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Rituximab Protects Insulin Producing Cells in Diabetes (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 26, 2009
Patients with new-onset type 1 diabetes were modestly better able to retain beta cell function after treatment with the B-cell depleting agent rituximab (Rituxan), researchers said.
Serum Phosphorus Predicts Coronary Artery Calcification (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 26, 2009
Coronary artery calcification was common among apparently healthy adults, became more frequent and severe with time, and was associated with elevated levels of serum phosphorus, according to an analysis of data from a long-term population study.
MDRNA Expands RNAi Bladder Cancer Program With The Vancouver Prostate Centre
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 26, 2009
MDRNA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA), a leading RNAi-based drug discovery and development company, today announced the extension and expansion of its collaboration with the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC), covering the discovery and development of RNAi-based therapeutics for the treatment of bladder cancer.
What Is Chronic Kidney Failure? What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 26, 2009
Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney disease, is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually the patient has permanent kidney failure. Chronic kidney failure is much more common than people realize, and often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease is well advanced and kidney failure is fairly imminent.
Scientists Watch As Peptides Control Crystal Growth With 'Switches, Throttles And Brakes'
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 26, 2009
By producing some of the highest resolution images of peptides attaching to mineral surfaces, scientists have a deeper understanding of how biomolecules manipulate the growth of crystals. This research may lead to a new treatment for kidney stones using biomolecules. The research, which appears in the Nov.
Versatility Of Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 26, 2009
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that stem cells found in amniotic fluid meet an important test of potential to become specialized cell types, which suggests they may be useful for treating a wider array of diseases and conditions than scientists originally thought. Reporting in Oncogene, a publication of Nature Publishing Group, the research teams of Anthony Atala, M.D.
Blood Pressure Meds Can Protect Kidney Health
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 26, 2009
What's good for your heart is also good for your kidneys, according to recommendations from the Texas Campaign for Kidney Health, a collaborative of health care stakeholders seeking to prevent kidney disease in the Lone Star State. "Controlling your blood pressure, especially if you have diabetes, is a critical step in protecting your kidneys from disease," says James D.
Shaking the Salt Habit Cuts Stroke, CV Disease (CME/CE)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 25, 2009
Cutting the average salt intake in half could prevent a substantial proportion of strokes and heart disease in most Western countries, a meta-analysis showed.
Drug Side Effects A Key Factor In Reduced Quality Of Life For Kidney Transplant Patients
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 25, 2009
People who have kidney transplants need longer-term support than most friends, relatives or even healthcare professionals realise, according to a study of 160 patients published in the December issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing. Researchers surveyed 55 patients who had undergone surgery in the last year, together with 105 who had had surgery in the last one to three years at the Vanderbilt Transplant Center in Tennessee, USA.
Proteon Initiates Second Phase 1/2 Clinical Study Of PRT-201 In Hemodialysis Patients
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 25, 2009
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc., has initiated a Phase 1/2 human clinical study of its lead product, PRT-201, in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing surgery for arteriovenous graft (AVG) creation. The AVG study represents Proteon's second human clinical study in hemodialysis patients, previously announcing the initiation of a Phase 1/2 study of PRT-201 in ESRD patients undergoing surgery for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation earlier this year.
Pharmacists Add to BP Management (CME/CE, with audio)
MedPage Today Nephrology : November 24, 2009
Collaboration between a pharmacist and a physician helps patients with hypertension achieve target blood pressure goals, researchers found.
High Blood Pressure Easy To Miss In Children With Kidney Disease
Urology / Nephrology News From Medical News Today : November 22, 2009
Spot blood pressure readings in children with chronic kidney disease often fail to detect hypertension even during doctor's office visits increasing a child's risk for serious heart problems, according to research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions. A report of the findings appears online in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology.
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.
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).
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.
