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HDCN News Archive -- Nephrology Nursing
Feb03	New Engl J Med Op Ed article questions wisdom of Medicare 3 year limit on immunusuppressive drugs after transplantation.
Feb03	Triglyceride levels predict stroke risk in postmenopausal women.
Feb03	Clopidogrel with aspirin does not prevent smaal subcortical strokes; increases bleeding risk
Jan26	Chemists synthesize artificial cell membrane.
Jan26	New NKDEP educational material for patients regarding CKD
Jan25	Seven percent of raw meat products sampled contained MRSA.
Jan20	Functional cure for HIV based on stem cell transplant from those naturally immune to the virus.
Jan19	Int Soc for Hemodialysis honors Dr. Lee Henderson with the 2012 Scribner Trailblazer Award.
Jan18	Mechanism of anticancer effect of metformin explained.
Jan17	Renal denervation surgery now available in Toronto, Canada.
Jan17	Electrocuting toxigenic E. Coli
Jan13	Drs. Steinman and McAllister to receive 2012 AAKP medal of excellence awards.
Jan13	New mass spectrometry method can characterize Staph infection within hours.
Jan13	NIH study shows that 32 million Americans harbor autoantibodies.
Jan12	What is irisin and how does it regulate brown fat tissue?
Jan12	Routine aspirin may cause harm
Jan10	Dabigatran linked to risk of acute coronary events.
Jan05	Phase 1 trial of hepatitis C vaccine shows strong immune reponse.
Jan05	Manganese may play an important role in osteoporosis.
Jan05	Low vitamin D levels linked to depression
Dec26	Some dialysis centers to get less money for failing to meet CMS quality targets.
Dec26	Mechanisms whereby sildenafil helps alleviate diastolic heart failure elucidated in dogs.
Dec22	Universal flu vaccine using matrix protein 2 shows promising results in mice.
Dec22	MMWR: Transmission of hepatitis C through transplanted donor organs.
Dec20	"Bath salt" intoxication leads to recurrent acute kidney injury.
Dec20	Eculizumab for toxigenic E. Coli- related illness.
Dec20	FDA issues draft guidance that medical device tests should include women.
Dec20	Elizabeth Barrett Browning had a disease having to do with potassium balance?
Dec20	Cryptochromes interact with glucocorticoids to regulate metabolic processes.
Dec15	Chewsing khat is bad for you if you have heart disease.
Dec15	Appeal for donated dialyzers for Gaza.
Dec13	B-cells that are active only in the gut, turning into monocyte-like cells there.
Dec13	Sugarcane nephropathy afflicts many, but cause remains a mystery.
Dec13	High hepcidin levels associated with immunosuppression reduction in liver transplants.
Dec13	CKD may cause breakdown of tight junctions between intestinal epithelial cells.
Dec13	Statins reduce plaque by affecting the CCR7 chemokine receptor on macrophages.
Dec11	One session of gene therapy for hemophilia B leads to prolonged increase in clotting factor.
Dec08	New purine synthesis blocking drug kills malaria parasites.
Dec07	New method proposed of genetically repairing sickle cell genes.
Dec07	New method proposed of genetically repairing sickle cell genes.
Dec06	U.S. FDA considering the relative efficacy and safety of Affymax to treat CKD anemia.
Dec06	EPO involved in the spread of cancer.
Dec06	Self-absorbing drug-eluting heart scaffold stent implanted in Montreal.
Dec06	Rotating night shift work increases risk of type 2 diabetes in women.
Nov28	Amgen negotiates 2 large anemia drug contracts with DaVita and Fresenius.
Nov28	Consumption of canned soups results in marked increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA).
Nov28	McMaster study published in JAMA suggests a U-shaped relation between sodium intake and CV risk.
Nov28	Similar effects of beer and wine on risk of cardiovascular disease.
Nov21	Fresenius MCNA announces that Dr. Frank Maddux will be its Chief Medical Officer
Nov21	Higher blood 25-D levels (> 100 ng/dL) linked to new onset atrial fibrillation.
Nov16	Satellite Healthcare accepting grant applications until Feb 17 of 2012.
Nov16	Stem cell treatment improves severe CHF in Lancet study.
Nov16	ASN; PRIMO study shows no benefits of paricalcitol on LVH in patients.
Nov16	American Heart Association Scientific Sessions website.
Nov16	Niacin may not improve hard outcomes.
Nov16	CETP inhibitor more than doubles HDL cholesterol levels.
Nov09	Tear drops as useful as blood for monitoring blood glucose levels (in rabbits).
Nov09	Extra-carotid to internal carotid artery bypass surgery of limited value after ministroke.
Nov09	Potassium channels in the hypothalamus linked to blood glucose control.
Nov09	Most women with lupus can have successful pregnancy outcomes
Nov04	U.S. kidney broker arranged transplants in prestigious university hospitals.
Nov04	Medicare issues final rule for ESRD prospective payment system.
Nov04	Vitamin D study shows no mortality benefit in older women.
Nov02	Organ trafficking gangs force poor to sell kidneys to wealthy nation patients.
Nov01	FHN Nocturnal Trial results published in Kidney International
Nov01	Am Heart Assoc High BP Research Council Fall 2011 Meeting abstracts
Oct31	Extracorporeal shock wave therapy gives encouraging results in male impotence.
Oct28	Super Committee Dems ready a revised, scaled down Medicare health plan.
Oct28	Comparison table of renal multivitamin ingredients published in JREN.
Oct28	New York kidney broker pleads guilty, faces 20 years in prison.
Oct28	Medtronic launches clinical trial of its renal denervation device.
Oct28	Sulodexide fails to show benefit in diabetic kidney disease in large trial.
Oct26	Furanocoumarin-free grapefruit may have less interference with prescription drugs.
Oct26	Kilogram and mole to be redefined.
Oct26	FDA panel to review anemia drug peginesatide (from Affymax) on Dec. 7, 2011.
Oct26	National Kidney Foundation names Bruce Skyer as new CEO.
Oct26	Visual MD video series explaining CKD (patient education tool)
Oct26	17 years in prison for two Brazilian doctors for removing kidneys for transplant prior to brain death.
Oct26	FTC orders DaVita to divest itself of 29 /106 dialysis units purchased from DSI to maintain competition.
Oct26	Apixaban better than warfarin for atrial fibritllation.
Oct26	Body colonization with sticky Staph may account for device-related infections.
Oct26	Taking at least one BP med at bedtime lowers cardiovascular risk.
Oct26	Patients who skip or shorten dialysis treatments will lower reimbursement to facility under new guidelines.
Oct20	American Heart Association issues advisory supporting population-wide sodium intake reduction.
Oct20	Final CMS ACO rule relaxes some requirements for doctors and hospitals.
Oct20	Elderly (over 75 years) die not infrequently due to aggressive prostate cancer spread.
Oct20	Abbott labs to spin off drug division as a separate company.
Oct20	CDC via MMW publishes usual sodium intakes of US individuals, 2005-2008.
Oct19	ASN alert regarding Deficit Reduction Committee and expenditures of critical importance regarding CKD
Oct19	Report links kidney stones to gallstones.
Oct18	St. Jude Medical announces first clinical use of renal denervation technology.
Oct18	Link to JAMA paper describing e-beam sterilized dialyzers and thrombocytopenia.
Oct18	Electron-beam sterilization of certain polysulfone dialyzer membranes linked to thrombocytopenia.
Oct18	BNP biomarker-guided therapy of heart failure markedly lowers complication rate.
Oct14	National Renal Administrators Association Annual Meeting talks
Oct14	ASN Renal Week 2011 abstracts now available.
Oct14	MMWR (CDC): Incidence of heart disease in the U.S. declining from 2006 - 2010 (pdf)
Oct14	USRDS releases its 2011 report
Oct14	Vitamin E supplements at 400 IU/day associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
Oct14	Higher serum 25-D levels of great importance in fighting off tuberculosis infection.
Oct14	Do variants of macrophage inhibitory factor gene account for access infections?
Oct14	Activating fetal hemoglobin production in mice reverses sickle cell disease.
Oct14	Bacteria-derived bile acids linked to efficacy of statins.
Oct14	JASN publishes a series of papers regarding genetic basis of kidney disease risk in Blacks.
Oct14	mRNA-mediated gene regulation shown to be of increasing importance.
Oct11	Thiazides may be especially useful to treat hypertension from calcineurin-inhibitor drugs.
Oct11	Link between FGF23 and LVH strengthened by studies in mice, rats, and patients.
Oct11	Chronic dialysis being initiated about 5 months earlier today vs. 10 years ago.
Oct06	Kidney recipients freed from need for long-term immunosuppressive drugs.
Oct06	Diabetic rats cured with their own stem cells
Oct04	DaVita piloting use of solar power in one of its Indiana dialysis clinics
Oct04	FDA outlines its philosophy regarding regulation of medical devices.
Oct04	Salt institute requests that U.S. agencies remove salt restriction from new dietary guidelines.
Oct04	Scrub your potatoes and leeks to reduce the risk of toxigenic E. Coli.
Oct04	AAKP educational videos for patients now available.
