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Amgen first quarter beats Wall Street expectations - NephrologyNews.com |
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On April 22, Amgen Inc. reported first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations, which the company attributed to an increase in demand, and price, for their drugs. Amgen reported that earnings per share grew 33% to $2.48. Adjusted operating income increased 32% to $2,449 million. Total revenues increased 11% to $5,033million.
First quarter 2015 product sales performance
- Neulasta(pegfilgrastim) sales increased 4% year-over-year driven primarily by price.
- NEUPOGEN (filgrastim) sales decreased 15% year-over-year driven primarily by the impact of competition in the United States.
- ENBRELsales increased 13% year-over-year driven by price.
- XGEVAsales increased 22%year-over-year driven by higher unit demand.
- Proliasales increased 39%year-over-year driven by higher unit demand.
- EPOGENsales increased 16%year-over-year due primarily to price and, to a lesser extent, higher unit demand.
- Aranesp(darbepoetin alfa) sales increased 4% year-over-year driven by higher unit demand in international markets.
- Sensipar/Mimparasales increased 24% year-over-year driven by higher unit demand, favorable changes in inventory levels, and price.
- Nplate(romiplostim) sales increased 12% year-over-year driven by higher unit demand.
- Vectibix(panitumumab) sales increased 18% year-over-year driven by higher unit demand.
- Kyprolis(carfilzomib) sales increased 59% year-over-year driven by higher unit demand.
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Utah prisoner dies after dialysis technician misses shifts 0 - London Free Press |
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A Utah prisoner requiring dialysis died after the technician scheduled to treat him failed to report for work, the state's healthcare authorities said on Wednesday.
Ramon Estrada, who the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper said was weeks away from being paroled after serving around 10 years for rape, died on April 5.
He had not received dialysis over the two previous days, University of Utah Health Care system spokeswoman Kathy Wilets said.
The absent technician had agreed to switch shifts with a colleague on those days. The change was registered in the prison's log but the technician failed to note it in his personal calendar, Wilets said in a statement.
A nurse with the prison called the dialysis clinic the day of Estrada's death but it was closed.
The prison then sent six other inmates who had also missed treatment to the University of Utah Hospital. Four required dialysis, one of whom was hospitalized overnight.
"We deeply regret the scheduling error leading to delayed dialysis for these patients," the statement said, adding that it was still investigating Estrada's death and would tighten its scheduling procedures.
Preliminary medical reports indicated Estrada, 62, died of renal failure, The Tribune said, adding that the Utah Department of Corrections was also investigating.
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Utah prisoner dies after dialysis technician misses shifts - Toronto Sun |
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Toronto Sun
A Utah prisoner requiring dialysis died after the technician scheduled to treat him failed to report for work, the state's healthcare authorities said on Wednesday. Ramon Estrada, who the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper said was weeks away from being ...
Prison didn't call about no-show dialysis tech for 2 days, report finds KSL.com
Dialysis technician forgot appointment at Utah prison; inmate missed treatment
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Renal Support Network Invites People With Kidney Disease To Enter Its 13th ... - PR Newswire (press release) |
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GLENDALE, Calif., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), encourages people with kidney disease to let their voices be heard by entering RSN's 13th Annual Patient Essay Contest. This year's theme is, "How Have You Used Your Experiences to Give Hope to Others with Kidney Disease?" All submissions must be written by someone who has been diagnosed with CKD. Lori Hartwell, RSN's founder and president and the author of Chronically Happy: Joyful Living In Spite of Chronic Illness, said, "people who live successfully with a chronic illness like kidney disease know firsthand the importance of sharing their experiences and inspiring their peers." She added, "There is an abundance of talent within the renal patient community and RSN's Annual Essay Contest has proven that over the years. Every year I am so excited to read the incredible stories that people who have kidney disease share with us." Contest winners will receive cash prizes: First Place, $500; Second Place, $300; and Third Place, $100. The submission deadline is August 1st and winners' names will be announced after September 10th, 2015 and the winning essays will be featured in RSN's publication, Live & Give, and posted on RSNHope.org. For further information about the contest, rules and to read previous winning essays visitwww.rsnhope.org/essaycontest/
Thanks to the Support of Amgen, Astellas, Dialysis Clinics Inc., Fresenius Medical Care, NxStage Medical, Sanofi, U.S. Renal Care and National Renal Administrators Association.
The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them and their family members to take control of the course and management of the disease. RSN has several patient centered programs including an Annual Renal Teen Prom, KidneyTalk Podcast, Live & Give Newsletter, Patient Educational Meetings, Peer Support Phone Line, Embrace Hope Jewelry Line made by people who have kidney disease and advocates for people with kidney disease on a national basis. Visit RSNhope.org.
SOURCE Renal Support Network
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Technician in fatal case forgot prison dialysis appointment - Chico Enterprise-Record |
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Chico Enterprise-Record
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah's health care system says a dialysis technician forgot about an appointment at Utah's prison, where an inmate later died after going without treatment. University of Utah Health Care spokeswoman Kathy
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