http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. One venous puncture, rather than two, is a safe and effective approach to intravascular ultrasound-guided inferior vena cava filter placement in critically-ill patients, a new study shows. Inferior vena cava filter placement is done to prevent or treat pulmonary emboli or deep venous thrombosis. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-venous-intravascular-ultrasound-guided.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:03 EST news285522614 Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, according to studies published in BMJ today. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-salt-potassium-major-global-health.html Health Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:30:01 EST news284317431 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 The Clinical Institute of Pathology at the MedUni Vienna has discovered a previously unknown mechanism in the regulation of gene expression that leads to the development of a chronic renal condition known as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Primary FSGS is currently untreatable and can lead to secondary conditions ranging from nephrotic syndrome with severe oedema to the destruction of renal function. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-faulty-gene-triggers-kidney-disease.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:17:41 EST news282989851 (HealthDay)—Although the first description of a rapidly progressive nephropathy associated with the consumption of aristolochic acid (AA) found in Chinese herbs was first reported 20 years ago, AA-induced nephropathy remains a worldwide health concern due to the lack of regulation on herbal medication and the easy availability of such medications online, according to a review published in the March 19 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-aristolochic-acid-nephropathy-global-health.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:20:01 EST news282914874 Despite high hopes that a blood pressure-lowering medication called aliskiren would help people following hospitalization for heart failure, no beneficial effects were found, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-benefit-bp-drug-treatment-hospitalized.html Cardiology Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:22:38 EST news282306149 Among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (a measure of heart function), administration of sildenafil (commercially known as Viagra) for 24 weeks, compared with placebo, did not result in significant improvement in exercise capacity or clinical status, according to a study published online by JAMA. Some studies have suggested that phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (a class of drugs that includes sildenafil) may improve cardiovascular function. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-sildenafil-heart-failure-result-significant.html Cardiology Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:30:01 EST news282221479 (HealthDay)—The Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM) has published "Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question" in vascular medicine, a list of five tests and procedures that are commonly used but can be unnecessary or even harmful. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-unnecessary-vascular.html Cardiology Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:40:01 EST news281105052 Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of ageing, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults. As muscle strength plays an important role in the tendency to fall, sarcopenia leads to an increased risk of fractures and other injuries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-nutritional-factors-muscle-mass-strength.html Health Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:20:13 EST news277726807 (HealthDay)—For patients with bilateral renal masses, nephron sparing surgery (NSS) results in excellent long-term oncological and functional outcomes and survival rates, according to a study published in the December issue of The Journal of Urology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-nephron-surgery-excellent-outcomes.html Surgery Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:40:01 EST news272555805 Patients with vascular disease are at higher risk of suffering a further event or death. Treatment of vascular risk factors by nurse practitioners is proven to be very effective in reducing this risk although treatment goals are often not reached and it is costly and time-consuming. Previous studies did not show clear beneficial effects but this study looks at one year effect in a relatively large group of patients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-online-treatment-beneficial-heart-disease.html Cardiology Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:30:02 EST news258721668 (HealthDay) -- For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who undergo total hip replacement (THR), the rate of major venous thromboembolism (VTE) is significantly higher in those treated with enoxaparin compared to those treated with desirudin, according to a study published online June 4 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-higher-vte-ckd-surgical-patients.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:30:01 EST news258376565 Contrary to current belief, a new study finds that patients with a history of diabetes are not one of the most at risk for contrast induced nephrotoxicity. Instead, the study found that patients with a history of renal disease, hypertension and/or heart disease are more likely to suffer from renal insufficiency, putting them at greater risk for contrast induced nephrotoxicity. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-current-factors-contrast-nephrotoxicity.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 01 May 2012 04:10:02 EST news255060866 Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified two novel markers that, when elevated in the blood stream, can predict accurately the risk of renal (kidney) failure in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The findings have immediate diagnostic implications and can be used for the development of new therapies to prevent or postpone the progression of renal disease in diabetes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-markers-key-indicators-future-renal.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:28:44 EST news246216514 An analytical technique using high brilliance infrared light produced by the SOLEIL synchrotron has been developed by teams from the CNRS, Paris Sud University, Tenon Hospital in Paris, and the Stoke-on-Trent Cancer Centre (GB) to study the calcification present in the kidneys of patients with renal failure. The results show that it is now possible to identify different types of calcification, some of which are specific to diseases that can be treated. If this information is obtained early, the patients concerned can be treated on time and avoid kidney loss and an eventual kidney transplant. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-earlier-diagnosis-kidney-transplants.html Medical research Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:20:04 EST news241797397 A new study from Mayo Clinic, the largest long-term study of kidney transplant recipients published to date, demonstrates that progressive damage to kidney transplants may be less common and less severe than previously reported. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-long-term-kidney-transplants-faring-previously.html Other Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:22:21 EST news221408523