In the Press

As an internationally known kidney specialist and Internist, Dr. Victor Gura has appeared on various news programs and in print. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Israeli Scientific Council. He is a member of the world-renowned Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and also serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His invention of the Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK™), the revolutionary medical device that allows the patient to go about their normal routine while undergoing daily dialysis, has been heavily discussed in the media.

National news organizations such as ABC and NBC have documented the beginning of the US clinical trials for the WAK™ that are being overseen by Dr. Gura. Major technological and business websites have also extensively reported on Dr. Gura and his revolutionary dialysis machine. These sites include: The Economist, Medscape, Tech Page One, Gizmodo, UW Today, Popular Science, and Gizmag.

If you wish to contact Dr. Victor Gura for a media appearance, you can do so through our contact page.


Second Annual Global Summit: Global Kidney Innovations-Expanding Patient Choices & OutcomesWearable Artificial Kidney

The 2nd Annual Global Summit is going virtual! This year's meeting will continue to engage the top international experts in the field of kidney care including healthcare professionals, academics, government leaders and regulators, industry experts, entrepreneurs and patient advocates. This event is a partnership of the George Washington University School of Medicine, one of the top medical schools in the nation with an internationally recognized kidney care program, and the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the United States.


Behind the Invention: Wearable Artificial KidneyWearable Artificial Kidney

"Victor Gura, MD, inventor of the Wearable Artificial Kidney, spoke at MD&M West about design considerations, obstacles, and goals involved with developing a portable dialysis device. My patients need to eat 20 to 30 pills a day," Victor Gura, MD, an internist, nephrologist, and inventor of the Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK) told MD&M West attendees on Tuesday. "So one was making a joke. He said 'I could put them in a bowl with some dressing and have a salad'. The bottom line is it's a burden and it's also expensive."


At MD&M West: A Future in Wearable OrgansWak device

"Things have evolved, is what Dr. Victor Fura, board-certified internist, nephrologist, and inventor of the Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK), stated in his session, Unmet Needs of Wearable Organs, at MD&M West 2019. While reminiscing and going through medical devices of the past, Fura notes that the very first pacemaker was as large as a washing machine."At first, you couldn't go around and go shopping at Walmart with these things," says Fura. But things have evolved."


Materials Today - Urea Filtration By 2D Material Could Lead To Dialysis On The GoUrea Filtration

"For more than three million people around the world, kidney failure is a life-altering diagnosis, if not a life-threatening one. While about 17% of people in the US with end-stage kidney disease are now getting transplants, the average time spent waiting is three to five years. And much of that time is consumed by planning for, receiving and recovering from treatment. These people spend several hours multiple times each week attached to a dialysis machine that cleans the toxins from their blood – easing the workload on their kidneys."


Wearable Artificial Kidney Update: CKD Human Trial Successful Outcomes & Additional Positions OpenKidneyBuzz

"I just finished my Human Trial with the Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK)! It was incredible," a Dialysis patient recently wrote. Hence, trials for the Artificial Wearable Kidney (also known as the Wearable Artificial Kidney) have begun and initial reports appear to be promising; including some patients who took part in the initial Human Trials reporting that their Blood Pressure "ran normal" when typically they had challenges with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) or Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure). Moreover, patients reported no dizziness or cramping, good lab results, and feeling, "normal as ever, for being on Dialysis."

 

 

ECRI - Health Technology Trends

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"Data from the first U.S. clinical trial of a wearable artificial kidney device for hemodialysis was released at the annual American Society of Nephrology conference. Health Technology Trends spoke with the device inventor, Dr. Victor Gura, about trial results, accelerated regulatory pathway efforts and the next steps for this device."

 

 

 

ASN Kidney News - The Wearable Artificial KidneyASN Kidney News

American Society of Nephrology interviews Dr. Victor Gura, developer of the wearable artificial kidney, in this issue of Kidney News.

 

 

 

 

WFMZ-TV Health Beat - Artificial Kidney: Freedom for Dialysis PatientsWearable Artificial Kidney

SEATTLE - Toby Munoz Jr. sits in a chair three times a week for up to five long hours at a time. "And it just drives me up a wall. I'm not a sit-down person; I can barely make it through a movie at a theater," Munoz explained.

Munoz needs dialysis to do the work of his failing kidneys, read how the WAK™ has changed his life.


Wearable Tech Goes to the Doctor: UW to Test "Wearable" Artificial Kidneyconstricting process

Undergoing dialysis is a constricting process; a patient has to sit in a chair attached to a machine for hours at a time, multiple times a week. But soon, things could change.

For patients with kidney problems who need the help of a machine to filter their blood, a new device that will be tested at the University of Washington could provide hope for a more mobile future.

