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It may even lead to heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. The study included 55 young men, 30 white and 25 African-American, with the majority being university seniors. (Entertainment and Showbiz!)
Brookline residents head back to Nicaragua to present public health study Nov 23, 2008
Sarah Johnson and Peter Stringham, members of the Brookline Sister City Health Committee, and Carol Caro, president of the Brookline-Quezalguaque Project, will return to Nicaragua this December to report on a study of chronic kidney disease to the town of Quezalguaque, to the local health officials in Leon and to the Ministry of Health in Managua. Last summer, the Brookline Sister City Health Committee coordinated a team of more than 50 people in the United States and Nicaragua to study an... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Nine women jurors key to verdict Nov 23, 2008
Gear only was thinking that his daughters were in danger, said Tolley, who claims Gear suffers from chronic kidney disease, just a step away from dialysis and maybe an early death. "He is particularly in love with his children because he knows his time with his children is limited," Tolley told jurors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Diuretic Reduces Risk For A Type Of Heart Failure That Is More Common Among Women, Study Suggests Nov 22, 2008
8, 2006) Older Americans with high blood pressure and moderate to severe chronic kidney disease have a greater chance of developing heart disease than people with normal kidney function. These patients are. (Science Daily)
Local schools supply good nurses, but can't produce enough of them Nov 22, 2008
"First, the baby boomers are aging. The other reason is that there is a significant number of people in the Orangeburg area who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, renal failure and (kidney disease), which usually involves more hospitalization.". Knight pointed out that each year, approximately 25 graduates of the OCtech ADN program are employed at the RMC.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A good example of how to serve Nov 21, 2008
Berger s disease is a kidney disease often known as a smoker s disease. The doctors weren t optimistic he would survive that surgery. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Sorry State of American Health Nov 21, 2008
For all races, additional golden years aren't necessarily healthy years, with seniors increasingly burdened by such chronic illnesses as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Part of that is simply because the more years you pile up, the more opportunity you have to develop diseases associated with aging. (Time.com)
New Study by BioTrends Highlights Practice Management Shifts Among Canadian Nephrologists Nov 20, 2008
In the anemia market, Amgen's Aranesp is the market share leader among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease not on dialysis (CKD) whereas share between Aranesp and Eprex in the dialysis market is more evenly divided. Satisfaction between brands is similar, but Eprex has a perceived competitive advantage on achieving target hemoglobin levels quickly and allowing for easy dosing modifications. (PR Newswire)
African-Americans With Depression And Heart Attack Have Greater Risk Of Death Nov 20, 2008
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Risk factors include cardiovascular disease, older age, tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, excessive alcohol consumption and chronic high level of stress. Using the Patient Health Questionnaire as part of a prospective myocardial infraction registry, Parashar and her team measured depressive symptoms in 397 African-American MI patients at Grady Memorial... (Science Daily)
New Equation Provides More Accurate Estimates Of Kidney Function Nov 20, 2008
19, 2008) A newly developed equation produces more accurate estimates of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) a key indicator of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to research being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... "Equations to estimate GFR are routinely used to assess kidney function and to detect, evaluate, and manage CKD," comments Andrew S. Levey, MD, of... (Science Daily)
Heart Failure Hospitalization Rates Rise Among Nation's Seniors Nov 19, 2008
Efforts also should be made to prevent chronic kidney disease and pneumonia as they contribute to heart failure as well, Liu said. Liu listed no specific funding support for the study. (Science Daily)
Diabetes: Diagnosis spurred Canton woman to healthier habits, life Nov 19, 2008
