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HDCN News Archive -- Water / Machines / Technologists
Aug13	Dog dies after swim in Georgia lake with blue-green algae bloom
Dec11	Increased mortality with citrate-containing dialysate / HDF fluid in France.
Aug02	Bacteria becoming tolerant to high concentrations of alcohol in hand sanitizers.
Nov16	Toxic algae now a nationwide threat.
Apr15	Device extracts water from air with relative humidity as low as 20%
Apr04	Graphene sieve membrane turns seawater drinkable.
Feb22	Smartphones to become pocket doctors.
Jul23	Cyanobacteria becoming a widespread problem in U.S. lakes
Feb02	CDC warns of increased transmission of hepatitis C in dialysis units.
Dec14	Even more news on the new HDCN Facebook page!
Dec12	Ten modules from the ISHD Global Home Hemodialysis Toolkit
Dec03	AV fistula created using exclusively an endovascular approach
Dec01	ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Infrastructure - Water and Machines in the Home (Module 8)
Dec01	Higher serum Mg associated with decreased risk of sudden death in dialysis patients.
Nov24	Cooking with chloraminated water can contaminate food with toxic molecules.
Aug30	High blood flow rate and high negative venous pressure lead to microbubbles
Aug15	Hemodialysis University at Chicago, October 1-3, 2015
Aug03	New artificial blood vessel coating makes them resistant to thrombosis.
Feb26	Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) proliferating in lakes worldwide.
Aug03	Cyanotoxin factsheet from the EPA.
Aug03	Caruaru 1996 microcystin tragedy revisited (NEPHROL thread 2).
Aug03	Caruaru 1996 microcystin tragedy revisited..
Aug02	Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Lake Erie shut down Toledo drinkable water supply.
Jul16	ISHD to sponsor 2-day Hemodialysis University in Chicago on August 15/16, 2014.
Jun03	Baxter presents VIVIA HD machine data at ERA/EDTA
May29	Samsung plans to open source digital health gadgets.
May18	Auto and bus windshield washer fluid found to be a source of Legionnaire's disease.
May18	Kallikrein inhibitor ecallantide shows some benefit in ACEI-associated angioedema.
Jan16	FDA requests Class II recall of many versions of the Fresenius 2008 dialysis machine.
Oct13	Medtronics enters dialyzer market in India. Will focus on the developing world market.
Oct13	NxStage announces opening of NxStage Kidney Care dialysis.
Jun14	ASAIO 2013 Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL -- abstract link (.pdf)
Apr15	Decellularized kidney scaffolds reseeded with cultured cells produce rudimentary urine.
Feb28	Eulerian video magnification to monitor dialysis patients.
Feb20	Hemodialysis abstracts from upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference in Seattle.
Feb16	JASN: Full text of RCT comparing hemodiafiltration to hemodialysis.
Feb16	Randomized trial shows that switching from HD to online-HDF lowers mortality by 30%.
Jan10	AWAK inks agreement with Baxter for wearable dialysis technology.
Jan10	Why antioxidants may be bad for you once you have cancer.
Jan10	Sodium excretion by weekly and monthly cycles in men revealed by astronaut testing.
Dec07	Inadvertent injection of bleach into dialysis system probed by regulators.
Dec07	FDA issues new labeling requirements for heparin vials.
Nov27	More on the Baxter effort to buy Gambro.
Nov26	Heartbeat gives off more than 10 times the energy needed to power pacemakers.
Nov26	Baxter said to be in talks to buy Gambro.
Nov01	Will nanosilver drainwater contamination pose a problem for dialysis?
Nov01	Sodium-modified hemodiafiltration use results in lower intradialytic hypotension
Oct04	Asahi recalls certain lots of Rexeed dialyzers.
Oct02	UCSF artificial kidney program receives private donor funding.
Sep25	Bacteriophages targeting Pseudomonas may be used to destroy biofilm.
Sep07	NNCC announces availability of two advanced level certifying exams for dialysis.
Aug31	Manuscript describing effects of acetic acid and sodium diacetate on acid-base balance now available.
Aug29	Check your computer for presence of Java plugin that can leave it vulnerable to hackers.
Aug16	Adjusting and setting the dialysate total base concentration differs by dialysis machine.
Aug09	CDC online course in infection prevention in dialysis units.
Jul21	Patient weight gain after change of acid concentrate supplier with same nominal dialysate sodium level.
Jul12	Chloramine - a concern not only for dialysis units but also for aquarium owners.
Jul11	Artificial Organs journal: Preprint of paper dealing with alkalinizing compounds in bicarbonate dialysate concentrates.
Jul05	CMS leaves reimbursement for home hemodialysis largely unchanged.
Jul05	Metformin may boost brain function via stimulation of new neuron formation.
Jun27	FDA terms relabeling of Naturalyte and Granuflo concentrates to warn of total base content and alkalosis risk as a Class I recall.
Jun27	Fresenius changes its labeling on its Naturalyte and Granuflo dialysate concentrates to reflect total base content.
Jun16	Fresenius memo to dialysis units regarding sudden death risk associated with dialysate base concentration.
Jun13	Hemodialysis machine (and TAH) designers please pay attention!
Jun07	Sepsis in one dialysis unit traced to problems with reprocessing technique.
May29	FDA issues warning about use of high total base content hemodialysis solutions.
May19	Looking away as you get stuck by a needle associated with less pain.
