DaVita Unveils New Research to Drive Health Equity and Improve Care Quality during American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting
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by DaVita Clinical Research
5M ago
Research includes studies designed to overcome barriers to living donation and in-home treatment among African American and Spanish-speaking Mexican American patients   DENVER and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — DaVita Clinical Research (DCR), a wholly owned subsidiary of DaVita Inc., is presenting the findings of five new research projects at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN)’s annual “Kidney Week,” which is currently underway in Philadelphia. The studies are focused on driving health equity and reducing hospitalizations, among other outcomes. Th ..read more
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DTRA 2023 Annual Meeting
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by DaVita Clinical Research
7M ago
The Decentralized Trials and Research Alliance Annual Meeting 2023 will take place November 5-8 at the Encore Boston Harbor at Everett, MA. Join the DTRA member community as they gather leading visionaries in decentralized research and clinical trials in their annual event to share ideas, develop lasting connections, and create new bonds over the shared mission to make patient-focused research accessible to everyone. The post DTRA 2023 Annual Meeting appeared first on Davita Clinical Research ..read more
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ASN Kidney Week 2023
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by DaVita Clinical Research
9M ago
American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2023 will take place from November 2-5, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Join DaVita Clinical Research and  other kidney professionals from across the globe at Kidney Week 2023. ASN Kidney Week is the world’s premier nephrology meeting. It provides participants exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field. Please us in booth #1004 and feel free to request a me ..read more
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Maximize Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials with SMOs
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by DaVita Clinical Research
9M ago
There are many reasons why people might choose to participate in a clinical trial. Some people may be motivated by a desire to help others. Others may be interested in the potential benefits of the new drug or treatment. Still, others may be motivated by a financial incentive. Whatever the reason, clinical trial patient participation is a major commitment. It requires time, effort, and often inconvenience. Participants must be willing to follow the instructions of the study team and undergo any necessary tests or procedures. Site Management Organizations (SMOs) can play a valuable role in impr ..read more
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What is a “Rare Disease” and How We are Addressing an Unmet Need
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by DaVita Clinical Research
9M ago
There are over 7,000 rare diseases that impact an estimated 30 million people in the United States.   Many people with these rate conditions often feel that the pharmaceutical and medical industry does not focus enough on these conditions because there is such a focus on more common conditions that impact people in larger numbers.   In fact, the issue has been such a concern that the FDA has implemented special incentives for drug companies so that they continue to focus on these rare but important conditions that affect so many. A rare disease, by definition, is a conditio ..read more
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DaVita Emphasized Holistic Care for Kidney Patients and Teammates in 2022
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by DaVita Clinical Research
1y ago
Company highlights major milestones achieved over the past year DENVER, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, DaVita recognizes the impact its employees, known as teammates, had on kidney care in 2022. Over the last year, DaVita made strides in innovation and clinical excellence while uplifting the communities it serves. “For more than 20 years, DaVita has been committed to making a lasting, positive impact on health care and the lives we touch along the way,” says Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita. “As I reflect on the incredible contributions made by our teammates i ..read more
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DCR Showcases Chronic Kidney Disease and Rare Disease Network, Presents New Research Findings at Kidney Week 2022
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by DaVita Clinical Research
1y ago
This year’s research centered on advancements in kidney transplantation and equity in patient care DaVita addresses equitable access to breakthrough trials and decentralized research by introducing new Chronic Kidney Disease & Rare Disease Network DENVER, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DaVita Clinical Research (DCR) will highlight its latest research during the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, being held in Orlando from November 2-6, 2022. “We look forward to Kidney Week as a crucial inflection point to socialize new discoveries and advancements that ..read more
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A Look at Clinical Trials Through the Eyes of Our Patients
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by DaVita Clinical Research
1y ago
Enhancing Patient Engagement and Many Other Benefits DaVita Clinical Research is committed to taking a patient-centric view at every stage of participant involvement within a clinical trial. To better understand the patient voice, we sat down with five research participants that have recently participated in HD or CKD trials to learn more about their experiences. Many common themes were found during these interviews, but our patients resoundingly felt that by participating in research, they felt more engaged with their health and felt a strong desire to help fellow kidney patients. What They’r ..read more
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SMOs and the Rapidly Changing Clinical Trial Environment
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by DaVita Clinical Research
1y ago
The pandemic ushered in a phase of rapid technological advancements across a number of business sectors, and clinical research was no different. The tools that enabled everyday workers to easily video conference and transfer data remotely opened up a set of new capabilities for those of us in the world of clinical research. In the past, clinical studies could only take place in a few select locations, drawing from a limited pool of viable participants. Now, clinical trials can take place almost anywhere there is internet access. This has dramatically expanded the pool of eligible participants ..read more
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What’s in a Name: 9 Kidney Research Terms You Should Know
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by DaVita Clinical Research
1y ago
The clinical research world has plenty of its own terminology and acronyms, and in the specialty of kidney disease and dialysis studies, there are no shortages of new terms to learn to help talk the talk as you engage with nephrology research sites and physicians.  The terms below are a few of the phrases and concepts that being familiar with will help you out when working in the kidney research space. CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) vs ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) Frequently in research, the categorization of CKD vs. ESRD is given to describe if a study protocol or investigational product ..read more
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