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An independent global pharmaceutical company that produces specialty pharmaceutical products including generic drugs and imaging agents. They manufacture and distribute products used in diagnostic procedures and in the treatment of pain and related conditions. This includes the development, manufacture and distribution of specialty pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients, contrast products and radiopharmaceuticals. They are the largest U.S. supplier, by prescription, of opioid pain medications and the largest U.S. supplier of the medical isotope technetium-99m. The company is among the top 10 generic pharmaceuticals manufacturers in the United States. The company is also the largest producer of bulk acetaminophen. Mallinckrodt also produces cocaine derived from the Coca-Cola coca leaves, extracted by the Stepan Company. (Adapted from Wikipedia, 10/2014)

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American global pharmaceutical and medical device company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.Provider of injectable drugs and infusion technologies and global leader in biosimilars. From September 2015 Hospira is part of Pfizer.

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Global specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing treatments for conditions where the impact of their medicines can make an immediate and tangible difference for patients. They provide treatments in Neuroscience, Rare Diseases, Gastrointestinal, and Internal Medicine. This might be a therapy to treat an extremely rare and life-threatening disease like Hunter syndrome or Fabry disease; or a medicine for a specialist condition like ADHD or ulcerative colitis which if not treated effectively, can dramatically affect the lives of the patient and their whole family.Shire was acquired by Takeda Pharmaceutical company on January 8, 2019.

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A clinical stage company developing a timely, precise, and convenient method for measuring plasma volume and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). They focus on development and commercialization of a patented technology for quantifying clinically relevant parameters that have been challenging or impossible to measure in the past. The company is currently developing technology for quantifying volume status and kidney function in a clinically actionable timeframe. Their technology could have a significant impact on the treatment of patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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An association of European kidney specialists whose objective is advancement of medical science and of clinical work in nephrology, dialysis, renal transplantation, hypertension and related subjects. They aim at providing up-to-date knowledge, exclusively based on scientific data, independent from governments'' policies and from any influence of the industry. It is registered in England and Wales, but its area of activity mainly covers Europe and the Mediterranean area.

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A nationwide, non-profit, patient-led organization with membership open only to dialysis and pre-dialysis patients and their families working to improve the quality of life for all dialysis patients through education and advocacy. They are dedicated to developing awareness of dialysis issues, advocating for dialysis patients, promoting favorable public policy and improving the partnership between patients and caregivers. Their policies and their mission are guided solely by their membership.

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Healthcare company. Commercial dialysis provider with offerings that include in-center hemodialysis, in-center nocturnal dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, vascular access management, chronic kidney disease education, and renal diet assistance. Information on dialysis and chronic kidney disease, including informative articles and animated learning modules, and recipes for the dialysis diet are also available. Take advantage of their discussion forum, Find a Dialysis Center tool, DaVita GFR Calculator and more.

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THIS RESOURCE IS OUT OF SERVICE, documented on July 23, 2021.Organization that uses metabolomics to provide pharmaceutical companies with clinically relevant and practical insight into drug response and safety for renal and cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. Their combination of skills to achieve exhaustive understanding of a disease along with detailed clinical insights, signature panel of urine-based metabolomic biomarkers, proprietary metabolomics and computational expertise will accelerate the speed and success rate of drug development. ClinMet helps drug developers to efficiently transform promising compounds into safe and effective medicines. Their efficacy and toxicity indices enable pharmaceutical companies to make better clinical trial-related decisions and provide an increased understanding of a drug''s mechanism of action.

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Software program for filtering duplicate 454 sequences by comparing flowgram information.

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Ontology for cell types from NIFSTD

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A biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on discovering, developing and commercializing orally-administered therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer. Each drug candidate is a small molecule designed to target a specific chemokine or chemo-attractant receptor, thereby blocking the inflammatory response driven by that particular chemokine while leaving the rest of the immune system unaffected., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

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A multinational developer, manufacturer, and marketer of medical technologies specializing in the manufacture of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products. BARD pioneered the development of single-patient-use medical products for hospital procedures; today BARD is dedicated to pursuing technological innovations that offer superior clinical benefits while helping to reduce overall costs. Bard is perhaps best known for having introduced the Foley catheter. (Adapted from Wikipedia)

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A global healthcare company with expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Through its subsidiaries, they develop, manufacture and market products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. BioScience Baxter is a manufacturer of recombinant and plasma-based proteins to treat hemophilia and other bleeding disorders; plasma-based therapies to treat immune deficiencies, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, burns and shock, and other chronic and acute blood-related conditions; products for regenerative medicine, such as biosurgery products; and vaccines. Baxter''s Medical Products business manufactures products used in the delivery of fluids and drugs to patients. These include intravenous (IV) solutions and administration sets, premixed drugs and drug-reconstitution systems, IV nutrition products, infusion pumps and inhalation anesthetics. The business also provides products and services related to pharmacy compounding, drug formulation and packaging technologies. In addition, Baxter''s Medical Products business is a leader in Renal home-based therapies, such as peritoneal dialysis, and offers other products and services for people with end-stage kidney disease.

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A nonprofit organization made up of a diverse community of healthcare technology professionals that support the healthcare community in the development, management, and use of safe and effective medical technology. It is the primary source of consensus and timely information on medical instrumentation and technology. * AAMI is the primary resource for the industry, the professions, and government for national and international standards. * AAMI provides multidisciplinary leadership and programs that enhance the ability of the professions, healthcare institutions, and industry to understand, develop, manage, and use medical instrumentation and related technologies safely and effectively. * AAMI helps members: contain costs, keep informed of new technology and policy developments, add value in healthcare organizations, and improve professional skills and enhance patient care. * AAMI provides a unique and critical forum for members who cover a complete range of interests, from clinical and biomedical engineers and technicians, physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators, to educators and researchers, manufacturers, distributors, government representatives and other healthcare professionals with an interest in medical devices. * AAMI fulfills its mission through: ** continuing education, conferences ** certification of healthcare technical specialists ** the publication of technical documents, periodicals, books, software.

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A not-for-profit research organization committed to improve patient care through research that shapes medical policies and practice. In particular, they conduct health outcomes research on chronic disease and end-stage organ failure, with expertise in biostatistical analysis, clinical practice, health economics, public policy, database management and integration, and project coordination. Through research projects that are national and global in scope, their scientific collaborations provide valuable and timely information to the worldwide health care community. They are a leader in interdisciplinary health outcomes and policy research focused on reducing the health and economic burden of chronic diseases and improving the delivery of care.

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Biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat serious diseases associated with inflammation and autoimmune diseases.

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An organization of transplant professionals dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation and improving patient care by promoting research, education, advocacy, and organ donation.

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An organization of pediatric nephrologists and affiliated health care professionals to promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

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Society that aims to promote the proper application of new and existing procedures to improve the care of patients with kidney disease. They promote education, research, public policy and clinical practice initiatives relating to diagnostic and interventional procedures. ASDIN works closely with other societies and programs to achieve its goals. All professionals involved in the care of patients with kidney disease are welcome to join and become active in the Society. Activities of the Society include: * the establishment of practice standards, * certification of physicians in specific procedures, * accreditation of training programs in specific procedures, * development of training tools and techniques, * sponsoring symposia and training courses, * and the dissemination of information through periodic meetings and through print and other media.

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An organization of physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals whose mission is to advance apheresis medicine for patients, donors and practitioners through education, evidence-based practice, research and advocacy. ASFA represents a broad range of professionals involved in: donor apheresis, apheresis in transplantation & therapeutic apheresis.

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