Johnson suffered from diabetes, a condition that often leads to kidney disease, heart disease and stroke. Additional consequences can include amputation and blindness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 19, 2008
Miller, who has since moved to Connecticut to be with her children, was one of the millions of Americans unaware that they are suffering from chronic kidney disease, which is caused in most cases by uncontrolled hypertension (as in her case) or diabetes, and is often asymptomatic until its later stages ... An analysis of federal health data published last November in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that 13 percent of American adults about 26 million people have chronic... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Katrina angel awaits kidney transplant Nov 19, 2008
But what the families didn't know is that a month after Katrina, Drue's kidneys almost completely gave out and she had to start dialysis for the first time in 23 years of kidney disease. Now I'm on like 21 pills, she said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Questions on Steroids, Health Care Reform, and the 'Nocebo' Effect Nov 19, 2008
An Epidemic of Kidney Disease. The number of Americans suffering from chronic kidney disease, which is caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes, has increased to 26 million, up from about 20 million a decade ago, The New York Times reports. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight Nov 18, 2008
The Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy also found that being male, having higher blood pressure, having protein in urine (a manifestation of diabetic kidney disease) and a greater body mass index also increased one's risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Maintaining glycemic control, based on blood levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A1 -- a measure of average blood sugar -- helped improve the condition in those that had it as well, regardless of how long the patient had type... (MEDLINEplus)
People Who Develop Kidney Stones Are At Increased Risk For Chronic Kidney Disease Nov 18, 2008
17, 2008) Kidney stones may damage the kidneys and lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... The study abstract, "Kidney Stones Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease," (F-FC202) will be presented as part of a Free Communications session on the topic of "Chronic Kidney Disease: Its Prediction, Prevention, and... (Science Daily)
Blue Cross lists tips for fighting flu Nov 17, 2008
In need of regular medical care or were in a hospital during the previous year because of a metabolic disease (like diabetes), chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system (including immune system problems caused by medicines or by infection with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV/AIDS]). A child six months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin therapy. (Medfield Press, MA)
Hypertension develops early, silently, in African-American men Nov 17, 2008
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. In 2002, hypertension was listed as a primary or contributing cause of death for 277,000 Americans. (EurekAlert!)
Heparin's Deadly Side Effects Nov 17, 2008 4 students advocate care for all Nov 16, 2008 Objects to objector in ad Nov 15, 2008 November is Diabetes Awareness Month Nov 15, 2008 High-normal Phosphate Levels Linked To Early Atherosclerosis Nov 15, 2008 Tiger dies at Ohio's Akron Zoo Nov 15, 2008 AMAG Soars On Approval Nov 15, 2008 Large Waist Can Almost Double Your Risk Of Premature Death, Says Europe-wide Study Nov 14, 2008 Diabetic teens skipping insulin to lose weight: research Nov 14, 2008 Bound for Boston Nov 13, 2008 Pet owners skip vet visits to cut back on costs Nov 13, 2008 Marion Nestle: Why cutting salt is easier said than done Nov 13, 2008 Overnight Hemodialysis Dramatically Improves Survival, Study Shows Nov 13, 2008 Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure Nov 13, 2008 Survey Results Indicate Focus on Earlier Treatment Will Help to Address the Growing Medical and Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Nov 12, 2008 Blood pressure race gap cited in deaths Nov 12, 2008 Schneck offering flu shot clinic Nov 12, 2008 Preventing anemia is important to kidney disease patients' quality of life Nov 12, 2008 Radiation caused man’s illness Nov 12, 2008 DaVita proposes Indian Trail dialysis site Nov 12, 2008 How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diab... Nov 11, 2008 BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008 Diabetes in children: Emerging epidemic Nov 10, 2008 Unique New Initiative by World-Recognized Specialists in Heart Disease and Diabetes to Reduce Residual Vascular Risk Launched Today Nov 10, 2008 Diabetes strikes 1 in 15 Oregonians Nov 9, 2008 Compatible Cohorts... When a fellow