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Kids with CKD Often Have Masked Hypertension (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 14, 2009
Many children with chronic kidney disease may have undetected hypertension, placing them at risk for enlarged hearts and future cardiovascular disease, a cross-sectional study showed.
Doctors' Tests Often Miss High Blood Pressure In Kids With Kidney Disease
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 14, 2009
Many children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office have high blood pressure when tested at home, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The findings indicate that many CKD children are not appropriately treated for hypertension, which puts them at serious risk of developing heart disease.
Boston Scientific's Urology/Gynecology Products Featured In Studies At Global Congress
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 13, 2009
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced its schedule of events at the 38th annual Global Congress for Minimally Invasive Gynecology (AAGL), which runs from November 15-19 in Orlando, Florida.
Hemoglobin Levels Predict Diabetic Retinopathy (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 12, 2009
An already routine blood test may identify juvenile-onset diabetic patients at heightened risk for proliferative retinopathy, researchers said.
Renal Artery Revascularization Fails to Beat Medical Therapy Alone (CME/CE, with audio)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 12, 2009
In patients with asymptomatic renal artery stenosis, percutaneous revascularization does not improve clinical outcomes, the multicenter, randomized ASTRAL trial showed.
New Data Shows Kidney Disease Rising Due To Rampant Rates Of Diabetes
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
New data confirms the rate of chronic kidney disease is inching upward, keeping pace with the rising rates of diabetes. In late September, the U.S. Renal Data System published its 2009 Annual Data report, which shows the incidence of chronic kidney disease in the U.S. Medicare population is now 9.8%, up from 8.7% reported in last year's data analysis.
European Urology: Male Factor Infertility Associated With Comorbidities
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
The December issue of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, features an article entitled 'Are Infertile Men Less Healthy than Fertile Men? Results of a Prospective Case-Control Survey' by Dr. Andrea Salonia et al. The conclusion is that male factor infertility is associated with a number of medical comorbidities, as objectively scored with the hospital-based Charlson Comorbidity Index. Dr.
The American Association Of Kidney Patients Holds A Kidney Beginnings: Live Program In West Palm Beach, Fla
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
The American Association of Kidney Patients is hosting a Kidney Beginnings: Live program in West Palm Beach, Fla. Kidney Beginnings: Live is one of the Association's patient education programs. It is designed to teach individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. The program is being held Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Palm Beach Convention Center located at 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital Reaches National Milestone With 50th Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
Fifty individuals who had lost hope of ever having the kidney transplants that would save their lives have reason to celebrate today as Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital announced a national transplant milestone - its 50th paired kidney exchange transplant. This unprecedented number of exchange transplants at a single center makes the San Antonio program the busiest paired exchange transplant program in the country.
Life-Saving Transplants May Be Denied To Black And Hispanic Patients Due To Physician Bias
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
Physician bias might be the reason why African Americans are not receiving kidney/pancreas transplants at the same rate as similar patients in other racial groups. Dr. Keith Melancon, director of kidney and pancreas transplantation at Georgetown University Hospital and associate professor of surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, and colleagues explore this phenomenon in the November issue of the American Journal of Transplantation.
New Medicare Benefit To Provide Chronic Kidney Disease Patients With Education On Treatment Options
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 12, 2009
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) commends the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on announcing implementation plans for a new Medicare benefit that will provide Stage 4 chronic kidney disease patients with coverage for up to six sessions explaining their treatment options, such as transplantation, home peritoneal dialysis (PD), home hemodialysis (HHD) or clinic-based hemodialysis (HD).
No Reduction in Transfusions with ESAs (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 11, 2009
Widespread use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy has not resulted in the expected decrease in the rate of blood transfusions, a large retrospective cohort study found.
Robotic Repair For Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits, Mayo Researchers Find
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 11, 2009
New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse (http://www.mayoclinic.org/pelvic-organ-prolapse/) dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Growing Animal Penile Erectile Tissue In Lab May Benefit Patients
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 11, 2009
In an advance that could one day enable surgeons to reconstruct and restore function to damaged or diseased penile tissue in humans, researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine have used tissue engineering techniques to completely replace penile erectile tissue in animals. In the online early edition (Nov.
Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-Related Kidney Damage
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 07, 2009
A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both. Medical College of Georgia researchers have found endothelin, a powerful blood vessel constrictor and inflammatory peptide, increases the number of T cells in the kidneys, which helps recruit other immune cells, causing inflammation and destruction.
Following Kidney Transport, Switching Immunosuppressants Reduces Cancer Risk
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 03, 2009
Switching to a newer type of immunosuppressant drug may reduce the high rate of skin cancer after kidney transplantation, according to research presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA.
Group Chats About Kidney Transplantation Increase Loved Ones' Willingness To Donate
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 01, 2009
Get-togethers with a kidney disease patient's family and friends can improve their willingness to consider donation, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, CA. The findings indicate that group-education of patients' relatives and friends is an effective way to help alleviate the organ shortage and increase living donations.