Oct04	Orexin is a hormone that fights (white) fat with (brown) fat. Are obese persons orexin-deficient?
Oct04	Washing your hospital scrubs at home? Water may not be hot enough to kill drug-resistant bacteria.
Oct04	Vitamin D deficiency common in patients taking oral steroids.
Oct04	Gut protein alphavbeta6 may be key to developing immune tolerance
Sep28	Congressional debt panel meeting in secret, looking at Medicare/Medicaid cuts.
Sep28	Saw palmetto no more effective than placebo for urinary tract symptoms.
Sep28	Prestart nutrition care associated with better survival during 1st year of dialysis therapy.
Sep28	Dr. Barry Straube honored with AAKP award.
Sep28	Hb target of 11-13 better than 9-11 in predialysis CKD patients accoding to a Japanese randomized trial
Sep28	New cystatin C eGFR equations available based on a new standardized cystatin C assay.
Sep28	Use of higher dialysate Na in patients with lower serum Na associates with better, not worse outcomes.
Sep28	Lowering dialysate sodium lowers systolic BP
Sep27	Eculizumab approved by FDA to treat atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Sep27	Legistlation introduced in the House to extend transplant drug coverage.
Sep27	Pittsburgh hospital sued after live-donor transplant of hepatitis-C infected kidney.
Sep27	Plaque disruption explains heart attacks in women with normal coronary angiograms.
Sep24	USRDS study in NEJM emphasizes increased weekend risk in 3/week dialysis patients.
Sep21	Exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes from traffic can trigger heart attacks with a 6-hour window.
Sep21	cMyBP-C protein may be new diagnostic marker for acute heart attack.
Sep21	Study calculates Vitamin D requirement for dark-skinned subject living in Chicago as 2500 IU/day
Sep21	Continued immunosuppressant treatment of lupus in ESRD may boost survival.
Sep18	Risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer with sitagliptin and exenatide highlighted.
Sep15	ADVANCE trial results suggest that intensive glucose control slows progression to ESRD in diabetic patients.
Sep15	Like yourself and other people? It could be due to your oxytocin receptor genotype.
Sep15	DaVita Clinical Research announces biorepository services to facilitate research.
Sep15	MRSA in the United States becoming resistant to combination antibacterial ointments.
Sep15	Response-guided multidrug therapy for hepatitis C can cut treatment time in half.
Sep15	Tufts University and the National Kidney Foundation in financial dispute over KDOQI guidelines.
Sep15	Harvard School of Public Health proposes new healthy eating plan.
Sep15	Grady hospital and Fresenius reach deal on dialyzing indigent undocumented immigrant patients.
Sep15	Cryoablation treatment of atrial fibrillation shows promise.
Sep15	NEJM: Apixaban better than warfarin to treat atrial fibrillation.
Sep13	Sensipar gets FDA label change focusing on hypocalcemia monitoring and seizure risk.
Sep13	Stored blood samples from CKD homocysteine study show that FGF-23 is risk factor for ESRD, death
Sep13	Pennsylvania woman donates kidney to son, then finds out that she's been fired.
Sep13	Body clock found to regulate platelet function
Sep13	Fish oil reduces the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Sep10	HCN2 gene found to regulate chronic pain
Sep07	Long-distance runners still drinking too many fluids.
Sep07	Congresswoman who champions the cause of kidney patients asked if her husband's nephrology practice represents a conflict of interest.
Sep07	Undocumented immigrant dialysis patients in Atlanta being dialyzed only on an emergency basis.
Sep07	DaVita finishes acquiring dialysis units from DSI.
Sep07	CDP138 protein involved in insulin-stimulated insertion of GLUT4 into cell membrane.
Sep03	Atlanta undocumented immigrant dialysis patients at risk of losing access to care.
Sep03	FDA updates kidney failure warning for zoledronic acid (Reclast) osteoporosis drug.
Sep03	Poor sleep quality increases risk of high blood pressure.
Aug30	Gut bacteria influence anxiety-type behavior in mice via the vagus nerve.
Aug30	Will the chocolate-eating craze impact oxalate load in patients with CKD?
Aug30	European Society of Cardiology 2011 symposium home page
Aug30	Donor heart arrives warm and beating in experimental organ transfer device.
Aug30	FDA recall: H and P povidone iodine prep solutions, swabsticks.
Aug30	Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic en route to becoming national brands.
Aug30	Higher salt intake and low activity linked to increased risk of dementia in the elderly.
Aug30	Higher patient costs for home dialysis patients in Australia.
Aug30	Survey of U.S. dialysis patients contends that they are largely unprepared for disasters.
Aug30	Satellite Dialysis continues to grow its incenter nocturnal hemodialysis program.
Aug30	European registry tracks outcomes with ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation.
Aug30	Weight-loss simulatino tool allows prediction of efficacy of dietary interventions for obesity.
Aug30	Adoption study underlines role of genetics in causation of heart disease.
Aug23	Worried about being exposed to radiation while performing interventional procedures?
Aug23	New computed tomography heart scan exposes patients to 90% less radiation.
Aug19	HHS cutting red tape to speed clinical trials
Aug19	Sirtuin activating drug prolongs lifespan in obese mice by 45%
Aug19	RenalGuard system (IV fluid infusion rate tied to Foley catheter urine output) shows benefits in preventing contrast nephropathy.
Aug19	High serum phosphorus may accelerate CKD progression, block effects of ramipril.
Aug19	Vitamin C dissolves Alzheimer plaques in mice.
Aug17	Web cam used to monitor hand hygiene in Japanese ICU hospital.
Aug17	Airborne latex allergens spread by cornstarch used to powder gloves
Aug17	Singapore AWAK (wearable kidney) in the news.
Aug11	T-cells engineered to kill leukemia cells. Complete remission in 2/3 patients.
Aug10	Younger Blacks fare relatively worse on dialysis.
Aug10	Soy tablets of no benefit in preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women.
Aug10	Panfungal vaccine based on injection of killed Baker's yeast?
Aug07	TEMPI syndrome: Perinephric fluid collections and erythrocytosis - what causes it?
Aug06	Federal grand jury probes DaVita
Aug03	Study finds why muscles weaken with age and identify a possible treatment.
Aug03	Effect of the debt deal on Medicaid and Medicare.
Aug03	DaVita launches pilot dialyzer recycling project in Southern California
Aug03	4-D Substudy suggests that low homoarginine levels associate with sudden death.
Aug03	Senators Durbin and Cochran introduce legislation to extend coverage of transplant immunosuppressive drugs.
Aug03	Colon microbes may be an important source of uremic toxins.
Aug02	JASN: Dipstick proteinuria a good test to predict rapid GFR decline.
Aug02	FDA to seek public comment on Institute of Medicine's rec to eliminate 510k program
Aug02	Fresenius acquires Liberty Dialysis and American Access Care Holdings.
Aug02	Technology: Tired of transferring those heavy patients from bed to chair? Call RIBA.
Aug02	Extracorporeal removal of Flt-1 in preeclampsia may have clinical benefits
Jul28	Gout prevalence swells over the last 2 decades and now stands at 4%.
Jul28	Baxter establishes Baxter Ventures to invest in developing therapies.
Jul25	New relationships between germinal centers and regulatory T cells identified.
Jul25	Fixdialysis.com cites recent newspaper articles about the dialysis industry.
Jul25	Eating the same foods, "meal monotony" may help dieters lose weight.
Jul25	Lawsuit against DaVita by 2 former employees charges misuse of IV drug dosing
Jul23	Frequent Hemodialysis Network Nocturnal Trial primary results published.
Jul23	Metformin can reduce risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in susceptible young girls.
Jul23	Nephros gets FDA 510k approval for dialysate purification for its filters.
Jul23	Early intravenous fluid therapy may reduce risk of kidney damage after toxigenic E. coli infection.
Jul23	Elimination of HLA-B matching priority in transplant allocation helps minority recipients get a kidney
Jul22	New labeling requirements for meat additives, including brine solution, being considered.
Jul21	FDA approves ticagrelor (Brilinta) to treat acute coronary syndrome.
Jul21	FDA panel votes against dapagliflozin, casting doubt over the drug class of SGLT2 inhibitors.
Jul21	Stress cardiomyopathy is real and affects a broad range of elderly patients.
Jul21	Knockout model shows that kidney dopamine is an important modulator of blood pressure.
Jul19	Intravenous ribose helps recovery from heart attack. A potential dialysate additive to prevent stunning?
Jul19	Carvedilol found to improve intradialytic hypertension in pilot study.
Jul19	More on deadly webcap and fool's webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms that cause renal failure.
Jul19	Kidney failure from eating poisonous mushrooms (probably Cortinarius orellanus?) in the news
Jul15	AAMI updates its dialysis collection for 2011.
Jul15	European studies find few benefits of near-normalization of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes.
Jul15	Brave new world. Hacking into the genetic code of E. Coli.
Jul15	CDC infection prevention guidelines for outpatient settings released.
Jul12	HHS releases health insurance exchange rules.
Jul12	French manufacturer Degremont buys Ameriwater.
Jul12	First completely synthetic organ transplant (trachea).
