour to provide patient care and to increase awareness among end-stage-renal-disease patients undergoing dialysis, Baxter India has announced the ...
    - Webindia123,

    Medicare D scams abound; here’s how to avoid being a victim 23 Nov 2005
    ...information.". Medicare D is a voluntary program available to those 65 and older, the disabled and those with end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Greater Milwaukee Today,

    Medicare to Test End Stage Renal Disease Treatment in Advantage ... Nov 2, 2005
    ...in a new demonstration in selected cities in four states that will increase the opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries with end stage renal disease (ESRD) to ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    StaphVAX Reduces Recurrent Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteraemia in ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...conjugate vaccine, reduces the recurrence of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteraemia in patients with end-stage renal disease, according to research ...
    - DG News

    ISN pioneering timely prevention of chronic kidney disease in ... Nov 21, 2005
    ...adopt, and analyze the impact of the most menacing of kidney related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and end stage renal disease. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Fosrenol Has Long-Term Safety and Efficacy in End-Stage Renal ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...effectively maintains reductions in mean serum phosphorus levels while demonstrating safety and tolerability in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients for up ...
    - DG News

    Large Proportion of Patients on Renagel(R) Receive Calcium ... Nov 21, 2005
    The results of Dr. Nolan's study showed that a large proportion of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), who receive treatment with Renagel(R ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    American Healthways Extends Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield ... Nov 21, 2005
    In October 2004, BCBSMA signed a three-year contract to provide disease management services to members with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    NxStage Announces Conference Call of Third Quarter 2005 Results Nov 22, 2005
    ...headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, that develops, manufactures and markets innovative systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, or ESRD ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    MEDICARE PART D: Take time to study options Nov 22, 2005
    ...for Minnesota and provides help to all Minnesota Medicare beneficiaries, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and people with end stage renal disease. ...
    - Paynesville Press,

    American Healthways extends Mass. Blue Cross contract Nov 21, 2005
    In October of 2004, the company was awarded a contract to provide programs for plan members with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Nashville Business Journal,

    SPP301 Phase IIb Results in Diabetic Nephropathy Presented at ASN Nov 11, 2005
    The compelling results of this trial offer real hope for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of end stage renal disease, for which ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Keryx Announces Positive Final Results from Phase 2 Clinical Study ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...of aggressively treating patients with early kidney disease is the key to preventing or significantly delaying the onset of end-stage renal disease and dialysis ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Affymax Presents Hematide(TM) Preclinical Data At American Society ... Nov 11, 2005
    Currently, Hematide is being studied in a Phase 2b open-label, repeat dose, dose-finding study in the US in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Khandaker Partners Initiates Research on DNAPrint genomics, Inc. Nov 21, 2005
    ...drug/test combination) is PT-401, a "Super EPO" (erythropoietin) dimer protein drug for treatment of anemia in renal dialysis patients (end stage renal disease ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Study Finds Patients with Moderate to Severe Chronic Kidney ... Nov 10, 2005
    After excluding end-stage renal disease patients, eGFR was calculated for 85,172 patients and the analysis focused on patients with moderate to severe chronic ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Palliative care in non-malignant diseases Nov 3, 2005
    US National Institutes of Health highlights the challenges posed by such conditions as congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease, chronic obstructive ...
    - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

    Fournier Pharma Announces Results of the Largest Clinical Trial in ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...disease burden is mainly driven by an increased risk of cardiovascular disease as well as microvascular diseases such as end-stage renal disease and blindness. ...
    - news aktuell (Pressemitteilung),

    Academia, industry join forces to honour world-renowned Canadian ... Nov 15, 2005
    ...cost of $2.4 billion. Forty years ago, those affected with end-stage renal disease had little hope of survival. Since the advent ...
    - News@UofT,

    Depressive Symptoms and 24-Hour Urinary Norepinephrine Excretion ... Nov 13, 2005
    ...elderly subjects (20, 22), in asymptomatic patients without clinically relevant heart failure (18), in patients with end-stage renal disease without heart ...
    - Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

