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    Healionics’ STARgraft receives US FDA Breakthrough Device designation

    Xeltis announces US FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for aXess and first...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of October 2024

    Quanta dialysis system receives US FDA clearance for home haemodialysis

    Xeltis expands leadership team with appointment of Luc Verhees as vice...

    CMS grants transitional pass-through payment for Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral and Recor’s...

    TCT 2024: Two-year SPYRAL HTN-ON MED data show “consistent” effect of...

    BD launches intraosseous vascular access system

    Paragonix Technologies receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for KidneyVault portable renal...

    Roivios unveils promising new clinical data on the JuxtaFlow Renal Assist...

    Global, national, and regional trends in the burden of chronic kidney...

    VasQ extravascular support granted transitional pass-through (TPT) payment

    VASBI ‘AI in research’ presentation raises concerns over accuracy, post-deployment monitoring,...

    Research from the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Cambridge...

    Deprivation and vascular access study prompts review of educational materials

    DCB vs plain balloon AV access angioplasty: More investigation is needed,...

    Akebia Therapeutics and U.S. Renal Care sign commercial supply contract to...

    VENOS-1 FIH trial one-year results demonstrate advantages of the next-generation Velocity...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of September 2024

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    Baylis Medical Technologies introduces PowerWire Pulse radiofrequency guidewire

    Access Vascular highlights new midline catheter data at AVA 2024

    New study links COVID-19 to increased risk of acute kidney disorders

    B Braun receives FDA clearance for deep access intravenous catheter

    Renal denervation gains class IIb recommendation in ESC guidelines

    Pooled analysis of over 18,000 participants supports benefits of finerenone across...

    Invizius raises further funds for the development of “breakthrough” dialysis treatment

    Wrapsody device

    Merit Medical’s Wrapsody WAVE trial demonstrates superior patency versus standard of...

    XS Innovations raises seed investment of EUR 1.1 million to accelerate...

    JSN and ERA announce joint symposium on kidney health in ageing...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of August 2024

    Akebia Therapeutics and US Renal Care initiate VOICE trial of Vafseo...

    Venova Medical announces US$30 million Series B financing and appointment of...

    Merit Medical to present six-month outcomes from randomised arm of WRAPSODY...

    The NKF launches new online educational tool for people living with...

    Risk of death for kidney donors at all-time low according to...

    New research suggests dialysis may not be best option for elderly...

    Diality joins Kidney Care partners

    Pre-emptive kidney transplantation programme shown to be beneficial for patients

    BioCardia submits 510(k) approval for Morph DNA steerable introducer sheath family

    Healionics announces 12-month clinical results for STARgraft AV graft

    NMPA approves SyMap renal denervation system for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension

    UKKW 2024 audience agrees that PD is the optimal dialysis modality...

    Diality receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for its Moda-flx haemodialysis system

    Vascular Therapies completes enrolment in the ACCESS 2 study

    Humacyte ATEV meets primary endpoints in V007 Phase 3 clinical trial...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of July 2024

    VentureMed completes enrolment of the FLEX vessel prep system FLEX first...

    First patients treated in US GPS study of Paradise renal denervation...

    AVeNEW trial shows superior AVF target lesion patency with covered stent...

    SoniVie announces advancements in its renal denervation programme

    Xeltis appoints Shawn Gage as vice president of US clinical affairs

    Renalys Pharma announces first patient dosed in Phase III clinical trial...

    Renalys Pharma closes ¥6 billion Series A financing to advance kidney...

    DPC announces first-in-USA kidney disease training curriculum for community health workers

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of June 2024

    New partnership aims to increase access to kidney transplants in the...

    Northwestern Medicine surgeons perform kidney transplant on conscious patient with next-day...

    Over 5,000 successful kidney transplants performed at KFSHRC

    Semaglutide reduces risk for major kidney disease events in patients with...

    ATTEMPT study shows that SGLT2 inhibitors can improve kidney function in...

