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HDCN News Archive -- Vascular Access
M16 MIT research team crafts films resistant to bacterial adhesion.
M14 Dialysis access consortium trial results (clopidogrel) published in JAMA: less clotting, but no difference re AVF usability.
M05 ASN Renal Week abstract archives 2003-2006 now available on-line in .pdf format.
A14 Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org
M10 Hepatitis cluster prompts Nevada-wide inspection of outpatient surgery units.
J24 New self-centering venous catheter designed by Dr. Ash performs well in preliminary tests.
A22 59% of DaVita patients have fistulas (52% national average), and 4 have their fistula for 35 years.
A07 Publix supermarkets to offer up to 14-days of free antibiotics.
J18 Synthetic adhesive mimicks properties of gecko and mussel
J11 Modified herpes virus keeps arteries free-flowing following procedures
J09 FDA warning: precipitation when infusing ceftriaxone with calcium-containing solutions.
J09 Slime busting bacteriophage virus could clean up biofilm.
J06 Engineered blood vessles function similarly to real ones.
J05 Alteplase may have pro-inflammatory effects - mitigated by cromoglycate.
J15 Pittsburgh researchers develop off the shelf vascular grafts
M29 Aspirin may cut Staph risk in dialysis patients with venous catheters.
M27 New blood thinner may work without bleeding risk
M19 Minisub developed to explore the interior of an arterial blood vessel.
M16 FDA issues Medwatch SafetyAlert on linezolid (Zyvox) due to increased mortality rate
M16 Substituting gallium for iron impedes growth of slime-forming bacteria.
M14 New PTFE vein graft with corkscrew blood flow shows increased patency.
M11 Aspirin lowers risk of Staph bacteremia in hemodialysis patients with tunneled catheters
M03 Search Society for Interventional Radiology abstracts (2002-2006) (use keyword -dialysis-)
F28 NEJM: Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia linked to vancomycin use.
F04 Annual Dialysis Conference 2007 abstracts (Denver, Feb 18-20, 2007)
F04 International Center / Website for nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.
J29 Bacteriophages and antibiotics exhibit synergistic effect; may lower needed dose by a factor of 50.
J26 Dialysis deaths at home from access hemorrhage prompt warning
J22 Home microwave ovens useful for sterilization of sponges and towelettes.
D29 Spiky surface coating kills bacteria.
D21 Patient sent home from ER complaining of bleeding from access site dies; family files and wins lawsuit.
D19 NKUDIC reports that percent of patients using fistulas in the U.S. has climbed from 30 to 42%.
N30 Spire gets SBIR grant to study antibacterial effects of selenium-coated dialysis catheters.
N26 HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts
N09 Spire now marketing a heparin-bonded dialysis catheter.
O10 Biodegradable gel stops bleeding promptly
S29 Chicago-area nephrologist (Mahurkar) wins 20 M in patent infringement suit against CR Bard,
S21 Spire gets FDA approval to marked silver-coated hemodialysis catheter.
S19 Paclitaxel-eluting mesh stops neointimal hyperplasia cold in animal study.
S11 Bacterial conversation stoppers may block formation of biofilm
S11 Chitosan (from crabs and shrimp) found to block formation of biofilm.
A18 NEJM: Daptomycin as good as gent + vanc for Staph. aureus endocarditis
J28 Nanotech used to concentrate angiostatin-like drugs in vascular plaques.
J16 CARI (Australasian) Clinical Practice Guidelines published (53 free full text review papers!)
J06 FDG PET useful in detecting hard-to-detect chronic osteomyelitis
J03 Vitamin D3 reduces thrombotic risk in cancer patients
M09 Gambro acquires Sweden's Hemapure company, maker of Hemaport vascular access device.
A02 CMS trumpets success of increasing use of fistulas from 2003 to 2005.
J25 32% of Americans carry S. aureus in their noses, and 1% (2 million) carry MRSA.
J25 Vasca decides to halt selling its vascular access ports as of Jan 31, 2006 (PDF).
J17 Researchers develop a portable vein finder for faster, more accurate injections
D20 Allergic reactions from drug-eluting stents
N16 Blood vessels grown from skin cells used as fistual in dialysis.
N15 GRK5 involved in arterial restenosis lesions.
N10 Transonics and hemametrics settle patent infringement lawsuit.
O26 ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line.
O18 Gene therapy with VEGF (pilot study) results in prolonged access patency.
O15 MMWR: Pittsburgh QA/QC program targeting central venous line infections works..
S21 EDTNA journal club: Venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis.
