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Diaverum Celebrates Five Years as an Independent Company - MarketWatch (press release)

MUNICH & LUND, Sweden, Jul 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Annual growth of more than 10 per cent -- focus on improving quality of life for renal patients

Today, Diaverum is celebrating its 5th anniversary as an independent renal care provider. After the divestiture of the Gambro Healthcare Division in 2007 and the founding of Diaverum, the 'new' renal care provider has entered several new markets including Germany, Chile, Romania and Saudi Arabia. During this period the number of patients has increased by more than 50 per cent. Diaverum currently operates 252 clinics in 17 countries in Europe, Latin America, Australia and the Middle East.

On the occasion of the anniversary, Dag Andersson, CEO and President of Diaverum, said: "I am very proud of what we have achieved over the last five years. We have been able to leverage the dialysis experience and knowledge from 15 years as part of Gambro, add efficiencies regarding operating dialysis clinics and create a company culture that truly puts the patient in the centre -- while at the same time reporting impressive growth figures". Since June 2007, Diaverum opened more than 80 new clinics. Currently Diaverum cares for more than 20,000 patients worldwide conducting three million dialysis treatments per year.

Young player with a long history

The renal care history of Diaverum started with the founding of the Gambro Healthcare Division in 1991 and the first dialysis clinic opened in Lund, Sweden. Shortly after the divestiture of this division on 2 July 2007, the name Diaverum was adopted and launched globally. The key shareholder is Bridgepoint, a private healthcare investor.

Revitalising renal patients

"When launching Diaverum as independent provider we wanted to form a very unique appearance, reflecting our brand promise to 'revitalise our patients, both physically and emotionally'. We chose a water colour style designed by a Swedish artist with light, vivid and revitalising expressions, which has proven to stand out in the rather 'technical' healthcare market", explained Christina Sterner, Chief Communication Officer at Diaverum. "Also the name Diaverum was chosen deliberately: 'dia' represents our core business dialysis, while 'verum' is Latin for truth. Hence, the name of our company symbolises the honesty, transparency and reliability that Diaverum is known for today."

Committed to quality

The main focus for Diaverum is to provide the highest level of quality care and run the clinics in a very safe and efficient way. Thus, significant efforts are devoted to integrating each new clinic through a 100-day and 1-year integration plan. Diaverum is fostering a culture of quality where all efforts are focussed on ultimately benefitting renal patients. Key elements are the awarded medical and scientific research organisation, the accredited training programmes, clinic audits and employee engagement activities.

Expanding the service offering

The prevalence of two of the most important risk factors for chronic kidney diseases, diabetes and hypertension is increasing at a fast pace. By 2025, it is estimated that 380 million people will suffer from diabetes and 1.6 billion people will have high blood pressure. The number of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is estimated to increase to 4 million by 2025, almost doubling compared to 2010. For ESRD-patients, the only alternative treatments are lifelong dialysis or kidney transplantation. These figures will present significant challenges to health systems.

"We are actively taking measures to seek better ways for early diagnosis and treatment, also from a socioeconomic perspective. We are expanding the services offered, including more preventive and early stage renal care. In some countries, we are already operating nephrology wards and our aim is to actively engage with the wider public and to advise them on how to prevent kidney diseases from the very start", said Dag Andersson, providing an insight into the near future. "Going forward, we will continue to explore further geographic markets, focus on organic growth and expand our offering. We want to improve the quality of life for an increasing number of renal patients -- worldwide."

To celebrate the 5th anniversary, Diaverum is - amongst other things - having a lottery both on the internal and external website. Visitors on corp.diaverum.com ( http://www.corp.diaverum.com/ ) can win one of five ipods in the typical Diaverum orange.

About Diaverum

At Diaverum, our mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients by revitalising them both physically and emotionally. Being one of the world's leading renal care providers, Diaverum offers a holistic approach, from preventive and early stage renal care to all renal replacement therapies. As a product independent provider -- the largest in Europe -- we are able to focus solely on caring for the individual needs of our patients. Our experience in renal care dates back 20 years, when the first dialysis clinic was established, previously under our former name Gambro Healthcare. Today, 6,900 employees care for more than 20,000 patients in 17 countries in Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Australia. The corporate office of Diaverum is located in Munich, Germany, the head office is in Lund, Sweden. For more information visit www.diaverum.com .

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Public urged to maintain healthy lifestyle, avoid dialysis - Philippine Information Agency
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 2 (PIA) -- A doctor from Central Luzon has advised the public to maintain a healthy lifestyle as a way of avoiding dialysis.

“To avoid dialysis, one must maintain a healthy lifestyle, regularly do check-ups, proper diet and exercise,” said Central Luzon Organ Sharing Effort (CLOSE) Head Dr. Joy Mallari who is also the visiting consultant of JBL Hospital, V.L. Makabali and Angeles University Foundation Medical Center (AUFMC) during a press conference held at the Philippine Information Agency Regional Office in line with the celebration of National Kidney Month last June.

“We all know that having a dialysis is costly, it usually ranges from P30,000 to 50,000 a month, and to prevent this, one should do physical activities,” Mallari explained.

Mallari added that “when we say dialysis, this would be our last resource for us to be alive. In our part, we are labeling or branding the patient that their kidneys only have 10 to 15 percent that is working, so in able to replace the kidney which is not working, dialysis is being done.”

Mallari said a person who undergoes such treatment has an approximate of two to three years that he will be alive.

“Another way to take care of our kidney is one must look into nutrition facts or caloric index when buying processed foods in a store, stop smoking, maintain a healthy diet, exercise and lessen the intake of alcohol,” Mallari concluded.