May04	JAMA: Fish oil RCT shows some benefit in terms of AV grafts, but primary outcome was negative.
May01	Randomized trial of hemodiafiltration vs. low-flux dialysis shows no overall benefit.
May01	Nephros gets 510k approval from FDA for it's add-on hemodiafiltration module.
Apr10	FDA pilots an advanced technology program for ESKD.
Apr05	Handheld plasma torch rapidly kills biofilm-encased bacteria.
Apr05	Bacterial contamination found in pharmacy robots preparing IV solutions.
Mar02	Touch cannulation technique for vascular access gets a vote of approval.
Feb18	NNCC launches 2 new exams: Advanced CCHT and LPN/LVN
Feb18	Novaflux reuse technology maintains high-flux characteristics with reuse, improves filter life.
Feb09	Aethlon discusses hemopurifier results in terms of ability to clear blood of hepatitis C.
Dec20	FDA issues draft guidance that medical device tests should include women.
Oct26	Visual MD video series explaining CKD (patient education tool)
Oct18	Link to JAMA paper describing e-beam sterilized dialyzers and thrombocytopenia.
Oct18	Electron-beam sterilization of certain polysulfone dialyzer membranes linked to thrombocytopenia.
Oct04	DaVita piloting use of solar power in one of its Indiana dialysis clinics
Oct04	FDA outlines its philosophy regarding regulation of medical devices.
Sep28	Use of higher dialysate Na in patients with lower serum Na associates with better, not worse outcomes.
Sep28	Lowering dialysate sodium lowers systolic BP
Aug30	Gut bacteria influence anxiety-type behavior in mice via the vagus nerve.
Aug30	Satellite Dialysis continues to grow its incenter nocturnal hemodialysis program.
Aug17	Singapore AWAK (wearable kidney) in the news.
Aug03	DaVita launches pilot dialyzer recycling project in Southern California
Aug02	FDA to seek public comment on Institute of Medicine's rec to eliminate 510k program
Jul23	Nephros gets FDA 510k approval for dialysate purification for its filters.
Jul15	AAMI updates its dialysis collection for 2011.
Jul12	French manufacturer Degremont buys Ameriwater.
May22	IBM's Watson computer going to medical school - should "graduate" in 2 years.
May15	Telemedicine monitoring of heart failure patients strikes out.
May15	Collagen-induced platelet aggregation blocker revacept - a possible role as a dialysate additive?
May12	Nephros gets approval to market its dual stage ultrafilter in Canada.
May03	Large observational DaVita study suggests no increase in mortality risk due to reuse of dialyzers.
Apr28	Artificial nose show promising results in detecting bacterial growth.
Apr20	Intensified ultrafiltration in an attempt to control blood pressure linked to more access complications.
Apr12	Reversed hookup between individual RO machine and home dialysis machine led to hypercalcemia.
Mar30	New patent legislation will change "first to invent" to "first to file".
Mar15	Microcamera no larger than a grain of salt enables microvessel endoscopy.
Mar15	Testing tears for glucose content may be alternative to skin-prick monitoring.
Mar09	Fresenius Medical Care acquires HemaMetrics Crit-Line business.
Mar03	Mar Cor announces heat disinfectable portable RO machine.
Feb18	Redsense blood spill detector gets FDA clearance for clinical use.
Feb17	IBM's Watson computer being readied to assist in reviewing medical literature, patient records.
Jan27	Rockwell to launch phase 3 studies of iron-fortified dialysate.
Jan26	Nearly half of dialysis technicians in California failing newly required skills test.
Jan26	New method to break up biofilms involves DNAase and polyaspartic acid.
Jan21	Fresenius recalls some Combiset blood tubing sets because of kinking risk.
Jan19	FDA to streamline path for medical device review.
Dec28	Dolphin skin teaches us how to create antibacterial surfaces.
Dec22	Real-time CO2 monitoring helps patients control their anxiety attacks
Dec21	Hexavalent chromium found in tap water in 31 cities across the U.S.
Dec09	Naphthalene diimide useful to detect nanomolar quantities of fluoride in water.
Nov21	Baxter and DEKA announce FDA approval of their home hemodialysis device for testing
Nov10	Second 'Pro Publica' article focuses on dialysis needle dislodgement.
Nov08	AAKP awards 2011 Medal of Excellence Award to Ray Hakim and Allen Nissenson.
Nov05	Liberty Dialysis and Renal Advantage merge to become 3rd largest dialysis provider.
Oct31	ISBP Abstracts, September 2010 meeting
Oct28	BBraun recalls tainted heparin due to oversulfated chondroitin sulfate contamination.
Oct19	High UF rates associate with higher mortality in the HEMO study
Oct07	Cantel's Mar Cor acquires Gambro's U.S. water purification business
Sep28	EDTNA/ERCA Recommendations for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression in renal units
Sep22	CMS releases new proposed qualiity measures developed by Arbor Research (1.5 mb pdf file)
Sep10	FDA approves 510k for sorbent dialysis system.
Sep03	Fresenius issues recall on some dialysis machines and other equipment due to power cord issues.
Sep03	Hemodiafiltration reduces intradialytic hypotension episodes but increases predialysis BP.
Aug26	Redsense blood leak alarm to become mandatory for Veterans Administration dialysis patients in the U.S.
Aug17	FDA to withdraw approval of midodrine for orthostatic hypotension, because promised additional studies have not been submitted.