Jul12	Kv7.4 potassium channel in blood vessels linked to control of blood pressure.
Jul12	Cigarette smoking during pregnancy linked to increased risk of serious birth defects.
Jul12	Eating tree nuts helps diabetic patients lower HbA1c levels.
Jul12	Therapeutic hypothermia betters outcome post cardiac arrest - why not a dialysis system?
Jul12	FDA approves trial of renal artery SNS ablation by catheter using Ardian/Medtronic system.
Jul12	Higher sodium and lower potassium intake independently link to mortality in NHANES
Jul08	CMS-sponsored ICD-10 slideshows, teleconferences.
Jul07	CMS to hold open forum on its proposed ESRD Quality Improvement Program changes on July 14th.
Jul07	American Heart Association maintains its guidance about 1.5 g/day max sodium intake.
Jul07	Pelvic floor exercises not helpful in preventing incontinence in men after prostatectomy or TUR
Jul07	Cochrane Library review questions benefits of salt reduction in terms of hard outcomes.
Jul07	Time Magazine covers the European E. coli - HUS epidemic.
Jul07	Either excessively high or low sodium intake in pregnant rats adversely affects nephron number and kidney function in their offspring.
Jul05	CMS website page regarding updates to reimbursement for 2012.
Jul05	CMS proposes eliminating the minimum 10 g/dL Hgb target for ESAs.
Jul05	Off-topic: Brain-wave computer interface coupled with Second Life gives new opportunities to ALS patients.
Jul05	CMS looking at physician reimbursement and at auditing high-value codes.
Jul05	Anti-smoking drug varenicline may have adverse cardiovascular effects.
Jul05	NSAIDs associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation.
Jul05	Alpha-tocotrienol, a form of vitamin E, may protect brain cells after a stroke.
Jul01	New rules provide relief for sleep-deprived medical residents (16-hour shift limit)
Jul01	CMS proposes rescinding signature requirement on lab requisitions.
Jul01	Resveratrol may mitigate disuse-atrophy of muscle and bone (in rats)
Jul01	E. coli can survive in streambeds for months.
Jul01	New hidden incision technique reduces scarring in kidney laparoscopic surgery.
Jul01	New class of antiangiogenesis drugs discovered from South American tree.
Jun30	FDA: New picture warnings to be placed on smoking materials
Jun30	New test measures vitamin D absorption from dietary sources.
Jun28	Collagen-binding protein allows dental S. mutans bacteria to attach to heart valves.
Jun28	AHA Webinar, slides showing use of tissue-engineered vascular graft.
Jun28	Visceral fat decreased by increased intake of soluble fiber and exercise.
Jun28	First blood vessels grown in the lab from cells implanted into patients.
Jun28	New hybrid minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat atrial fibrillation
Jun28	New genetic risk factors for lupus found in African Americans.
Jun28	Anticholinergic dugs, including diphenhydramine linked to cognitive impairment and mortality risk in the elderly.
Jun28	NEJM: Bardoxolone methyl improves kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients.
Jun25	EDTA/ERA 2011 abstracts site
Jun25	EDTA Congress 2011. Daily Congress News Links
Jun25	ADA Scientifc Sessions, June 2011. Home page and daily newsletter.
Jun25	American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions - abstracts online
Jun25	BCG vaccine and the spleen: Both involved in a potential cure for type 1 diabetes?
Jun24	Eight week diet of 600 kcal/day can reverse early type 2 diabetes
Jun23	Blueberries for strong rat bones.
Jun23	NEJM: Telaprevir provides dramatic improvement in hepatitis C patients.
Jun21	Shorter pause between stopping CPR and administering electroshock linked to higher survival.
Jun21	Patients with insomnia? Try rocking them to sleep.
Jun21	Prostate cancer in mice cured with vaccine derived from human prostate cancer cells.
Jun19	E.Coli O104 that causes HUS sequenced and complete genome released.
Jun16	Florida transplant surgeon shot and killed by one of his patients.
Jun16	FDA Medwatch: Ongoing safety review in progress re pioglitazone and possible bladder cancer risk.
Jun16	FDA approves Nujolix (belatacept) for organ transplantation.
Jun16	Skype helps home hemodialysis patients link up with health care providers.
Jun13	FDA Medwatch: Risk of thyroid calcitonin tumors (in rodents) and pancreatitis with liraglutide.
Jun13	Aftermath of European E. Coli-related HUS outbreak - 100 may need kidney transplants.
Jun13	Trouble sleeping? A cool nightcap may just be the ticket.
Jun13	Aurora A kinase may contribute to polycystic kidney disease.
Jun10	France and Germany suspend approval for pioglitazone due to bladder cancer risk question; other countries not yet.
Jun10	FDA: Finasteride or dutasteride may increase risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
Jun10	Activation of specific nicotine receptors in the brain might control obesity.
Jun10	Baxter loses product liability lawsuit relating to Chinese heparin in Cook County court.
Jun10	Inhibition of insulin degrading enzyme may help control type 2 diabetes.
Jun10	More evidence that sprouts were the cause of the German E. Coli HUS outbreak
Jun09	Hospitals turn to nocturnists to improve care.
Jun09	CGRP made by skin cells linked to chronic pain.
Jun09	NEJM Perspective: Dialysis and U.S. Immigration Law
Jun09	FDA-mandated labeling change for simvastatin regarding risk of higher dosages.
Jun09	Pretreatment of mice with thymosin beta 4 induces cardiac repair after induced infarct.
Jun09	SHARP trial (simvastatin plus ezetimibe in CKD) results published in the Lancet.
Jun09	FDA: Myopathy risk of high-dose (80 mg) simvastatin close to 50%; limitations to use recommended.
Jun09	Growing role of antibiotic peptides.
Jun07	CMS to host Webinar on new features in Crown Web III on June 30th.
Jun07	Medicare to offer more waivers pertaining to e-prescribing noncompliance penalty.
Jun07	Minntech CEO Roy Malkin injured in single-engine plane crash.
Jun07	Gene therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in mice.
Jun07	Response rate to bisphosphonates depends on 25-D level.
Jun07	Usual dose of yearly zoledronic acid may be considerably higher than needed.
Jun07	Universal flu vaccine trials show promise
Jun07	Number of non O157 E. Coli cases causing HUS rising in the United States.
Jun05	E. Coli outbreak cause may be sprouts from an organic farm in Germany.
Jun05	HUS in U.S. travelers returning from Germany.
Jun04	FDA statement on E. Coli O104 outbreak in Europe and surveillance for this in the U.S.
Jun02	Teenager sold one of his kidneys for an I-Pad
Jun02	Toxigenic E. Coli causing HUS in Europe have been sequenced.
Jun02	New variety of MRSA originating in animals identified in Europe.
Jun02	More on the E. Coli outbreak. New strain. Spanish cucumbers apparently NOT the culprit.
Jun02	European E. Coli outbreak caused by toxic new strain.
Jun01	Histone deacetylase inhibitor reverses LVH in a mouse model.
May31	Cause of toxigenic E. Coli outbreak in Germany still undetermined
May31	Affymax/Takeda files new drug application (NDA) for peginesatide to treat anemia.
May31	Swedish gene analysis shows that venous thromboembolism has a hereditary component.
May31	NEJM: Eculizumab of benefit in children suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome due to toxigenic E. Coli.
May31	Higher fat, lower carb diets pose little cardiovascular risk over the short term.
May28	Outbreak of E. Coli hemolytic uremic syndrome in Germany linked to cucumbers.
May28	Lactate shuttle in human tumors. Is chronic use of lactate-based PD fluid a risk?
May28	Biotrends report documents changes in vitamin D use with bundling.
May28	MGmin-LDL identifed as a subtype of LDL associated with cardiovascular disease.
May28	Whistleblower lawsuit against Renal Care Group for home dialysis supplies nets 82 million.
May28	Chronic estrogen exposure may increase blood pressure via superoxide; reversed by resveratrol.
May26	Addition of niacin to simvastatin fails to protect the heart and may increase stroke risk
May25	Nineteen percent of young adults found to have high blood pressure.
May24	Turkey tail mushroom found to be very effective in suppressing prostate tumors in mice.
May24	Heavy smoking tied to advanced kidney cancer.
May24	Off topic: BCL6 shows fantastic results against non-Hodgkins lymphoma and ALL.
May22	Analysis of the new Accountable Care Organization regulations from Kaiser.
May22	Epleronone reduces the incidence of atrial fibrillation in class 2 heart failure.
May22	IBM's Watson computer going to medical school - should "graduate" in 2 years.
May19	Avandia (rosiglitazone) REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) document.
May19	CMS offers new Accountable Care Organization options.
May19	NKF will suspend U.S. Transplant Games for 2012 due to economic constraints
May19	More on Avandia action by the FDA
May19	FDA pulls Avandia (rosiglitazone) from retail pharmacy shelves.
May19	Modifying Treg cells allows transplantation of human skin onto mice.
May19	Study compares three induction immunosuppressants, finds the cheapest one, alemtuzumab, to be noninferior.
May19	L-arginine-rich foods lower risk of pre-eclampsia.
