News and reports from Europe.
A new analysis [1], published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation during this week’s ERA-EDTA Congress in Copenhagen, confirms that a kidney transplant before start of dialysis extends the life of both the patient and the transplanted organ. However, for patients who do not receive a preemptive transplant, the length of time they spend dialysis (dialysis vintage) […]
Continue ReadingOver a third of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients have kidney involvement (lupus nephritis), and are at risk of end-stage renal disease and premature death. Current therapies are toxic and not routinely effective, so novel therapy options are urgently needed. At the ERA-EDTA Congress being held this week in Copenhagen, a study [1] will be presented in which […]
Continue ReadingThe prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is relatively high, at approximately 10% of the population, but only relatively few patients have endstage renal disease and require renal replacement therapy. It is not possible at present to stratify patients reliably according to whether or not their kidney disease is progressing (rapidly). A new biomarker, urinary […]
Continue ReadingA late breaking clinical study [1] at the ERA-EDTA Congress in Copenhagen showed that the phosphate binder ferric citrate improves multiple aspects of abnormal mineral metabolism and raises hemoglobin in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), who do not have abnormal levels of blood phosphate or anemia. Furthermore, the study group observed that the time to […]
Continue Reading4-6 million people worldwide are affected by familial cystic kidney disease, the most common inherited kidney disease – accounting for ∼10% of European patients on dialysis or living with a kidney transplant. The range of potential therapies is still limited, so other novel therapy options are urgently needed. At the ERA-EDTA Congress taking place this week in […]
Continue ReadingERA-EDTA Congress 2018 sees the launch of the ADPKD Patient Route Map, an interactive resource designed to help educate and empower people affected by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ‘The ADPKD Patient Route Map is a great example of how patients and experts can work together’, says Tess Harris, PKD International President and an […]
Continue ReadingLe 9 mai 2018, dans le cadre du Transform Africa Summit, Monsieur Laurent Lamothe, ancin premier ministre d’Haïti, PDG de LSL World Initiative et fondateur de la Fondation Dr Louis G. Lamothe, a fait une présentation sur Blockchain, avant d’animer une table ronde se concentrant sur les bénéfices des technologies relatives à Blockchain pour l’Afrique. […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Voice Group (GVG) a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de M. James Gabriel Claude au poste de Directeur général adjoint de la société. M. Claude travaille pour GVG depuis 2005, ayant occupé les postes d’Ingénieur du centre d’exploitation réseau et de Chef de projet avant d’être nommé Vice-président de la technologie en 2013. Au […]
Continue ReadingNew brand to Europe SOCKSMITH is launching in Europe at PULSE, Olympia, Kensington, London from 13-15 May at stand G44. No Boring Socks – Fun for every occasion!Socksmith’s creative and innovative socks for men and women are designed in Santa Cruz California and bring 30 years of experience and knowledge, with a fresh light-hearted approach […]
Continue ReadingN16 VINTAGE is excited to announce a new licence collaboration with the Frida Kahlo Corporation. N16 VINTAGE supplies global fashion retailers with UK designed and made product, allowing their brands to be trend forward, embracing an ethical philosophy of repurposed and customised fashion with vintage inspired clothing and accessories. Customers include Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, exclusive […]
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