    Xeltis receives IDE approval from US FDA for haemodialysis vascular access...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of May 2024

    Invizius’s dialysis product H-Guard completes first in-human clinical study

    New technique detects novel biomarkers for kidney diseases with nephrotic syndrome

    New data find cryoablation “highly effective” in treatment of solitary renal...

    UKKA hyperkalaemia guidelines update focuses on optimal treatments in the right...

    Five-year data finds for IN.PACT AV DCB over plain balloon angioplasty

    Is renal denervation out of retirement?

    Keeping it real: Vascular access cases and solutions from across the...

    Global dialysis access forum: International collaboration at VASA

    Semaglutide significantly reduces risk of major kidney disease events and mortality...

    CX 2024 debates success of the “endoAVF experiment”

    CX YourAnastomosis Vascular Access Competition winner announced

    Access monitoring and vessel management spotlighted in Renal Interventions Controversies session

    NKF urge for passage of new US home dialysis bill

    Healionics awarded US$1.25 million NIH grant to support commercialisation of novel...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of April 2024

    PINCH trial: First blinded RCT finds preoperative forearm exercises increase target...

    First-ever combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant performed in USA

    “We know which DCB to use”—but many other questions remain in...

    American Society of Nephrology and Home Dialysis University expand collaboration to...

    ASDIN programme chair highlights the dos and don’ts of vascular access,...

    UKKA RaDaR study provides new insight into the effects of rare...

    Outset Medical and US Renal Care announce collaboration aimed to grow...

    World’s first successful genetically-edited pig kidney transplant performed in US

    Vascular external support system use found to boost key functional outcomes...

    fresenius medical care kinexus

    Fresenius Medical Care launches new educational augmented reality application for kidney...

    Health Canada licenses Symplicity Spyral radiofrequency renal denervation system to treat...

    Comparing AVG material and comparative outcomes needs further examination with promise...

    New algorithm aims to provide clearer guidance on high AV access...

    ASDIN president outlines the Society’s achievements from the past two years...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of February 2024

    FLOW trial shows reduction in kidney disease progression in patients with...

    US FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Fresenius Medical Care’s new haemodialysis...

    MultiOmic Health and Queen’s University Belfast collaborate for future of diabetic...

    A full protocol and multidisciplinary team are needed for endoAVF to...

    Second US clinical study for Alucent Biomedical’s AlucentNVS technology receives US...

    Invizius treats first patients in first-in-human phase 1 clinical study of...

    Study of TIVUS renal denervation system for hypertension treatment completes enrolment

    First subjects enrolled in US clinical trial for VenoStent

    New research shows established immunosuppressant medications suitable for pig-to-human kidney transplants

    Ground-breaking transplant surgeon Professor Sir Roy Calne dies, aged 93

    More education for cannulating staff needed to ensure advances in dialysis...

    Haemodialysis access session offers routes to improved outcomes for patients

    More information needed for vascular access registries to be used effectively

    Empowering patients and deconstructing hierarchies key to building a successful multidisciplinary...

    First successful implantation in Greece for VasQ external support device

    New option for chronic kidney failure patients emerges as Ozempic trial...

    Education of patients and parents imperative for the future of paediatric...

    Radiofrequency renal denervation meets cost efficiency threshold in value analysis

    Laminate Medical announces first implantation of VasQ AVF device in USA

    SanReno Therapeutics announces acquisition by Novartis, underscoring China’s substantial renal market...

    First patient treated with HistoSonics Edison histotripsy system

    Blood potassium monitor under development to benefit patients with chronic renal...

    Phraxis presents trial results and extended study data for EndoForce endovascular...

    Chronic kidney disease is biggest risk factor for mortality after stroke...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of November 2023

    Shares drop for dialysis providers as Ozempic kidney failure study’s early...