Jul31	Is a dialysate calcium of 2.50 mEq/L too high?
Jul24	Conference of portable dialysis technology and 3rd ISHD meeting, 30_Sep to 2_Oct, Vincenza, Italy (large .pdf file)
Jul20	Fresenius signs licensing agreement with company specializing in anti-thrombotic coating technology.
Jul08	After 15 months, FDA decides that Nephros HDF system does not meet substantial equivalency test.
Jul06	AmeriWater to use Nephros dual-stage ultrafilters in its portable water purification systems.
Jun29	Fresenius issues recall of 5008 and 5008S dialysis machines in the UK.
Jun22	FDA to hold daylong meeting on medical device innovation.
Jun17	Inhibition of complement may be new strategy of anticoagulation for dialysis.
Jun02	Post-dialysis fall contributed to Gary Coleman's death
May21	How texting and mobile apps can improve your health
May12	Novel plastics designed to inhibit biofilm by blocking bacterial communication and quorum sensing
May11	Sept 30 - Oct 2nd, 2010: 3rd Annual ISHD Congress and World Conference on Portable-Wearable and Miniaturized Systems for Dialysis and UF
May04	FDA orders recall of all Baxter Colleague infusion pumps
Apr28	B.Braun announces U.S. availability of dialysis machines with built-in Kt/V monitors based on dialysate UV absorbance measured on-line.
Apr24	FDA to increase focus on safety of infusion pumps.
Apr07	Heparin tested under the new standard may be 10% less potent than previously.
Apr02	Nephros revenues 4th quarter of 2009
Mar31	Should home dialysis patients register with the city water treatment department?
Mar23	Dropping dialysate sodium using conductivity feedback results in better volume control
Mar22	NDT early: Hemodialysis causes microemboli to enter the circulation.
Mar12	Man who fixes dialysis machines now has to use one.
Mar11	Fresenius to offer online hemodiafiltration to its UK clinics.
Feb22	5-diamond safety program for missed HD treatments (Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition)
Feb10	FDA grants humanitarian use device designation for high MW cutoff membrane in treating multiple myeloma.
Jan29	Class I recall issued for Aquarius hemodialysis machine made by Edwards and distributed by Baxter.
Jan27	New software allows 3D imaging during coronary angiography.
Jan25	FDA schedules premarket clearance meeting re medical devices on 18 Feb, 2010
Jan13	BPA (bisphenol A) linked to cardiovascular risk.
Jan11	New test strip developed to detect blue algae microcystins in water.
Dec10	NNJ: Myths of CCHT Certification regarding the April 2010 deadline.
Dec02	Heparin potency to change by 10% with new labeling requirements.
Nov19	HACH recalls vials of residual peroxide test strips because of a packaging error
Oct10	Fistula first releases strategic plan to get fistulas up from 53 to 66%.
Oct10	MARC develops pain management algorithm for treating CKD patients.
Oct01	FDA announces new manufacturing standards for heparin that may change its potency.
Sep28	Incidence and causes of heparin-induced skin lesions.
Sep24	AJKD issues containing KDOQI guidelines now freely available as .pdf files
Sep15	NxStage announces deal relating to its Streamline blood tubing sets
Sep14	ISBP 2009 meeting abstracts
Sep11	Fresenius launches telemonitoring system for dialysis patients.
Sep08	Novel bacteria strains remove microcystins from cyanobacteria from contaminated water.
Sep01	DaVita reaches milestone of 1000 incenter nocturnal hemodialysis patients.
Sep01	Fresenius and its mobile generator truck to power dialysis units in times of weather emergencies.
Aug28	Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance found to be of undetermined significance.
Aug24	Is reduction in liver fat the key to the benefits of an alternate-day diet?
Aug18	E. Coli bacteria can make themselves flat to pass through nanoslits.
Aug12	Will Nephros be the first company to bring on-line HDF to the United States?
Aug12	Things about the chemistry of water you might not know.
Jul29	Is shielding blood in the extracorporeal circuit during dialysis beneficial?
Jul21	Electrochemical approach used to detect extremely low concentrations of bacteria.
Jul03	Nephros gets FDA 510K approval for using its dual filter to clarify water for dialysis machines.
Jul02	Fresenius inks agreement with ART to market Citrasate dialysate.
Jun26	Mechanism of BPA (bisphenol A) related infertility defined in mice.
Jun26	Method of killing bacteria contained in biofilms on implants developed.
Jun23	Edwards Life Sciences to sell its CRRT product line to Baxter for 56 M.
Jun19	Fresenius to make saline for dialysis in Guadalajara, MX.
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.
May22	Drinking from polycarbonate bottles for a week increases urinary bisphenol levels.
May15	Congressional Health Subcommittee considers legislation that would allow lawsuits against FDA-approved medical devices in state courts.
May14	Formaldehyde exposure associated with blood and lymph system malignancies.
May14	Chronic exposure to formaldehyde associated with an increased risk of ALS.
May13	Discharge from wastewater treatment plants loaded with multidrug-resistant superbugs.
May01	Cerebral blood flow study documents effects of caffeine withdrawal and mechanism of associated headache.
May01	Cyclohexanone, found in plastic IV tubing (dialysis tubing?) and bags, causes taste alterations, myocardial stunning.
Apr21	Ultrasound imaging now possible with smartphones to analyze and display the data.
