April 8, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,718,190 - Sensor calibration and blood volume determination
  
  
  
• 6,718,189 - Method and apparatus for non-invasive blood analyte measurement with fluid compartment equilibration
  
  
  
• 6,716,854 - Treatments for restless legs syndrome
  
  
  
• 6,716,356 - Thermally enhanced dialysis/diafiltration system
  
  
  
• 6,716,208 - Implantable device and use therefor

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040068219 - Multistage hemodiafiltration/hemofiltration method and apparatus
  
  
  
• 20040067526 - Methods for diagnosing and guiding treatment of bone turnover disease
  
  
  
• 20040067161 - Coupling device and medical line set including same
  
  
  
• 20040068239 - Injection site for male luer or other tubular connector
  
  
  
• 20040068238 - Injection site for male luer or other tubular connector
  
  
  
• 20040068228 - Device and method for stabilizing catheters
  
  
  
• 20040068233 - Venous access device with detachable suture wings
  
  
  
• 20040068290 - Device and method for compressing wounds
  
  
  
• 20040067594 - Hematocrit sensor

[This message has been edited by Gary Peterson (edited 05-15-2004).]