staffer needed a kidney, this Boyceville teacher didnt hesitate to offer hers Nov 9, 2008 Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste Nov 8, 2008 Fairbanks mayor donates kidney to cousin Nov 8, 2008 Mourning still wants to play in NBA Nov 8, 2008 Getting a New Kidney Can Boost Brain Function Nov 8, 2008 Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Mental Performance, Study Finds Nov 8, 2008 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure May Cause People With Alzheimer's Disease To Die Sooner Nov 8, 2008 Problems And Solutions To Inequities In Kidney Transplant Allocation Nov 8, 2008 Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 8, 2008 BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008 • Diabetes a growing problem in IdahoNearly 10 percentof state's population has disease Nov 7, 2008 As flu season nears, now is time to get a shot Nov 7, 2008 In-store blood pressure monitors may give false readings Nov 7, 2008 Goodbye sunshine, time for 'sunshine' vitamin D Nov 6, 2008 Explaining renal treatment to people with learning disabilities Nov 6, 2008 Eating fish good for diabetes patients Nov 6, 2008 Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks Nov 5, 2008 Diabetes Patients: Fish May Help Kidneys Nov 5, 2008 Your Health is Written in Your Hands Nov 5, 2008 Defense Firm Accused of Botching Case Received Through Political Connection Nov 4, 2008 Easting fish cuts diabetic kidney disease Nov 4, 2008 More E. coli cases investigated in southern Ontario Nov 4, 2008 Eating fish twice a week may help diabetes patients Nov 4, 2008 Indigenous patients 'confused' about kidney disease Nov 4, 2008 African-American Canadians Who Receive Kidney Transplants Fare Better Than Those In US Nov 3, 2008 Kidney disease confuses Aboriginal patients: study Nov 3, 2008 Late TV listings Nov 2, 2008 Hamsters help shed light on gaining weight Nov 2, 2008 Idaho diabetes rates exceed other states Nov 2, 2008 Cell Changes Leading To Impaired 'Artificial Kidney' Function Identified Nov 2, 2008 Tech.view: A pinch too much Nov 1, 2008 Water issue up for review Nov 1, 2008 Bayhill Therapeutics and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation announce research collaboration Oct 31, 2008 Alleged use of old-school drug surprises experts Oct 30, 2008 Create awareness on diabetes' effect on eye complications-- Dr. Akafo Oct 30, 2008 Kids need special care to avoid the flu bug Oct 29, 2008 Pre-Birth Defects Oct 29, 2008 Drug study halted, ZymoGenetics shares dip Oct 28, 2008 Male Menopause is Andropause Oct 28, 2008 BioTrends Releases TreatmentTrends(TM): Nephrology and Renal Dietitians, Two Syndicated Reports Providing Continuing Insight into the Management of Renal Anemia, Hyperphosphatemia, and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Oct 28, 2008
Bonnie Hubley, his wife, had polycystic kidney disease, in which cysts grow in the kidneys, often becoming so large that the kidneys fail and have to be replaced. All of the Hubley children inherited the genetic disease. (Time.com)
I. Bernard Weinstein, Who Studied Causes of Cancer, Dies at 78 Nov 16, 2008
The cause was kidney disease, his family said. At Columbia, where he headed the Comprehensive Cancer Center from 1985 to 1996, Dr. Weinstein investigated chemical sources of cancer and how cancers can progress in stages and over time at the molecular and cellular levels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Montague said he's not only worried about finding a job in the area and eventually paying his $5 a day to stay in the shelter, he has high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. He wants to go a doctor, but he said he can't afford it. (Florida Times-Union)
buck_urban wrote on Nov 14, 2008 8:04 AM:" People, the items you are so exhuberant about have little to do with the point I was making. My point is, that a coward from the Vietnam Era has no right to add his name to a roll of honor for VETERANS. It was, purely and simply, a political statement. Perhaps some of you are not old enough to remember Vietnam. Keep this in mind when you think about my position:My father-in-law was drafted in 1967. His wife had passed away from a kidney disease the year... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Of the 24 million, there are 600,000 residents in Georgia with this illness that puts them at an increased risk for a number of serious, even life-threatening, complications, such as heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. Another 300,000 Georgians could have the disease and not know it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Patients with kidney disease have increased phosphate levels, which are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. If higher phosphate levels play a role in causing cardiovascular disease, then a link between phosphate level and early atherosclerosis might be found even in healthy people without kidney disease ... Another study in the same issue of JASN shows that higher phosphate levels are linked to increased coronary artery calcium in patients with moderate chronic kidney disease... (Science Daily)