    Depomed Announces Lawsuit Against Biovail for Breach of Contract Nov 16, 2005
    ...most common metabolic disease in the world and the fifth-deadliest disease in the US Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, end-stage renal disease and non ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Appoints Scientific Advisory ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...for those patients whose kidneys have failed to work properly and suffer from chronic kidney failure, a condition also known as end stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Chronic kidney disease runs in families Nov 2, 2005
    The study was based on dialysis patients in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, which comprise End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 6 of the Center ...
    - myDNA.com,

    New Publication Demonstrates the Long-Term Efficacy, Safety and ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...reduces and maintains mean serum phosphate levels for up to 3 years, while demonstrating safety and tolerability in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release),

    Bulletin Board: A weekly roundup of things to do in East ... Nov 17, 2005
    Featured speaker is Dean Morris, patient services coordinator from End Stage Renal Disease Network 4, who is discussing services available to kidney and ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Diabetes-related kidney disease rates falling Nov 3, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of new cases of the most advanced form of kidney disease -- end-stage renal disease -- attributed to diabetes mellitus ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Fresenius Medical Care North America Awarded ESRD Demonstration ... Nov 8, 2005
    America (FMCNA) and its wholly owned subsidiary Fresenius Medical Care Health Plan (FMCHP) a four year capitated End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) demonstration ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Shire kidney drug shown to be effective over six years Nov 14, 2005
    A long-term study has shown that Shire's non-calcium Fosrenol treatment effectively controls end-stage renal disease for up to six years, while also ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Matria Healthcare Appoints Richard M. Hassett, MD as President and ... Nov 8, 2005
    ...artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain, depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    XLHealth Expands Care Improvement Plus Management Team With ... Nov 15, 2005
    To join Care Improvement Plus, members must be eligible for Medicare, have diabetes, congestive heart failure and/or end-stage renal disease, and reside in one ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    New Publication Demonstrates the Long-Term Efficacy, Safety and ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...- Phosphate control sustained in nearly 70% of FOSRENOL(R)-treated patients with end-stage renal disease - PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    SPP301 Phase IIb Data to Be Presented at American Society of ... Oct 27, 2005
    However, 20-40% of patients with markers of early disease still progress to advanced kidney damage and eventually End Stage Renal Disease and death(1 ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Kidney disease may have heritable factor Nov 1, 2005
    The research was conducted by scientists from Wake Forest and Emory universities and the End-Stage Renal Disease Network 6, one of 18 such networks in the ...
    - Monsters and Critics.com,

    Hypertension and Diabetic Kidney Disease - Prevalence, current ... Oct 24, 2005
    ...potential for successful new agents is substantial as existing therapies do not halt the progression of diabetic nephropathy to end stage renal disease. ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    National Quality Care to Present Its Wearable Artificial Kidney at ... Nov 16, 2005
    ...which the Company has just received its first patent, is designed to improve the lives of those patients suffering from End Stage Renal Disease by providing ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals: What Now? Nov 15, 2005
    ...clinical trial, but the study did not meet our objectives to confirm that StaphVax prevented blood stream infections in end-stage renal disease patients." NABI ...
    - Schaeffers Research,

    DaVita, Inc. in Partnership with SCAN Health Plan, Selected for ... Nov 4, 2005
    Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will be called VillageHealth, a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan for End Stage Renal Disease Beneficiaries EL ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Cooking fundraiser hopes to save life Nov 15, 2005
    ...off the couch. In December 2003, Marcus was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, the final stage of kidney failure. Both of Marcus ...
    - Battalion,

    Dr. George Kraus, a Sloan Research Fellow, Part of PhytoMedical's ... Oct 24, 2005
    Generally regarded as the leading cause of end-stage renal disease, blindness and lower limb amputations, diabetes now costs the health care system over $132 ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    FOSRENOL achieves effective phosphate control Oct 25, 2005
    ...and maintains mean serum phosphate levels for up to three years, while demonstrating safety and tolerability in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Highlights From MMWR: Diabetes-Related ESRD Decreasing in Some... Nov 4, 2005
    4 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the decreased incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to diabetes mellitus in individuals ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Study Finds Dialysis Patients Often Have Close Relatives Also On ... Nov 7, 2005
    The study analyzed data on 28,980 dialysis patients in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, which make up End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network 6 of ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Nephros Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results NEP Nov 14, 2005
    New York, is a medical device company developing and marketing products designed to improve the quality of life for the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patient ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    DaVita, Inc. in Partnership with SCAN Health Plan, Selected for ... Nov 4, 2005
    Advantage Special Needs Plan -- called VillageHealth -- it is hoped that quality of life will be improved for members with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Diabetes-related kidney disease rates falling Nov 4, 2005
    The number of new cases of end-stage renal disease, attributed to diabetes is declining among US women, whites, and persons below 65 years of age, according to ...
    - About - News & Issues,

    Making beautiful music Nov 15, 2005
    ...that fact. Less than a year later they told him that his one kidney was in what was called end-stage renal disease. His doctors ...
    - Asbury Park Press,

    Hypoglycemia associated with the use of gatifloxacin. Nov 15, 2005
    Case 2: A 80-year-old nondiabetic woman with end-stage renal disease and recent surgery was treated with gatifloxacin, cefepime, and metronidazole for pneumonia ...
    - HeartZine,

    Snap: Shire kidney drug supported by study Nov 14, 2005
    The group said the data showed Fosrenol reduced phosphate levels and demonstrated safety and tolerability in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients for up to ...
    - ShareCast,

    Puzzling clinical trial results dull Nabi's luster Nov 14, 2005
    The trial of 1,804 hemodialysis patients with end-stage renal disease showed the vaccine reduced the risk of staph bacteria infections by almost 60 percent for ...
    - MSNBC

    Health Happenings Nov 13, 2005
    Dean Morris, patient services coordinator for End Stage Renal Disease Network 4, will discuss services available to kidney and dialysis patients. ...
    - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,

    Regional disparities in transplantation rates, Canada Nov 12, 2005
    Since 1980, the incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have increased each year in Canada and throughout the world. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    2 local biotechs to test public markets Oct 24, 2005
    Oct. 24 in a bid to raise as much as $82.5 million to further its products that treat kidney failure and end-stage renal disease. ...
    - MSNBC

    Kibow Biotech to Participate and Exhibit at Forthcoming American ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...targeted to help augment or maintain kidney function both for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients (pre-dialysis) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. ...
    - PrimeZone (press release),

    Medicare drug signup starts today Nov 14, 2005
    Medicare: A national health insurance program for those 65 and older; people under age 65 with certain disabilities; anyone with end-stage renal disease. ...
    - DetNews.com,

    Answers to questions on Medicare prescription drug plan Nov 12, 2005
    A: Everyone who's eligible for Medicare, including adults 65 and older, adults under 65 who are disabled and adults with end-stage renal disease. ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    So that others may live Nov 10, 2005
    Thirteen years ago, Rick Knepper had end stage renal disease, and his kidneys were about to stop functioning. It was either a kidney transplant or dialysis. ...
    - Chambersburg Public Opinion,

    Medicare milestones Nov 13, 2005
    1972 - Medicare eligibility was extended to individuals under age 65 with long-term disabilities and to individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - Portsmouth Herald News,

    - Increasing Number of African Americans on Waiting List for Organ ... Nov 9, 2005
    For example, African Americans and other minorities are three times more likely to suffer from end-stage renal disease than Whites. ...
    - Black PR Wire (press release),

    Seniors weigh options Nov 15, 2005
    ...at ONEGeneration seemed excited about the program, which will provide federal subsidies to seniors, the disabled and those with end-stage renal disease to help ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News,

