September 16, 2004 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,790,220 - Method and apparatus for sealing access
  
  
  
• 6,790,178 - Physiological monitor and associated computation, display and communication unit

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20040181191 - Anti-occlusion catheter
  
  
  
• 20040181184 - Hemostatic system and components for extracorporeal circuit
  
  
  
• 20040180849 - Methods and compositions for administration of iron for the treatment of restless leg syndrome