Zoo officials announced on Friday that a 17-year-old female Sumatran tiger named Aneh (A'-nuh) was euthanized Wednesday because of worsening kidney disease. The zoo still has two male tigers. (WKRC.com, OH)
Shares of AMAG Pharmaceuticals (nasdaq: - - ) more than doubled on Thursday when the company announced that the FDA would finally set an approval date for its drug ferumoxytol, which treats anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. The stock jumped 103. (Forbes, NY)
(June 24, 2008) Healthy individuals who gain weight, even to a weight still considered normal, are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The study suggests that CKD should be added. (Science Daily)
"People who omit or don't take sufficient insulin often will have worse control and we know that worse control of diabetes leads to serious consequences, which are things like blindness, kidney disease and heart disease," he said. Tags. (ABC Online)
Gleason's daughter, Kaylei, now 7, was born with kidney disease and his son, Braeden, now 5, underwent surgeries to correct a soft spot in his skull. Gleason and his family spent many hours at University Hospital in Syracuse, where he said his children received the best possible care. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Risks of skipping pet checkupsInfectious diseases, parasitism and degenerative diseases such as heart problems, kidney disease and arthritis in pets can go untreated or unnoticed when people skip well-pet visits, says John Hamil, a veterinarian at Canyon Animal Hospital in Laguna Beach, Calif. Thats especially true in lower socioeconomic areas, he says, where pets might be more likely to encounter other animals that havent been vaccinated or given preventive medication for heartworms or... (MSNBC -- Health)
Less salt in everyone's diet would reduce the risk of high blood pressure and, therefore, the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. But, alas, this is easier said than done. (San Francisco Chronicle)
21, 2007) Patients who received hemodialysis at night six times a week for treatment of end-stage kidney disease had improvements on certain outcomes, including reduced need for blood pressure medications and. (May 13, 2008) The anti-platelet drug clopidogrel reduced the frequency of early blood clot formation in new surgically enlarged blood vessels created for patients requiring dialysis, but did not increase the. (Science Daily)
The study abstract, "Dietary Potassium Deficiency Is Independently Associated with Increased Blood Pressure in a Multi-Ethnic Population-Based Cohort," (SA-FC404) will be presented as part of a Free Communications session on the topic of Clinical Aspects of Hypertension in Kidney Disease on November 8, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
(7) "Diabetes-related complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease account for many of the costs associated with diabetes. As the survey opinion results have highlighted, treating patients earlier is a preferred approach. Whether greater flexibility in prescribing would help to reduce the likelihood of complications developing, and in turn help to lower the increasing financial demands diabetes places on healthcare budgets needs further study," said Professor Anthony Barnett,... (Canada Newswire)
The researchers also looked at patients who were sick with one or more conditions like heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. They found that blood pressure control was much worse in blacks than whites. (CNN)
The Center for Disease Control recommends an annual flu vaccine for children from six months of age through 18 years of age; anyone 50 years of age or older; anyone who has long-term health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and other disorders; anyone with a weakened immune system due to disease or treatments such as chemotherapy; physicians, nurses, family members, people who provide essential community services, or anyone else coming in close contact with... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Maintaining sufficient red blood cell levels is important to the physical and mental health of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that preventing anemia in kidney disease patients should be an integral part of their care ... Erythropoiesis-stimulating agentsmedications that elevate red blood cell levels (hemoglobin)have been a topic of... (EurekAlert!)