    Roivios announces final enrolment for JuxtaFlow Renal Assist Device feasibility trial

    Summa Therapeutics receive FDA approval for injectable angioplasty balloon catheter

    Advanced vascular access ultrasound system launched by BD

    Seven key elements for effective compliance for vascular access providers are...

    FDA approves CorMedix Inc. DefenCath to reduce the incidence of catheter-related...

    Diality unveil new haemodialysis system at ASN Kidney Week 2023

    Transitional pass-through payment awarded to VentureMed for FLEX Vessel Prep system

    Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system granted US FDA approval for...

    Twelve-month first-in-human data from Xeltis’ aXess haemodialysis vascular conduit trial presented...

    New study reviews the survival rate of patients withdrawing from dialysis

    AcelRx to host a panel discussion on current anticoagulant use in...

    haemodialysis patients cannulation

    AI could help predict complications in dialysis treatments, according to new...

    Scott Drake appointed as Cordis CEO

    Recor Medical gains first US FDA renal denervation approval

    Better training for vascular access surgery is needed, according to trainees

    Study shows Klinrisk model able to predict of chronic kidney disease...

    New training course aims to meet urgent need in interventional nephrology

    fresenius medical care kinexus

    Fresenius forced to recall haemodialysis machines due to potential toxic compound...

    University of Edinburgh researchers close to creating ‘wearable kidney’

    kidney disease patient education

    National Kidney Foundation announces the recipients of young investigator research grant...

    Invizius appoints nephrologist Bernard Canaud to its clinical advisory board

    MMR and chicken pox vaccines safe and effective in young solid-organ...

    Obituary: Roger M Greenhalgh 6th February 1941 – 6th October 2023

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    Laminate Medical announces FDA clearance for VasQ AVF creation device

    Empagliflozin gains US FDA approval for the treatment of adults with...

    Aiosyn releases AI kidney suite to advance renal disease research

    Nitrate reduces contrast-induced necropathy during coronary angiography

    Neonatal kidney transplantation may offer a “game-changing” solution to organ shortage...

    quality of life

    Older haemodialysis patients often experience better mental quality of life and...

    First patient treated with new renal cancer drug for dialysis patients

    haemodialysis patients cannulation

    Central venous occlusion in haemodialysis patients treated with venous stent at...

    Only 40% of diabetes patients get recommended kidney health testing, say...

    XORTX applies to EMA for orphan drug designation for PKD therapeutic

    CKD patient outcomes affected by low screening rates in deprived areas,...

    Artificial kidney breakthrough as bioreactor survives in pig model without immune...

    UK MHRA adds capacity for medical device certification

    Teleflex extends Arrow ErgoPack Complete System to haemodialysis and large bore...

    “Take time to connect”: Patient perspectives and mental impact in the...

    Subcutaneous anchor securement systems for catheters found more effective than adhesive

    EVA meeting unveils new data and global perspectives to boost vascular...

    SCAI: FDA panel vote “encouraging” for advance of renal denervation

    Blood test may predict heart, kidney risk for those with type...

    Statistical modelling promises better identification of drug-induced AKI

    Positive budesonide trial results earn FDA drug application approval

    Digital counselling programme promises quality of life improvements for CKD patients

    quanta dialysis funding

    Quanta announces enrolment completion in home dialysis study

    Pig kidney xenotransplantation performing “optimally” after 32 days in human body

    Phase 1 study of kidney transplant rejection drug initiated

    Simpler AVF maturation criteria lead to similar outcomes, say researchers

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of July

    Light-activated drug-coated balloon granted FDA approval for clinical study

    Enrolment completed in SAVE trial of Selution SLR for AVF treatment

    Hispanic patients “underrepresented” in CKD trials but finerenone outcomes similar

    Xeltis secures additional €12.5 million from European Innovation Council

    Gene therapy hope for children with nephrotic syndrome

    App helps haemodialysis patients control fluid intake

    HLA-incompatible kidney transplant may raise colorectal cancer risk

    Peritoneal dialysis patients should be alerted to drain pain risk, say...

