October 30, 2003 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,638,477 - Fluid replacement systems and methods for use in hemofiltration
  
  
  
• 6,638,242 - Multi-lumen catheter with attachable hub
  
  
  
• 6,638,726 - Screening methods for compounds useful in the treatment of polycystic kidney disease
  
  
  
• 6,638,478 - Synchronized volumetric fluid balancing systems and methods
  
  
  
• 6,638,254 - Indwelling needle assembly

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20030204179 - High flow rate dialysis catheters and related methods
  
  
  
• 20030204168 - Coated vascular devices
  
  
  
• 20030204162 - Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling peritoneal dialysis therapy
  
  
  
• 20030202958 - Dialysis solution including polyglycol osmotic agent
  
  
  
• 20030201639 - Medical tubing connector
  
  
  
• 20030200812 - Apparatus and method for sealing pressure sensor membranes
  
  
  
• 20030204414 - System and method for facilitating patient care and treatment

[This message has been edited by Gary Peterson (edited 10-30-2003).]