Fwd: ANNA - RenalWEB Biweekly Nephrology Nursing News - January 5, 2006

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DIALYSIS / NEPHROLOGY NURSING NEWS

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Bi-Weekly News Headlines (Dec. 22 - Jan. 5) ANNA Hires Government Relations Firm Press release from the American Nephrology Nurses Association web site. Gardner Carton & LLP (GCD), based in Washington, D.C., will replace J. Sharp, MSN, RN, FAAN, who has served as ANNA’s legislative consultant for five years.

Target Hemoglobin Level for EPO Therapy in CKD Full-text editorial from the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. " Until (more studies) are completed, target hemoglobin levels greater than 11 to 12 g/dL cannot be recommended for rHuEPO therapy because of lack of evidence for benefit, potential for increased risk for thrombogenic events, and high cost of small improvements in quality of life. "

See Photo - U.S. Marshals Seek Fugitive Drug Dealer Needing Dialysis The U.S. Marshals Service has provided RenalWEB with a photo of fugitive Terrance Cunningham.

Rivals Laying Siege to Amgen's Near Monopoly in Anemia Drugs Article from the New York Times via TheLedger.com.

New UCSF Study Finds Obesity Is Risk Factor for Kidney Failure Press release via EurekAlert. Abstract from the ls of Internal Medicine.

Two Deaths at Southampton Dialysis Center Just a " Sad Coincidence " Article from Newsday.com.

Reducing Vascular Access Complications: An Evidence-Based Approach Free, full-text editorial from The Journal of Vascular Access.

Special Edition of The Journal of Vascular Access Selected short papers from the " Controversies in Dialysis Access " meeting held December 8-10, 2005. Full 67-page pdf file.

Prevention of Uncuffed Hemodialysis Catheter-Related Bacteremia Using an Antibiotic Lock Technique Abstract of clinical trial report in Kidney International.

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Patterns in Intensive Care Units Changing Nationally News release from the Infectious Diseases Society of America via Infection Control Today. The proportion of Staphylococcus aureus isolates that were methicillin resistant (MRSA) increased from 35.9% in 1992 to 64.4% in 2003 for hospitals in the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance system.

Two Million Americans Harbor MRSA 'Superbug' Reuters Health article via Yahoo.

Becoming More Effective Patient Advocates: Beyond Empathy Article from Healthcare Executive via RedOrbit. Are staff decisions and behaviors consistently aligned with the intent of vision, mission and value statements?

Jan. 17 Teleconference on Medicare Kidney Drug Coverage Information provided by the Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative. Research Emphasizes Technology to Aid Elderly Article from HealthDay News via HealthCentral.

CDC Issues Updated Guidelines for Preventing TB in Health Care Settings News item from AHANews.com. Full report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA's Latest Drug Labeling Changes RenalWEB news summary. Three medications of interest to the dialysis community.

CMS Program Transmittal: Renal Dialysis Facility for Cost Reporting Form CMS-265-94 25-page pdf file from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CMS Program Transmittal: Revised Manual Instructions for Processing End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Exceptions Under the Composite Rate Reimbursement Systems 21-page pdf file from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

" Presenteeism " - Not Absenteeism - Hurts Staff Wellness

Article from The Boston Globe. Sick employees should stay home.

Summary of the Scandal at Singapore's National Kidney Foundation RenalWEB news summary. Article from Asia Times.

Four, Free, Full-Text Articles from the New England Journal of Medicine:

A Prescription for a Modern Medicare Program Medicare Drug Benefit: Promise and Perils for Patients and Physicians

Medicare Drug Benefit: Benefits and Consequences for the Poor and the Disabled

A Beneficial Side Effect of the Medicare Drug Benefit Nursing-related News

Jan. 13 Deadline for Nursing Quality Research Proposals News item from Nursing Spectrum.

California Nurses Announce Major Pact for 1,500 RNs News release from the California Nurses Association.

JOURNAL WATCH

The Journal Watch feature categorizes the latest scientific articles from over 25 journals specializing in dialysis, nephrology, and transplantation. This feature is intended to assist ANNA members in quickly locating the most relevant information published during the last month in 35 categories of clinical interest. The links to abstracts or full-text articles will open a new browser window. Close the window after viewing the article or abstract. Some journals require users to register in order to view (for free) its articles and/or abstracts.

Nephrology & Dialysis-Related Scientific Articles for December 1-31, 2005

Acute Renal Failure

Anemia Management

AIDS

Bone Disease Management

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease

Comorbid Conditions

Diabetes

Dyslipidemia

Facility Administration

Hemodialysis

Hepatitis

Hypertension

Infection Control / Epidemiology

Inflammation

Interdialytic Complications

Laboratory Tests and Assays

Medications

Nursing

Nutrition

Organ Donation

Pediatrics

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy

Psycho-social

Quality Of Life

Technology

Transplant

Vascular Access

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