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Two-Drug Combo Reduces Diabetic Kidney Damage
Health
- June 4, 2008
Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly
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Racial Disparities Widespread in Kidney Patient Outcomes
Health
- June 4, 2008
Studies find mistrust, cultural barriers, segregation of care contribute to inequalities
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New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Cancers
Health
- May 31, 2008
Gemzar, everolimus almost doubled survival time with pancreatic, kidney cancers, respectively
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Anti-Rejection Drug May Boost Diabetes in Kidney Transplant Patients
Health
- May 29, 2008
Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation
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Dialysis Catheter Placement Makes Little Difference in Infection Risk
Health
- May 27, 2008
Neck, leg sites similar, but jugular should be choice for patients with higher BMI
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Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics
Health
- May 21, 2008
Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone
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More Dialysis Not Better in Acute Kidney Injury
Health
- May 20, 2008
Intensive therapy did not improve recovery or survival, researchers say
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Kidney Cancers More Likely to Be Diagnosed Early
Health
- May 19, 2008
Widespread use of medical imaging now catching smaller tumors at treatable stages
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Vitamin D Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Kidney Patients
Health
- May 16, 2008
Study finds chronic disease sufferers gain benefit from calcitriol, an oral form
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Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment
Health
- May 13, 2008
Plavix didn't improve results for patients who underwent circulatory procedure
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Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases
Health
- May 8, 2008
Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients
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