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HDCN News Archive -- Vascular Access |
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| Jul28 |
Good Staph. in the nose makes novel peptide antibiotic that kills bad Staph. |
| Feb29 |
Phage Therapy 2016 World Congress meets this June in Paris. |
| Feb29 |
When will be see phage therapy for exit site and access infections? |
| Dec14 |
Even more news on the new HDCN Facebook page! |
| Dec03 |
AV fistula created using exclusively an endovascular approach |
| Dec02 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Patient Selection and Training (Module 6) |
| Dec02 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Vascular Access (Module 7) |
| Dec01 |
SecA inhibitors particularly effective against MRSA and other bacteria. |
| Aug17 |
Recombinant elastase (vonapanitase) for AV fistula patency prolongation |
| Aug03 |
New artificial blood vessel coating makes them resistant to thrombosis. |
| May08 |
Putting the brakes on bacterial resistance to antibiotics with targeted antibiotic scheduling. |
| May01 |
Abstracts Vascular Access Society, Barcelona, Spain, April, 2015 |
| A16 |
test |
| Jan09 |
New variant of aminoglycosides does not impair hearing. |
| May26 |
Nitrosomonas - an alternative approach to S. aureus decolonization? |
| May18 |
Aspirin retards wound healing |
| Dec23 |
Staph stopper vaccine developed at U. Iowa |
| Jul05 |
Drug resistant Staph. aureus commonly found in workers at industrial livestock farms. |
| Jul05 |
VeriGene test detects Gram positive bloodstream infections and resistance genes. |
| Feb16 |
FHN study finds frequent dialysis associated with higher vascular access risks. |
| Dec06 |
Microbial stowaways in antiseptic products |
| Oct04 |
Subcutaneous implantable defibrillator avoids the need for intravenous leads. |
| Aug27 |
Niacin may help the body fight against Staph. aureus infection. via CEBPE gene. |
| Aug02 |
SPECT/CT helps to diagnose difficult cases of infectious endocarditis. |
| Jul12 |
New technology allows visualization of biofilm cities at the streetview level. |
| Jun13 |
CDC launches Web course on Infection Prevention in a Dialysis Setting |
| May04 |
JAMA: Fish oil RCT shows some benefit in terms of AV grafts, but primary outcome was negative. |
| Mar20 |
CDC reports on New Jersey efforts to reduce bloodstream infections in dialysis units. |
| Mar02 |
Touch cannulation technique for vascular access gets a vote of approval. |
| Jan13 |
New mass spectrometry method can characterize Staph infection within hours. |
| Oct26 |
Body colonization with sticky Staph may account for device-related infections. |
| Oct14 |
ASN Renal Week 2011 abstracts now available. |
| Sep15 |
MRSA in the United States becoming resistant to combination antibacterial ointments. |
| Jun28 |
AHA Webinar, slides showing use of tissue-engineered vascular graft. |
| Jun28 |
First blood vessels grown in the lab from cells implanted into patients. |
| Apr28 |
Artificial nose show promising results in detecting bacterial growth. |
| Apr22 |
CDC issues new guidance on preventing bloodstream infections. |
| Apr22 |
Canadian patient data analysis emphasizes high mortality risk of central venous catheters. |
| Apr20 |
Intensified ultrafiltration in an attempt to control blood pressure linked to more access complications. |
| Apr15 |
Meat found to be commonly contaminated with drug-resistant Staph. aureus. |
| Mar18 |
Vascular Access Atlas by TJ Vachharajani (large 70 page .pdf file) from Fistula First |
| Mar17 |
JASN: Use of aspirin associates with longer dialysis graft unassisted primary patency. |
| Mar17 |
Intensive care unit central line infections drop by 60% over a 10-year period. |
| Jan27 |
NEJM: rTPA use lowers risk on infection and sepsis in dialysis patients with CVCs. |
| Oct05 |
Fistula First offers course for surgeons in Chicago: How to make fistulas that work. |
| Sep08 |
RPA vascular access initiative launched. |
| Aug31 |
Could a vaccine against Staph aureus toxin alpha hemolysin (Hla) help in exit-site infection? |
| Aug27 |
Bleeding during dialysis: VA patient advisory that led to the decision to adopt Redsense technology |
