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Remote Patient Management Gives Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Peace of Mind
Didi has lived with diabetes for many years, which can be a leading contributor to kidney disease. Still, learning her kidneys were failing was a shock. Fortunately, she had the support of her family and healthcare providers to explore the therapy options that met her clinical and lifestyle needs. Didi decided home peritoneal dialysis (PD) was the right path for her.
Baxter Completes Acquistion of RECOTHROM and PREVELEAK to Broaden Surgical Hemostat and Sealant Portfolio
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), a global medical products company, is committed to advancing surgical innovation and today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of two hemostat and sealant products from Mallinckrodt plc. RECOTHROM Thrombin topical (Recombinant) is the first and only stand-alone recombinant thrombin and PREVELEAK Surgical Sealant is used in vascular reconstruction.
Baxter Honors Recipients of Ninth Annual Young Investigator Awards
Nurturing the next generation of STEM talent is a key part of Baxter’s effort to promote innovative research aligned with our mission of saving and sustaining lives.
Supporting Those in Need in the Aftermath of Recent Hurricanes and Mexico’s Earthquakes
Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives calls on us to give back in times of crisis.
We stand with all those affected by the recent hurricanes that have impacted Puerto Rico, the islands of the Caribbean, the United States and the earthquakes in Mexico and offer our support.
Supporting Those in Need in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives calls on us to give back in times of crisis.
We stand with those affected in southeast Texas and the surrounding areas hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey and offer our sustained support.
Peritoneal Dialysis Therapy Provides Patient Opportunity to Serve His Community in More Ways Than One
For more than 20 years in Tomioka City, in the Gunma region in Japan, Hitoshi has found joy in selling gelato cups that are famous for their rich taste and locally sourced ingredients.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
Impacting the lives of more than 1,000 students at Chicago charter school Muchin College Prep, Baxter’s Marc Minkus, senior director of program management, provided students with a first-hand account of how a STEM education opens the door to a rewarding career that can impact the lives of people around the world.
The Human and Healthcare Costs of Malnutrition in U.S. Hospitals
When hospitalized patients are malnourished due to not receiving adequate calories, protein and other nutrients needed for tissue maintenance and repair, there can be significant human and healthcare costs.
Closing the Gap in Access to Home Dialysis Services for African Americans
A wife of a traveling jazz musician, mother of four grown children and grandmother to two, Karmen knew she needed a flexible option to treat her end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Baxter Employee and Patient Advocate Recognized for Improving Access to Care for Individuals with Kidney Disease
From your previous role as a home dialysis director at the University of Rochester to the medical director at the National Kidney Foundation, why did you choose Baxter to continue your work?
Dr. Sloand: I went into medicine to help people, which I have been afforded the privilege of doing for nearly 37 years.