Cardiology

Greater decline in renal function with warfarin in A-fib

(HealthDay)—For patients with atrial fibrillation, decline in renal function is significantly greater with warfarin versus dabigatran etexilate (DE), according to a study published in the June 16 issue of the Journal of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New treatment for polycystic kidney disease

A new technique for treating polycystic kidney disease has been identified by researchers at The University of Manchester and UCL.

Oncology & Cancer

Some childhood cancer survivors may face subsequent renal problems

Adult survivors of childhood cancers who underwent certain chemotherapy treatments or kidney surgery had worse kidney function that did not recover over time. Because of this, they may be at higher risk for premature renal ...

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