    Data on Humacyte human acellular vessel published

    Sleep quality declines among female kidney transplant recipients

    US survey shows lack of kidney patient awareness of minimally invasive...

    “Essential” vascular access planning eased by new CKD progression tool

    Quanta receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for dialysis system

    Mitochondrial transplantation found effective in reversing kidney damage

    WRAPSODY Arteriovenous Access Efficacy (WAVE) pivotal study completes enrolment

    NHS study cuts haemodialysis carbon footprint with disinfection cycle reforms

    Haemodiafiltration mortality risk found lower than haemodialysis

    Welsh research highlights patient reluctance towards home dialysis

    haemodialysis

    Pathfinder Medical and Imperial College London awarded Innovate UK Smart grant...

    invizius

    Invizius receives MHRA approval to commence first-in-human clinical study of H-Guard...

    Blood transfusion for anaemia associated with worse kidney graft outcomes

    Transplanting the “untransplantable”: French guidelines open doors for imlifidase 

    Health Canada approves IceCure Medical’s ProSense cryoablation system

    US kidney organisations voice issues with screening programme

    Empagliflozin approved in the EU for CKD

    Novel peripherally-inserted catheter found superior to conventional options

    First US living HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant donors achieve positive outcomes

    Kidney disease signatures uncovered in large-scale cellular study

    ASPEN trial finds roxadustat effective for treating anaemia in large dialysis...

    US transplant reforms urged by American Society of Nephrology

    Remdesivir supplemental drug application for CKD patients approved by FDA

    ProKidney announces new vice president of clinical development

    Kidney patient association hosts innovation summit

    Personalised exercise for dialysis patients cuts hospital admission

    Acute kidney injury not associated with worsening of CKD in new...

    Empagliflozin recommended for CKD by European Medicines Agency body

    Imlifidase receives provisional approval in Australia for kidney transplant desensitisation

    Boston Scientific announces position on FDA update about use of paclitaxel-coated...

    Approval granted to commence study of renal pelvis denervation system

    Age-based nephrosclerosis threshold better predicts CKD progression

    FDA removes red flag for paclitaxel-coated devices after review finds data...

    Daily dialysis cuts cardiovascular risk over three times weekly, finds study

    Finerenone to be trialled for CKD in type 1 diabetes patients

    UKKW 2023: NHS renal service programme emphasises earlier intervention, home dialysis

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of June

    Xenotransplantation company wins KidneyX award for genetically-engineered donor pig

    Young kidney cancer survivors face “significantly elevated” heart risks

    NICE recommends finerenone for CKD in diabetic patients

    haemodialysis patients cannulation

    ESVS vessel diameter guidelines do not improve outcomes in new RCT

    Renalytix granted FDA De Novo authorisation for CKD test

    Severe obesity linked to lower AVF maturation rates

    New urine test could explain kidney transplant rejections

    Earlier dialysis, transplantation show little benefit for young kidney patients

    New data shared on ferric citrate for dialysis patients

    Data on new external support device suggest improved AVF outcomes and...

    Metabolic syndrome changes associated with kidney graft failure

    Even modest kidney function reduction increases health risks in young adults

    ELUDIA drug-eluting stent trial proffers “promising” results

    Cognitive therapy found to cut dialysis side effect burden

    High-dose haemodiafiltration “significantly reduces” kidney failure patient mortality

    First enrolment in wearable peritoneal dialysis device trial

    DCB superior to plain balloon for stent graft stenosis in Taiwanese...

    New UKKA guideline places patient choice at heart of vascular access...

    Invizius announces ‘angry blood’ haemodialysis study and recruits 300th patient

    Brachiocephalic AVFs not superior to radiocephalic for tunnelled catheter patients

    Merit Medical announces series of dialysis catheter acquisitions

    Some US kidney waitlist candidates passed over for less urgent candidates

    Posoleucel safe and effective for BK infection in kidney transplant recipients,...

