AWAK is a patient-centric medical technology company that aims to enhance the lives of people with kidney disease and their caregivers by providing solutions to deliver better outcomes and improve their quality of life. They focus on revolutionizing dialysis with innovative technologies.

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AWAK is a patient-centric medical technology company with a mission to enhance the lives of dialysis patients and their caregivers by providing solutions to deliver better outcomes along with improving their quality of life.

AWAK sorbent technology is a platform technology which is revolutionising both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. Our technology in enabling development of ultra-portable PD and HD machines, thus giving freedom to patients and enhancing their quality of life.

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Problem: Kidney | Disease State
There are two types of Renal Failures: Acute and Chronic

1. ACUTE RENAL FAILURE
Acute Renal Failure is often reversible with no lasting damage.

2. CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE
In Chronic Renal Failure, the kidneys are extremely damaged. In cases of patients with end stage renal disease, patient will require dialysis and/or a kidney transplant.

Treatment Options
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In Renal Dialysis, the patient is connected to a machine that mechanically removes toxins & waste materials from the body. Dialysis keeps a person alive by performing the functions of the kidneys. A person may have to undergo dialysis as often as several times a day.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS (PD)
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Peritoneal Dialysis is performed by surgically placing a special hollow tube into the lower abdomen. After the tube is placed, a solution called dialysate is instilled into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate is left in the abdomen for a designated period of time. The dialysate fluid absorbs the waste products & toxins through the peritoneum. The fluid is then drained from the abdomen, measured, and discarded. 

There are 2 main types of peritoneal dialysis: continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) & Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD).

HEMODIALYSIS (HD)
For Hemodialysis a special type of access, called an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, is placed surgically, usually, in your arm. After access is established, patient will be connected to a hemodialysis machine which drains the blood. 

Wastes & excess water will be passed out from the blood through the membrane into the dialysate through a process called diffusion before the ‘clean’ blood is returned to the bloodstream. 

Hemodialysis is typically performed at a dialysis center or in a hospital and is usually performed 3 times a week & lasts for 4-5 hrs.

AWAK's Innovative Sorbent Technology ~ Enables Dialysis To Be Performed On-The-Go With Ultra-Portable Systems

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Did you know that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can weaken the bones? 

Damaged kidneys stop removing excess phosphorous from the blood and stop turning Vitamin D into calcitriol. This causes an imbalance of calcium, triggering the blood to absorb calcium from the bones hence weakening them. 

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#AWAK #Kidney #HealthAwareness #Dialysis

The AWAK Singapore team had our annual health check-up at the office this week!

As part of the screening by SATA COMMHEALTH, key body vitals (blood pressure, BMI, visual vitals) were checked and routine laboratory tests were done.

We at AWAK practice what we preach and going for annual health screening is important because it aids in the early detection of diseases, allowing for timely intervention to achieve good health and a higher quality of life.

For example, in the United States, over 20% of individuals with hypertension have increased albuminuria (urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio [UACR] ≥ 30 mg/g), yet only 7% of those with hypertension are tested for albuminuria, representing potentially millions of patients with undiagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease. With routine health screening, these gaps can be filled.

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#AWAK #AwakTechnologies #SATACommhealth #HealthScreening

There are different types of kidney failure at acute and chronic levels as a result of sudden or long-term effects. Like any other physical ailment or disease, it is crucial to take prompt and firm actions to limit the harm or potentially reverse the damage. 

In this article by Vaisakh V T R, he addresses the lifestyle changes one can take to reduce the impact of kidney disease. 

Find out more about how to mitigate the progression of kidney disease in the article below.

#AWAK #Kidney #Lifestyle #HealthAwareness

Did you know that Nephrotoxocity can be caused by common over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

Drug-induced Nephrotoxicity is a renal dysfunction that occurs due to direct or indirect exposure to Nephrotoxic prescribed drugs, OTC products, diagnostic agents, or alternative/complementary products. Most drugs found to cause Nephrotoxicity exert toxic effects by one or more common pathogenic mechanisms such as altered intraglomerular hemodynamics, tubular cell toxicity, inflammation, crystal nephropathy, rhabdomyolysis, and thrombotic microangiopathy.

