Brain injured athletes may benefit from hypothermia research Nov 14, 2009
The filter-cooling unit technology works similar to renal dialysis, removing a volume of blood and replacing it with a cooled crystalloid solution through a catheter in the carotid artery. The rest of the brain and body maintain a normal temperature. (EurekAlert!)
Doctor's orders: Don't panic about flu Aug 30, 2009
- Renal dialysis patients. - Children younger than 2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Elizabeth McCaughey Resigns As Director of Cantel Medical Aug 22, 2009
Our products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for renal dialysis and endoscopy, dialysate concentrates and other dialysis supplies, disposable infection prevention and control products primarily for the dental industry, water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products for medical and non-medical applications, and specialty packaging for infectious and biological specimens. We also provide... (PR Newswire)
Private sector can help state improve health care Jul 7, 2009
Polokwane hospital in Limpopo has a renal dialysis partnership. But have these initiatives achieved their aims. (Business Report, South Africa)
* Petition calls for higher budget for renal dialysis May 22, 2009
Petition calls for higher budget for renal dialysis ... The Taiwan Society of Nephrology has the signatures of nearly 30,000 people for a petition urging the government to increase funding for renal dialysis treatment to cope with an increase in the number of patients on dialysis ... The petition highlights public concern over the inadequacy of kidney disease prevention and control measures and the need for better funding for renal dialysis treatment, society president Lin Yu-feng (Lp) said.... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chemical can reproduce complications for some patients May 1, 2009
These processes, including the use of the heart-lung machine and renal dialysis, require the blood to be circulated through tubing outside the body and are hence known as extracorporeal circulation (EC) and have provided critical life support for millions of patients. Yet EC is not without its own risks. (EurekAlert!)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Apr 29, 2009
After two years, Joan transferred to the Renal Dialysis Unit, where she worked for 31 years. During that time, she returned to Viterbo College, where she received her bachelor of science in nursing. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Patient Care Technician Feb 22, 2009
Founded by veteran health care executives, we operate more than 85 freestanding renal dialysis centers. Our center-centric operating philosophy allows us to provide the best experiences for both our patients and healthcare professionals. (Florida Today)