Evidently it didn t look like routine kidney disease. Radiation looks different, and they spotted it after removing my kidney. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
DaVita is a provider of dialysis services for individuals with chronic kidney disease. The company (NYSE:DVA) has more than 1,400 outpatient dialysis facilities and acute units in more than 700 hospitals, with operations in 43 states and the District of Columbia. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent frequently disabling or deadly complication including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation. Can Diabetes Be Cured. (Suite101.com)
And, the heart association says, closer monitoring with home blood pressure checks is especially useful if you have heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease; if you're pregnant, because preeclampsia, or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, can develop rapidly; or if you just started taking high blood pressure medication, so you can see if it's working ... That's a problem, because , one of the most important, modifiable risk factors for heart and kidney disease and stroke, has no symptoms ...... (USA Today -- Money)
Inadequately treated, affected children can develop complications such as eye disease, heart disease and kidney disease. Lifelong treatment with insulin injections, along with strict adherence to diet and lifestyle advice, can help patients to live a near-normal life and avoid complications. (Hindu)
NEW ORLEANS and LOS ANGELES, November 10 /PRNewswire/ -- - Current Treatment Fails to Abolish Majority of Vascular Risk - Residual Risk Reduction Initiative (R3i) Calls for Action to Reduce the Lipid-Related Residual Vascular Risk Unaddressed by Current Standards of Care in Millions of Patients With Heart Disease and Diabetes Internationally recognized specialists from North America, Europe, Asia and Japan have come together today to launch the Residual Risk Reduction initiative (R3i) - a unique... (PR Newswire)
Case said diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, lower leg amputation and kidney disease. Many undiagnosed diabetics wait until their symptoms progress before going to a doctor. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
In January, the Boyceville area woman began to experience deteriorating effects of polycystic kidney disease, an inherited condition she had been dealing with for many years ... With kidney disease, it s very different. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
"Lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, and polyvinyl chloride, all of these materials have known toxicological effects that range from brain damage, kidney disease, to mutations, cancers," he tells Pelley. And there's no shortage of refuse that contains these hazardous materials. (CBS News)
Kathy's mother died of polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, when Kathy was 2 ... Polycystic kidney disease affects more than 600,000 Americans ... According to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Web site, about 3,000 Americans affected with the genetic disease are on a wait list for a kidney transplant. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mourning, who has battled kidney disease, said that Lance Armstrong's Tour de France titles inspired him greatly. He said Armstrong has inspired a lot of people. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with kidney disease often suffer from cognitive impairment, but kidney transplantation can improve their mental performance, research presented Thursday at the Society of Nephrology's annual meeting in Philadelphia confirms. It's well known that chronic or advanced kidney disease requiring dialysis is associated with declining cognitive function ... To investigate further, Dr. Mark Unruh of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and colleagues assessed... (MEDLINEplus)
7, 2008) Individuals with kidney disease often suffer from cognitive impairment, but kidney transplantation can improve their mental performance, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... While researchers and clinicians consider cognitive decline to be a common occurrence in patients with chronic kidney disease, it is unclear if this impairment is due to patients' advanced age,... (Science Daily)
12, 2002) Monitoring nighttime blood pressure is a simple, painless and noninvasive method of identifying patients with type 1 diabetes who are at increased risk for kidney disease, according to a study. . (Science Daily)
3, 2008) Kidney disease patients of African descent in both Canada and the United States are less likely than Caucasian Americans to have access to kidney transplants, but only African-Americans in the United. (May 2, 2007) While the field of transplantation is quite young, substantial advancements and success have led to the current imbalance between the supply of organs and the demand for them. (Science Daily)
This could be quite a substantial increase in the number of live donors," said Dr. Francis L. Delmonico, medical director of the New England Organ Bank in Boston, which manages the region's organ supply.The paired-exchange system appears to be surmounting the ethical concerns that have sunk other ideas for fostering more organ donation. Congress long ago barred financial incentives to encourage donors, but medical ethicists are also concerned about any system that pressures people to undergo a... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Senior health care - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Raising funds for Parkinson's. (USA Today -- Money)
