Pediatrics
Metals in local groceries may impact kids health
A survey of metal concentrations in 253 food and beverages commonly eaten by Western Australians has turned up mixed results.
Nov 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Potassium additives may make low-sodium meats unsafe for patients with kidney disease
Potassium additives are frequently added to sodium-reduced meat products in amounts that may be dangerous for patients with kidney disease, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 ...
Nov 15, 2014
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Surgery
Weight-loss surgery may improve kidney function
In addition to helping patients shed pounds, weight loss surgery may also improve kidney function, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in ...
Nov 14, 2014
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Sleep disorders
Sleep apnea may contribute to kidney disease progression
Sleep apnea may accelerate kidney function decline in diabetic patients with kidney disease, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, ...
Nov 14, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Simple urine test detects common causes of kidney dysfunction after transplantation
A new noninvasive urine test can distinguish among different causes of acute kidney dysfunction after transplantation. The test, which is described in a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American ...
Mar 6, 2014
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Immunology
Fight against organ failure advances
(Medical Xpress)—The findings of a 20-year project undertaken by scientists committed to developing improved treatments for chronic kidney disease reveal a significant advance in our understanding of organ failure.
Jan 13, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Soft drinks and sugar in the diet may have negative effects on the kidneys
Two new studies highlight the potential negative effects that soft drinks and sugar can have on kidney health. Results of these studies will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 November 5-10 at the Georgia World Congress ...
Nov 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New innovations in clinical science
A variety of recent studies highlight new and innovative research efforts that could help improve individuals' kidney health. Below are the findings of some of these studies, which are being presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 ...
Nov 9, 2013
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Medications
Novel drug prevents common viral disease in stem-cell transplant patients, study finds
A new drug can often prevent a common, sometimes severe viral disease in patients receiving a transplant of donated blood-making stem cells, a clinical trial led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham ...
Sep 25, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study expands use of biomarker for early diagnosis of acute kidney injury
A biomarker test developed initially to identify early acute kidney injury (AKI) after surgery has been shown to successfully detect AKI in emergency room patients with a variety of urgent health issues.
Sep 5, 2013
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