Dialysis clinics weather the devastation from Oklahoma tornado
For dialysis patients and staff at clinics near Moore, Okla., this week, the destruction from one of the largest tornados in U.S. history has left an unforgettable mark.
Researchers Hope To Recycle Kidneys To Help solve Donor Organ shortage
Nearly 20 percent of kidneys that are recovered from deceased donors in the U.S. are refused for transplant due to factors ranging from scarring in small blood vessels of the kidney’s filtering units to the organ going too long without blood or oxygen. But, what if instead of being discarded, these organs could be “recycled” to help solve the critical shortage of donor organs?
In Patients With Kidney Disease, LDL Cholesterol Is A Poor Marker Of Heart Health
Among patients with chronic kidney disease, those with very low kidney function had a higher risk of having a heart attack than those with higher kidney function over a four-year period.
Study Sounds Alarm Bell for Youth with Type 2 Diabetes
Some youths with type 2 diabetes have a more aggressive form of the disease than is seen adults, with a high risk for complications such as early renal and cardiovascular disease, according to a number of new reports from the Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth (TODAY) study, which together form a special section of the June issue of Diabetes Care.
Acupuncture Points Useful in Diabetes Control?
ORLANDO — Diabetes patients with gastroparesis experienced significant relief of nausea with “needleless” acupuncture, which may have important implications for their glucose control, a small study suggests.
Certain statins — the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs — may increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. The risk was greatest for patients taking atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor), the study said.
Fresenius Wins Patient Case Management Awards
Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has been recognized for outstanding health care case management with two “Case In Point” Platinum Awards from Dorland Health, the publisher of Case In Point magazine.
Sugary drinks tied to kidney stone risk
Adults who drink at least one sugar-sweetened drink a day are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than people who rarely imbibe them, according to a new study.
Early prevention key message at Kidney Foundation AGM
Teach kids how to lead a healthy lifestyle and we’ll prevent a lot of kidney disease.
Kidney disease often goes unchecked
Despite one in three Australians being at high risk of kidney disease, the chronic illness remains low on the health radar of many people.
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