May17	FDA advisory panel will convene to reconsider approval of fenofibrate
May16	IDOL, inducible LKL receptor degrading molecule, may be target for cholesterol lowering.
May16	CMS relaxes telemedicine privileging rules.
May16	Voters in Switzerland reject proposed ban on physician-assisted suicide.
May16	KLF14 gene may be a regulator of body fat, obesity, and cholesterol.
May16	UPMC live donor kidney transplant program reviews protocols after transmission of one case of hepatitis C
May15	Telemedicine monitoring of heart failure patients strikes out.
May15	Collagen-induced platelet aggregation blocker revacept - a possible role as a dialysate additive?
May13	FDA approves boceprevir to treat hepatitis C.
May13	New branch found of the fungal tree of life, fungi without cell walls.
May12	Desperate Americans buy kidneys from live donors in Peru.
May12	New HIV vaccine tested in macaques shows promising results.
May12	BMC Medical Ethics journal publishes report focused on dialysis patient scenarios.
May12	Nephros gets approval to market its dual stage ultrafilter in Canada.
May12	Five Star Healthcare offers insurance policy for dialysis unit providers.
May12	Losartan might protect against disuse muscle atrophy (in mice).
May12	Glucosuric drugs may help resolve persistent urinary E. Coli infection
May10	Women may be at higher risk of RCIN after coronary angiography than men.
May10	FDA clears test that distinguishes MRSA from MSSA (Staph aureus).
May10	Lund University researchers develop new test to diagnose lupus.
May10	Giving EPO to heart attack patients receiving PCI linked to increased infarct size.
May05	Nxstage reports record revenues for Q1 2011.
May05	Fresenius Q1 earnings call transcript.
May04	Off topic: This may be the real thing, folks!
May03	Large observational DaVita study suggests no increase in mortality risk due to reuse of dialyzers.
May03	DaVita launches wireless internet for its dialysis patients and physicians.
May03	Sodium retention action of thiazolidinediones linked to increased proximal tubular absorption.
May03	Link to EPOGH study in JAMA on urinary sodium and CV death risk.
May03	Ain't necessarily so: Observational study suggests lower sodium intake increases risk of death from heart attack and strokes..
May02	Nephrogenic fibrosis symposium to be held at Yale University May 20-21.
Apr29	More on the Loyola U. Med Center live altruistic kidney donor program.
Apr29	Review of non-nutritive sweetners from the Diabetes Care journal
Apr29	Work more than 8 hours a day? You may be setting yourself up for a heart attack.
Apr29	USRDS 2010 Annual Report now available as an AJKD free online supplement.
Apr29	Avastatin equivalent to Lucentis for treating wet macular degeneration, but much cheaper.
Apr29	FDA panel recommends approval of telaprevir for hepatitis C.
Apr29	Thyroid supplements in the elderly increase bone fracture risk.
Apr29	Multiple staff from Loyola Medical Center have become altruistic live kidney donors.
Apr29	Flu vaccination improves hard outcomes in renal transplant patients.
Apr29	Ramipril efficacy in slowing CKD progression enhanced in obese subjects.
Apr28	Viral breakthrough in HBV treatment with nucleoside analogs may be due to noncompliance.
Apr28	Case report of a possible link between kava tea ingestion and rhabdomyolysis in a bicyclist.
Apr28	Artificial nose show promising results in detecting bacterial growth.
Apr28	Vitamin E helps reduce nonalcoholic fatty liver more than metformin in diabetic kids.
Apr28	Leprosy in the United States via transmission from armadillos.
Apr27	Life Options releases CKD patient education toolkit.
Apr26	Boceprevir and telaprevir each show promising results in patients with hepatitis C.
Apr26	CROWN Web 4.0 release documents now available on the Web.
Apr26	25D blood level differences explain 40% of difference in blood pressure between blacks and whites.
Apr26	STAT3 activation linked to cyst growth in adult polycystic disease.
Apr25	Dialysis facility inspections in the news (Des Moines Register)
Apr25	The cardiologists weigh in on how to treat blood pressure in the elderly.`
Apr25	Oops! High levels of omega-3s, as indicated by DHA, associated with high-grade prostate cancer.
Apr22	Prolongation of the QT interval on sudden standing a marker for sudden death risk.
Apr22	CDC issues new guidance on preventing bloodstream infections.
Apr22	Canadian patient data analysis emphasizes high mortality risk of central venous catheters.
Apr22	ACE inhibitors may trigger recurrence of breast cancer: an unexpected finding
Apr22	Ketogenic diet reverses diabetic nephropathy in mice.
Apr22	Common mucin production gene strongly linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Apr22	Pirfenidone gives promising results in treating diabetic nephropathy.
Apr22	Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor improves flu survival in mice.
Apr20	Only 3 types of people in this world if you're a gut bacterium.
Apr20	Intensified ultrafiltration in an attempt to control blood pressure linked to more access complications.
Apr20	Calcium supplements linked to increased heart attack risk in older women.
Apr19	A mother's diet during pregnancy can alter a baby's DNA.
Apr19	Some kidney donors have trouble getting health insurance from some carriers.
Apr19	Testosterone treatment of mild prostate cancer not associated with obvious risk.
Apr19	TH17 blocking drug halts multiple sclerosis in animal models, may also affect lupus.
Apr19	Low carb diet reduces liver fat more quicklly than standard diet.
Apr15	Apparent link between diabetes and diet soda may be confounding by indication.
Apr15	Meat found to be commonly contaminated with drug-resistant Staph. aureus.
Apr14	Midlife brain shrinkage predicts likelihood of Alzheimer dementia later on.
Apr14	ACO regulations: Some answers, more questions.
Apr12	Aloe vera extracts linked to tumors in rats.
Apr12	Am Acad Neurol issues guidelines regarding treatment of diabetic nerve pain.
Apr12	Evaluation of three disease management approaches to ESRD patient care (large pdf)
Apr12	Reversed hookup between individual RO machine and home dialysis machine led to hypercalcemia.
Apr12	Diesel engine exhaust filter can reduce heart-harmful particle level by 98%.
Apr12	Waiting for a kidney? Try Facebook.
Apr12	On-sitne heart attack response team provides median door to angioplasty balloon time of 47 minutes
Apr12	Vitamin D improves flow-mediated vasodilatation in overweight African American subjects.
Apr12	Like nuts? In the shell pistachios may be a good choice.
Apr12	25D levels below 15 mcg/L linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration
Apr08	Renalguard peri-operative fluid replacement system reduces incidence of contrast nephropathy
Apr08	Mayo Clinic study suggests chronic allograft nephropathy less common than previously.
Apr08	Accountable Kidney Care Collaborative to host webinar on April 26th detailing nephrology-based accountable care organizations.
Apr07	Ciliary neurotropic factor delivered by encapsulated cells may help age-related macular degeneration
Apr07	CMS eliminates 3.1% transition payment reduction from bundle. Kidney Care Partners comments.
Apr06	Watson Pharma gets FDA approval for generic ferric gluconate.
Apr06	Implanted neck baroreceptor buzzer lowers blood pressure in controlled study.
Apr06	Gut bacteria may convert choline to pro-atherogenic compounds. Caution re supplements.
Apr06	Vaccine against hepatitis C may soon become a reality.
Apr06	Like maple syrup? It may be good for you.
Apr06	Quadruple therapy gives promising results for hepatitis C
Apr04	New York Times article weighs in on palliative care and eligibility for dialysis.
Mar31	HHS releases proposed rule regarding Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
Mar30	HIV-positive donors for HIV-positive recipients?
Mar30	Antibiotics wrapped in nanofibers show dramatically increased efficacy.
Mar30	New patent legislation will change "first to invent" to "first to file".
Mar29	Large study using ambulatory BP monitoring shows that many cases of apparent resistant hypertension are really white coat readings.
Mar29	Small, randomized trial of renal denervation shows benefit in treating resistant hypertension.
Mar29	Feds to follow ProPublica and release previously confidential dialysis clinic outcomes data.
Mar29	Very high fish oil consumption may protect obese persons from inflammatory-related complications.
Mar29	Phase 1 safety trials for begin for deuterium-based drug targeting diabetic kidney disease.
Mar29	Whole fiber breakfeast cereat consumption associated with lower blood pressure.
Mar29	Nicotine found to increase blood levels of HbA1c in diabetic patients.
Mar29	Donor DNA in the blood is an early sign of heart transplant rejection.
Mar29	Prostatic artery embolization for BPH better than TURP
Mar26	Jan-Feb issue of Seminars in Dialysis temporarily available free of charge. Includes critiques of latest KDIGO CKD-MBD guidelines.
Mar26	Ain't necessarily so: Higher salt intake associated with lower mortality in diabetic patients?
Mar25	GAO issues reports on monitoring of oral drugs for ESRD patients
Mar24	CMS considering eliminating physician signature requirement for certain laboratory tests.
Mar24	Blood levels of 5 metabolites can predict subsequent development of type 2 diabetes
Mar24	Rockwell proceeding with Phase III trial of dialysate-added iron.
Mar24	Ok, you know about FGF23. But FGF19 may be even more important in glucose metabolism.
Mar24	Do you still ask about green or yellow phlegm in your patients who are coughing?