Potential complications of diabetes include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputations. To find out more about diabetes, visit The American Diabetes Association website at andthe National DiabetesEducation Program at. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Friday November 07, 2008. City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden gets his annual flu shot. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Blood pressure is often the first sign of heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease. "For me, it felt like I wasn't getting enough air, and then I felt dizzy," explains three-time heart attack survivor Tonnette Blair. (KHOU.com, TX)
Once thought only beneficial for preventing rickets and other bone-growth issues in children, vitamin D has been shown to help prevent heart disease, various forms of cancer, kidney disease, diabetes and a host of autoimmune conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to arthritis. And, yes, studies have shown it helps people suffering from seasonal affective disorder. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Patients with chronic kidney disease need to understand different treatment options if they are to make informed choices about which to accept ... As a clinical team, we recognised there was a lack of information to inform people with learning disabilities who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) about the many treatments and interventions available. (Nursing Times)
org) -- Eating a couple or more of servings of fish each week may help diabetics protect against kidney disease, according to a study published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease ... High levels of protein have been linked with kidney disease. (Food Consumer)
MONDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Eating fish twice a week may help reduce the risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes, according to a British study of more than 22,000 adults, including 517 with diabetes ... "Protein in the urine is one of the earliest signs of kidney disease," noted study co-author Dr. Amanda Adler, of the Medical Research Council epidemiology unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge ... The study was published in the November issue of the American Journal of Kidney... (MEDLINEplus)
Study Shows Eating Fish Can Lower a Protein Indicator of Kidney Disease By Julie EdgarWebMD Health News Reviewed by. Nov. 4, 2008 -- Eating at least two servings of fish each week seems to protect people with diabetes who also have kidney disease, according to a long-range study of more than 22,000 adults in England ... The study, published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, shows that fish consumption lowers abnormal levels of... (WebMD)
Nails that are pale on the part nearest the skin and brownish on the top half could indicate kidney disease. Spoon Nails. (Newsmax)
On May 1, 2002, Carol Carpenter, a 56-year-old woman with diabetes, kidney disease, heart problems and gangrene in her toes, was riding in a county medical transportation bus to a dialysis session when she fell out of her wheelchair and broke her right leg. Doctors amputated the leg two weeks later. (Law.com)
Study co-author Dr. Amanda Adler of the Medical Research Council epidemiology unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England, said protein in the urine is one of the earliest signs of kidney disease ... The study was published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. (United Press International)
Aboriginal Canadians with chronic kidney disease may be twice as likely to be admitted to hospital for a preventable condition compared with non-Aboriginal people, researchers have found. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Mariposa Meats are warning the public not to consume Old Style brand Thin Sliced Honey Ham because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (CBC.ca)
By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Centering supper around a fish dish at least twice a week might help people with diabetes lower their risk of kidney disease, a study suggests. In the November issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, British researchers analyzed the records of more than 22,300 middle-aged and older English men and women who were part of a large European cancer study ... They wanted to examine the effect of eating fish on kidney disease. (USA Today -- News)
Indigenous patients 'confused' about kidney disease - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) ... Indigenous patients 'confused' about kidney disease ... Chronic kidney disease is 30 times more common among Indigenous than non-Indigenous Australians, but a new study has shown few patients understand their illness enough to make sound decisions on treatment. (ABC Online)
3, 2008) African American kidney disease patients in both Canada and the United States are less likely than Caucasian Americans to have access to kidney transplants, but only African-Americans in the United States have worse health outcomes than Caucasians after a transplant is performed, according to a new study ... Health disparities among different racial and ethnic groups have been noted for a number of conditions, including kidney disease ... (June 14, 2001) People with kidney disease from... (Science Daily)
