A systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 observational studies involving over 1,000,000 incident dialysis patients found that peritoneal dialysis (PD) and in-center hemodialysis provide equivalent overall survival for...more
Hemodialysis Catheter Market expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2034 - The global hemodialysis catheter market is projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2034, driven by the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and...more
A New Hope in Kidney Transplants: The Promise of Xenotransplantation - Joe’s struggle for a kidney transplant highlights a dire reality: donor shortages are leaving countless patients in limbo. Enter Dr. PK, a pioneering...more
The House Ways and Means Committee has postponed discussions on several healthcare bills, including those related to physician pay, due to scheduling conflicts and disagreements over legislative language. This delay affects...more
DOJ files civil complaint alleging Fresenius performed unnecessary procedures on dialysis patients - In June, it was revealed that DOJ would partially join a whistleblower lawsuit against the dialysis provider. In a civil...more
Denver jury acquits DaVita, former CEO, of all charges in antitrust trial - After two days of deliberations, a Denver jury found DaVita and former CEO Kent Thiry not guilty of all charges relating to charges they...more