Mar24	Multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia found in Los Angeles County area acute care hospitals.
Mar24	NEJM: Pioglitazone lowers (by 72%) the risk of progression of impaired glucose tolerance to type 2 diabetes
Mar23	MMWR: HIV transmitted via living donor organ tissue
Mar23	Statins reduce relapse rate of prostate cancer after radiation therapy.
Mar23	Complement-regulating genes associated with severe pre-eclampsia
Mar23	Newly identified virus in China has high mortality rate, causes fever and thrombocytopenia.
Mar23	So if we cut out fruits (potassium) and whole grains (phosphate), we also cut out fiber. Is that a good thing?
Mar21	Finasteride use associated with prolonged period of erectile dysfunction.
Mar21	Partial kidney removal for early renal cancer may give better outcomes.
Mar21	Canadian observational data suggests that dual ACEI/ARB treatment is risky in the elderly.
Mar21	Reanalysis of 1958 experiment shows a path for creation of amino acids from primordial gases and elements.
Mar18	Vascular Access Atlas by TJ Vachharajani (large 70 page .pdf file) from Fistula First
Mar17	CDC recommends retesting live donors for HIV just prior to organ donation.
Mar17	American Regent recalls lots of injectable dexamethasone.
Mar17	MMWR: HIV infection transmitted from live donor kidney graft..
Mar17	JASN: Use of aspirin associates with longer dialysis graft unassisted primary patency.
Mar17	Vasopressin receptors on intercalated cells required for aldosterone effects on hydrogen excretion.
Mar17	CMS declines to issue a National Coverage Determination for ESAs
Mar17	Cardiac injection of autologous stem cells markedly improves heart failure.
Mar17	Intensive care unit central line infections drop by 60% over a 10-year period.
Mar15	11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 linked to apple vs. pear-shaped phenotype.
Mar15	FDA approves Gadavist (gadobutrol), a macrocyclic gadolinium contrast agent for CNS imaging.
Mar15	Microcamera no larger than a grain of salt enables microvessel endoscopy.
Mar15	Wnt receptor Frizzled-9 involved in bone mineralization.
Mar15	Testing tears for glucose content may be alternative to skin-prick monitoring.
Mar15	Snapin protein found to control insulin release from pancreatic beta cells.
Mar15	NEJM: Comments on the Frequent Hemodialysis Network daily dialysis study.
Mar14	Anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, oh my!
Mar12	FDA to issue proposed draft calorie-labeling regulations for restaurants later this month (March).
Mar12	Endothelin-A antagonist atrasentan reduces UACR in diabetics in small phase 2 study.
Mar12	Disruption of circadian cycle can lead to fatty liver.
Mar12	Coffee drinking linked to reduced stroke risk in women.
Mar12	Wnt1 can stimulate new blood vessel formation and also improve blood flow.
Mar09	Newly identified H1N1 influenza virus mutation results in greatly increased transmission potential.
Mar09	Doctors try new models to push health insurers aside.
Mar09	E. Coli O157:H7 linked to hazelnuts.
Mar09	Fresenius Medical Care acquires HemaMetrics Crit-Line business.
Mar05	NEJM paper compares loop diuretic strategies for acute heart failure.
Mar05	"Printing" new kidneys. Pie in the sky or pie on the table?
Mar03	Aranesp kickback case trial leads some participants to plead the 5th.
Mar03	Mar Cor announces heat disinfectable portable RO machine.
Mar02	Whistle-blowing nephrologist gets award from the FBI.
Mar02	New analysis of ACCORD study finds increased mortality with tight glucose control.
Mar02	Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3B) antibody lowers blood pressure in animals.
Mar02	New CPR method increases survival by 50 percent.
Mar02	Self-treatment of drug allergy rash with a tanning be can lead to toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Mar02	Higher diabetes risk in African Americans linked to lower serum potassium levels
Mar02	NSAID use linked to erectile dysfunction
Feb28	Abnormal cubilin gene linked to albuminuria
Feb28	Older patients confused about how to time taking of multiple drugs.
Feb28	Lead contamination found in cooking vessels sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown
Feb28	Gut bacteria can affect hepatic lipid metabolism
Feb24	Dietary sodium has a U-shaped association with CKD progression in type 1 diabetes
Feb24	FDA approves saxagliptin (Onglyza) labeling to include patients with CKD
Feb24	New proposal to allocate donor kidneys to younger patients being considered.
Feb24	Like pecan pie?
Feb24	Redesign of live liver donor matching network could result in substantially more transplants.
Feb24	Missing sugar molecule raises diabetes risk in humans
Feb24	Do CKD patients have a leaky gut, and if so, might dairy colostrum help?
Feb24	Fresenius Medical completes solid fiscal year, but sees lower growth in 2011 due to bundling.
Feb22	More CrownWeb simulations available
Feb22	Fresenius gets FDA clearance to market its home hemo dialysis machine.
Feb22	Routine measurement of central blood pressure becoming more practical.
Feb18	Where the sodium comes from: sauces, bacon, bread, milk, and cheese
Feb18	FDA approves use of everolimus transplant drug immunoassay
Feb18	Redsense blood spill detector gets FDA clearance for clinical use.
Feb17	Wrong patient got kidney in USC - does well, but transplant program reboots
Feb17	New aldosterone-related gene mutation linked to severe hypertension
Feb17	18 laptops secured to dialysis machines stolen from one dialysis unit.
Feb17	IBM's Watson computer being readied to assist in reviewing medical literature, patient records.
Feb16	RPA Public Policy in a Minute for February video
Feb16	NEJM: HLA allele linked to idiopathic membranous nephropathy..
Feb16	Am Soc Nephrol opposes proposed cuts to NIH research.
Feb16	Sanofi finally seals the deal to buy Genzyme.
Feb16	Rockwell commences PRIME study of dialysate-added iron.
Feb16	FDA finalized regulations concerning software that accompanies medical devices.
Feb16	Metformin for CKD? A contrarian point of view.
Feb16	Ecuardorean Sephardic remnant populations with Laron dwarfism live long diabetes- and cancer-free lives.
Feb16	Of interest to balding nephrologists only.
Feb15	Use of chlorhexidine-soaked cloths for bathing of hospital patients reduces infection rate.
Feb14	High fiber intake from grains associated with lower risk of many diseases and greater longevity.
Feb11	Would you like mercury or lead with your incandescent replacement light bulbs?
Feb11	UK's NICE updates its anemia treatment guidelines for CKD, lowering target Hb to 10-12 g/dL
Feb11	Arizona seeks to remove 280 K people from Medicaid coverage
Feb11	Apixaban may prevent strokes more efficiently than aspirin in atrial fibrillation.
Feb11	New genetic cause of primary hyperaldosteronism identified, and it's not rare.
Feb11	Ain't necessarily so: Impact of fructose intake on obesity questioned.
Feb11	Changing views about saturated fat intake and its impact on cardiovascular disease.
Feb11	CDC report underlines discordant results with serologic tests for syphilis
Feb09	Salt and diet soda ingestion linked to increased risk of cerebrovascular events
Feb09	Fructose and glucose activate cortical brain region in opposite ways.
Feb08	Vermont governor proposes single-payer health plan
Feb07	DaVita acquires Nashville-based DSI renal
Feb07	Pivotal discoveries in age-related macular degeneration.
Feb07	Nephron-sparing surgery leads to better outcomes in kidney cancer.
Feb07	Urine-sniffing dogs detect prostate cancer with high sensitivity
Feb04	Mutation points to adenosine as playig a role in arterial calcification.
Feb04	Vegetable juice helps dieters lose weight.
Feb04	Infusion of donor regulatory T cells lowers risk of graft vs. host disease.
Feb04	Defect in CD8 regulatory T cells linked to lupus in a mouse model.
Feb02	NEJM: Fidaxomicin a new, more effective treatment for Clostridium difficile.
Feb02	Western style diet associated with more rapid decline in kidney function.
Feb02	Bisphosphonates may extend survival by 5 years.
Feb01	Sanofi still pursuing offer to acquire Genzyme.
Feb01	FDA adverse event drug reporting system flags several drugs used in CKD.
Feb01	Nephrologist Barry Straube retires from CMS post.
Feb01	FDA decides to not approve diet drug Orexigen's Contrave at the present time.
Feb01	Specific populations of bacteria in the gut linked to fatty liver.
Feb01	Nephron regeneration succeeds in zebrafish experiments.
Jan31	Rhabdomyolysis in student athletes who train too hard after extended layoff.
Jan27	Who needs insulin? UT Southwestern study shows that without glucagon, insulin may not be that important.
Jan27	Rockwell to launch phase 3 studies of iron-fortified dialysate.
Jan27	Circadian rhythms demonstrable even in red blood cells.
Jan27	NEJM: rTPA use lowers risk on infection and sepsis in dialysis patients with CVCs.
Jan27	Could the predilection for autoimmune diseases among women be due to avoidance of dirt?
Jan27	Certain subtypes of Listeria are especially prone to infect the heart.
Jan26	RPA and AMA recommend physician-led Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Jan26	Fresenius implements bundled dialysis care agreement in Spain.
