kidney problems

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble

Health - November 19, 2009

Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds more >>

Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries

Health - November 11, 2009

Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks more >>

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease

Health - November 5, 2009

Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study more >>

FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug

Health - November 3, 2009

Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action more >>

Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies

Health - November 2, 2009

It's more proof that what you eat and drink affects health, researchers say more >>

For People on Dialysis, Too Thin Can Be Risky

Health - November 1, 2009

More body fat means greater survival odds, researcher says more >>

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients

Health - October 31, 2009

Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say more >>

Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky

Health - October 30, 2009

Chances of infection, anemia and more go up, study finds more >>

Kidney Damage Another Consequence of Anabolic Steroids

Health - October 29, 2009

Long-term use can lead to severe kidney scarring, new research shows more >>

Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections

Health - October 28, 2009

Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say more >>

All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death

Health - October 27, 2009

Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds more >>

Intensive Dialysis Doesn't Save Lives of the Sickest

Health - October 21, 2009

Study finds no difference when compared to routine dialysis more >>

Docs May Be Overdoing Some Invasive Procedures

Health - October 16, 2009

For certain patients with renal artery stenosis, medication may be enough, researchers say more >>

Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant

Health - October 15, 2009

Coronary angiography does not harm kidneys and helps guide decisions, study finds more >>

Dialysis' Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients

Health - October 14, 2009

Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study more >>

Exercise Extends Life of Kidney Patients

Health - October 8, 2009

Study finds physical activity pays off more >>

U.S. Health Officials Announce New Heparin Formula

Health - October 1, 2009

Potency of blood thinner is cut as FDA alerts doctors to the safety change more >>

Health Tip: Evaluating Signs of Kidney Stones

Health - September 29, 2009

Here's a list of potential symptoms more >>

Diet, Exercise May Slow Kidney Disease Progression

Health - September 18, 2009

Obese patients can also benefit from weight-loss surgery, review finds more >>

Extended Antiviral May Benefit Kidney Transplant Patients

Health - September 17, 2009

Risk of viral infection can be cut in half with 6 months of treatment, study finds more >>

Kidney Injury While Hospitalized May Lead to Future Dialysis

Health - September 15, 2009

An estimated 45% to 70% of these patients die before discharge, study finds more >>

Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation

Health - September 15, 2009

Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds more >>

Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds

Health - September 11, 2009

They're more likely to have conditions that complicate treatment, researchers say more >>

Dopamine May Boost Odds of Transplant Success

Health - September 8, 2009

Pretreating brain-dead donors yielded better results for recipients in study more >>

Home Dialysis a Good Option for Kidney Disease Patients

Health - August 27, 2009

Survival rates similar to those with deceased donor transplant organs, study shows more >>