Fresenius Medical Care South Price in Brownsville, Texas - Dialysis Center

Fresenius Medical Care South Price is a medicare approved dialysis facility center in Brownsville, Texas and it has 26 dialysis stations. It is located in Cameron county at 64 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX, 78521. You can reach out to the office of Fresenius Medical Care South Price at (956) 544-0711. This dialysis clinic is managed and/or owned by Fresenius Medical Care. Fresenius Medical Care South Price has the following ownership type - Profit. It was first certified by medicare in September, 2013. The medicare id for this facility is 672709 and it accepts patients under medicare ESRD program.

Dialysis Center Profile

NameFresenius Medical Care South Price
Location64 S Price Rd, Brownsville, Texas
No. of Dialysis Stations 26
Medicare ID672709
Managed ByFresenius Medical Care
Ownership TypeProfit
Late Shifts No

Contact Information


64 S Price Rd, Brownsville, Texas, 78521
(956) 544-0711

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

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A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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NPI Associated with this Dialysis Facility:

Dialysis Facilities may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Fresenius Medical Care South Price from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1003174459
Organization NameFresenius Medical Care South Price
Doing Business AsBio-medical Applications Of Texas, Inc.
Address64 S Price Rd Brownsville, Texas, 78521
Phone Number(956) 544-0711

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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NPI Number1336448489
Doing Business AsSouth Price Dialysis Llc
Address64 S Price Rd Brownsville, Texas, 78521
Phone Number(956) 548-2242

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Survey of Patient's Experiences

Nephrologists Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that nephrologists always communicated and cared for them.62%67%
Patients who reported that nephrologists usually communicated and cared for them.19%15%
Patients who reported that nephrologists sometimes or never communicated and cared for them.19%18%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).47%60%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).37%26%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).16%14%

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Dialysis Center Staff Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff always communicated well, kept patients comfortable and pain-free as possible.63%62%
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff usually communicated, kept patients comfortable and pain-free as possible.18%20%
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff sometimes or never communicated, kept patients comfortable and pain-free.19%18%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).64%62%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).28%26%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).8%12%

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Overall Dialysis Center Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that 'YES', their nephrologists and dialysis center staff provided them the information they needed to take care of them. 80%80%
Patients who reported that 'NO', their nephrologists and dialysis center staff does not provided them the information they needed to take care of them.20%20%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).61%68%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).28%20%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).11%12%

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Patient Distribution

Anemia Management

Dialysis patients with Hemoglobin data104
Medicare patients who had average hemoglobin (hgb) less than 10 g/dL6

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Dialysis Adequacy

Adult patinets who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be atleast 1.7, that means they are receiving right amount of dialysis. Pediatric patients who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be 1.8.
Higher percentages should be better.

  • Hemodialysis
    Adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center149
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.21427
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center95
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center

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    Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

    Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

    Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

    A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

    Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

    Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

    Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

    New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

    Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

    On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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  • Peritoneal Dialysis
    Adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center18
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.7135
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center95
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center

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    Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

    Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

    Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

    A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

    Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

    Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

    Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

    New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

    Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

    On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Mineral and Bone Disorder

An important goal of dialysis is to maintain normal levels of various minerals in the body, such as calcium. This shows the percentage of patients treated at Fresenius Medical Care South Price with elevated calcium levels.

Patients with hypercalcemia170
Hypercalcemia patient months1649
Patients with Serumphosphor179
Patients with Serumphosphor less than 3.5 mg/dL6
Patients with Serumphosphor from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL27
Patients with Serumphosphor from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL31
Patients with Serumphosphor from 5.6 to 7 mg/dL23
Patients with Serumphosphor greater than 7 mg/dL13

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Vascular Access

The arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is considered long term vascular access for hemodialysis because it allows good blood flow, lasts a long time, and is less likely to get infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Patients who don't have time to get a permanent vascular access before they start hemodialysis treatments may need to use a venous catheter as a temporary access.

Patients included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 125
Patient months included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 1201
Percentage of patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center that used an arteriovenous (AV) fistulae for their treatment69
Percentage of patients receiving treatment through Vascular Catheter for 90 days/longer16

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

Read more Medical News

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Hospitalization Rate

The rate of hospitalization show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at a certain dialysis center were admitted to the hospital more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other centers.

Standard Hospitalization Summary Ratio(SHR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Hospitalization Summary138
Hospitalization Rate in facility153.7 (As Expected)
Hospitalization Rate: Upper Confidence Limit236.7
Hospitalization Rate: Lower Confidence Limit106.5

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Readmission Rate

The rate of readmission show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at Fresenius Medical Care South Price were readmitted more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other dialysis centers.

Standard Readmission Summary Ratio(SRR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Readmission Rate in facility20.3 (As Expected)
Readmission Rate: Upper Confidence Limit27
Readmission Rate: Lower Confidence Limit14.7

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Infection Rate

Hemodialysis treatment requires direct access to the bloodstream, which can be an opportunity for germs to enter the body and cause infection. This information shows how often patients at Fresenius Medical Care South Price get infections in their blood each year compared to the number of infections expected for the center based on the national average.

Standard Infection Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Infection Rate in facility.18 (Better than Expected)
SIR: Upper Confidence Limit.59
SIR: Lower Confidence Limit.03

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Transfusion Summary

Patients with anemia require blood transfusions if their anemia is not managed well by their dialysis center. This information shows whether Fresenius Medical Care South Price's rate of transfusions is better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected, compared to other centers that treat similar patients.

Standard Transfusion Summary Ratio (STrR) Year January, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Transfusion Summary 129
Transfusion Rate in facility33.8 (As Expected)
Transfusion Rate: Upper Confidence Limit61.9
Transfusion Rate: Lower Confidence Limit19.9

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Survival Summary

The rate of mortality show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at Fresenius Medical Care South Price lived longer than expected (better than expected), don’t live as long as expected (worse than expected), or lived as long as expected (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other facilities.

Standard Survival Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2013 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Survival Summary540
Mortality Rate in facility19.5 (As Expected)
Mortality Rate: Upper Confidence Limit24.7
Mortality Rate: Lower Confidence Limit15.3

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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Dialysis Facility in Brownsville, TX

Valley Hemodialysis Center
Location: 2600 N Coria, Brownsville, Texas, 78520
Phone: (956) 546-3738
NRI Brownsville
Location: 2945 Central Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, 78520
Phone: (956) 542-8094
FMC Dialysis Services Of North Brownsville
Location: 1900 N. Expressway, Suite E, Brownsville, Texas, 78521
Phone: (956) 504-5045
Fresenius Medical Care South Price
Location: 64 S Price Rd, Brownsville, Texas, 78521
Phone: (956) 544-0711
Fort Brown Dialysis
Location: 2000 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, Texas, 78521
Phone: (956) 544-1158

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Pediatricians need to refer children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment and follow up

Many pediatricians score high on screening their patients for developmental delays, but barely make a passing grade in referring children with suspected delays for further testing or treatment, according to a study from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions to appear in the February issue of Pediatrics.

Scientists discover the secrets of NF-kappaB

A study published in Science examines a key player in conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma and has shown that cells use a sophisticated communication system to coordinate responses to infection and maintain inflammation in the body.

Aradigm closes private placement with Novo Nordisk

Aradigm Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement providing for the issuance by the Company of 26 million shares of the Company's common stock to Novo Nordisk A/S in a private placement as consideration for the termination of a promissory note in favor of Novo Nordisk under which approximately $9.1 million is currently outstanding, representing an effective price per share of $0.3505.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Health professionals discuss on reducing maternal, newborn mortality, morbidity

On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of 'Making It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.

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