    Antihypertensive drugs found to heighten acute kidney injury risk

    US FDA seeks to “modernise” clinical trials with new draft guidance

    Teleflex announces US FDA clearance of Arrow EZ-IO Needle for use...

    “EndoAVF 2.0” projects evaluated in CX debate

    Amazon executive joins Medtronic to spearhead development in robotics and implantables

    UK Kidney Week preview: Rare kidney diseases on the RaDaR

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of May 2023

    UK Kidney Week preview: SGLT2i guideline update builds on new evidence

    ChatGPT underperforms on clinical kidney disease questions

    First enrolment in trial of secondary hyperparathyroidism drug for ESKD patients

    New kidney graft function risk model promises more accurate prognosis

    EndoAVF maturation rates “similar” to surgical but bolstered by reinterventions

    Weight gain in long dialysis intervals heightens mortality risk

    Kapruvia recommended by NICE for CKD pruritus

    New algorithm promises to predict diabetic kidney disease

    DBB-EXA dialysis machine found less reliable for flow rate measurement than...

    Percutaneous treatment better than ureteroscopy for kidney stones, study finds

    Cut follow-up time to improve AVF outcomes, study authors propose

    How effective is cost effectiveness for dialysis patients?

    Handheld ECG device scoops CX 2023 Innovation Showcase prize

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    Renalytix announces publication of real-world evidence on KidneyIntelX risk assessment test

    Angioplasty-assisted maturation effective “even for small cephalic veins”

    Xeltis presents six-month first-in-human data on aXess graft

    CX 2023: IN.PACT AV three-year subanalysis trial data show “durable” long-term...

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of April 2023

    CX 2023: Peritoneal dialysis underutilised “across the world” despite advantages

    CX 2023: First-in-human study update indicates “excellent” patency results with restorative...

    Thrombosis focus and dialysis discussion at first CX renal interventions session

    Smartphone CKD test wins digital health innovation award

    Anaemia drug Vafseo approved for treatment of dialysis patients

    Demographic reporting “essential” to cut renal trial racial disparities

    EndoAVF found usually less cost effective compared with sAVF

    New data presented on IceCure cryoablation system for tumour treatment

    A call to arms: Reuse of mature venous conduits urged

    Minimum staffing ratios fail to improve dialysis outcomes

    MAGMA trial results suggest spironolactone effective for CKD

    Xenotransplantation data presented on porcine donor kidneys

    Outset Medical presents research on home haemodialysis in underserved populations

    Haemodialysis patients prefer comfort over longer life, study suggests

    Humacyte completes enrolment in Phase 3 trial of Human Acellular Vessel...

    AstraZeneca shares real-world data from REVOLUTIONIZE I study

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of March 2023

    Proteomic tool promises prediction of cardiovascular risk in CKD patients

    Covered stent improves AVF angioplasty outcomes in new trial

    Biomarkers in urine and blood predict AKI progression to CKD, study...

    ESRD strongly associated with adverse limb events in new study

    Artificial kidney for early detection of drug toxicity developed

    Medtronic, DaVita launch Mozarc Medical, a new company aimed at accelerating...

    Age ceiling for AVF “should be adjusted upwards”

    Preservation or ligation? Post-transplant AV access best practice debated

    Study of metabolism may yield new target for kidney treatments

    RCTs only part of “montage” of evidence in vascular access

    Regenerative material found “safe and feasible” as haemodialysis access conduit

    ASN welcomes changes to US Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

    Alio receives second FDA clearance

    aortix

    Aortix pMCS pump provides “rapid” decongestion for patients with heart failure...

    Kidney Transplant Collaborative announces second phase of funding

    Stepping up: Haemodialysis patients more active with wearable tracker and feedback

    ASN and Home Dialysis University announce nephrology fellow education programme

    Talaris Therapeutics announces restructuring and clinical trial discontinuations

    National Kidney Foundation honours Johns Hopkins’ Tanjala Purnell for transplantation research

    UK MHRA awarded £10 million to fast-track patient access to medical...

