News tagged with kidney function

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Synthetic marijuana use linked to kidney damage

(HealthDay)—Synthetic marijuana products, also known as Spice or K2, are potentially very dangerous for the kidneys, new research suggests.

Medications created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

n-3 PUFA may reduce markers of kidney disease in T2DM

(HealthDay)—In patients with type 2 diabetes and evidence of kidney injury, supplementation with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) does not reduce urine albumin excretion but is associated ...

Diabetes created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists find key element of lupus, suggesting better drug targets

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide. The ...

Medical research created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Predictors of higher diabetes health care costs identified

(HealthDay)—The average five-year cost of caring for patients with diabetes is higher for those with abnormal kidney function, suboptimal glycemic control, and presence of proteinuria, according to research ...

Diabetes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chronic kidney disease increases risk of death for both women and men

A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium (CKD-PC) found that in general chronic kidney disease is similarly associated with a higher risk of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hypertension during pregnancy increases risk of end-stage renal disease

Women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease compared with women without the disorders, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Irregular heart beat elevates risk of kidney failure

Many people who suffer from chronic kidney disease progressively lose their kidney function over time and eventually develop a condition called end-stage renal disease – the complete failure of the kidneys – placing them ...

Cardiology created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Are some patients too heavy for a new kidney?

In a research review article published in the American Journal of Nephrology, Saint Louis University investigators examined data from multiple studies to better understand how obesity, an epidemic in the U.S., impacts kidney ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers reveal most effective treatment for common kidney disorder

The results of a pioneering UK-wide clinical trial that compared treatments for patients with a common type of kidney disease has found one to be significantly more effective. The results of the study, published online in ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Indigenous Australians vulnerable to lupus

(Medical Xpress)—A new study is currently exploring why Indigenous Australians (IA) suffer more frequently and severely from lupus than non-Indigenous Australians (NIA).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Problems with mineral metabolism linked with kidney disease progression

Abnormalities of mineral metabolism worsen with progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are linked with a higher risk for kidney failure among African Americans, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of ...

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

Researchers identify target to help protect kidney patients' heart health

Blocking the receptor for proteins that constrict blood vessels reduces markers of heart-related problems in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of ...

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

Serious acute kidney injury: More common than ever

Acute kidney injury (AKI), an abrupt or rapid decline in kidney function, is a serious and increasingly prevalent condition that can occur after major infections, major surgery, or exposure to certain medications. The incidence ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Decreased kidney function leads to decreased cognitive functioning

Decreased kidney function is associated with decreased cognitive functioning in areas such as global cognitive ability, abstract reasoning and verbal memory, according to a study led by Temple University. This is the first ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast