http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from American Society of Nephrology LDL cholesterol is not a useful marker of heart disease risk in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding suggests that other measurements should be used to assess kidney disease patients' cardiovascular health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-ldl-cholesterol-poor-marker-heart.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 16 May 2013 17:28:19 EST news287944090 Kidney disease patients who have slower walking speed on physical performance tests seem to be more burdened by their disease than patients who perform well on lower extremity physical performance tests, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings indicate that measuring lower extremity physical performance may capture a complex set of skeletal muscle and neurologic impairments that develop in CKD patients and substantially affect their survival. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-linked-premature-death-kidney-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:00:06 EST news285522084 High phosphate levels in the blood carry increased heart-related risks, but taking a drug that targets phosphate does not improve cardiovascular measures in patients with mild kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings suggest that, at least for now, reducing dietary intake of phosphate may be the best way for these patients to reduce the mineral's effects on the heart. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-phosphate-binding-drug-heart-health-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:00:05 EST news285522130 High blood pressure in the kidneys of people with apple-shaped bodies may be responsible for their increased risk of developing kidney disease later in life, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings suggest that these individuals may benefit from treatments that reduce kidney blood pressure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-people-apple-shaped-bodies-kidney-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:02 EST news284914570 At the end of life, black patients with kidney failure receiving chronic dialysis are less likely to be referred to hospice and to discontinue dialysis compared with white patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Racial differences in care are especially pronounced in parts of the country that spend the most on end-of-life care. Efforts are needed to better understand why there are such large racial differences in end-of-life care and to ensure that such care reflects dialysis patients' goals and preferences. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-racial-disparities-end-of-life-dialysis-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:00:01 EST news284914601 Growth hormone therapy can help reverse growth problems in children with kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). However, treatment increases bone turnover and interrupts the relationship between bone turnover and a blood marker of bone health, making it difficult for doctors to assess patients' bone health by blood tests alone. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-growth-hormone-reverses-problems-children.html Medical research Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:52:02 EST news284316716 Being overweight starting in young adulthood may significantly increase individuals' risks of developing kidney disease by the time they become seniors, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings emphasize the importance of excess weight as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-overweight-early-adulthood-linked-kidney.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:49:05 EST news284316537 Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding suggests that vitamin D supplementation may help improve the health of kidney transplant recipients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-vitamin-d-linked-kidney-function.html Other Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:02 EST news283707576 Among kidney failure patients on dialysis, Hispanics tend to live the longest and Whites the shortest, with Blacks' survival time in between these two, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Examining the reasons for these survival differences could help improve care for all patients with kidney disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-hispanics-longest-whites-shortest-dialysis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:02 EST news283707611 Patients with kidney failure who have greater transplant knowledge and motivation are ultimately more likely to receive a kidney transplant from a living donor, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings suggest that improving patient education may help reduce disparities in transplantation. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-kidney-failure-patients-chances-donor.html Other Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:00:03 EST news283102586 Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-healthy-lifestyle-linked-longer-survival.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:00:02 EST news283102663 The kidneys' response to a particular hormone may affect kidney disease patients' heart health and longevity, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings may help doctors as they monitor and treat patients with kidney disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-poor-kidney-response-hormone-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:00:02 EST news283102725 Large fluctuations in blood pressure from day to day are a warning sign for African Americans with kidney disease, indicating that they may face an increased risk of dying prematurely. That is the conclusion of a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings highlight the importance of routine blood pressure monitoring in patients with kidney disease, and they suggest that treatments that address large fluctuations may improve health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-blood-pressure-premature-death-african.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:00:04 EST news282498068 Race and geographic area play important roles in determining whether a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receives optimal care before developing kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings suggest that policies aimed at eliminating disparities in kidney care must take these factors into account. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-geographic-affect-patients-kidney-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:00:03 EST news282498177 Children on dialysis who have anemia and who require high doses of drugs to treat it have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings provide new insights that may help improve the health of children with kidney failure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-global-anemia-children-dialysis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:01 EST news281894660