Apr11	Changing from chlorine to chloramine increased lead levels in regional D.C. water system.
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.
A09	The stimulus package and its links to health information technology discussed in NEJM.
A03	Murder by bleach in Texas dialysis unit hits the mainstream news.
A01	Yeast-powered fuel cells (for implantable devices) derive energy from glucose in human blood.
M29	Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN
M26	Estrogen mimicking chemicals can leach out of plastic water bottles.
F25	Nephros 510k application of on-line hemodiafiltration module receives initial FDA response.
F21	2009 NANT meeting power point presentations
F12	Willem Kolff, pioneer in dialysis therapy, dies at age 97
F09	Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine receives 510(k) approval from the FDA.
F05	Blood set tubing recall (CombiSet True Flow) due to potential for port cracks.
F03	FDA web pages, teaching program, focus on errors in luer-lock connections of IV tubing.
J20	Randomized (DRIP) trial reports benefits of dry weight reduction in dialysis pts. on 24-h blood pressures.
J20	NANT 26th National Symposium to be held in Las Vegas, NV, February 10-12, 2009.
J16	GAO report criticizes FDA on device testing
J01	Sorin sells its renal care business (Bellco-Soludia) to investor group.
D18	JASN early: MPO study results published. High flux marginally better, significantly so in patients with lower albumins or diabetes.
D11	Outbreak of hemolysis being investigated in a dialysis unit in Northern Ireland.
D09	New scientific journal dedicated to WATER to make its debut in January of 2009.
D09	Fresenius' APP reassures about the safety of its heparin supply; launches heparin safety website.
D03	NEJM publishes case control study of allergic reactions due to OSCS-contaminated heparin.
N26	Montreal starts up an on-line hemodiafiltration center. Will the U.S. be close behind?
N20	Nephros pursues new product revenue aiming to sell its water filter to dialysis units, hospitals and the U.S. military.
N19	Pie in the sky or pie on the table?: Diamond dialysis filter kept unclogged using electrostatic field.
N11	Pie in the sky or pie on the table? Nanoporous ceramic membranes may reject protein buildup.
O16	Baxter earnings rise 19% in third quarter on sales of plasma-derived products.
O16	Home dialysis equipment maker gets license to use some Hewlett-Packard inkjet printer patents for fluid path management.
O06	Apparent failure to rinse sterilant from dialyzer prior to use may have led to patient death in Michigan.
S24	Joint Commission issues safety alert regarding heparin dosing errors in hospitals.
S24	Int Soc Blood Purification (ISBP) abstracts online (from September, 2008 meeting)
S22	NY dialysis center shut down for unsanitary conditions; story hits the New York Times.
S16	NHANES data analysis links elevated urine bisphenol levels to diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
S15	Carbon nanotubes for water purification.
S05	Bisphenol (present in polycarbonate plastics) linked to metabolic syndrome.
A29	Heated seats (applies to dialysis chairs) raise scrotal temperatures and affect sperm.
A29	Morton salt notifies customers of potassium chloride shortage due to labor strike at Canadian potash mines.
A22	Fresenius stays strong in tough economic times.
A18	Researchers create milligram quantities of completely synthetic heparin
J23	How bacterial biofilms use chemical weapons against amoebas
J22	New type of chlorine-tolerant membranes developed for desalination.
J11	Dialysis patients in Scotland can access their lab results on-line.
J09	ESRD Network 14 (Texas) alert regarding contamination of at least one lot of Morton salt pellets by sodium ferrocyanide.
J07	Fresenius Medical buys heparin-maker APP pharmaceuticals.
J03	CMS releases 2007 ESRD Clinical Performance Measures report (.pdf)
J01	FDA may start focusing more on software reliability in medical devices.
J01	Bills pending in Congress would remove Supreme Court shield for medical device manufacturers.
J25	House Medicare bill and the politics of competitive bidding for medical equipment
J25	Radiofrequence equipment ID tags can halt dialysis machines, change ventilator settings, alter syringe pump performance in the ICU.
J19	Is fluoride in drinking water safe for patients with CKD?
J06	Nephros completes trial of clip-on hemodiafiltration module and high-efficiency b2-M hemodiafilter.
J05	NEJM: Heparin contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate causes anaphylaxis via kallikrein activation.
J03	Magnetic control mechanism developed to steer swallowed mini-cameras for better GI tract images.
J03	Ultrasmall bacteria that can pass through dialysis filters identified in deep Greenland ice cores.
J02	Taiwanese study links water chlorination to birth defects.
M27	Louisiana Senate passes bill that would shield disaster responders from civil liability lawsuits.
M23	Automated CPR machine helps save lives.
M20	Investigation into dialysis center deaths focuses on temporary use of 1.0 K dialysate concentrate.
M16	Heparin-coated thoracic drainage catheters being recalled because of OSCS contamination.
M16	Is on-line hemodiafiltration finally coming to the U.S.?
M16	MIT research team crafts films resistant to bacterial adhesion.
M15	AFP Pharma raises price of heparin. Cost of a typical dialysis treatment will go up by a half-dollar.
M12	U.S. Health Secretary: Chinese heparin now should be safe.
A30	Robotic wheelchair uses lasers to dock with cars.
A30	Silver nanoparticles may be harmful to the environment if allowed to enter waste water system.
A29	UCLA hospital employee charged with selling medical record info on celebrities to news outlet; may face 10 years in prison.