    Interventional Systems announces endourology venture with surgical robot tech

    AVGs “a better choice” than AVF when veins are marginal

    Over half of dialysis technicians report burnout in US survey

    Renal denervation for hypertension shows promising results in RADIANCE II trial

    New-onset CKD found less likely with partial rather than radical nephrectomy

    World Kidney Day 2023: Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable

    Renal Interventions’ top 10 stories of February 2023

    “Urgently deliver” pre-emptive living donor kidney transplantation “as the default”

    All-cause mortality higher, CVD deaths lower for female dialysis patients

    “We need to come out of our silos”: Surgical education urged...

    “One-minute check” and cannulation simulator promise improvements to dialysis access 

    EU ministers approve changes to MDR transition timetable

    Electronic alerts cut hospital stays for AKI patients as part of...

    Enhanced ultrasound superior to MRI for diagnosing certain kidney tumours, study...

    Higher mortality risk found for female recipients of male-donor transplant kidneys

    Results on ReCor Medical’s Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system published in...

    SAVS 2023: Study points toward CKD patients who would most benefit...

    Fruit and vegetable intake cuts CKD risk, study suggests

    Team-based coaching cuts acute kidney injury after heart procedures

    Frail haemodialysis patients more likely to suffer cognitive impairment

    Organ Utilisation Group recommends “standardised patient pathways” for transplantation

    First patient treated in A PRIORI pilot trial of Aortix circulatory...

    Live from ASDIN: DCB or not DCB? “Compelling” evidence demands more...

    Xeltis secures funding to progress clinical trials

    Live from ASDIN: Distal radial artery cannulation illuminated

    Live from ASDIN: HeRO or zero? An upper extremity alternative for...

    ESC and EAPCI publish renal denervation consensus statement

    Kidney Transplant Collaborative shares data on need for living donor kidney...

    Study suggests Black patients more prone to dialysis graft failure

    Alio wins 2023 IoT Breakthrough Winner award, announces new CMO

    Trial of histotripsy system for kidney tumours approved by FDA

    Study: Older patients’ knowledge improved by multidisciplinary care

    Donor kidney preservation technology “may enable us to salvage more organs”

    Risk equation incorporates lifestyle data to predict CKD

    Blood pressure drug could inhibit diabetic kidney disease

    New anaemia options amid first FDA approval for oral treatment

    Medtronic recalls Mahurkar catheter due to “potential hub defect”

    Immunosuppressant use “does not delay” kidney transplant failure

    Fishing for supplements: Seafood-based omega 3 cuts CKD

    haemodialysis

    FDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for RenalGuard AKI prevention device

    Nextkidney portable haemodialysis company raises €4.1m from crowdfunding

    Vasc-Alert shares new data endorsing its vascular access blockage prediction technology

    KDIGO guideline for diabetic CKD patient treatment updated

    Sugar linked to polycystic KD development with implications for treatment

    Thulium fibre laser found to be clinically comparable to ‘gold-standard’ kidney...

    US adoption of peritoneal dialysis limited by clinician “misconceptions”, study suggests

    endoAVF

    Early plan for “crash-landers” during tunnelled dialysis catheter placement crucial

    Most kidneys declined by patients for donor-related reasons later found viable

    Music during cannulation cuts patient pain, study claims

    Genetically-modified pig patent promises expansion of kidney xenotransplantation

    Lydus Medical announces US FDA clearance of microvascular anastomosis aid device

    baxter st set

    Baxter restructures renal unit into independent company amid new strategy to...

    Urinary peptidome analysis “a useful tool” for CKD prediction

    Digital dialysis device from liberDi receives FDA approval

    XORTX submits patent application for methods for early detection of kidney...

