Meet Ywonne Lothsson, an assistant nurse with 39 years' experience in dialysis care
Posted August 30, 2018
Ywonne Lothsson has worked as an assistant nurse at Diaverum's dialysis clinic in Falköping. She has worked in dialysis care for 39 years, and retired in the beginning of the summer. We took the opportunity to meet Ywonne and asked her a few questions about what it has been like to work in dialysis care during a long professional life.
Continue ReadingDr. Dujanah H. Mousa at Diaverum shares her story of working as a nephrologist in Saudi Arabia
Posted June 22, 2018
Dr. Dujanah H. Mousa is the Deputy Country Medical Director of Diaverum Saudi Arabia. In this interview she shares her personal story of how she has always known that she wanted to become a doctor and how her strong dedication and willingness to grow have guided her on her way. She also shares her view on what it is like for a woman to work as a doctor in Saudi Arabia.
Continue ReadingPatients with renal failure and kidney transplant
Posted June 14, 2018
Organ transplantation was certainly one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in the last 50 years. The first successful organ transplant occurred in 1954 when a kidney was transplanted in Boston, United States of America.
Continue ReadingHappy International Nurses Day!
Posted May 12, 2018
The International Nurses Day is celebrated every May 12th around the world to mark the contributions that nurses make to societies. At Diaverum, our nurses are the heart and soul of our patient care. Hear leaders at Diaverum share their thoughts on the role of the nurse.
Continue ReadingA warming surprise for the staff at Diaverum Nacka
Posted March 22, 2018
Antje Behring-Fritz's husband Manfred has been going for dialysis for almost three years. She goes with him to his dialysis sessions, and often spends the time doing crosswords with Manfred, or knitting. At Christmas, she had the idea of using her interest in knitting for a very special secret project.
Continue ReadingWorld Kidney Day - raising awareness of the effects of dialysis on pregnancy
Posted March 8, 2018
Today is international World Kidney Day, a theme day aimed at raising awareness about kidney disease. This year’s global theme is Kidney Disease and women’s health. As part of this theme, Diaverum wants to raise awareness about the effects of dialysis on pregnancy — a subject that is tightly linked to women’s health.
Continue ReadingA story of an extra special baby
Posted March 8, 2018
Jawaher Faris, a 39-year-old woman from Madinah in Saudi Arabia was surprised to find out she was pregnant. She had been on dialysis for six years and did not think it would be possible to become pregnant again. After 28 weeks and four days, she delivered a healthy baby boy.
Continue Reading7 quick tips to keep your kidneys healthy
Posted February 22, 2018
Chronic kidney disease is becoming increasingly common worldwide. Treatment options are expensive and a major limitation to quality of life for the patients. Follow these 7 steps to help ensure your kidneys are staying healthy.
Continue ReadingAn Empowered Life Through Art
Posted January 16, 2018
Diaverum Middle East sponsored the “Art of Life Gallery” held at the Diaverum Kareemat Dialysis Centre in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Since people in the Abha region are naturally artistic, it is also natural that the first art gallery for kidney patients was held here.
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