 

Victor Gura, MD

Internist & Nephrologist located in West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA

Dr. Victor Gura is a world-renowned board-certified internist and nephrologist serving patients throughout the Beverly Hills, California area. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and dialysis technology in addition to internal medicine, Dr. Gura offers patients a comprehensive array of treatment options using the most advanced techniques and approaches to care, including treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and proteinuria, as well as routine physical exams and preventative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain optimal health at every age and every stage of life.

At his practice in Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Gura provides compassionate, patient-centered care based on each patient's unique needs to help ensure the best possible outcomes. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide patients with cutting-edge care in a relaxed setting designed for patient comfort. Every patient receives in-depth information about their care options and their medical condition so they can feel confident about their care throughout treatment.

After earning his medical degree at Universidad De Buenos Aires, Dr. Gura completed an internship at T. Shmea Hospital followed by residencies at Tel Aviv University/Beilinson Hospital and the University of Southern California (USC). With decades of experience in both internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Gura has an international presence and is the inventor of the revolutionary Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK™), a portable, ergonomically designed dialysis device that enables patients to experience the benefits of daily dialysis while performing their normal, day-to-day routines. The WAK™'s unique design helps eliminate fluid on a regular basis to reduce strain on the kidneys, lungs, and heart while also reducing blood pressure. Plus, the WAK™ reduces or eliminates the risk of malnutrition in patients with an end-stage renal disease, which in turn can help prevent infections and other dangerous side effects of ESRD. The device's contoured profile is designed for patient comfort, and the device weighs less than 10 pounds, making it extremely portable and easy to use. Powered by 9-volt batteries, the WAK™ uses a tiny fraction of the amount of fluid required by conventional dialysis, and because it's portable, it eliminates the need to travel to dialysis centers, which can be especially important for patients in more rural areas.

As a leading nephrologist, Dr. Gura is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he provides state-of-the-art care for patients from across the country and around the world. Dr. Gura and his office staff welcome new patients, and the practice accepts most types of major medical insurance including Medicare. The doctor and his staff speak English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Russian.

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Victor Gura, MD

Dr. Victor Gura is a world-renowned board-certified internist and nephrologist serving patients throughout the Beverly Hills, California area. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and dialysis technology in addition to internal medicine, Dr. Gura offers patients a comprehensive array of treatment options using the most advanced techniques and approaches to care, including treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and proteinuria, as well as routine physical exams and preventative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain optimal health at every age and every stage of life.

At his practice in Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Gura provides compassionate, patient-centered care based on each patient's unique needs to help ensure the best possible outcomes. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide patients with cutting-edge care in a relaxed setting designed for patient comfort. Every patient receives in-depth information about their care options and their medical condition so they can feel confident about their care throughout treatment.

After earning his medical degree at Universidad De Buenos Aires, Dr. Gura completed an internship at T. Shmea Hospital followed by residencies at Tel Aviv University/Beilinson Hospital and the University of Southern California (USC). With decades of experience in both internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Gura has an international presence and is the inventor of the revolutionary Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK™), a portable, ergonomically designed dialysis device that enables patients to experience the benefits of daily dialysis while performing their normal, day-to-day routines. The WAK™'s unique design helps eliminate fluid on a regular basis to reduce strain on the kidneys, lungs, and heart while also reducing blood pressure. Plus, the WAK™ reduces or eliminates the risk of malnutrition in patients with an end-stage renal disease, which in turn can help prevent infections and other dangerous side effects of ESRD. The device's contoured profile is designed for patient comfort, and the device weighs less than 10 pounds, making it extremely portable and easy to use. Powered by 9-volt batteries, the WAK™ uses a tiny fraction of the amount of fluid required by conventional dialysis, and because it's portable, it eliminates the need to travel to dialysis centers, which can be especially important for patients in more rural areas.

As a leading nephrologist, Dr. Gura is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he provides state-of-the-art care for patients from across the country and around the world. Dr. Gura and his office staff welcome new patients, and the practice accepts most types of major medical insurance including Medicare. The doctor and his staff speak English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Russian.


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In the Press

As an internationally known kidney specialist and Internist, Dr. Victor Gura has appeared on various news programs and in print. His invention of the Wearable Artificial Kidney (WAK™), the revolutionary medical device that allows the patient to go about their normal routine while undergoing daily dialysis, has been heavily discussed in the media.

Major technological and business websites have also extensively reported on Dr. Gura and his revolutionary dialysis machine, including The Economist, Medscape, Tech Page One, Gizmodo, UW Today, Popular Science, and Gizmag.

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