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NxStage continues to move through Europe, Fresenius keeps growing
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Home dialysis market grows, so does the possibility of more acquisitions
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Hope for two investigational immunosuppressants
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The System One continues global spread
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New Conditions present opportunities for the dialysis technician
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"We suspect that if ion exchange resins were introduced today, they would not be approved."

—Lead author of a study on ion exchange resins and hyperkalemia Richard H. Sterns, MD, of Rochester General Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry




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Renal Community

(3/9) 
DaVita launches social networking site for kidney patients
(3/3) 
Christopher Blagg, MD, FRCP, to receive lifetime achievement award
(3/3) 
Amgen Foundation approves $150,000 grant for Renal Support Network’s HOPEline
(2/26) 
The clock is ticking for patient care technicians
(2/23) 
Fresenius will recognize outstanding patients for National Kidney Month
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Calendar

March 2010
3/2/2010  - 3/4/2010
National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists, 27th Annual National Symposium
3/7/2010  - 3/9/2010
30th Annual Dialysis Conference
3/11/2010
World Kidney Day
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Renal community testimony at CMS Town Hall Meeting on ESRD bundling proposal
(11/19) 
Report identifies recent transplant trends
(11/19) 
Renal Physicians Association offers analysis of 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
(11/16) 
 Assessment of the ESRD Network Program, Parts 1 and 2
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