| Aug15 |
Type of insurance markedly affects creation of AV fistula rate in incident dialysis patients. |
| Jul02 |
Honey as a topical antibiotic explained. |
| Mar29 |
Vascular Access Society of the Americas to hold its symposium in Las Vegas on May 12-14, 2010. |
| Mar05 |
Fresenius acquires National Vascular Care |
| Feb11 |
NEJM: Stents better than balloon angioplasty in dialysis patients AV graft stenosis. |
| Feb01 |
CMS issues new guidelines for adequacy, infection, and access reporting. |
| Jan05 |
Glycyrrhizin increases ability of skin to ward off infection. |
| Dec02 |
Heparin potency to change by 10% with new labeling requirements. |
| Oct10 |
Fistula first releases strategic plan to get fistulas up from 53 to 66%. |
| Sep24 |
AJKD issues containing KDOQI guidelines now freely available as .pdf files |
| Jun26 |
AJKD: Treatment guidelines for treatment of dialysis catheter-related bacteremia, and update. |
| Jun26 |
Method of killing bacteria contained in biofilms on implants developed. |
| May25 |
Search all abstracts from the World Congress of Nephrology 2009 |
| May22 |
NEJM: Aspirin plus dipyridamole increases primary vascular access patency by a modest amount in RCC. |
| May15 |
Simulator training shown to improve central catheter insertion skills in trainee physicians. |
| Apr26 |
Dialysis patients dialyzed using autologously created blood vessels to form access. |
| Apr23 |
Bacteriophage used to successfully treat chronic Pseudomonas ear infection |
| Apr21 |
Ultrasound imaging now possible with smartphones to analyze and display the data. |
| Apr17 |
New discoveries on how collagen activates platelets may lead to new treatments to prevent clotting. |
| Apr14 |
Abstracts -- Vascular Access Society 6th International Congress in Rome, April, 2009 |
| Apr11 |
One thousand 2007-2009 audiofiles and slide/audio talks added to HDCN's 20 topic-related channels. |
| Apr10 |
MIT tangled wire in a needle system may help avoid pushing the needle in too far. |
| M30 |
Variants of nisin, an FDA-approved antibiotic used in food preservation, show effectiveness against MRSA. |
| M29 |
Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN |
| M24 |
New needle insertion device senses when a cavity has been entered. |
| F14 |
Sea sponges zap bacterial biofilms |
| D26 |
New insights into how bacteria biofilm formation is triggered. |
| O13 |
Book Review: Clinical Guide to Use of Antithrombotic Agents in CAD |
| O13 |
A series of abstracts presented at CRF meeting suggesting that triple anti-platelet therapy (adding cilostatzol) improved outcomes. |
| O06 |
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis. |
| J23 |
How bacterial biofilms use chemical weapons against amoebas |
| J11 |
Angiodynamics recalls its Centros dialysis catheter due to inadequate cuff attachment. |
| J03 |
Artificial blood vessel creation from smooth muscle cells makes major advances. |
| M31 |
Journal of Renal Care journal club: Buttonhole method of cannulating AV fistulas - the new gold standard? |
| M21 |
After heart attack, bivalirudin better than heparin plus glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
International Center / Website for nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. |
| J29 |
Bacteriophages and antibiotics exhibit synergistic effect; may lower needed dose by a factor of 50. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| M14 |
Using quorum sensing peptide blockers to inhibit bacterial biofilm formation. |
| 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 |
| A15 |
UK spiral vein graft -Swirlgraft - may reduce venous stenosis |
| A12 |
Transonics loses patent infringement case against Hemametrics |
| J06 |
European Society Vascular Access Guidelines |
| J24 |
Device coating inhibits bacterial cell-cell communication and Staph infections |
| J21 |
OSHA fact sheet describes needlestick risk of securing indwelling catheters |
| 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 |
| M17 |
Alcoholic povidone-iodine better for catheter site disinfection |
| F11 |
FDA approves clinical trial of new venous catheter lock fluid |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |