Expert Offers Recommendations for Treating Anemia in Patients with Kidney Disease
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:58:00 -0500
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Kidney Injury in Hospital Increases Long-Term Risk of Death
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:33:00 -0500
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Kidney Disease Patients Benefit from Surgery to Prevent Stroke
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:20:00 -0500
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Doctors' Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids with Kidney Disease
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0500
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Kidney Function Decline Increases Risk of Heart Failure and Premature Death- Even in People Without Kidney Disease
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:11:00 -0500
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Low Vitamin D Levels Explains Most ESRD Risk in African Americans
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:11:00 -0500
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Stem Cells Offer New Hope for Kidney Disease Patients
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:34:00 -0500
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Pregnancy and Birth: Safe for Women with Kidney Transplants
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0500
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It Pays to be Careful Post-Kidney Transplant
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0500
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ASN Committed to Managing Conflicts of Interest
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Blood Thinner Causes Stroke in Some Dialysis Patients
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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An Apple a Day Keeps Kidney Stones Away
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Mars and Venus: Short- and Long-Term Success of Male to Female Kidney Transplants
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Statistical Method Shows Importance of Dialysis Dose
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Lab Test Helps Predict Kidney Damage
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Urinary NGAL Marks Cystic Disease in HIV-Associated Nephropathy
Urine Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Moderately Predicts Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Adults

Baking Soda: For Cooking, Cleaning, and Kidney Health?
Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Gene Test Determines Transplant Drug Tolerance: Test Could Affect Dosing and Raise Benefits, Lower Side Effects
Tue, 19 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Gene Hunters Target Child Kidney Failure: Researchers Find Important Clue to Help Identify Common Cause of Kidney Failure in Children
Fri, 8 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Kidney Disease Patients Reap Rewards of Prevention: Preventative Measures Help CKD Patients Maintain Health
Fri, 1 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Can Kidney Disease Cause Cancer? Research Says for Some Older Men, Yes
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Gene Test Determines Risk of Heart Surgery Complications: Genetic Differences Explain Why Some are Predisposed to Shock and Kidney Troubles; Gene Test Guides Treatment Post Operation
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Medicare Policy May Pose Risks to Black Kidney Patients: Policy Change Could Discourage Dialysis Centers from Accepting African American Patients
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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At Risk for Kidney Disease? Check Your Genes: Results Explain Why American Indians Have Higher Rates of Proteinuria
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Alternative Therapy for Lupus Nephritis: Mycophenolate Mofetil May Be More Effective in Certain Patients
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Test Predicts Who Will Develop End-Stage Renal Disease: Study Suggests that GFR and Albuminuria Tests Should be Performed on all Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Enzyme Therapy Slows Kidney Function Decline: Agalsidase Alfa Helps Preserve Kidney Function in Men with Fabry Disease; Results Best When Treatment Started Early
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Making the List- Disparities in Kidney Transplant Waiting Lists: Blacks in Poor Neighborhoods Suffer Greatest Inequality
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Before Starting Dialysis, Patients Need Nephrologist Care: Recommended Care Decreases Risk of Death during First Year on Dialysis; Study Finds Geographic 'Clusters' of Suboptimal Care
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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High-Flux Hemodialysis Prolongs Survival in Many Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Procedure That Eliminates Large Toxins May be Beneficial for Sicker Patients and Those with Diabetes
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Kidney Disease Affects Response to Blood Thinner: Patients with Reduced Kidney Function May Need Lower Doses of Warfarin
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Drug Combination Reduces Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetics: Simple Drug Combination Reduces Risk by One-Fifth - Even in Patients with Normal Blood Pressure
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Chewing Gum Helps Treat Hyperphosphatemia in Kidney Disease Patients
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Study Reveals Avosentan May Slow Progression Of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Healthy People With High Urinary Protein Levels Have Elevated Kidney Disease Risk
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Hypertension Drug Dramatically Reduces Proteinuria In Kidney Disease Patients
Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Urine Test Detects Common Cause of Kidney Transplant Failure: Noninvasive Screen Could Improve Diagnosis and Care of Patients with Polyomavirus Nephropathy
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Clinical Equation Accurately Measures Kidney Function in Children: Test Could be Useful for Monitoring Kidney Health and Guiding Medication Doses for Various Conditions
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Women's Access to Donated Kidneys Declines with Age, Particularly Compared with Men: No Such Gender Disparity Exists for Younger Women
Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Are Patients Losing Sleep Over Blood Pressure Monitors?
