Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fatty acids supplements help offset inflammation
Taking a fatty acid supplement can help reduce inflammation for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), research has found.
Jun 15, 2015
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Cardiology
Memory impairment prevalent in elderly with heart failure
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic heart failure, memory impairment is common, with impairment correlating positively with heart failure severity, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The American ...
Apr 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Treating chronic kidney disease using clay minerals
Clay has healing powers. This natural product is destined to help treat chronic kidney disease: a well-tolerated agent based on clay minerals lowers patients' excessive phosphate levels.
Jan 2, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antihypertensives associated with lower dialysis risk for patients with advanced CKD
Patients with stable hypertension and the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) before dialysis appeared to have a lower risk for long-term dialysis or death if they were treated with the antihypertensive drugs ...
Dec 16, 2013
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Diabetes
Poorer outcomes after non-cardiac surgery in DM
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, diabetes is associated with adverse perioperative complications and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in Diabetes Care.
Sep 11, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nephrologist follow-up improves mortality of severe acute kidney injury patients
Patients with acute kidney injury who see a nephrologist within 90 days of being discharged from a hospital have a 24 per cent lower risk of dying than those who do not see a kidney specialist, a new study has found.
Apr 30, 2013
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Cardiology
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 ...
Jan 17, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Chronic kidney disease changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that normally play a crucial role in staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance, according ...
Oct 9, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney stones linked with small increased risk of later kidney problems
Kidney stones are associated with a small but significant increased risk of developing more serious kidney problems later in life, suggests a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Aug 30, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Role of screening, monitoring in early kidney disease unclear
(HealthDay) -- At least one in 10 U.S. adults is estimated to have chronic kidney disease, but whether screening and monitoring people in the earlier stages of the disease provides a benefit just isn't clear, a new review ...
Apr 17, 2012
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