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HDCN News Archive -- Vascular Access |
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| 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 |