Jan26	Nearly half of dialysis technicians in California failing newly required skills test.
Jan26	New method to break up biofilms involves DNAase and polyaspartic acid.
Jan23	Ain't necessarily so: Why are people in developed countries obese, again?
Jan21	Hickey paralyzes woman (seriously)
Jan21	Baxter problems with PD solution contaminants in the news.
Jan21	Cost savings of transplantation compared to dialysis in the news.
Jan21	Fresenius to sell bonds to fund new acquisitions
Jan21	Propublica dialysis unit tracker allows patients to check on unit mortality data.
Jan21	Fresenius recalls some Combiset blood tubing sets because of kinking risk.
Jan21	Inhaled insulin fails to get FDA approval; 2 additional studies were requested.
Jan21	Medicare advisory panel questions benefits of ESAs prior to transplantation
Jan19	New gene mutation that is commonly associated with renal cell cancer discovered.
Jan19	CMS organizes MEDCAC meeting to assess ESAs in transplant patients
Jan19	FDA to streamline path for medical device review.
Jan15	National Library of Medicine's Daily Med website for quick access to drug package inserts.
Jan14	Coffee, sex (hormones), and diabetes...
Jan14	Patient can't sleep? Time to put on the blue-blocker glasses.
Jan14	Be careful not to inhale any prions.
Jan14	American Heart Association calling for sodium reduction to 1.5 g/day for everyone.
Jan14	Let me tell you one thing about nurses who eat blueberries...
Jan12	JAMA: Candesartan linked to better survival in heart failure than losartan.
Jan12	Common painkillers linked to increased risk of vascular complications.
Jan12	NEJM: Cholesterol efflux capacity from macrophages, a new measure of HDL action, linked to carotid intima-media thickness.
Jan12	U.S. Supreme Court rules that medical residents should be taxed as employees.
Jan12	Behavioral therapy cuts incontinence after prostate surgery
Jan11	Stem Cell treatment of age-related macular degeneration on the horizon.
Jan11	Medicaid cuts in Arizona result in denial of payment for certain (nonkidney) transplant procedures.
Jan11	New obesity drug shows stunning rate of weight loss in pilot study.
Jan10	American Dietetic Association releases CKD Nutrition Guidelines
Jan10	Dialysis units - the last open wards of medicine
Jan10	New rules may increase number of patients on home dialysis.
Jan10	Statins may be harmful after hemorrhagic stroke.
Jan06	CROWN Web 2.0 tentative start date set for April of 2011.
Jan06	Extended-release clonidine now available for sale in the United States.
Jan04	KCER: Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition to host Community Partner meeting at the Annual Dialysis Conference, Feb 22, 2011.
Jan04	Dr. Suhail Ahmad named Chief Medical Officer of Northwest Kidney Centers
Jan04	Euromedic sells Eastern European dialysis units to Fresenius.
Dec30	We'll let you out of jail if you donate a kidney.
Dec29	World's first kidney donor dies at age of 79.
Dec29	CMS finalizes quality incentive program for dialysis units
Dec28	Oops! High blood folate levels associated with impaired function of tumor suppressors.
Dec28	Vegetarian diet leads to lower phosphate and FGF23 levels.
Dec28	FDA clears Novartis' triple antihypertensive drug for marketing.
Dec28	USRDS ASN 2010 presentations available on the USRDS website.
Dec28	Dr, Polaschegg to receive Scribner Trailblazer award at upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference.
Dec28	Dolphin skin teaches us how to create antibacterial surfaces.
Dec22	Real-time CO2 monitoring helps patients control their anxiety attacks
Dec22	U.S. House votes to exempt doctors from ID theft red flags rule.
Dec22	Metreleptin a promising new treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Dec21	Hexavalent chromium found in tap water in 31 cities across the U.S.
Dec21	Ain't necessarily so dept: Whole fat dairy product fatty acid associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Dec20	"30 Rock" actor Tracy Morgan recovering from kidney transplant surgery.
Dec18	FDA approves Medtronic cryoablation device to treat atrial fibrillation.
Dec17	Congress moves to reduce lead levels in drinking water.
Dec17	Higher-than usual endotoxin levels found in some Baxter PD solutions in Europe and other non-US countries.
Dec17	Beetroot juice may increase walking distance in the elderly.
Dec17	Patient complaining of respiratory problems? Sulfur outgassing from drywall might be a cause.
Dec16	Seaweed-coated pig islet cell transplantation approved to treat type 1 diabetes in Russia.
Dec16	US Veterans Administration to Medicare-based fees to non-VA docs providing dialysis services to veterans.
Dec16	Naturally high hemoglobin in dialysis patients not associated with an adverse prognosis.
Dec16	CKD progressors identified via creatinine or cystatin have different outcomes.
Dec16	ASN to meet in Chicago in 2016.
Dec15	Ain't necessarily so: No link between serum 25-D levels and cardiovascular mortality.
Dec14	Stem cell transplant cures HIV patient
Dec13	Widespread vitamin D deficiency of concern in Asia.
Dec13	Lenalidomide boosts immunity in the elderly.
Dec12	Case-control study suggests marked benefits for 3/week incenter nocturnal dialysis.
Dec11	Comment to NIDDK on submitted ideas for kidney disease research projects at this link.
Dec11	Kidney Research National Dialogue: The NIH-NIDDK is waiting for your research ideas.
Dec09	Fetal genome mapped from mother's blood for the first time.
Dec09	Fresenius considers acquisition of companies making generic drugs.
Dec09	RCT casts doubt on utility of cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infection.
Dec09	Naphthalene diimide useful to detect nanomolar quantities of fluoride in water.
Dec08	Senate votes to maintain Medicare rates of physician reimbursement for another year.
Dec08	Two-hour tuberculosis test could revolutionize treatment of the disease.
Dec08	Study finds U-shaped relation between frailty and 25-D levels in elderly women.
Dec07	In Canada, earlier start of dialysis therapy associated with increased mortality risk.
Dec07	Psychological and parenting issues related to genetic testing of newborns for inherited disease proclivities.
Dec03	FDA updates recall of Baxter Colleague infusion pumps to Class I status.
Dec03	FDA rejects expanding label of prostate-shrinking drugs to include cancer prevention.
Dec03	New Abbott drug atrasentan reduces proteinuria in diabetic kidney disease.
Dec03	Fresenius enters into agreement with Galenica pharma to develop new IV iron products.
Dec03	Bacteria that use arsenic instead of phosphorus identified
Nov30	AMAG's Feraheme modifies its labeling, but FDA does not require a black box warning.
Nov30	Prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor FG-2216 results in increased EPO production by ESRD kidneys and liver.
Nov30	M3 muscarinic receptor on pancreatic beta cells key to insulin release.
Nov30	Institute of Medicine releases new guidelines for vitamin D intake (600-800 IU)
Nov30	Source of protection against saturated fat (Angptl4) found, and 3% of people don't have it.
Nov25	A new approach to control serum phosphate
Nov23	Propoxyphene withdrawn from the U.S. market due to risk of cardiotoxicity.
Nov21	Baxter and DEKA announce FDA approval of their home hemodialysis device for testing
Nov21	ASN Renal Week 2010 audio recap. Part 3. (50 mb mp3 file)
Nov21	ASN Renal Week 2010 audio recap. Part 2. (50 mb mp3 file)
Nov21	E. Coli water contamination linked to later vascular injury.
Nov21	View ASN 2010 syllabus on-line
Nov21	FHN 6/week short daily dialysis trial results reported. Frequent dialysis lowes LVH and improves QOL.
Nov21	Bardoxolone INCREASES GFR by a substantial amount in type 2 diabetic CKD patients
Nov18	Statins boost bacterial killing by phagocytes.
Nov17	Radiofrequency zapping of renal nerves in CKD lowers blood pressure substantially.
Nov17	NEJM: New CETP inhibitor anacetrapib shows promise in affecting LDL and HDL levels
Nov16	FDA panel recommends approval of Benlysta to treat lupus flares.
Nov16	Medical director of a dialysis unit claims it was done because she raised patient care concerns.
Nov16	Nevada doctor in hot water for prescribing BP pills over the phone without seeing the patient.
Nov16	Xarelto and other warfarin alternatives about to hit the U.S. market.
Nov14	Paricalcitol addition to RAAS inhibitors lowers proteinuria in albuminuric type 2 diabetics
Nov14	AHA 2010 abstracts: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in High-Risk Populations: Diabetes and Kidney Disease
Nov14	AHA 2010 abstracts: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease
Nov14	AHA 2010 Abstracts: Cardiorenal syndrome: pathophysiology
Nov14	AHA Scientific Sessions ongoing in Chicago, Nov 13-17.
Nov14	Large RCT has good news and bad news for nesiritide (Natrecor).
Nov12	Specialized blood vessels jumpstart liver regeneration.
Nov11	Brass, even in modern plumbing fixtures, continues to cause lead-contamination of drinking water.
Nov11	Frequent hemodialysis network (FHN) and FSGS trial results to be presented at ASN.
Nov11	Pioglitazone slows down cyst growth in a rat model of PKD.
Nov10	Second 'Pro Publica' article focuses on dialysis needle dislodgement.