    Holly implantable dialysis device’s offer of increased patient freedom outlined

    IceCure releases preliminary data on ProSense cryoablation system

    Hypotension and AV access thrombosis: causation or just association?

    ReCor appoints Lara Barghout to lead commercialisation of Paradise renal denervation...

    GIANT steps for renal technologies hailed at 2022 conference

    Cytoreductive nephrectomy improves survival in those treated with ICI for mRCC

    DART decision aid improves decision quality for CKD patients over 70,...

    Steal syndrome solutions proposed amid assessment of ischaemia risks

    Patients with haematuria at increased risk of CKD, says study

    Retinal age gap associated with ESKD says new study examining UK...

    Medtronic announces first patient enrolled in Expand URO trial for Hugo...

    MyTEMP trial finds cooler dialysate fails to reduce major adverse cardiovascular...

    Nephroflow as good as Transonic for measuring VA flow, finds JVA...

    Corindus rebrands to Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics

    “Impressive” 12-month Flex vessel prep data presented at VEITHsymposium

    alio

    Alio raises US$18 million in initial close of Series C financing

    Cannulation issues compared for sAVF and endoAVF

    kidney graft survival rates

    Renalytix share new data suggesting their KidneyIntelX bioprognostic test improves decision-making

    Miniaturised portable kidney device proposed to improve quality of life for...

    EU Commission to propose delay to MDR implementation

    Incremental introduction of haemodialysis can benefit ESKD patients, study finds

    Plastic cannulas “vital” for patients at risk from needle infiltration

    ABISS trial comparison finds DCB superior to plain-balloon angioplasty in per-protocol...

    Normothermic machine perfusion may improve renal function in deceased donor kidneys

    NHS Scotland treatment of CKD with finerenone accepted by SMC

    For some small kidney cancers, freezing is more effective than heat...

    Swiss parliament votes to accept US FDA-approved medical devices

    Otsuka Medical Devices and ReCor Medical submit pre-market approval of Paradise...

    Higher risk of all-cause mortality found in female patients after starting...

    Study finds creatinine-based eGFR equation could reduce racial differences in transplant...

    UK analysis of fistula data finds potential seven-figure cost saving with...

    Earlier screening key to improving outcomes on CKD

    Financial incentives of ETC system fail to increase rates of home...

    VentureMed to present new data on DCB treatment for PAD

    haemodialysis patients cannulation

    PAVF less likely to result in steal syndrome and wound infection...

    Conservative management better than dialysis for some advanced kidney disease patients

    ASN Kidney Week: First-time data on transplant surgeries, cooler dialysate and...

    Xeltis starts pivotal clinical trial of “first-ever” restorative synthetic haemodialysis access...

    ReCor Medical announces consistent reduction of blood pressure in pooled analysis...

    baxter st set

    Baxter highlights new home dialysis and HDx therapy data in clinical...

    SPYRAL HTN-ON MED study demonstrates meaningful clinical benefits consistent with other...

    AI technologies demonstrate predictive capabilities in hospitalised kidney patients

    Michelle A. Josephson to become next president of the American Society...

    Bluegrass fully responsible for selling and distributing Surfacer system from 2023

    VASBI audience divided on optimal setting for vascular access care

    Amplifi vein dilation system continues to show promise following latest first-in-human...

    Effective alternatives to surgery for renal cell carcinomas discussed at CIRSE...

    Post-kidney transplant delirium associated with sevenfold greater risk of dementia

    Transit Scientific announces US FDA clearance for XO RX angioplasty platform

    Study suggests infection concerns “should not affect” implementation of ABOi kidney...

    National Kidney Foundation launches new kidney disease public education series

    Patient and staff education among 10 key priorities identified in vascular...

    Cordis

    Cordis announces acquisition of MedAlliance

    New guideline supports kidney exchange programmes and “integrated approach” in sensitised...

    LifePort technology awarded exclusive contract for kidney transplant preservation services in Belgium

    Registry data highlight long-term trends in haemodialysis access profile of failed...