A29	Families, CEOs, to testify before Congress on tainted heparin.
A28	New JAMA study to highlight CV risk of blood substitutes; FDA under renewed pressure.
A23	MIT led teams unravel heparin deaths mystery
A23	NEJM paper (full text) describes mechanism of how oversulfated chondroitin sulfate can cause anaphylaxis.
A22	FDA approves compact heart assist device from Thoratec.
A21	FDA: Guidance issued for abbreviated 510K applications for blood tubing sets.
A21	FDA: Guidance issued regarding IDEs for nocturnal hemodialysis.
A19	Canada bans all plastic baby bottles containing bisphenol A. Will the U.S. follow?
A17	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to formaldehyde exposure.
A14	Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org
A07	Fresenius announces appeal of Baxter touch-screen patent infringement case, develops a back-up interface design.
A06	Fresenius loses patent suit brought by Baxter - ordered to stop selling its 2000K dialysis machines in U.S. by Jan 2009.
A03	Court rejects U.S. Patent Office's new rules limiting the number of claims.
M25	European nations recall heparin; safety of alternative heparin supply called into question.
M10	Hepatitis cluster prompts Nevada-wide inspection of outpatient surgery units.
M09	AP probe find very low concentrations of many drugs in drinking water.
M07	German firm (Rotexmedica) recalling heparin with China link due to allergic reactions.
M06	Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition website
M06	Fresenius invests 36 million euro to increase production of dialyzer components.
M04	JASN: Humes' tubular assist device lowers mortality in AKI.
M04	Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch.
F28	Baxter recalls remaining lots of heparin.
F23	New techniques for detecting air bubbles in blood vessels.
F21	Coated silica particles filter out bacteria, viruses, and toxins from water.
F21	Computer technology allows fourth grader to participate in class virtually while on dialysis at the Cleveland Clinic.
F20	Supreme Court decision shields medical device makers from lawsuits.
F12	Baxter provides update on heparin reactions.
F12	Allergic reactions associated with Baxter heparin may lead to shortage
F11	Baxter halts production of multidose heparin vials due to allergic reactions; FDA urges caution in using existing stocks.
F04	CDC ongoing investigation into heparin anaphylactoid reactions summarized in MMWR
J29	Update: FDA warning on Serratia marcescens contamination of pre-filled heparin syringes.
J28	More info about the Baxter recall of 1,000 IU/ml heparin vials due to anaphylactoid reactions.
J25	Update on Baxter heparin recall - one death may have resulted from first-use type anaphylactic symptoms.
J19	FDA: First-use syndrome type symptoms due to heparin result in recall of heparin as a precaution (from Baxter).
J10	CDC requesting information about possible anaphylactic reactions (pediatric)
D27	FDA approves synthetic starch-based volume expander fluid.
D26	FDA: Nationwide recall of pre-filled heparin syringes due to Serratia contamination
D15	Link to Lancet paper describing prototype and initial testing of wearable artificial kidney.
D14	Initial patient proof-of-concept testing of wearable kidney prototype prompts news stories.
D12	ESRD Network of Texas warns against bacterial buildup in stored vinegar used to descale hemodialysis machines.
D10	Groundwater contamination with mercury and cadmium in Punjab leading to kidney disease.
N29	Rockwell Medical raises 13 million dollars in new funding.
N29	Fresenius Medical Care acquires Renal Solutions for up to 190 million dollars.
N29	New improved reverse osmosis membranes using inserted water channels.
N02	FDA: Notice about hazards of cleaning electronic-containing medical equipment with disinfectants.
N01	Redsense medical gets FDA approval to sell blood loss detection device in the U.S.
O29	FDA: New guidance recommendations for medical device tracking.
O26	Legislation aims to require disclosure of implantable medical device prices paid by hospitals.
O25	AAMI to issue TIR34 - a new guidance document for water quality for reprocessed devices.
O23	Renal Solutions gets FDA 510k clearance for advanced sorbent dialysis machine enabling higher dialysate flow rates.
O16	Hemodiafiltration in the United States? Nephros initiates clinical trial of enabling equipment.
O08	Cleveland Clinic scores 3.2 million dollar NIH grant to develop implantable bioartificial kidney
A28	Baxter's recent success attributed to focus on science
A27	Renal Solutions signs agreement with Dr. David Humes' company to develop next-generation portable dialysis device.
A22	Very preliminary data is encouraging on the use of aluminum for nanoporous membranes.
A06	Baxter announces collaboration with Dean Kamen's company DEKA and HHD, LLC to develop home dialysis system
J25	Quebec's lakes showing increased blue-green algae growth - phosphorus from fertilizers may be responsible.
J28	EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club (link)
J05	NxStage announces agreement to acquire Medisystems
M16	Nephros to initiate clinical trials in U.S. of an on-line HDF module and mid-dilution filter.
A17	FDA considers implementing user fees for medical device makers to speed review process.
A17	Researchers develop an electrical current - pH based method of bacteria crowd control
A05	AAMI published revised standard for water treament for dialysis.
A02	Cantel Medical Acquires GE Dialysis Water Business
A01	Megahype about nanopores.
M30	FDA warns on dangerous hemodialysis catheter disconnections.
M27	New blood thinner may work without bleeding risk
M16	Phthalate exposure linked to metabolic syndrome
M02	FDA warns about potential impact of change in calendar onset of daylight savings time on medical devices.