Click here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gnkuaa_3.

#AWAK #kidney #DYK #infographic #healthcare

For Diwali this year, our India 🇮🇳 team celebrated the festival of lights with much excitement and joy!

Divided into 4 groups, the team embarked on a treasure hunt to find decorative items such as flowers and lights, with each group creating one letter of the #AWAK Rangoli. Kudos to everyone for their creativity and enthusiastic participation!

Many thanks to Saishree Mohanty and Anisha Kachari for organizing and congratulations to the winners! 👏  Sudeep Ravichandran Prashanth Pradeep Vishal JITHIN Shivani

AWAK wishes you all a joyous Diwali! 🪔

#Diwali #India #Culture #TeamBuilding #celebration

In light of this year's #Diwali🕯️, we hosted an early celebration at our Singapore 🇸🇬 office!

The team came together to embrace the festival by dressing in ethnic wear, feasting on Indian and Malaysian delicacies, and participating in a thrilling treasure hunt organized by the amazing HR team Regina Chua, Hazel Eng, and Carol Su Yu Lim

Kudos to the winners of the hunt! Joel Rayson Sheena Marcin Karthik

Building morale at work through cultural activities definitely helps in boosting employee wellness! 
Hope you all have a happy and safe Diwali 2022!  

#Diwali #Culture #AWAK #teambuilding #wellness #Singapore

AWAK India 🇮🇳 had the pleasure of hosting our Chairman of Board of Directors Abel Ang at our Bangalore office today for the first time.

Abel was warmly welcomed by the team as they exchanged heart-to-heart conversations and further discussed the progress of our ongoing projects.  

AWAK is grateful to have amazing support and encouragement from our leadership team.

Suresha Venkataraya Mandar Gori Dr. Suresh Palale 

#AWAK #management #TeamBonding #EmployeeWellness #India

Did you know Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is the second leading cause of kidney failure? It is often referred to as the silent killer as it often presents no symptoms in its early stages.

Hypertension can constrict and narrow the blood vessels throughout the body and if your kidneys’ blood vessels are damaged, they may no longer work properly. When this occurs, your kidneys are unable to remove waste and excess fluid from your body which can raise blood pressure, starting a dangerous cycle leading to kidney failure.

By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing stress levels and going for regular check-ups, you can identify health conditions early and reduce the risks of kidney failure.

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#AWAK #kidney #DYK #infographic #healthcare #hypertension

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) together with the ISPD (International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis) is organizing a Webinar on the Urgent Start of #Peritoneal #Dialysis on the 4th of October, 7pm IST / 9:30pm SGT.

Between 30% and 80% of patients begin dialysis at the last minute and most frequently with a temporary haemodialysis catheter. As a result, patients are unable to access the dialysis modality of their choice and incur additional costs and morbidity. It has been proven that the urgent start of peritoneal dialysis is safe and effective. This webinar will evaluate the supporting data, access options, and dialysis prescriptions.

The President of the #ISPD 2022-24 and AWAK Technologies Scientific Advisory Committee member, Prof. Edwina Brown, will be moderating the event. The webinar is free to attend, register here! 
https://lnkd.in/gdzTCeEh 

#PeritonealDialysis #Kidney #Disease #Webinar

AWAK Technologies had the pleasure of hosting the Enterprise Singapore (ESG) team at our office yesterday. 
We greatly appreciate the support we have been receiving from ESG over the years. #Singapore's MedTech Eco-system together with the support from proactive agencies like ESG plays an important role in the success of local start-ups like ours!

Suresha Venkataraya Mandar Gori Sheena Gow Marcin Pawlak Carol Su Yu Lim Advanced MedTech

#medtech #startup #dialysis #kidneydisease #innovation #AWAK

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