Nov09	ProPublica article on dialysis care in the United States
Nov08	Cerebral microbleeeds common with aging.
Nov08	AAKP awards 2011 Medal of Excellence Award to Ray Hakim and Allen Nissenson.
Nov08	Rush to judgement? Rosiglitazone not linked to heart events in BARI 2D
Nov08	Doctors abandon traditional practice modes for concierge medicine and hospital-owned care.
Nov08	.pdf file of Archives paper on higher mortality risk with early start (observational data)
Nov08	Nutrition prof. sheds 27 pounds on 1800 calorie Twinkie and junk food diet.
Nov08	Solar-powered BP device could be valuable in underdeveloped countries.
Nov08	Archives paper warns of risks of initiating dialysis at a high level of renal function.
Nov08	Genistein (from soy) may help prevent spread of prostate cancer cells.
Nov08	Pentazocine stabilizes retina in a mouse model of diabetes.
Nov07	McMaster U. scientists turn skin stem cells into various types of blood cells.
Nov05	Liberty Dialysis and Renal Advantage merge to become 3rd largest dialysis provider.
Nov04	A traitor in our midst - the FAP-expressing immune cell protects cancer cells, allowing them to grow.
Nov04	Addition of telaprevir increases hepatitis C cure rates.
Nov02	Crown Web update: 2 security IDs may be needed to access the system by some users.
Nov02	MMWR: Diabetes accounts for 44% of new cases of ESRD.
Nov02	Fresenius Medical Care to opt into bundling payment system for ESRD care.
Nov02	Inhaled steroids increase diabetes risk.
Nov02	Lead burden varies dramatically among urban neighborhoods.
Nov02	New liver hormone linked to selenoprotein P associated with insulin resistance.
Nov02	Salaries for Life Science majors dropping in the United States.
Nov02	Fish oil out, beet juice in, for better brain health
Nov02	Every person emits 2 tons of CO2 each year through metabolism of food.
Nov02	ASN Renal Week 2010 abstracts now available (VERY large .pdf file)
Oct31	ISBP Abstracts, September 2010 meeting
Oct30	Miniature livers grown from stem cells in the lab.
Oct29	Deuterated fatty acids resistant to oxidative damage.
Oct29	AMAG Q3 report discusses potential black box warning
Oct28	BBraun recalls tainted heparin due to oversulfated chondroitin sulfate contamination.
Oct28	MMWR: Diabetes rates up, but incidence of ESRD due to diabetes is down.
Oct28	Minocycline prevents osmotic demyelination due to hyponatremia in rats.
Oct27	What is the AMA relative value scale update committee and what does it do?
Oct27	Drinking sugary beverages markedly increases risk of diabetes.
Oct26	Lies, damned lies, and medical science. Why 80% of observational trials and 25% RCTs are wrong.
Oct25	Diabetics resistant to diabetic retinopathy have low levels of tyrosine phosphatase SHP-1
Oct25	Coverage denials by insurers for pre-existing conditions rise sharply.
Oct25	Shaking d'em old bones keeps them strong.
Oct23	Calcium acetate plus magnesium carbonate as good as sevelamer in P-binding ability.
Oct22	Missouri man donated HIV-tainted blood; kidney transplant recipient infected.
Oct22	Teriparatide may rebuild gum tissue in periodontal disease
Oct22	Salt sensitivity linked to vasopressin via induction of brain protein synthesis.
Oct19	High UF rates associate with higher mortality in the HEMO study
Oct18	Susceptibility to hypertension in Blacks may be related to too much aldosterone.
Oct18	Think that cavemen ate only meat? New evidence shows they ate cattail flour and veggies.
Oct18	Fenretinide reduces the risk of transformation of dry to wet macular degeneration.
Oct18	Open access research papers are cited more often.
Oct18	Intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) enzyme needed to maintain healthy bacteria in the gut.
Oct18	Vitamin D deficiency linked to lung transplant rejection.
Oct18	FDA advisory recommends continued use of Aranesp in predialysis patients when indicated despite stroke risk.
Oct18	ABC - airway, breathing, chest compression of CPR changed to just "C" for chest compressions.
Oct15	NEJM: Regulatory action on rosiglitazone by the FDA.
Oct15	American Heart Association position paper on smokeless tobacco products.
Oct15	Not-for-profit TOPS weight loss program found to be effective.
Oct14	FDA CV and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee meets Oct 18th to consider TREAT study results.
Oct14	MRI-guided laser ablation of kidney and liver tumors gives promising results/
Oct14	Another round of FDA label changes for ESAs may be in the works
Oct13	Baxter creates new medical products business and announces leadership changes.
Oct13	One in five West Virginia 5th graders may have high blood pressure.
Oct13	Want to lower blood pressure? Eat more watermelon for it's L-arginine precursors (but watch the K !)
Oct12	First trial begins of embryonic stem cell therapy to treat spinal cord injury.
Oct12	Pharmacy benefits group attempts to predict drug non-compliance at an early stage.
Oct12	International Society for Hypertension in Blacks recommends aggressive treatment.
Oct12	Exposure at night to dim light may lead to weight gain (in mice)
Oct12	Estrogen therapy associated with kidney stones in postmenopausal women.
Oct09	More on FDA-mandated withdrawal of Meridia (sibutramine) from the U.S. market.
Oct09	Androgen deprivation therapy causes structural bone decay.
Oct09	Abbott removes weight loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) due to stroke and heart disease risk.
Oct07	Branched-chain amino acid supplements prolong lifespan in rodents.
Oct07	CDC awards 1.9 million dollars in grants to local governments for sodium reduction initiatives.
Oct07	Cantel's Mar Cor acquires Gambro's U.S. water purification business
Oct07	Secondary analysis of osteoporosis trial suggests that raloxifene slows progression of CKD.
Oct05	Fistula First offers course for surgeons in Chicago: How to make fistulas that work.
Oct05	NIH adds more patients over 75 to SPRINT blood pressure goal trial.
Oct05	FDA warns Fresenius on response to Liberty cycler and Naturalyte dialysate problems.
Oct05	International Society of Nephrology celebrates 50 years (film)
Oct04	Oleoyl serine may be a new form of treatment for osteoporosis.
Oct04	New evidence suggests that dietary intake of saturated fats has limited risk of CV disease.
Sep30	Strong link found between diabetes and air pollution.
Sep30	CJASN study suggest communication and multidisciplinary care linked to better survival in dialysis units.
Sep30	United States Renal Data Systems 2010 annual report now available on-line.
Sep30	Keryx initiates phase 3 trial of ferric citrate (Zerenex) as a phosphate binder.
Sep28	HHS asking for comments on their action plan to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Sep28	Abatacept found to be ineffective for lupus
Sep28	EDTNA/ERCA Recommendations for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression in renal units
Sep27	Soil used by urban gardeners may be contaminated with lead.
Sep25	Transcatheter aortic valve replacement associated with markedly improved survival.
Sep25	Increased magnesium intake associated with a lower incidence of diabetes
Sep25	Octagam IVIG withdrawn from sale due to thromboembolic event risk.
Sep25	EPO/Procrit recall due to particulate matter in vials
Sep23	Off-topic: Vertical wind turbines and schools of fish.
Sep23	FDA says, US patients will only be allowed to take rosiglitazone if they are unable to take pioglitazone.
Sep23	AMAG's Feraheme faces potential challenges due to safety and price concerns.
Sep23	FDA to limit patient access to rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Sep23	Abbott Labs buys international rights to CKD prevention drug bardoxolone
Sep23	What is "dry water"?
Sep23	Three proteins reliably increase in the blood during transplant rejection.
Sep23	European Medicines Agency recommends that Avandia (rosiglitazone) be banned from the European market.
Sep22	NIH-NIDDK workshop (Oct 18-19) on translating CKD research into improved clinical outcomes .
Sep22	FDA advisory committee to meet on October 18 to consider the results of the TREAT anemia study.
Sep22	CMS releases new proposed qualiity measures developed by Arbor Research (1.5 mb pdf file)
Sep22	FDA warns of kidney failure and other side effects from aromatase inhibitors in dietary supplements.
Sep22	Weight-based dosing of taribavirin causes less anemia than ribavirin in hepatitis C treatment.
Sep22	Terlipressin treatment for GI bleeding reduces serum sodium levels.
Sep20	Adenovirus 36 infection linked to obesity in children.
Sep15	Read food labels and lose weight.
Sep15	Complement inhibitor treatment may prolong life of donor organs.
Sep15	Defective ABCB4 gene impedes cholesterol excretion into the bile.
Sep14	Key health law provisions to begin September 23rd.
Sep10	NIH launches beta version of new tool to identify unknown pills.
Sep10	FDA approves 510k for sorbent dialysis system.
Sep10	No need to change site of peripheral intravenous drips every 3 days.
Sep10	University of Kansas researchers develop compound that reverses diabetic neuropathy in mice.
Sep10	Alzheimer amyloid precursor protein function discovered to be involved with iron storage
Sep09	MMWR: Who eats fruits and vegetables; time trends by State of residence
Sep09	FDA issues new safety alert re gadolinium-containing contrast agents and NSF.
