JULY - 20196August - 08 - 2019, volume 03 - Issue 17 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerSalesRich Gonsalvesrich@medicaltechoutlook.com510.972.5010Contact usEmailPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405sales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@Medicaltechoutlook.comIn the field of Nephrology, there has been very minimal innovation in the past few years. The Nephrology community realizes that they are lagging behind other medical subspecialties in scientific breakthroughs, translational therapies, and clinical advances for patients. Despite being behind other medical subspecialties, Nephrology has witnessed a few notable advances such as erythropoietin and improved immunosuppressants. However, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury are on the rise worldwide. CKD affects as many as 10-15 percent of the world's population and is associated with accelerated aging and severe cardiovascular complications. Insufficient hydration, heat stress due to global warming and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to CKD. Preventive measures need urgent consideration. Although a conventional method such as maintenance dialysis is a life-sustaining therapy to those with kidney failure, patients need robust kidney care. Innovations could improve the lives of patients with kidney disease and Nephrologists as well. Nephrologists suffer from poor job satisfaction and high-rate of burnout as this field has become an increasingly inconvenient place to practice with poorly integrated systems and information silos. Innovations are not only required for the patients but for the professionals to make their life more comfortable. Medical facilities around the world are accelerating the development of drugs, devices, biologics, and other therapies across the spectrum of kidney care, including prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of kidney diseases. The accelerated pace of innovation and development of new medical products will improve millions of lives affected by kidney disease worldwide. On that note, this edition of MedTech Outlook features a list of prime Nephrology solutions providers that are at the top of their game. We hope the valuable information and the innovative solutions from leading companies will help you effectively in making informed decisions.The Gradual Evolution of NephrologySarah FernandesEDITORIALImmanuelJames D. Phillips
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