Kidney Care Community News

Individuals who participated in a virtual nephrology mentorship program had high enrollment rates in nephrology pipeline residencies and fellowships, study results showed.

DaVita has appointed David Maughan as its new chief operating officer, according to a company press release.

The National Kidney Foundation launched a new interactive portal that lets patients with chronic kidney disease learn more about their condition, according to a press release.

NephCure, a nonprofit organization focused on rare, protein-spilling kidney diseases, announced IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day, Sept. 26, to promote early diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to a press release.

DaVita Inc. recently reported positive second-quarter results for its dialysis business, but company officials remain perplexed about continued high mortality at its clinics.

Baxter International has agreed to sell its kidney care business to investment group Carlyle for $3.8 billion, according to a press release.

The National Kidney Foundation has named Jesse Roach, MD, who previously worked for CMS and CVS Kidney Care, as senior vice president of government relations, according to a press release.

Fresenius Medical Care AG has entered into new power agreements for renewable energy to operate its manufacturing plants and reduce its carbon dioxide emissions footprint, according to a press release.

Dialysis Patient Citizens has announced a novel kidney disease training curriculum for community health workers, according to a press release.