http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. 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 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 African-Americans and individuals without private health insurance are less likely than others to receive a kidney transplant before requiring dialysis, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that efforts are needed to ensure the equitable distribution of donor kidneys and the timing of transplantation. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-disparities-kidney-transplant.html Other Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:00:05 EST news278869706 Women taking the immunosuppressant tacrolimus can rest assured that breast feeding will not elevate their babies' exposure to the drug, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings are good news for young women who have received an organ transplant in the past or who are taking the drug for other reasons. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-breast-mothers-immunosuppressant-drug.html Medications Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:00:01 EST news278265308 Most patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo hemodialysis put up with a grueling treatment regimen that involves going into a clinic several days a week and sitting through a three-to-four hour dialysis session at each visit. Home hemodialysis is more accessible than ever, though, with the advent of newer systems that are easier for patients to learn, use, and maintain, according to a review appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The authors offer suggestions for how to overcome barriers and establish a successful home hemodialysis program. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-homefor-dialysis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:00:01 EST news268587422 (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 published online Sept. 13 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-pediatric-kidney-disease-tied-abnormal.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:50:01 EST news268050899 Young black patients and patients without private health insurance are less likely to be assessed for a kidney transplant when they start dialysis, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). These patients are also less likely to be put on the transplant waiting list and to receive a transplant. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-status-likelihood-kidney-transplantation.html Other Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:00:01 EST news262539457 Among patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), homeless people experience higher rates of premature death and kidney failure, and they use emergency services much more often than impoverished peers with stable housing, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that greater efforts are needed to address the unmet needs of homeless patients with CKD and other chronic conditions to improve their health and reduce public costs. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-homelessness-linked-poor-health-kidney.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:00:43 EST news258912032 Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found more evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for patients with kidney failure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-evidence-benefits-home-dialysis-kidney.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:43:09 EST news227868159 The gold standard long-term glucose monitoring test for patients with diabetes proved to be of limited value in dialysis patients, according to a new study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-hba1c-glucose-poorly-dialysis-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 31 May 2011 11:04:04 EST news226058621