News tagged with states renal data system
Kidney disease patients reap rewards of prevention
Making sure you see your doctor and have tests run on a regular basis can prevent serious complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American So ...
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May 07, 2009 |
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Anti-aging hormone Klotho may prevent complications
Low levels of the anti-aging hormone Klotho may serve as an early warning sign of the presence of kidney disease and its deadly cardiovascular complications, according to findings by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
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Feb 18, 2011 |
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Patients receiving dialysis are at a heightened risk for sudden cardiac death
Approximately 500,000 Americans require dialysis to treat kidney disease; of that population nearly half of the deaths that occur are caused by cardiovascular disease. Dialysis patients are at elevated risk for sudden cardiac ...
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Nov 14, 2010 |
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Penn State researchers take on the epidemic of diabetes and obesity
Michelle Obama is worried, and she’s not alone. On Feb. 9, the First Lady kicked off a national initiative called "Let's Move" that aims to end childhood obesity within a decade. "The truth is we don’t have a moment ...
Nov 03, 2010 |
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Kidney transplant numbers increase for elderly patients
Elderly patients with kidney failure get kidney transplants more often than they did a decade ago, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The results s ...
Oct 28, 2010 |
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UCSF unveils model for implantable artificial kidney to replace dialysis
UCSF researchers today unveiled a prototype model of the first implantable artificial kidney, in a development that one day could eliminate the need for dialysis.
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Sep 02, 2010 |
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Trauma center care cost-effective
Trauma center care not only saves lives, it is a cost-effective way of treating major trauma, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury Research and Policy. Although ...
Aug 17, 2010 |
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Not all kidney patients treated equal: Differences in care for patients beginning on dialysis
Kidney disease patients insured by some federally sponsored national health care organizations are more likely to undergo an important predialysis procedure than patients with other types of insurance, according to a study ...
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Aug 09, 2010 |
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Investigators identify gene associated with kidney disease in African-American population
Kidney disease is a growing public health problem, with approximately half a million individuals in the United States requiring dialysis treatments to replace the function of their failed kidneys. The problem is particularly ...
Jul 15, 2010 |
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Vanderbilt Nephrologist Says Lower BP Guideline Has Unproven Benefit and Safety
(PhysOrg.com) -- Could guidelines recommending lower blood pressures (130/80mmHg) for patients do more harm than good? One Vanderbilt physician says it is a question that needs to be answered; especially at a time when compliance ...
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Jun 29, 2010 |
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The internet of meetings
(PhysOrg.com) -- Software created by European researchers is transforming business and education through the complete capture of the audio, video and textual record. It is the internet, for meetings.
Technology / Computer Sciences
Apr 23, 2010 |
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