    Xeltis presents “promising” first-in-human data on restorative haemodialysis access graft

    Urgent dialysis during hospitalisation for surgery linked to poorer outcomes

    VentureMed announces first patient treated with 75cm-length Flex vessel prep product

    SGLT2 inhibitors demonstrate efficacy and safety in diabetic kidney transplant recipients

    American Society of Nephrology leads renewed call for US congress to...

    Dialyze Direct heralds AHA report endorsing more frequent haemodialysis model of...

    UK survey highlights access cannulation experiences and importance of patient-staff discussions

    Scottish Medicines Consortium recommends Idefirix for highly sensitised kidney transplant patients

    EVA DROP study to assess blood pressure changes and cardiac output...

    TCT 2022 hears “important data” from renal denervation trials

    haemodialysis

    Arteriovenous graft use linked to venous thromboembolism risk in haemodialysis patients

    New liquid embolic multicentre trial successfully enrols final patient

    Vascular Therapies

    Vascular Therapies initiates enrolment in ACCESS 2 clinical trial

    Fresenius Medical Care launches Speedswap to optimise dialysis in acute care...

    Cambridge researchers alter blood type of deceased donor kidneys with ‘molecular...

    Phase 2 trial demonstrates potential of medication-free treatment for metastatic kidney...

    Natera announces enrolment completion for RenaCARE study

    Gore acquires InnAVasc Medical

    ultrasound renal denervation

    Ultrasound renal denervation meets primary efficacy endpoint in RADIANCE II study

    New research sheds light on impact of recent eGFR updates

    bloodline

    Fresenius Medical Care North America introduces first single-use integrated bloodline to...

    Outset Medical resumes shipment of Tablo systems for home use

    Stanford paediatricians transplant kidneys without need for immunosuppressants

    Bluegrass Vascular appoints Dan Beney as vice president of sales

    Intraoperative vascular mapping during haemodialysis access “should be incorporated into routine...

    Physicians hear global patient perspectives about life on dialysis

    Machine learning fails to outperform traditional models in predicting long-term allograft...

    EVA meeting harnesses global, multidisciplinary experts and analysis to guide the...

    Darlington-based NHS trust dramatically reduces acute kidney injury risk with help...

    EVA 2022: The “way ahead” is increased flexibility offered by home...

    Quanta Dialysis Technologies wins top UK engineering innovation award

    SoniVie announces successful procedure with Tivus system on first patient enrolled...

    Kidney disease inequality of “profound concern” for UK healthcare systems

    New retrospective data demonstrate midline catheters composed of advanced biomaterials may...

    First patient enrolled in Merit Medical’s WRAPSODY registry study

    AVeVA study confirms benefit of covered stent placement in graft-vein anastomotic...

    Webinar to unpack challenges in end-stage kidney disease care

    Mayo Clinic study confirms living kidney donor surgery is low risk...

    Talaris announces positive kidney graft acceptance findings from FREEDOM-1 study

    Continued clinical success reported with cutting-edge vessel prep device

    UKKW 2022: Study indicates peritoneal dialysis is a safe and effective...

    UKKW 2022: Funder engagement and patient support essential to home dialysis...

    Bluegrass Vascular announces Journal of Vascular Surgery paper reporting use of...

    VasQ

    VasQ external support comparative US study results presented at VASA 2022

    Fistula ligation “should become a routine part of post-transplant care”

    SoniVie receives FDA IDE approval for pilot study to treat hypertension...

    Air pollution exposure may heighten risk of heart disease among US...

    Policy adherence and patient-centred thinking both vital in enabling self-cannulation

    AlloVir reports preliminary data on posoleucel for BK viraemia in kidney...

    CareDx expands portfolio with new AI-based tool for predicting kidney allograft...

    NICE recommends Idefirix in treatment of highly sensitised kidney transplant recipients

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