
End-Stage Kidney Disease and COVID-19: Our Studies
In the age of COVID-19, many things in our daily lives have changed to accommodate and maintain health. This shift has been especially true for the renal industry, as the… Read more
In the age of COVID-19, many things in our daily lives have changed to accommodate and maintain health. This shift has been especially true for the renal industry, as the… Read more
It’s time to celebrate! September 13-19 is Nephrology Nurses Week, a time to recognize the amazing nurses who are the front-line heroes dedicated to supporting research and dialysis patients. Why… Read more
In June 2019, President Trump signed the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative (AAKHI) executive order, which aims to reduce the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who progress to… Read more
At DaVita, creating an exceptional, caring experience for our dialysis patients is our top priority. For patients living with chronic kidney conditions, receiving consistent, quality care can make a world… Read more
On May 20, 1747, James Lind, a surgeon aboard a British Royal Navy ship, conducted what is widely believed to be the first clinical trial when he examined the effect… Read more
Today, it seems that many conversations we have with loved ones are centered around how COVID-19 is affecting our daily lives. However, for patients on dialysis and many other vulnerable populations,… Read more
Over the past few years, we have seen a major increase in the consolidation of smaller central IRBs into larger organizations. Where there used to be a couple dozen independent… Read more
DaVita Clinical Research sites completed over 45,000 research related patient visits in 2018. Our sites have worked with more than 70 sponsors and have learned the pros and cons of… Read more
After a successful and energetic investigator meeting, your highly anticipated clinical trial locomotive is clicking on all cylinders. Enrollment is ahead of schedule, you’re way under budget and ahead of… Read more
Anyone travelling on a long highway after 3 cups of coffee becomes really aware of their kidneys very quickly. But, besides getting rid of excess water, the kidney has other… Read more