Low sodium intake could be riskier than thought
Doctors have long encouraged patients to slash their salt intake for good heart health.
May 06, 2011
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May 06, 2011
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Regional variations in kidney care raise questions about spending, says Stanford nephrologist
The type and intensity of treatment older Americans receive for kidney failure depends on the region where they receive care rather than on evidence-based practice guidelines and patient preferences, according to a study ...
Jul 13, 2010
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Depressed chronic kidney disease patients more likely to face complications
Patients with chronic kidney disease who have been diagnosed with depression are twice as likely to be hospitalized, progress to long-term dialysis treatments or die within a year as those who are not depressed, UT Southwestern ...
May 19, 2010
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Pneumonia vaccine does not protect against heart attacks or strokes
The pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination is not associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that followed 84,170 ...
May 04, 2010
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Donor kidneys from Hepatitis C patients needlessly denied to patients with that infection
More than half of donor kidneys in the United State infected with hepatitis C are thrown away, despite the need among hepatitis C patients who may die waiting for an infection-free organ, Johns Hopkins research suggests.
Apr 01, 2010
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Study of popular anemia drug supports new guidelines for its use in dialysis patients
A new study helps dispel mounting confusion over the safety of blockbuster anemia drugs — erythropoiesis-stimulating agents — for people with kidney disease requiring dialysis, as federal regulators prepare to decide ...
Mar 02, 2010
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People with prediabetes not taking adequate precautions to avoid diabetes
In 2005-2006, almost 30% of the U.S. adult population had prediabetes, but over 90% were unaware of their prediabetes status. Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults at high risk through ...
Mar 02, 2010
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Pharmacists improve care of diabetics while cutting costs, research shows
The role of pharmacists hasn't received much attention in the debate on the cost of health care. But national and regional studies show that when pharmacists directly participate in patient care, they significantly reduce ...
Dec 29, 2009
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Hospital re-admission high for dialysis patients treated in long-term care hospitals
A new study by University of Cincinnati (UC) nephrologists shows that most dialysis patients admitted to long-term care hospitals face readmission to acute care facilities, and those with acute kidney failure don't often ...
Dec 14, 2009
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Acute kidney injury patients more likely to need dialysis within 5 years
Patients who sustain injury to their kidneys and require in-hospital dialysis are three times more likely to need long-term dialysis later in life compared to those without a history of this condition, says a new study from ...
Sep 15, 2009
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Link found between depression, early stages of chronic kidney disease
One in five patients with chronic kidney disease is depressed, even before beginning long-term dialysis therapy or developing end-stage renal disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.
Sep 08, 2009
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Sleeping through dialysis: No nightmare for kidney patients
Dialysis takes hours of kidney disease patients' time several days a week, so why not do it at night while sleeping? Overnight dialysis is more convenient for some patients and offers significant benefits over shorter daytime ...
May 21, 2009
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