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Nephron sparing surgery has excellent lasting outcomes

(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 ...

Surgery created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Program helps kidney specialists discuss difficult news with patients

Kidney specialists, or nephrologists, care for a medically complex population and frequently must discuss serious news with patients: giving a diagnosis of kidney disease, explaining the risks and benefits of treatments, ...

Other created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Drug doesn't significantly lower risk of major heart problems in dialysis patients

In one of the largest and longest trials involving patients with kidney failure, a study led by an international team of researchers found that cinacalcet—a drug commonly prescribed to patients with kidney failure and a ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Neutrons help explain why antibiotics prescribed for chemotherapy cause kidney failure

Neutron scattering experiments have provided new insights into the origin of the side effects of an antifungal drug prescribed all over the world. The analysis conducted by scientists at King's College London ...

Medical research created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sanctions affecting 6 million patients in Iran: report

Some six million patients in Iran are affected by Western economic sanctions as import of medicine is becoming increasingly difficult, a governmental paper reported Sunday quoting a health official.

Health created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

1 dead, 37 sickened from E. coli tied to NC fair

(AP)—Health officials say one child has died and 37 others have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to a North Carolina county fair.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quiz, already used in elderly, could determine death risk for kidney dialysis patients of all ages

A simple six-question quiz, typically used to assess disabilities in the elderly, could help doctors determine which kidney dialysis patients of any age are at the greatest risk of death, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Non-genetic factors play role in non-diabetic kidney disease among African-Americans

The high rate of non-diabetic kidney disease in African-Americans is strongly associated with variations in a particular gene. Yet, not everyone who inherits these variations develops the disease.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

There's no place like home—for dialysis

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 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Kidney society describes ways to eliminate wasteful tests and procedures

Earlier this year, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the world's leading kidney organization, joined other groups in a campaign to help health care professionals and patients avoid wasteful and sometimes harmful medical ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quality of life and treatment of late-stage chronic kidney disease

Renal transplantation is best treatment option for improving quality of life in people with late-stage chronic kidney disease

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 created Sep 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TAVI restricted to very old or very sick patients

The registry is part of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) EURObservational Research Programme (EORP) of surveys and registries.

Cardiology created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Less commonly prescribed antibiotic may be better

The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to treat bloodstream infections in dialysis patients may not always be the best choice, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Race, insurance status related to likelihood of being assessed for kidney transplantation

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 ...

Other created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0