According to the Philippine Renal Disease Registry, there are 9,769 dialysis patients in the country, 1,212 of which are from Central Luzon. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)

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Dialysis centre inaugurated - The Hindu
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A dialysis centre offering services to kidney patients at affordable rates was inaugurated at Ramdev Rao General Hospital, Kukatpally, on Sunday. The Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Relief Trust has procured 12 dialysis machines and has spent close to Rs. 1 crore

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Transplants abroad alert - Gulf Daily News

SIX Bahrainis with kidney problems have suffered serious complications after undergoing transplant surgeries this year, sparking a warning for people to avoid treatment abroad.

Health officials say the overseas transplant industry poses a threat to the lives of patients as it has become "commercialised" with increasing numbers of illegal organs being traded.

It follows the death of a 50-year-old Bahraini man last month after receiving treatment for renal failure abroad.

"We have found six patients who underwent kidney transplant abroad and returned with complications," said Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) consultant vascular and renal transplant surgeon Dr Sadiq Abdulla.

"Illegal organ trade increases the cost of kidney transplant from BD25,000 to BD40,000.

"We strongly urge patients to stop travelling abroad immediately for kidney transplant as in Bahrain there are qualified transplant teams equipped with all the facilities to conduct surgeries."

According to officials, several Bahrainis travel to the Philippines, Egypt and other countries for organ transplants, with many becoming infected after the operations as the facilities are not up to international standards.

Some patients would also return to Bahrain after treatment with inaccurate medical records, said Dr Abdulla in a statement yesterday.

"We have donors available and all the facilities to conduct successful transplant in Bahrain," he added.

"It is dangerous that these patients purchase organs and end up with complications, including severe infections."

According to the latest figures, there are an estimated 500 patients suffering from renal failure in Bahrain and the SMC's Yusuf Khalil Almoayyed Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Centre is capable of conducting 30 surgeries annually.

The centre plans to conduct 18 transplants this year following two successful surgeries last week for Bahraini patients, who are said to be in good condition.

In the first case, Hassan Suleiman donated a kidney to his brother Ahmed, 39, who had been undergoing dialysis since 2007, while Zainab Maki, 38, donated the organ to her brother Salman.

Three other surgeries will be performed by SMC doctors in the coming weeks, added Dr Abdulla.

The GDN reported last year that Bahrain and Saudi Arabia agreed to promote organ transplants and planned to activate a GCC programme, involving particularly clinically brain dead patients.

Under the process, Bahrainis and hospitals would be urged to report cases of clinically brain dead patients and prepare relatives to ensure early donation.

Patients suffering from renal failure are referred to SMC and BDF Hospital, which both provide free treatment for Bahrainis.

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Dialysis patients in CL stands at 1136 - Philippine Information Agency
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 2 (PIA) -- Latest figures from the Philippine Renal Disease Registry (PRDR) show that 1,136 of the 9,769 dialysis patients nationwide are from Central Luzon.

Central Luzon Organ Sharing Effort (CLOSE) head Joy Mallari said this during Thursday's press conference at the Philippine Information Agency Regional Office III.

She said Pampanga topped the list in the region with 434; followed by Bulacan, 202; Nueva Ecija, 178; Tarlac, 140; Bataan,100; Zambales, 81; and Aurora with one.

Most of the patients were male at 607; females numbered at 529.

On the age bracket, the 51-to-60 bracket topped with 282 patients, followed by 61-70 with 262, and the 71-80 at 166 patients.

“And 37 patients were kidney transplanted in Region 3 alone,” Mallari added.

With this, Mallari advised the public to prevent dialysis, "one must maintain a healthy diet, exercise, lessen the intake of alcohol, and do regular check-ups.”

Central Luzon has a total of 65 dialysis centers and two transplant centers which are Angeles University Foundation Medical Center located in Pampanga and Jecsons Medical Center in Tarlac.

PRDR is a joint three-year project of National Kidney and Transplant Institute - Renal Disease Control Program and the Philippine Society of Nephrology, which started in May 2000.

The objective of the research is to provide a national perspective of kidney disease and its treatment. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)

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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 1 (PIA) -- Latest figures from the Philippine Renal Disease Registry (PRDR) revealed that 1,136 out of the 9,769 dialysis patients nationwide are from Central Luzon.

Central Luzon Organ Sharing Effort (CLOSE) Head Joy Mallari bared during Thursday's press conference at the Philippine Information Agency Regional Office III that Pampanga topped the list in the region with 434; followed by Bulacan with 202, Nueva Ecija- 178, Tarlac-140, Bataan-100, Zambales-81, and Aurora with one.

Most of these patients are male with 607, comes female with 529.

On the age bracket list, ages 51-60 topped which has 282 patients; secondly, 61-70 with 262; and third, 71-80, 166.

“And 37 patients were kidney transplanted in Region 3 alone,” Mallari added.

With this, Mallari advised the public that in order to prevent dialysis "one must maintain a healthy diet, exercise, lessen the intake of alcohol, and do regular check-ups.”

Central Luzon has a total of 65 dialysis centers and two transplant centers which are AUFMC located in Pampanga and Jecsons Medical Center in Tarlac.

PRDR is a joint three-year project of National Kidney and Transplant Institute - Renal Disease Control Program (NKTI-REDCOP) and the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN), which started in May 2000.

The objective of the research is to provide a national perspective of kidney disease and its treatment.

It has two main divisions, the Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) Registry, composed of the Kidney Biopsy Registry and the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Registry, composed of the Hemodialysis and Kidney Transplant Registries. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)

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