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:36:00 -0500
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Model Predicts Dialysis Patients' Likelihood of Survival
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:16:00 -0500
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Sleep Apnea May Cause Heart Disease in Kidney Transplant Patients
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:00 -0500
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Small Increases in Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:18:00 -0500
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Heart Test Found Safe for Pre-Transplant Kidney Patients
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:42:00 -0500
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For Kidney Disease Patients, Staying Active Might Mean Staying Alive
Mon, 6 Oct 2009 12:22:00 -0500
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Link Between Male Diabetics with Allergies and Kidney Disease- Nothing to Sneeze At
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:22:00 -0500
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Childhood Kidney Disorder Has Lasting Effects
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0500
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Weight Loss is Good for the Kidneys
Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:22:00 -0500
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Hello 'Wearable Kidney,' Goodbye Dialysis Machine
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Increasing the Number of Kidney Transplants
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Chronic Kidney Disease Profoundly Impacts Quality of Life
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Fresh Meats Often Contain Additives Harmful to Kidney Disease Patients
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Dialysis Safe for Kidney Patients' Heart Health: Treatment OK for Patients Who Have Had a Heart Attack
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Kidney Damage from Medical Imaging Procedures Can Cause Long-Term Health Problems
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Medical Insurance Documents Shed Light on Kidney Transplant Patients' Health
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Nearly Half of Older Patients Projected to Die While Waiting for Kidney Transplant
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Sleeping Through Dialysis: No Nightmare for Kidney Patients- Overnight Dialysis More Convenient and Effective
Fri, 15 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Low Blood Sugar: A Killer For Kidney Disease Patients? Patients with or without Diabetes Are at Risk for Developing Hypoglycemia
Tue, 5 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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More Pills/Less Quality of Life for Kidney Patients: Study Finds Dialysis Patients Take an Average of 19 Pills a Day
Fri, 1 May 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Simultaneous Transplant Gives Best Results in Diabetics with Kidney Disease: Results May Aid Help Type 1 Diabetics Make Decisions about Transplants
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Knowledge Unlocks Key to Healthier Options for Dialysis Patients: Those In-the-Know About Dialysis Are More Likely to Opt for Permanent Vascular Access
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Why Do Blacks With Advanced Kidney Disease Live Longer Than Whites? Blacks More Likely to Progress to End Stage Disease, Whites More Likely to Die Before Kidney Failure
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Anemia Treatment Improves Heart Structure and Quality of Life in Kidney Disease Patients: However, Different Levels of Erythropoietin Therapy are Needed to Achieve These Effects
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Erythropoietin Therapy and Left Ventricular Mass Index in CKD and ESRD Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Erythropoietin Therapy, Hemoglobin Targets, and Quality of Life in Healthy Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Trial

Procedure Improves Health of Cancer Patients: When Used in Combination with Chemotherapy, Hemodialysis Procedure Extends Lifespan
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Factors Associated With Decline In Child Kidney Function Identified
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Researchers Investigate Rituximab Potential: Case Reports Suggest the Drug May Be Effective Against Immunologic Kidney
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Database Important Resource in Caring for Dialysis Patients: 'Comprehensive Dialysis Study' Includes Data on More than 1,600 Patients
Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Rituximab Reduces Kidney Inflammation in Patients with Lupus: Study Indicates Immunosuppressive Drug Could Help Physicians Manage Lupus Nephritis
Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Measuring Quality of Life in Patients with Hereditary Kidney Disease: Current Tests Are Not Effective for Assessing Patients' Physical and Mental Health
Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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New Form of Intravenous Iron Treats Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Dialysis
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Blood Pressure Test Reveals Heart Disease Risk In Patients With Early Stages Of CKD
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Commonly Used Measure Of Chronic Kidney Disease Found Not Cost-Effective
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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Blood and Urine Protein Predicts Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0500
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