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New dialysis unit will be built at Withybush Hospital - Western Telegraph PDF Print

New dialysis unit will be built at Withybush Hospital

Withybush Hospital will have a new Renal Dialysis Unit despite concerns earlier this year that the unit would never be built.

Welsh Government Health Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that a £7.5million upgrade will go ahead with construction beginning before the end of the summer.

In April the Renal Network UK pulled out of plans to build a 21 station state-of-the-art renal unit at Withybush Hospital citing cost of altering the road infrastructure and car park.

Mrs Griffiths announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the 21 station unit will go ahead within the hospital grounds meaning more patients will have the opportunity to undergo treatment locally.

The Renal Dialysis Unit currently operates in a temporary building housing only six stations. Although it has been designed to facilitate haemodialysis, it was only intended for use as an interim facility.

The new unit will deliver vital renal services for the patients of West Wales, providing environmental and patient focussed designs required of modern renal unit.

Building will start on site in August 2012 and could be complete by early 2014.

Mrs Griffiths said: “I am delighted to announce this funding. The number of patients relying on dialysis continues to increase and this unit will be ideally placed to accommodate the growth in demand.

“At a time of such perceived uncertainty, this demonstrates the Welsh Government is committed to improving services in Wales to make them safe and sustainable for now and into the future.”

The announcement was welcomed by Mid and West Wales AMs Joyce Watson and Rebecca Evans.

Mrs Watson said: “My husband Wally used to install dialysis facilities when he worked for the NHS – I know how much it affects people’s lives. Having a permanent unit so close to home will have a huge benefit in terms of patients’ quality of life.

“It is exactly what Pembrokeshire’s dialysis patients and their families have called for – a permanent home for renal care at Withybush.

“Patients that I spoke to argued that building the unit at Withybush, with access to proper medical care, was absolutely crucial for both their safety and their peace of mind. So I am delighted by the Minister’s ongoing commitment to this project and to Withybush Hospital.”

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Rockwell Medical Announces Canadian Patent Issuance for Proprietary SFP ... - Marketwire (press release) PDF Print

WIXOM, MI--(Marketwire - Jun 27, 2012) - Rockwell Medical (NASDAQ: RMTI), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis, announced today that it has received notice from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office that it has obtained patent issuance for its proprietary drug, Soluble Ferric Pyrophosphate (SFP), the Company's late-stage investigational drug that provides iron replacement to hemodialysis patients with CKD. The Canadian patent grant covers the method and pharmaceutical composition for SFP-iron delivery in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. 

Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell stated, "We are pleased to secure patent protection for SFP-iron delivery in an important market such as Canada. In conjunction with the successful completion of our SFP clinical studies, we will continue to evaluate worldwide market opportunities with an established marketing partner for the development and distribution of SFP."

About Rockwell Medical:

Rockwell Medical is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis. Rockwell's lead, late-stage investigational drug for iron therapy treatment is called SFP. SFP delivers iron in a non-invasive, physiologic manner to dialysis patients via dialysate during their regular dialysis treatment. SFP is currently in ongoing Phase III clinical trials (CRUISE-1 and CRUISE-2) and addresses a $600M U.S. and $1B global market. Rockwell's Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D) injection for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism addresses a $350M U.S. market. 

Rockwell is also an established manufacturer and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates to dialysis providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. These products are used to maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient's bloodstream. Rockwell's operating business is designed as a ready-made sales and distribution channel to provide seamless integration into the commercial market for its drug products, Calcitriol and SFP upon FDA market approval. 

Rockwell's exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and improving patient convenience. Rockwell Medical is developing a pipeline of drug therapies, including extensions of SFP for indications outside of hemodialysis. Please visit www.rockwellmed.com for more information. For a demonstration of SFP's unique mechanism of action in delivering iron via dialysate, please view the animation video at http://www.rockwellmed.com/collateral/documents/english-us/mode-of-action.html.

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell's intention to launch Calcitriol and SFP following FDA approval. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Rockwell Medical Announces Canadian Patent Issuance for Proprietary SFP ... - MarketWatch (press release) PDF Print

WIXOM, MI, Jun 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Rockwell Medical /quotes/zigman/66259/quotes/nls/rmti RMTI -1.39% , a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis, announced today that it has received notice from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office that it has obtained patent issuance for its proprietary drug, Soluble Ferric Pyrophosphate (SFP), the Company's late-stage investigational drug that provides iron replacement to hemodialysis patients with CKD. The Canadian patent grant covers the method and pharmaceutical composition for SFP-iron delivery in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.

Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell stated, "We are pleased to secure patent protection for SFP-iron delivery in an important market such as Canada. In conjunction with the successful completion of our SFP clinical studies, we will continue to evaluate worldwide market opportunities with an established marketing partner for the development and distribution of SFP."

About Rockwell Medical:

Rockwell Medical is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis. Rockwell's lead, late-stage investigational drug for iron therapy treatment is called SFP. SFP delivers iron in a non-invasive, physiologic manner to dialysis patients via dialysate during their regular dialysis treatment. SFP is currently in ongoing Phase III clinical trials (CRUISE-1 and CRUISE-2) and addresses a $600M U.S. and $1B global market. Rockwell's Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D) injection for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism addresses a $350M U.S. market.

