http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. For patients with kidney failure, getting creative may provide some relief. Kansas State University researchers are exploring the effects of drama therapy on patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and are the first in the world to study the topic. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-drama-therapy-mood-pain-hemodialysis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 15 May 2013 09:40:04 EST news287827548 A technique that removes additional toxins during dialysis may prolong kidney failure patients' lives, according to a clinical trial appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology. In light of these results, the technique may become standard for dialysis patients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-hemodiafiltration-dying-year.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:10:01 EST news280083607 Compared with standard dialysis, frequent dialysis can cause complications related to repeated access to the blood, requiring patients to undergo more repair procedures to the site through which blood is removed and returned, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The study provides important information for physicians and patients as they weigh different dialysis options. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-frequent-dialysis-poses-kidney-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:00:01 EST news279466739 Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest-risk patients for sudden cardiac death. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-fish-oil-dialysis-patients-sudden.html Cardiology Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:40:07 EST news279387405 (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 to two studies published in the Jan. 24 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-peginesatide-safe-anemia-patients-dialysis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:40:01 EST news278263048 An infection called peritonitis commonly arises in the weeks before many dialysis patients die, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings suggest that peritonitis may be a deadly condition for some kidney failure patients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-infections-deadly-dialysis-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:11 EST news257094011 Patients suffering with end-stage renal disease could increase their survival chances by undergoing intensive dialysis at home rather than the conventional dialysis in clinics. A new study by Lawson Health Research Institute shows the potential of more intensive dialysis completed in a home setting. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-intensive-kidney-dialysis-survival-conventional.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:09:24 EST news254570911 Some recent observational studies suggest that more frequent hemodialysis may prolong kidney failure patients' lives compared with conventional dialysis. If it does, what's the quality of that extra life? The additional treatments—which are time-consuming and take a considerable toll on patients—do not markedly improve patients' physical health, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-03-frequent-dialysis-markedly-physical-health.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:33:01 EST news251051558 Home-based dialysis treatments are on the rise in both the developing and developed worlds, but developed countries appear to be turning to them less often, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The findings, which provide a global snapshot of dialysis use among patients with kidney failure, may impact future business and research innovations. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-snapshot-dialysis-home.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:03 EST news247413920 A recent study found no significant difference in the outcome for patients who received carotid artery stenting (CAS) at more than 30 days post-transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke versus those who received CAS at 30 days or less post-event. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-impact-carotid-artery-stenting-transient.html Cardiology Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:48:40 EST news240486513 Johns Hopkins University graduate students have invented a device to reduce the risk of infection, clotting and narrowing of the blood vessels in patients who need blood-cleansing dialysis because of kidney failure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-student-team-device-dialysis.html Other Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:18:23 EST news228478676