Wednesday, December 3, 2008

kidney problems

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Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage

Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly more >>

Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes

Studies find mistrust, cultural barriers, segregation of care contribute to inequalities more >>

New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers

Gemzar, everolimus almost doubled survival time with pancreatic, kidney cancers, respectively more >>

Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients

Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation more >>

Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk

Neck, leg sites similar, but jugular should be choice for patients with higher BMI more >>

Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics

Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone more >>

More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury

Intensive therapy did not improve recovery or survival, researchers say more >>

Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early

Widespread use of medical imaging now catching smaller tumors at treatable stages more >>

Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients

Study finds chronic disease sufferers gain benefit from calcitriol, an oral form more >>

Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment

Plavix didn't improve results for patients who underwent circulatory procedure more >>

Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases

Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients more >>

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