Rockwell is also an established manufacturer and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates to dialysis providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. These products are used to maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient's bloodstream. Rockwell's operating business is designed as a ready-made sales and distribution channel to provide seamless integration into the commercial market for its drug products, Calcitriol and SFP upon FDA market approval.

Rockwell's exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and improving patient convenience. Rockwell Medical is developing a pipeline of drug therapies, including extensions of SFP for indications outside of hemodialysis. Please visit www.rockwellmed.com for more information. For a demonstration of SFP's unique mechanism of action in delivering iron via dialysate, please view the animation video at http://www.rockwellmed.com/collateral/documents/english-us/mode-of-action.html .

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell's intention to launch Calcitriol and SFP following FDA approval. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.




        
        Contact:
        Michael Rice
        Investor Relations
        (646) 597-6979
        
        
        



SOURCE: Rockwell Medical Technologies Inc.

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Rockwell Medical Announces Canadian Patent Issuance for ... - MarketWatch (press release) PDF Print

WIXOM, MI, Jun 27, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Rockwell Medical /quotes/zigman/66259/quotes/nls/rmti RMTI -2.41% , a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis, announced today that it has received notice from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office that it has obtained patent issuance for its proprietary drug, Soluble Ferric Pyrophosphate (SFP), the Company's late-stage investigational drug that provides iron replacement to hemodialysis patients with CKD. The Canadian patent grant covers the method and pharmaceutical composition for SFP-iron delivery in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.

Mr. Robert L. Chioini, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell stated, "We are pleased to secure patent protection for SFP-iron delivery in an important market such as Canada. In conjunction with the successful completion of our SFP clinical studies, we will continue to evaluate worldwide market opportunities with an established marketing partner for the development and distribution of SFP."

About Rockwell Medical:

Rockwell Medical is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company targeting end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with innovative products and services for the treatment of iron deficiency, secondary hyperparathyroidism and hemodialysis. Rockwell's lead, late-stage investigational drug for iron therapy treatment is called SFP. SFP delivers iron in a non-invasive, physiologic manner to dialysis patients via dialysate during their regular dialysis treatment. SFP is currently in ongoing Phase III clinical trials (CRUISE-1 and CRUISE-2) and addresses a $600M U.S. and $1B global market. Rockwell's Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D) injection for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism addresses a $350M U.S. market.

Rockwell is also an established manufacturer and leader in delivering high-quality hemodialysis concentrates/dialysates to dialysis providers and distributors in the U.S. and abroad. These products are used to maintain human life by removing toxins and replacing critical nutrients in the dialysis patient's bloodstream. Rockwell's operating business is designed as a ready-made sales and distribution channel to provide seamless integration into the commercial market for its drug products, Calcitriol and SFP upon FDA market approval.

Rockwell's exclusive renal drug therapies support disease management initiatives to improve the quality of life and care of dialysis patients and are intended to deliver safe and effective therapy, while decreasing drug administration costs and improving patient convenience. Rockwell Medical is developing a pipeline of drug therapies, including extensions of SFP for indications outside of hemodialysis. Please visit www.rockwellmed.com for more information. For a demonstration of SFP's unique mechanism of action in delivering iron via dialysate, please view the animation video at http://www.rockwellmed.com/collateral/documents/english-us/mode-of-action.html .

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Rockwell's intention to launch Calcitriol and SFP following FDA approval. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.




        
        Contact:
        Michael Rice
        Investor Relations
        (646) 597-6979
        
        
        



SOURCE: Rockwell Medical Technologies Inc.

Copyright 2012 Marketwire, Inc., All rights reserved.

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Art project at Renal Unit unveiled - Offaly Express PDF Print


Published on Wednesday 27 June 2012 10:03

A display of Art work from the Renal Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore will go on display on June 28.

Earlier this year Anam Beo Artists: Tina Gaffey and Kieran Brennan facilitated a Pilot Project in The Renal Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. This pilot was funded by the Community Foundation of Ireland which enabled Anam Beo to employ two artists for an eight week pilot programme of 16 process and participant-led art sessions with patients from the unit. As well as guidance from staff for the facilitating artists on how best to approach working within the hospital, the Renal unit also provided support funding for art materials and the framing of the artwork. A technique of printing was introduced to patient participants using materials suitable for all ages and abilities. This is a simple and accessible process and after a demonstration, participants took to the project quickly. With great enthusiasm all participants produced excellent results and agreed that their prints could be used as part of a larger group work which will be displayed in the Renal Unit for all to enjoy. The pilot project was a great success which allowed participants to print individual pieces of artwork whilst also producing a large group work.

Outcomes and responses to the project have been great from staff, facilitating artists and participants.

‘Very happy with that one, I’m taking it home’; ‘I didn’t think I’d like it, but I did’; ‘enjoyed it, loved it’; ‘would like to “learn to paint”’; ‘I only joined to encourage someone else, but am very happy with results.’ ‘I surprised myself by doing this. I didn’t think I could. I’m going to miss it next week.’ and ‘he really benefits from this’; ‘the artwork is good for both patients and their families’; ‘happy to work with artists coming in’

The Anam Beo programme is possible because of the consistent support and dedication from Offaly County Council and Dublin Mid-Leinster HSE.

Very special thanks go to Noreen Galvin, all the Nurses and staff at Tullamore Hospital for their dedication and support to the project. On June 28 there will also be an exhibition of artwork from the renal unit displayed in the foyer of the Hospital.


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