M02	Chloramine not as effective as chlorine in protecting drinking water.
F19	New ultrathin membrane raises hopes for microdialysis devices
J29	Nephros gets conditional FDA approval to test hemodiafiltration module in the US
J17	New handbook by LWW teaches the basics of dialysis to doctors and nurses.
D29	Spiky surface coating kills bacteria.
D27	FDA: Dr. Kessler to Chair Global Task Force for Harmonization of Medical Device Practices
D19	NKUDIC reports that percent of patients using fistulas in the U.S. has climbed from 30 to 42%.
D16	FDA action pumps up Baxter
D12	FDA campaigns against use of quinine for conditions other than malaria; cautions against use of quinine for leg cramps.
D06	Int Soc for Hemodialysis to present its trailblazer award to Dr. Lee Henderson at the 2007 ADC meeting.
N28	Researchers give robotic surgery tools a sense of touch.
N26	HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts
N10	Nanorust clears arsenic from drinking water.
N09	US FDA will be strenghtening its postmarket program to monitor medical device safety.
O25	Rockwell gets Canadian patent for dry acid dialysate concentrate
O25	FDA device director Schulz talks to Congress about reuse of SUDs.
O06	Nephros gets grant to develop water purification system for U.S. Marine Corps.
S25	FDA publishes rule for validation data requirement for reused single-use devices.
S21	Siemens to supply RO water treatment units throughout China.
S19	Fresenius-built home dialysis machine alleged to have caused fatal home fire in lawsuit.
S11	Canadian home dialysis patients seek rebate for water, electricity costs.
S11	Bacterial conversation stoppers may block formation of biofilm
A28	DaVita amends supply agreement with Gambro because of import ban.
A24	Ohio research study ways of removing microcystins (blue algae toxins) from Lake Erie water.
A09	FDA seeks comments on use of identifier system for medical devices
J30	Recycling medical devices raises concerns
J26	Power outages in St. Louis create concern for dialysis patients.
J19	Baxter loses dialysis machine patent infringement case against Fresenius.
A19	Rockwell gets European patent for dialysate iron delivery product.
A13	FDA announces public meeting focusing on regulation of nanotechnology
A13	NxStage tap water purification device gets FDA ok for marketing.
A03	Bleach is best to disinfect against C. difficile; other disinfectants induce spore formation.
M08	Minntech's Lee Fischbach: In Memoriam
F20	High aluminum levels linked to multiple sclerosis.
F05	Preventing hemolysis with Meridia blood tubing by avoiding kinking.
J21	FDA announces new program to monitor safety of medical devices.
J19	Tufts nephrologist Dr. Klemens Meyer wins award from US National Kidney Foundation.
J18	Rockwell Medical Technologies gets rights to market vitamin- and carnitine-supplemented dialysate.
J13	Rockwell sells 13 M of dialysate concentrate to Latin America in a large supply order.
J12	Monitoring your dialysis water treatment system (.pdf) - by Northwest Renal Networks
D26	Diabetes, CHF home patient monitors taking off in the UK.
D26	Need a used medical device? Try Ebay.
D20	Allergic reactions from drug-eluting stents
D17	FDA news release on bloodline kinking problems with Baxter Meridian machines.
D13	Baxter recalls dialysis machines due to possible blood tubing kinks.
D08	No one injured in acid spill in dialysis clinic.
N24	San Diego to use chlorine "shock" treatment to clear biofilm in its water system
N10	Rockwell Medical Q3 report: sales increase 75%
N09	The wearable artificial kidney - pie in the sky or pie on the table?
O27	South Florida power outages hamper treatment of dialysis patients.
O26	ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line.
O09	AJKD: USRDS confirms absence of reuse survival effect as of 2000-2001.
O06	Serum amyloid P protein sticks to medical devices, initiates immune response.
S21	EDTNA journal club: Venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis.
S09	Double-membrane dialysis system uses nanotech to control pore size.
S07	High aluminum levels now rare in United States patients
A19	Massive cryptosporidium outbreak (1500 people) linked to water park storage tank
A19	Cochrane group review suggests benefits of synthetic membranes not yet proven.
A16	Gambro issues safety alert: Overriding Prisma excessive UF alarm is dangerous.
J28	Phthalates induce lupus in genetically-predisposed mice.
J28	Baxter recalls Home Choice Automated PD machine due to grounding problem.
J22	Baxter to stop making HD equipment; will distribute Gambro products.
J11	Microcystis algae getting worse in Lake Erie, Sandusky bay near Toledo.
J28	FlowMedica device permits infusion of fenoldopam directly into renal arteries.
J22	Renal Solutions' sorbent dialysis system gets FDA clearance.
J17	Nephros gets FDA OK to market mid-dilution HDF filter in the United States.
J10	Phthalates accumulate to high levels in infants in neonatal ICUs
J10	New type of filter traps bioaerosols from infected water.
J08	Dialysis technician training school opens in San Francisco area.
J07	FMC: Fresenius unveils new 5008 HD-HDF machine ýn Istanbul.
J07	FMC: European registry data shows 35% lower death risk wýth hemodiafiltration
J04	JASN Express: Crit-line blood volume monitoring fails to reduce hospitalizations
J04	Florida storm bill fails to deal with power outages in dialysis units.
M28	Phthalate exposure in pregnant women linked to infant genital defects.