A29 AAKP presses Congress to structure Medicare payments rewarding use of AV fistula
A28 French Society of Vascular Access: 2005 Congress presentations (in French)
A16 Mayo researchers link mortality in ESRD to high levels of heparin antibodies.
A11 Dr. Maki working on ethanol lock system to keep IV catheters infection-free.
J29 Transonics wins patent infringement ruling against Hemametrics on appeal.
J20 JASN pre-release: Citrate catheter lock ups patency, lowers infection risk.
J27 Omiganan topical antibiotic designed to prevent central venous catheter infxns.
J16 Arteries bio-engineered from elderly patient cells.
J13 Kinky bypass grafts last longer.
M03 Journal of Vascular Access free full text articles
A07 Excimer laser angioplasty used to reduce renal artery stent restenosis.
A04 Stents prolong life of failing AV grafts more than simple angioplasty.
A04 Buttonhole vascular access information
A03 Fistula First website link
A02 Soc Vasc Interven Radiol meeting: Abstract Search
M26 MMWR: P. fluorescens infections with heparin-saline IV catheter flush.
M24 FDA approves IDE for new catheter locking solution from Ash Medical.
M17 CMS officially launches FISTULA FIRST initiative.
M14 Fresh patent: (Trerotola) Convertible multi-lumen dialysis catheter.
M14 Using quorum sensing peptide blockers to inhibit bacterial biofilm formation.
F06 Vasc-Alert attracts venture capital in Indiana.
F01 Spire gets grant from NSF to study blood-compatible dialysis catheters.
J19 Spire gets contract to sell dialysis catheters to hospitals.
N18 NEJM: Ultrasound plus tPA helps dissolve stroke-causing clots
N18 Want to prevent catheter biofilm? Get a diamond coating.
N09 Progress with tissue-engineered blood vessels for coronary bypass
O13 SMART stent use improves patency in grafts with venous stenosis
O13 Nabi gets FDA fast-track approval for its Staph vaccine
A29 Comments for CMS Venous Mapping Proposed Rule (ESRD-TX)
A15 UK spiral vein graft -Swirlgraft - may reduce venous stenosis
A12 Transonics loses patent infringement case against Hemametrics
J06 European Society Vascular Access Guidelines
J29 Paclitaxel wraps may help prevent vascular access stenosis
J24 Device coating inhibits bacterial cell-cell communication and Staph infections
J21 OSHA fact sheet describes needlestick risk of securing indwelling catheters
A15 CMS launches "fistula first" initiative
A07 Medicare carrier reimbursement for peripheral venous studies using CPT code 585
A07 Medicare carriers agree to reimburse Doppler arm artery mapping in NW states
A04 Novel MRI technique provides clear images of blood flow
A01 European Vascular Access Course, St. Petersburg, Russia, June 13-14, 2004
M17 Alcoholic povidone-iodine better for catheter site disinfection
M09 Spire gets FDA OK to market new, kink-resistant catheter
F11 FDA approves clinical trial of new venous catheter lock fluid
J06 AMA established new CPT code for LifeSite access system
D13 Fistula First: Resources and description of this CMS-Network program
D13 Fistula First: Resources and description of this CMS-Network program
D10 Datascope to enter dialysis market with thrombectory catheter
D01 RSNA 2003: Cutting balloon angioplasty to treat dialysis access stenosis
N18 Transonics sues Fresenius for patent infringement over access blood flow method
O10 Nabi plans to apply for license for its Staph vaccine in Europe by end 2004
O08 Transonics wins in patent dispute with Hemametrics in Court of Appeals
A23 Peoria nephrologists partner in a radiol/surg Renal Intervention Center
A11 Trojan clot buster: RBCs coated with t-PA
J06 Intact arteries grown from vascular smooth muscle cells at Duke University
A11 Vasca raises 6.1 M in private equity funding
A04 Nitinol stent improves patency of AV grafts
M25 NEJM: Video showing central venous catheter insertion
M25 NEJM Full Text: Preventing complications of central venous catheter insertion
F19 Bard sues Arrow over patent infringement of split tip dialysis catheter
J28 Photodynamic treatment reduces cell proliferation in an animal AV graft model
J23 Vascular growth inhibitor being tested to prevent AV graft stenosis
D20 CDC develops new training tool to detect resistant bacteria by culturing
N06 CDC campaign to prevent antibiotic resistance in dialysis units
N05 ASN: Antibiotic - heparin mix useful for tunneled catheter infection
O18 Omnisonics gets IDE from FDA to use ultrasound to clear thrombosed AV grafts