    Medicare reimbursement rejection not surprising, local official ... Nov 9, 2005
    40 million Americans, including people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under this age and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney ...
    - Petaluma Argus-Courier,

    National Quality Care to Present Its Wearable Artificial Kidney at ... Nov 8, 2005
    ...which provides continuous dialysis with a device worn as a belt, delivering dialysis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    CombinatoRx shares begin selling, rise in early trading Nov 9, 2005
    ...traded around $14.40. The medical device company develops and sells products to treat kidney failure and end-stage renal disease.
    - Boston Business Journal,

    Generosity from benefit will help many Nov 12, 2005
    ...the generosity of so many generous people at this year's event, we can continue to ease the financial burden of patients diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease ...
    - Bothell Herald,

    Nephrogen - new partner for regenerative medicine program Oct 25, 2005
    ...and services. Gambro Healthcare is a provider of end-stage renal disease treatment Gambro AB A public company (publ) Reg no. 556041 ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Apollo Health adds new unit Nov 3, 2005
    Sloma said the more frequent dialysis is optimal for someone with End-Stage Renal Disease, a slow, progressive loss of kidney function that for many patients ...
    - Buffalo Business First,

    Thin seniors are a concern Oct 30, 2005
    ...store. • Loss related to a chronic illness, such as cancer, AIDS, congestive heart failure, end-stage renal disease or Alzheimer's. ...
    - USA Today

    Nabi staph vaccine for hospitals fails final test Nov 3, 2005
    The latest trial, on 3,600 end-stage renal disease patients on kidney dialysis, found no reduction in S. aureus types 5 and 8 infections in the StaphVax group ...
    - Business Gazette,

    Dialysis center plans to expand with facility in Edna Nov 2, 2005
    Dialysis is a complex medical treatment for people diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, a terminal condition where a person's kidneys stop functioning. ...
    - Victoria Advocate,

    In Huddle : Capistrano sleepless in Los Angeles Oct 25, 2005
    After undergoing a series of tests, the doctor gave him the grim news that he was suffering from ESRD or End Stage Renal Disease and would have to undergo ...
    - INQ7 Interactive, Inc.,

    Predix withdraws IPO bid Oct 27, 2005
    ...raise as much as $82.5 million. The company is developing and selling products to treat kidney failure and end-stage renal disease.
    - Boston Business Journal,

    Medicare Cuts Physician Pay 4.4 Percent, Still Expects to Pay ... Nov 2, 2005
    ...multiple imaging procedures performed on a beneficiary at one session; and revises payment for inhalation therapy and end stage renal disease (ESRD) treatment. ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    National Coalition Commends CMS for Efforts to Address Concerns of ... Nov 7, 2005
    ...providers and suppliers, working together to improve the quality of care for individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    Caregiver/author to speak at Library Nov 4, 2005
    Moments: A Caregiver's Perspective." Wissler was the primary caregiver to his significant other, Lois, during her long ordeal with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD ...
    - Norton Mirror,

    NxStage shares trading at $11.29 in debut Oct 27, 2005
    The Lawrence, Massachusetts-based company produces and sells a device used in the home treatment of end-stage renal disease and acute kidney failure. ...
    - Reuters

    Healthcare Deals Lead IPO Week Oct 29, 2005
    NxStage Medical is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease and acute kidney ...
    - 123Jump.com,

    Medicare Part D Nov 2, 2005
    Anyone who is eligible for Medicare is eligible for Part D: people over 65, people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Seattle Times,

    NxStage Medical cuts expected IPO price range Oct 26, 2005
    Wednesday. NxStage develops, manufactures and markets systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, the prospectus said. ...
    - Reuters

    Hospice provides dignity and comfort in final days Nov 6, 2005
    ...representatives, nephrologists and representatives from dialysis clinics across the country to discuss end-of-fife continuum in end-stage renal disease patients ...
    - commercialappeal.com (subscription),

    Understanding Medicare 101 Oct 28, 2005
    Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney ...
    - juiceenewsdaily,

    Las Vegas Sun Oct 31, 2005
    Medicare beneficiaries -- people age 65 and older and people younger than 65 with permanent disabilities or end-stage renal disease -- will be able to sign up ...
    - Las Vegas Sun,

    NxStage begins trading on Nasdaq Oct 27, 2005
    ...and Co. and JMP Securities. NxStage's products are used to treat end-stage renal disease and acute kidney failure. The company's ...
    - Boston Business Journal,

    E. coli lawsuit filed against meat supplier, grocer Nov 3, 2005
    As a result of her illness, Erika suffered permanent kidney damage and remains at risk of future complications, including end stage renal disease. ...
    - Food Consumer,

    Municipal retirees spared drug decision Nov 2, 2005
    ...federal health insurance program for people 65 years old or older, certain younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease, which is ...
    - The Republican,

    Nabi Freezes StaphVax Work After Failure; Stock Plummets Nov 1, 2005
    ...as the product missed its primary endpoint in a Phase III trial to treat Staphylococcus aureus-caused infections in patients with end-stage renal disease. ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription),

    Professor gives student another chance at life Oct 31, 2005
    ..."Certainly as America gets heavier, it's going to lead to blood pressure problems and diabetes, then end-stage renal disease and the need for transplant ...
    - Sioux Falls Argus Leader,

    Aksys(R), Ltd. Announces DEKA Agreement Nov 3, 2005
    ...with DEKA Research & Development Corporation to develop Aksys' next-generation PHD® System for use by people suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Sleep Disorders - Restless Legs Syndrome Nov 6, 2005
    It may be associated with iron, calcium or vitamin deficiences, hyperactivity, end-stage renal disease with dialysis and some neurological disorders. ...
    - Bella Online

    Help for dialysis patients 03 Oct 2005
    ...it's less than it was in 1983. End-stage renal disease, or ESRD, often afflicts diabetics. As the population ages and obesity (which ...
    - Denver Post

    Nocturnal dialysis improves heart disease in patients with end ... Sep 30, 2005
    ...the study entitled "Nocturnal hemodialysis is associated with restoration of impaired endothelial progenitor cell biology in end-stage renal disease." Chan is ...
    - EurekAlert

    Seerat Aziz, MD , Peter W. Callen, MD , Flavio Vincenti, MD and ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...predicted, and our concern was somewhat allayed by the fact that it had taken almost 50 years for oxalosis in the donor to progress to end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

    Genzyme May Benefit From Larger Renal Disease Market Sep 27, 2005
    ...maintained an "outperform" rating and $80 target price on Genzyme (nasdaq: GENZ - news - people ), saying the market for end stage renal disease treatment is ...
    - Forbes

    FDA Approves New Drug Application for Chronic Kidney Disease Sep 22, 2005
    ...chronic kidney disease will not only improve the quality of life for many patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, but will ...
    - AXcess News

    Local Company XLHealth Receives Approval from CMS to Provide ... Sep 29, 2005
    ...was approved to offer a SNP to Medicare beneficiaries who are living with complex diabetes, congestive heart failure and/or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Storm-relief work proves to be rewarding Oct 1, 2005
    She said that one older man dying from end-stage renal disease helped Northwest Medical Teams pack up the Lake Charles shelter when Hurricane Rita approached. ...
    - Salem Statesman Journal

    StaphVAX(R) Immunogenicity Study in Orthopedic Patients Meets ... Sep 29, 2005
    This compares favorably to the 80 percent of immunocompromised end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who achieved similar protective levels, as previously ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Kidney disease - Genetically engineered animals help in scientific ... Sep 22, 2005
    ...uropathy, the kidney disease on which this animal model is based, is frequently found in children and is the first cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Affymax Begins Third Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Hematide(TM) Sep 21, 2005
    CKD, as well as the initiation, in July, of a Phase 2b open-label, repeat dose, dose-finding study in the US in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) on ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Launches New Study to Evaluate StaphVAX(R) ... Sep 20, 2005
    The trial will evaluate StaphVAX in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on dialysis who are at high risk of contracting a S. aureus infection during their ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Drugs in Development Sep 21, 2005
    ...morbidity and mortality study with more than 2,000 patients, designed to assess time to doubling of serum creatinine, end-stage renal disease, or death in type ...
    - R&D Directions (subscription)

    AAKP Announces Chronic Kidney Disease Award Recipients Sep 18, 2005
    An end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patient, she has used peritoneal dialysis, received a living-related kidney transplant, and currently uses hemodialysis to ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Some 162 in million persons suffer from chronic end-stage renal ... Sep 1, 2005
    1 - Some 162 in million inhabitants suffer from chronic end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Morocco, said on Wednesday a communiqué of the health Ministry. ...
    - Maghreb Arabe Presse

    Public meeting on Medicare set Sep 29, 2005
    1, prescription drug plans will be available to everyone with Medicare, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with End-Stage-Renal Disease. ...
    - Marietta Times

    DNAPrint genomics Completes Initial Research for Production of ... Sep 27, 2005
    ...drug/test combination) is PT-401, a "Super EPO" (erythropoietin) dimer protein drug for treatment of anemia in renal dialysis patients (end stage renal disease ...
    - PrimeZone (press release)

    Independence Blue Cross Senior Medical Director to Speak at ... Sep 21, 2005
    Connections also gives support to members with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) as well as fifteen additional complex chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Why We Itch and How to Deal with It Sep 20, 2005
    ...diseases. Some examples are as follows: Renal disease: Patients with end-stage renal disease may develop generalized itching. Patients ...
    - Hollister Free Lance

    GM animals aid in research to benefit kids Sep 21, 2005
    It is the first cause of end-stage renal disease, which is responsible for 16.1 percent of all pediatric transplantations in North America.
    - Science Daily (press release)

    New drug can reduce blood sugar Sep 19, 2005
    It is also not recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes or for patients with end stage renal disease, severe renal impairment or severe gastrointestinal ...
    - Rocky Mount Telegram

    Matria Healthcare Announces Agreement to Acquire WinningHabits ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...artery disease, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain, depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Autoimmune Kidney Disease Sep 4, 2005
    ...consequences of IgA nephropathy is that the kidney becomes so damaged that it stops working, called end-stage kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
    - rarediseases.about.com

    Aethlon Medical Launches Hepatitis-C Clinical Trial Sep 20, 2005
    Individuals enrolled in the initial trial are HCV-infected patients that require kidney dialysis as a result of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). ...
    - Genetic Engineering News

    Walk Saturday to benefit PKD Sep 16, 2005
    Ultimately, the diseased kidney shuts down, causing end-stage renal disease for which dialysis and transplantation are the only forms of treatment. ...
    - Blue Springs Examiner

    Lilly and EFSD Announce a 1.8 Million Euros Partnership for ... Sep 23, 2005
    ...percent of people with diabetes will develop some type of microvascular complication and may eventually experience vision loss, end stage renal disease and non ...
    - PR Newswire UK (press release)

    Denys-Drash Syndrome Sep 24, 2005
    The condition of their kidneys worsens over time until the kidneys shut down and stop functioning (called end stage renal disease, or kidney failure), which ...
    - rarediseases.about.com

    Bionic kidney on the cards Sep 15, 2005
    The device is the size of a paperback book and would be suitable for patients with end-stage renal disease, possibly eliminating the need for dialysis or ...
    - ABC Science Online

    Memorial Hospital named in St. Clair malpractice suit Sep 22, 2005
    ...that Roddy was admitted for shortness of breath during a renal hemodialysis treatment and has a past medical history of end stage renal disease, four vessel ...
    - St. Clair Record

    Expert links kidney failure with HIV, hypertension, diabetes ... Sep 5, 2005
    His words: "We are very worried about the increasing cases of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), considering the fact that it is very expensive to manage ...
    - Vanguard