M20	New telemedicine company treats patients by phone without seeing them.
M18	Rounds by robo-doc at London hospital.
M13	Naturally occurring nanovaults eyed as vehicles to deliver gene/turmor therapy.
M12	Rockwell Medical reports 30% increase in sales over Q1 last year.
M08	Pediatric telemedicine care becomes a reality in Rochester, NY.
M03	ASAIO to meet in Washington DC, June 9-11, 2005.
A29	Gambro hiring, expanding manufacturing, in Lakewood, CO.
A28	Gambro to make Polyflux dialyzers in Alabama.
A28	Prgrammable bacteria: Engineer turns bacterial colonies into living computers.
A26	Pyruvate may prevent brain damage after hypoglycemia in diabetics.
A24	Orlando dialysis unit workers overcome by fumes when cleaning up bleach spill.
A21	Fresenius acquires Haemotec - Canadian dialysate concentrate manufacturer.
A16	Audioclouds may help walking users interact with portable computers.
A15	Chemical linked to dialyzer reactions proves toxic in animal studies.
A14	Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Secures $6.5 Million in Business
A02	Implanted brain chip allows paralyzed patients to interact with surroundings.
A01	FDA getting interested in follow-up after market studies for medical devices.
M17	Feds subpoena Baxter over dialysis filters.
M14	Using quorum sensing peptide blockers to inhibit bacterial biofilm formation.
M07	EPA tightens regulations about lead and copper in drinking water.
M01	Water warning for dialysis patients in Rio Hondo.
F15	Rockwell announces supply contracts with various dialysis providers.
F06	FDA renews contamination report regarding IV flush heparin syringes.
F06	Without PGA gook, S. epidermidis can't survive on implants.
F02	1 million dollar prize offered for system to remove arsenic from well water.
F01	FDA issues nationwde alert on heparin/saline preloaded syringes from IV Flush.
J22	Anti-bacterial additive widespread in U.S. waterways.
J18	HDI: Hemodialysis abstractst from Annual Dialysis Conference, 2004.
J14	Computer crash blamed for adverse effect on dialysis patient care.
J07	New types of microbes found in the saltiest of waters.
J04	Plastics component found to stimulate prostate cancer cells.
D28	ISBP abstracts from 2004 London meeting (pdf).
D22	JASN: Sodium gradient HD works when Na neutral with UF profiled as well.
D21	Plumbing code questioned for kidney dialysis machines.
D16	ANNA: Learning module, PPT files, CE on Hemodialysis
D05	Company in Portland developing new generation of dialysis machines.
D01	ISHD to host pre-conference to the ADC in Tampa, February 27, 2005.
N18	Want to prevent catheter biofilm? Get a diamond coating.
N12	Rockwell Med Technologies reports Q3 sales
O18	Toxic algae blooms with microcystins threaten Michigan lakes
O15	AAMI: Plumbing codes put dialysis patients at risk
O15	AAMI: Dialysis standards on CD
O06	Children's exposure to plasticizers (phthalates) linked to allergies, asthma
O05	City utilities accused of misconstruing lead levels in water supply
S20	CDC guidance: Dialyzing patients during a boil water advisory
S16	CMS: Public meeting on Novel Formulations of Dialysis Solutions - Sept. 27
S15	Highly toxic iodoacids found in chloramine-treated water
A20	West Nile virus patients in Georgia may have been infected from dialysis machine
A18	NDT: FMC finds lower mortality after switching to single-use
J21	Vancouver: No trace of infection found due to faulty dialysis machines
J08	Alberta issues dialysis rules about premixed dialysis after potassium error.
J07	Mould-contaminated dialysis unit to be completely demolished
J30	Verdict on medical mixup of sodium / potassium in Calgary dialysis patients
J30	Asahi Medical to establish U.S. subsidiary
J28	CEO of Renal Solutions wins entrepreneur recognition award
J18	Contaminated transponder protectors found in Halifax
J17	More blood contamination in dialysis machines in Canada - Nova Scotia
J10	Baxter sends out global alert re proper procedures for its dialysis machines
J08	Signs of blood contamination found in British Columbia dialysis machines
J02	FDA revises guidance on reprocessing of single-use devices
J02	Lawsuits in California aim to prevent use of chloramine in water supply
A27	Renal Solutions raises $5M to help it develop new dialysis machine
A21	San Francisco Bay area completing switch from chlorine to chloramine
A17	Dr. Fred Shapiro, kidney pioneer, Minntech founder, dies
A09	April 7th FDA enforcement report: Asahi dialyzers; Baxter Meridian machines
A06	B. Braun launches new dialysis machine
M24	Medionics founder got started building dialysis machines
M20	Phthalate levels in people exposed to plasticizers high; sperm motility affected
M18	Full text (pdf) of Selenic et al paper in ICHE on sulfur compounds in RO water
M18	Epidemic exposure to volatile sulfur compounds in a dialysis unit
M11	Zebra mussels increase blue-green algae, microcystin levels in lakes
F18	HDCN: Viral disease in Tx; Renal artery stenosis; Transplantation audiofiles
F18	HemoCleanse gets $1M bioterrorism grant
F14	Mouldy dialysis unit in Calgary to be remodeled
F04	San Francisco changes water disinfectant to chloramine
J08	Gambro shuts plants, ends Baxter co-op
D09	Fresenius produces more than 50 million dialyzers in 2003
N28	Infections found at several Southern California dialysis units
N20	Biofilm antibiotic resistance may be susceptible to a genetic approach
N05	Some Clostridium and Proteus bacteria survive in slag dumps where pH = 12.8
N01	Polysulfone membranes maintain their beta-2 clearance with peracetic acid reuse
O24	Asahi Kasei to triple output of artificial kidney devices
O02	FDA approves Renal Solutions new version of Redy sorbent cartridges
S22	New ultrafiltration device beneficial for congestive heart failure patients
A27	Segway's Dean Kamen invents water purification machine for developing countries
A26	Robodoc makes rounds at Johns Hopkins
A25	200 mL/min fluid flow by electro-osmosis with no moving parts!
