Kidney Disease
Novel racial/ethnic differences found in diabetic kidney disease
(HealthDay)—Rates of proteinuric and nonproteinuric diabetic kidney disease (DKD) vary significantly across racial/ethnic groups, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Diabetes Care.
Diabetes
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Researchers identify new genetic cause for chronic kidney disease
A new single-gene cause of chronic kidney disease has been discovered that implicates a disease mechanism not previously believed to be related to the disease, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Genetics
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Web-based nephrology consults may reduce referrals
(HealthDay)—A system of Web-based consultations (telenephrology) may reduce the number of specialty referrals for patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the March/April ...
Health
Apr 04, 2013 |
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Study finds gout and hyperuricemia on the rise in the US
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that the incidence of gout and hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels) in the U.S. has risen significantly over the last 20 years and is associated with ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 26, 2012 |
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Chronic kidney disease increases risk of death at all ages
A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium found that chronic kidney disease and its complications were associated with a higher risk of death ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 31, 2012 |
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Peginesatide safe for anemia in patients undergoing dialysis
(HealthDay)—Peginesatide, a peptide-based erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, is safe and effective in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and anemia as long as they are undergoing dialysis, according ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 24, 2013 |
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Molecular master switch for pancreatic cancer identified, potential predictor of treatment outcome
A recently described master regulator protein may explain the development of aberrant cell growth in the pancreas spurred by inflammation
Cancer
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Nearly half of US adults with high blood pressure have it under control
Nearly half of U.S. adults with high blood pressure had their blood pressure under control by the end of 2010—a significant increase from the start of the decade, researchers reported in the American Heart Association journal ...
Cardiology
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Low birth weight may increase risk for cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and diabetes
Being underweight at birth may have consequences above and beyond the known short-term effects says a research report published in the October 2012 issue of The FASEB Journal. The report shows that rats with a low birth ...
Pediatrics
Oct 01, 2012 |
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Pediatric kidney disease tied to abnormal carotid arteries
(HealthDay)—Ultrasound measurements of carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) are significantly elevated among children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with healthy controls, according to a study ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 28, 2012 |
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ESC recommends patients and centres for renal denervation
Up to 10 per cent of patients with high blood pressure are resistant to treatment, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Clinical trials show that catheter-based renal denervation ...
Cardiology
Apr 25, 2013 |
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New drug shows promise for kidney disease
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have demonstrated in the laboratory that a new drug is effective in treating a very common kidney disease –– although it will be a few years before it becomes available ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 03, 2012 |
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West Nile cases rise by 400 since last week: CDC
(HealthDay)—The number of new West Nile virus cases jumped by more than 400 since last week, and the death toll now stands at 147, up from 134, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Irregular heart beat elevates risk of kidney failure
Many people who suffer from chronic kidney disease progressively lose their kidney function over time and eventually develop a condition called end-stage renal disease – the complete failure of the kidneys – placing them ...
Cardiology
Jan 17, 2013 |
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New blood test detects potentially deadly calcium deposits
A new test could help identify and treat individuals at risk of developing potentially deadly calcium deposits in their tissues and blood vessels, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the Am ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Nephropathy refers to damage to or disease of the kidney. An older term for this is nephrosis.
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