A study has found that Indigenous Australians with kidney disease are confused, poorly informed and frustrated about their illness. Researchers from the George Institute for International Health and the Menzies School of Research interviewed 146 Indigenous and 95 non-indigenous patients with serious or end-stage kidney disease. (ABC Online)
Topics: Cold germs linger; new warnings about Bisphenol A; Hope Lodge opens for cancer patients being treated in Boston; increased diabetes costs; Halloween candy allergy concerns; post-op infections; and at-home dialysis treatments for kidney disease. Guests: Dr. Martin Gelman, nephrologist, president, Dialysis At Home; Dick Johnson, at-home dialysis patient. (Boston Globe)
A related project conducted with the dwarf hamsters, funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, began last summer under the direction of Ian van Tets, also a UAA assistant professor of biology. In the summer project, instead of manipulating the variety of the reinforcing pellets that were earned in the Skinner boxes, Lupfer-Johnson and her diabetes institute student Emily Nosce altered the variety of the hamsters' regular diet, which was freely available to... (Anchorage Daily News)
Diabetes can cause health problems including heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss and poor circulation that can necessitate limb amputations ... Diabetes can cause health problems including heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss and poor circulation that can necessitate limb amputations. (Fort Mills Times)
1, 2008) Molecular targets identified by a Spanish research team may hold the key to freedom for some sufferers of kidney disease ... (July 9, 2007) Researchers have discovered a gene that protects us against a serious kidney disease ... (June 14, 2001) People with kidney disease from high blood pressure have a better chance of reducing the risk of kidney failure if they take an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, according to a National. (Science Daily)
If you re black, middle-aged or older, or have high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease or diabetes, you should restrict your daily intake to 1. 5 grams at most. (The Economist)
Medical questions asked include any illnesses in the household such as cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, sterility, nervous system disorders, lung disease or heart disease. Contact reporter Tom MacCallum at 997-3111, ext. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Long-term effects include elevated glucose levels, blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and stroke. In order to keep blood glucose at or near normal levels, patients require the life-long administration of insulin, which is the only approved therapy for type 1 diabetes. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The drug is almost exclusively prescribed to control swelling for patients with heart failure, kidney disease and people with swelling of the extremities. Athletes have been known to use it for quick weight loss such as a boxer trying to make weight or a football player trying to control his weight or to increase urine production and, thus, mask the use of steroids. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
He said risk factors that affect the retina include duration of one's Diabetic status, level of control of the disease, hypertension, kidney disease and age. "Diabetic Retinopathy remains the major sight threatening eye disease in the working age population in the developed world. By the year 2030, 851,000 people face the risk of contracting diabetes and 140,415 for diabetic retinopathy," he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Children at greatest risk of being harmed by the flu include those who live in long-term care facilities or have the following medical conditions: heart disease, lung disease including asthma, kidney disease, metabolic disease including diabetes, anemia or other blood disorders, weakened immune systems, or conditions causing them to use long-term aspirin therapy. The flu can lead to problems like pneumonia, inflammation of the heart and lungs in children, and those healthy youngsters under the... (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
The Journal story focuses on a fetus diagnosed with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. That fetus is now a 20-month-old boy. (Slate)
Shares in fell more than 28 percent in Monday trading after the Seattle biotech announced that a test of one of its drugs targeted at kidney disease has been discontinued. The observation of an increased risk for severe infection led to the discontinuation, ZymoGenetics said in an SEC statement. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
If you have heart disease or are taking medications such as blood thinners, or have an enlarged prostate, liver or kidney disease, your doctor may decide that testosterone therapy is not right for you. If you feel you may have educate yourself further about this, and be sure to see your doctor. (Suite101.com)
In patients with Chronic Kidney Disease not on dialysis (CKD), 73% of Nephrologists prefer to start with calcium-based binders. In the PTH modifier market, although RDs report a high level of influence in the choice of Vitamin D, approximately 80% report that their dialysis center generally encourages the use of Abbott's Zemplar, compared to only 29% who report they are encouraged to use Genzyme's Hectorol. (PR Newswire)
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