Abstract: The present invention provides a novel device and method of generating and bagging dialysate for continuous veno-venous hemodialysis (CVVHD). The procedure involves the use of standard hemodialysis (HD) equipment and the device of the present invention. The device of the present invention is an adapter configured to be used with standard hemodialysis equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organ transplantation. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods useful for reducing the discard of kidney for transplantation after brain death. In a specific embodiment, a method for assessing viability of a kidney for transplantation comprises the step of measuring the amount of UMOD and OPN in a urine sample obtained from a deceased donor using a point-of-care lateral flow device, wherein ratio of UMOD:OPN of ?3 indicates the kidney is viable for transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for treating, preventing, or assessing the levels of risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) in a subject via measuring concentrations of tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 (TNFR1), tumor necrosis factor receptor-2 (TNFR2), and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1).

Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for detecting a biomarker related to AIN in a biological sample, and use thereof alone or as part of a diagnostic index for identifying and treating subjects at risk of AIN.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine crankcase ventilation rotating coalescer includes an annular rotating coalescing filter element, an inlet port supplying blowby gas from the crankcase to the hollow interior of the annular rotating coalescing filter element, and an outlet port delivering cleaned separated air from the exterior of the rotating element. The direction of blowby gas is inside-out, radially outwardly from the hollow interior to the exterior.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine crankcase ventilation rotating coalescer includes an annular rotating coalescing filter element, an inlet port supplying blowby gas from the crankcase to the hollow interior of the annular rotating coalescing filter element, and an outlet port delivering cleaned separated air from the exterior of the rotating element. The direction of blowby gas is inside-out, radially outwardly from the hollow interior to the exterior.

Abstract: An oil mist removal device, with oil fill, is provided for an internal combustion engine. A housing has first and second passages, and a separator therebetween. An oil fill port in the first passage is provided for adding oil to the engine.

Abstract: A filter includes a filter element formed of filter media, and a plastic framework molded and bonded to and structurally supporting the filter media. One embodiment desirably provides a two-component assembly consisting solely of two components, namely the filter media and the plastic framework molded thereon. In a further embodiment, the plastic framework includes a resilient seal integrally molded therewith and of the same plastic material thereof, eliminating a separate component for the seal. In a further embodiment, a filter combination includes a primary filter element and a secondary filter element. In a further embodiment, a resilient integrally. molded seal is provided.