A25	Wisonsin dialysis pioneer Donald Roth obituary
A18	Intake of plasticizers may be higher than assumed
A14	Bacterium found in hot undersea vents enjoys being autoclaved without ill effect
A12	Copper linked to Alzheimer's disease
A07	Unexplained liver failure in 5 dialysis patients in Japan
J30	Enzyme found in volcanic pools may lead to new sterilant to disable prions
J20	Blue-green algae supplement (spirulina) may be contamined with microcystins
J30	Singaporeans make synthetic version of Limulus (horseshoe crab) lysate enzyme
J25	Baxter gets FDA approval to market new Arena dialysis machine
J24	Baxter gets FDA approval to market ARENA dialysis system
J11	New CDC guidelines on dialysis unit water quality
J03	Pediatricians raise concerns about phthalates
M24	Duke University Hospital audit includes issues with dialysis water treatment
M20	Ammonia present in drinking water in Hammond, IN
M03	Toxin-producing blue-green algae found in Lake Erie
A26	Gambro Q1 profits beat forecasts
A17	More problems with mold-contaminated dialysis unit
A07	Repellant coating from mussels may have applications in dialysis tubing, stents
A02	Provide feedback to JCAHO on Safety Rec #3 impact on inpatient HD
M25	Bacteria may stick to thinks because of electrostatic charges
M24	Gambro to expand capacity to produce synthetic membrane dialyzers
M14	Rockwell signs medical supply contract with DaVita
M04	Gambro to focus on development of hemodialysis monitors
F27	New UV light system offers more reliable water disinfection
F21	ASAIO-ISAO Joint Conference, Jun 19, 2003
F18	Dr. WIllem Kolf gets $500,000 engineering prize for artificial kidney invention
F01	CDC report on human exposure to toxic chemicals, incl. lead, phthalates
F01	New FDA initiative to facilitate review of new medical devices and products
J24	City water change from chlorine to chloramine can affect dialysis patients
D21	Baxter acquires Lederle: expands injectable drug portfolio and manufacturing
D14	Ultrasound shown to be an effective way of killing bacteria
D13	Water supply blamed for group illness at Kansas City dialysis clinic
D12	10 dialysis patients from a single clinic in Kansas City become seriously ill
D10	Exposure to phthalates linked to sperm damage
D09	Hemametrics signs multiyear deal with RCG to supply hematocrit monitor
D03	Baxter to exit renal services business
N06	Rockwell, hemodialysis concentrate maker, announces large increase in Q3 sales
O16	Baxter says Croatia ends probe of criminal activity in dialysis deaths
O09	U.S. House backs fees to speed medical reviews
S24	Scribner recalls the early days of dialysis
S16	Power Point presentations from the FDA on reuse of single-use devices
S13	Baxter press release regarding dialysis deaths
S13	Text of FDA News release regarding dialysis deaths
S13	Baxter warning letter on Medisystems tubing: Kinks and Patient deaths
A12	Hemametrics granted clearance for urea measurement technology
A07	Rockwell (makes dialysate concentrates) Q2 sales up 18%
A07	RenalTech initiates U.S. clinical trial of BetaSorb(TM) device
J30	Fresenius reports Q2 results
J19	ERA/EDTA: Dialyzers remove heparin antibodies - maybe why HIT uncommon in ESRD
J08	Microbial contamination of hospital water supplies
J13	New biofilm reactor removes perchlorates, nitrates from contaminated groundwater
M09	Japan's Terumo to pass dialysis business to Asahi
M02	FDA recalls Wyeth 1,000 U/ml heparin vials
A19	Membranes that favor passage of large molecules over small developed
A04	Trihalomethanes: a new contaminant in chlorine-treated water
M27	European experts report on perfluorohydrocarbon-associated dialysis deaths
M26	Arsenic levels in well water linked to atherosclerosis
M14	Baxter to partner with PrisMedical to provide sterile water for home dialysis
M06	Company based on new dialysis machine design launched
F13	Aksys reports Q4 results
J30	Daily dialysis improves survival in acute renal failure
J09	Chlorine in tap water alleged to be related to miscarriages
J08	Hemametrics completes 15 M financing
J03	Swedish prosecutor drops dialyzer plant inquest
D21	Baxter recalls System 1000 HD machines for potential proportioning errors
D13	CDC 2000 report on surveillance of dialysis-associated disease released
D11	Aksys home dialysis co. hosts conference call regarding 510K
D04	Study finds morning shift dialysis patients live longer
N19	Body weight appropriate for heparin dosing protocols
N14	Sweden probes factory that made dialyzers implicated in deaths
N05	Baxter admits dialyzers may have caused deaths: perfluorochemical implicated