    Manual of Psychiatric Care for the Medically Ill Sep 23, 2005
    ...are reviewed. The chapter concludes with psychological factors that may be seen in the patient with end-stage renal disease. A similar ...
    - Psychosomatics (subscription)

    Nanotechnology Presents Possibility of Implantable Artificial ... Sep 4, 2005
    ...in developing a renal replacement therapy (RRT) to potentially eliminate the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation in end-stage renal disease patients. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Casey Batey wins ChiliFest event Sep 22, 2005
    Easley celebrated his 48th birthday on Sept. 8 and had only one wish -- a new kidney. Easley had battled cysts that caused end-stage renal disease. ...
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch

    K-State back Clayton to be disciplined Sep 23, 2005
    Easley celebrated his 48th birthday on Sept. 8 and had only one wish: a new kidney. Easley had battled cysts that caused end-stage renal disease. ...
    - ESPN

    Frost & Sullivan Applauds Membrana GmbH's Exceptional Technology ... Sep 22, 2005
    Membrana membranes. This represents about 20 million life-saving treatments per year for patients with end-stage renal disease. Frost ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Homelessness is not stereotypical Sep 22, 2005
    The former Harleysville resident became ill with end-stage renal disease‚ lost her husband in a car accident‚ was evicted from the home she and her ...
    - Lansdale Reporter

    Youth needs transplant aid Sep 20, 2005
    16, 1994, Marcus was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease at age nine and doctors at the University of Texas in San Antonio recommended a life-saving kidney ...
    - The Navasota Examiner

    Easley wins again Sep 21, 2005
    ...an organ donor who died. Easley's life hasn't been easy as he battled cysts that caused end-stage renal disease. He has been on ...
    - Daily Mail - Charleston

    Proctorville, Ohio, man seeks kidney donor Sep 12, 2005
    Ultimately the diseased kidney shuts down, causing end-stage renal disease for which dialysis and transplantation are the only forms of treatment. ...
    - Huntington Herald Dispatch

    Diabetes: get educated Sep 6, 2005
    ...each year. Diabetes is the leading cause of treated end-stage renal disease, accounting for 43 percent of all new cases. About 60 ...
    - Charlotte Sun-Herald

    Angiotech to Acquire Afmedica Sep 13, 2005
    ...company developing perivascular technology using the drug rapamycin to treat peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease and end stage renal disease. ...
    - TechFinance

    Dialysis centers worried about lack of patients Sep 9, 2005
    Of the some 4,000 known dialysis patients in the New Orleans area, the End Stage Renal Disease Network reports only about 400 have been located. ...
    - WFAA (subscription)

    Nanotechnology used to help develop artificial kidney Sep 15, 2005
    ...researchers have taken the first step toward developing a fully functioning artificial kidney for patients with end-stage renal disease, possibly eliminating ...
    - ABC Online

    Younger Parise has spot in some hearts already Sep 15, 2005
    There is no known cure for the ailment. If it reaches end-stage renal disease, it would require a kidney transplant or dialysis.
    - Newark Star Ledger

    UCLA Researchers Launch Development of Artificial Kidney Sep 16, 2005
    The small, portable, and implantable device will be used by patients with end-stage renal disease, and could potentially eliminate the need for dialysis or ...
    - Newsinferno.com

    Meeting to focus on Medicare D Sep 6, 2005
    ...federal health insurance program for people 65 years old or older, certain younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease, which is ...
    - The Republican

    GTx, Inc. Announces Positive Clinical Results and Development ... Sep 7, 2005
    GTx believes that ostarine has the potential to treat muscle wasting associated with chronic conditions, such as end-stage renal disease, frailty and andropause ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Qualis Health Awarded CMS Contract Sep 6, 2005
    ...provider of eLearning and knowledge management products, to train and certify approximately 3,500 QIO programs and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) network staff ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)




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