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2005 Articles
- Venous Mapping Using Venography and the Risk of Radiocontrast-Induced Nephropathy Authors: Arif Asif, Gautam Cherla, Donna Merrill, Cristian D. Cipleu, Jan Bijan Tawakol, David L. Epstein and Oliver Lenz
- Axillary-Axillary Interarterial Chest Loop Conduit as an Alternative for Chronic Hemodialysis Access Authors: Carsten Michael Bünger, MD; Jens Kröger, MD; Andreas Henning, MD; Ernst Klar, MD and Wolfgang Schareck
- Haemodialysis Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: Current Treatment Options and Strategies for Prevention Authors: Anil K. Saxena and Bodh R. Panhotra
- Cutting Balloon Angioplasty for Primary Treatment of Hemodialysis Fistula Venous Stenoses: Preliminary Results Authors: Jonathan Singer-Jordan, MBChB, DABR, FRCPC and Sorin Papura, MD
- Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis Access is Characterized by Marked Inflammatory Activity Authors: Chi-Jen Chang, Yu-Shien Ko, Po-Jen Ko, Lung-An Hsu, Chin-Fen Chen, Chih-Wei Yang, Tsu-Shui Hsu and Jong-Hwei S. Pang
- Bacterial Infections in Hemodialysis Patients: Pathogenesis and Prevention Authors: Bertrand L. Jaber
- Prospective Study of Balloon Inflation Pressures and Other Technical Aspects of Hemodialysis Access Angioplasty Authors: Scott O. Trerotola, MD; Andrew Kwak, MD; Timothy W.I. Clark, MD; Jeffrey I. Mondschein, MD; Aalpen A. Patel, MD; Michael C. Soulen, MD; S. William Stavropoulos, MD; Richard D. Shlansky-Goldberg, MD; Jeffery A. Solomon, MD; Catherine M. Tuite, MD and Jesse L. Chittams, MS
- Tunneled Catheters in Hemodialysis Patients: Reasons and Subsequent Outcomes Authors: Timmy Lee, MD; Jill Barker, PhD and Michael Allon, MD
- The Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Hypertension in Haemodialysis Patients via Arterio-Venous Access Authors: Farid Nakhoul, Mordechai Yigla, Rima Gilman, Shimon A. Reisner and Zaid Abassi
- Outcome After Autogenous Brachial-Basilic Upper Arm Transpositions in the Post-National Kidney Foundation Dialysis Outcomes Quality Initiative Era Authors: Heather Y. Wolford, MD; Jeffrey Hsu, MD; Jeffrey M. Rhodes, MD; Cynthia K. Shortell, MD; Mark G. Davies, MD, PhD; Arvind Bakhru, BS, MPH and Karl A. Illig, MD
- Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparison of Trisodium Citrate 30% and Heparin as Catheter-Locking Solution in Hemodialysis Patients Authors: Marcel C. Weijer, Marinus A. van den Dorpel, Peter J.G. Van de Ven, Pieter M. ter Wee, Jos A.C.A. van Geelen, Johannes O. Groeneveld, Brigitte C. van Jaarsveld, Marjon G. Koopmans, Caatje Y. le Poole, Anita M. Schrander-Van der Meer and Carl E.H. Siegert, Koen J.F. Stas for the CITRATE Study Group
- Use of Stent Grafts to Repair Hemodialysis Graft-Related Pseudoaneurysms Author: Thomas M. Vesely, MD
2004 Articles
- Effectiveness and Safety of Dialysis Vascular Access Procedures Performed by Interventional Nephrologists Authors: Gerald A. Beathard, MD, PhD, Terry Litchfield and Physician Operators Forum of RMS Lifeline Inc.
2003 Press Releases
2002 Abstracts
- RMS Lifeline Signs Five (5) New Agreements to Manage Dedicated Dialysis Vascular Access Centers in Atlanta, San Diego, Houston, Detroit and Wichita
- Successful Outcomes in a Dedicated Interventional Access Center Authors: Gerald A. Beathard, MD, PhD and Allen R. Nissenson, MD
- Angioplasty Performed in a Dedicated Interventional Access Center is Safe and Effective in Hemodialysis Patients Authors: Gerald A. Beathard, MD, PhD; Allen R. Nissenson, MD; Salim Mujais, MD and Physician Operators RMS Lifeline Inc.
- Salvage of Autogenous Arteriovenous Fistulae for Hemodialysis Access: Safe and Effective when Performed in a Dedicated Interventional Access Center Authors: Gerald A. Beathard, MD, PhD; Allen R. Nissenson, MD; Salim Mujais, MD and Physician Operators RMS Lifeline Inc.
2002 Press Releases
2001 Abstracts
- Creating a Dedicated Vascular Access Center within a Nephrology Practice Authors: Gerald Beathard, MD; Allen R. Nissenson, MD and Terry Litchfield on behalf of the Medical Advisory Board of RMS Lifeline Inc.
- The Usefulness of Interventional Procedures in Maturation of Native A-V Fistulae (AVFs) Author: W. Perry Arnold, MD
2000 Abstracts
- The Impact of a Vascular Access Center (VAC) Upon Nephrology Practice Outcomes Authors: Jerry Jackson, James Lewis, John Brouillette and Roman Brantley, RMS Lifeline, Birmingham, AL
- The Development of an Interventional Training Program for Dialysis Vascular Access (VA) Authors: Gerald Beathard, RMS Lifeline, Austin, TX; Perry W Arnold, RMS Lifeline, Austin, TX; Allen R. Nissenson, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA and Terry Litchfield, RMS Lifeline, McGaw Park, IL
- The Effect of Venous Outflow Angioplasty Balloon Size on Primary Patency in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Graft Recanalization Author: W. Perry Arnold, MD
- Frequent Failure Patients in Hemodialysis Access Thrombolysis – an Ongoing Problem Author: W. Perry Arnold, MD
- Outcomes in a Dedicated Hemodialysis Vascular Access Center Author: W. Perry Arnold, MD
- A Comparison of Outcomes in a Nephrology Run Access Intervention Center vs. Community Facilities in Patients Receiving Angioplasty for Maintenance of Vascular Access
Author: Rich Mishler, MD
- Improving Dialysis Vascular Access: RMS Lifeline Approach Authors: Allen R Nissenson UCLA Med Ctr, Los Angeles, CA; William Mattern, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC; Tom Parker RMS-LL, McGaw Park, IL; Perry Arnold RMS-LL, Timonium, MD; Jerry Walker Jackson RMS Lifeline, Birmingham AL; Rick E. Mishler, AZ Kidney Disease & Hypertension Ctr, Phoenix, AZ; Donald A. Schon AZ Kidney Disease & Hypertension Ctr, Phoenix, AZ; and Terry Litchfield RMS Lifeline Inc., McGaw Park, IL for Medical Advisory Board of RMS-L
- A Disease Management Information System Designed for Comprehensive Care of the Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Patients in Ambulatory Access Centers Authors: William Mattern, MD, University of North Carolina; Allen R. Nissenson, MD, Chairman RMS Lifeline Medical Advisory Board; Tom Parker, MD; Sue Scott, VP Information Technology, RMS Lifeline; and Terry Litchfield, VP Quality, RMS Lifeline Inc.
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