January 5, 2006 - Dialysis-related patents granted this week:

• 6,981,977 - Body fluid cartridge exchange platform device
  

Dialysis-related patent applications filed this week:

• 20060004325 - Tip configurations for a multi-lumen catheter
  
• 20060004324 - Peritoneal dialysis catheters
  
• 20060004316 - Reduction of recirculation in catheters
  
• 20060000829 - Bag for heating liquids and means for heating the bag