Sep08	Quercetin (found in onions and black tea) aggravates kidney cancer in rats
Sep08	Long-term weight loss may increase blood levels of fat-soluble organic pollutants.
Sep08	RPA vascular access initiative launched.
Sep07	Vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diets better than those rich in animal protein
Sep07	New gene makes bacteria resistant to almost all known antibiotics.
Sep06	Fresenius to manage dialysis units in Abu Dhabi.
Sep03	Fresenius issues recall on some dialysis machines and other equipment due to power cord issues.
Sep03	Hemodiafiltration reduces intradialytic hypotension episodes but increases predialysis BP.
Sep03	Deal would provide dialysis for illegal immigrants in Atlanta
Sep03	Cranberry juics blocks ability of Staph aureus bacteria to form biofilm in the urinary bladder.
Sep03	Fish oils inactivate inflammatory effects of macrophages present around fat cells
Sep03	Mutation in toll-like receptor gene heightens lupus risk in men.
Sep03	UCSF announces progress on implantable artificial kidney.
Sep03	Novel antimalarial drug candidate shows promise.
Sep03	First clinical trials completed on potent new drug against hepatitis C.
Sep02	NEJM: Increased cardiovascular risk from weight loss drug sibutramine.
Sep02	AASK trial analysis suggests lower BP targets may benefit African Americans with proteinuria.
Aug31	Could a vaccine against Staph aureus toxin alpha hemolysin (Hla) help in exit-site infection?
Aug31	Large study debunks notion that statins may be associated with cancer.
Aug31	Protein called "sprouty" linked to both fat mass and bone density.
Aug31	Apixaban reduces stroke risk more than aspirin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Aug30	Genzyme rebuffs takeover bid from Sanofi-Aventis
Aug27	Bleeding during dialysis: VA patient advisory that led to the decision to adopt Redsense technology
Aug27	Renal Research Institute Advances in CKD 2011 conference; Jan 26-28, 2011, in Miami, FL. (Program: 2 mb .pdf file)
Aug26	European data shows no increased mortality risk with increased Hb variability.
Aug26	Analysis of large claims-based dataset suggests heart risks for rosiglitazone and pioglitazone are similar.
Aug26	Novartis options siRNA drug from Quark Pharma to reduce AKI and delayed allograft function.
Aug26	New NICE hypertension in pregnancy guidelines issued; recommend daily aspirin
Aug26	Back to the future: Renin profiling claimed to be useful in predicting response to RAAS inhibitors or beta-blockers.
Aug26	Redsense blood leak alarm to become mandatory for Veterans Administration dialysis patients in the U.S.
Aug26	Baxter fined in Australia for alleged anti-competitive behavior.
Aug26	Fresenius to acquire peritoneal dialysis business from Gambro.
Aug26	Naringenin from grapefruits shows promise as a treament for type 2 diabetes
Aug26	L-arginine supplements markedly increase ability to perform endurance exercise.
Aug24	Randomized trial shows that drinking water before a meal reduces calorie consumption.
Aug24	Genetic studies underline pleiomorphic effects of Vitamin D.
Aug24	Early corticosteroid withdrawal improves graft and patient survival rates.
Aug21	KDIGO initiative for improved drug dosing in patients with kidney disease
Aug21	Pasteurized eggs may be indicated groups at high risk for Salmonella infection.
Aug20	National Renal Administrators Association offers new bundlng tool.
Aug20	Binge drinking markedly increases death risk in subjects with hypertension.
Aug20	Adding fish oil to low fat diet helps metabolic syndrome.
Aug20	Two FDA approved drugs cause HIV to mutate itself to death in mice.
Aug19	Vitamin D may improve allergic aspergillosis related diseases.
Aug17	FDA to withdraw approval of midodrine for orthostatic hypotension, because promised additional studies have not been submitted.
Aug17	Bariatric surgery markedly improves type 2 diabetes
Aug15	CMS to host confernce call on its Quality Incentives Program on Aug 24, 2:00 PM EST
Aug15	ALLHAT long-term follow-up study confirms advantages of diuretics.
Aug15	Type of insurance markedly affects creation of AV fistula rate in incident dialysis patients.
Aug13	Rate of kidney stones in U.S. children seems to have increased markedly.
Aug13	New serum tests for ovarian cancer with 100% accuracy!
Aug12	CMS may require one physician visit/month to home dialysis patients in order to get paid.
Aug11	Beta amyloid and tau protein in spinal fluid predict Alzheimer disease with 90% accuracy.
Aug10	Niacin may be useful treatment against Candida albicans and Aspergillus
Aug10	Artificial life forms evolve basic intelligence
Aug04	ANNA plans KDAE - kidney disease awareness and education week, 9-13 August.
Aug04	CMS implements steps to close donut hole for pharmaceutical funding
Aug04	CDC reports U.S. obesity rates for 2009 by state
Aug02	Low carb diet boosts HDL cholesterol more than low fat diet over 2-year period.
Aug02	Need evidence of rehabilitation with nocturnal dialysis? How about competitive high-jumping?
Aug02	Mix-ups of reused dialyzers in the newspapers.
Aug02	New drug resistant strain of E. Coli spreading in the U.S. as well as abroad.
Jul31	Is a dialysate calcium of 2.50 mEq/L too high?
Jul30	Calcium supplements increase the risk of heart attack in postmenopausal women.
Jul29	VA innovation initiative accepting grant applications until Sept. 30, 2010.
Jul28	Plan for urine-powered fuel cells leaks out
Jul28	Biotrends data suggests that use of ESAs for stage 4 CKD is falling.
Jul28	Presence of nonhuman sialic acid in biotech drugs can provoke an immune response.
Jul28	Pulse steroids kill plasmacytoid dendritic cells in lupus
Jul26	CMS issues final rule for bundling and prospective payment (large .pdf file)
Jul25	UK National Health Service rumored to be planning draconian cuts in service.
Jul24	NxStage revenue increased by 21% on home products sales.
Jul24	Sugar substitutes may be useful to lose weight, after all.
Jul24	Marcrophage fatty acid synthase a new target to prevent atherosclerosis.
Jul24	Conference of portable dialysis technology and 3rd ISHD meeting, 30_Sep to 2_Oct, Vincenza, Italy (large .pdf file)
Jul22	Osteocalcin and bone intimately involved in diabetes and insulin action.
Jul21	FDA freezes enrollment in pioglitazone vs. rosiglitazone safety study.
Jul21	Glitazones act NOT as PPAR-gamma agonists, but by blocking PPAR phosphorylation by ckd5.
Jul20	Inhaled insulin comes one step closer to FDA approval.
Jul20	FDA approves generic version of transdermal clonidine.
Jul20	Fresenius signs licensing agreement with company specializing in anti-thrombotic coating technology.
Jul16	RPA Public Policy in a Minute webcast
Jul16	APOL1 gene increases risk of kidney disease in African Americans.
Jul15	FDA review panel shows mixed opinions about whether Avandia should be withdrawn from sale.
Jul15	Drink tea by the quart? If so you might risk fluorosis.
Jul15	ACCORD (NEJM): HbA1c target < 6% and combo statin/fenofibrate Rx better for retinopathy.
Jul15	NEJM: Rituximab may be better than cyclophosphamide for relapsing vasculitis
Jul15	NEJM: Rituximab similar to cyclophosphamide for treament of vasculitis.
Jul12	Abstracts from 2010 World Congress of Cardiology - Posters (274 page .pdf)
Jul12	World Congress of Cardiology 2010 oral presentation abstracts (100 page .pdf)
Jul12	Who is new CMS head Donald Berwick?
Jul12	Current breathing system filters used in anesthesia no good when wet.
Jul12	Florida group to market automobile designed specifically to accommodate a wheelchair.
Jul12	UK national health service to undergo massive structural overhaul
Jul12	New Canadian osteoporosis guidelines recommend 800-2000 IU of vitamin D for those over 50.
Jul12	Fatty acid elongase cures type 2 diabetes in mice.
Jul09	More on the FDA and Avandia (rosiglitazone) safety issues.
Jul08	Getting forgetful? P7C3 seems to help aging rats.
Jul08	Rosiglitazone safety issues continue to be unresolved. FDA to reveal new data tomorrow.
Jul08	After 15 months, FDA decides that Nephros HDF system does not meet substantial equivalency test.
Jul08	Cholesterol can exit the blood via the liver into the intestine while bypassing bile.
Jul08	High-protein reduced calorie diet linked to loss on bone density in women.
Jul08	New mystery gene linked to FSGS
Jul08	Nicotinamide inhibits Candidal infection
Jul08	What is oh-GLICK-nack-ase and why is it important?
Jul06	Healthcare.gov -- the U.S. government's new website providing insurance plan info to patients.
Jul06	Robert Brenner named CEO of start-up company focusing on use of stem cells to treat kidney disease.
Jul06	CROWN Web phase III coming in January of 2011.
Jul06	Got a thick neck? Might not be so good if you're a child.
Jul06	Good outcomes reported with every other night nocturnal dialysis.
Jul06	AmeriWater to use Nephros dual-stage ultrafilters in its portable water purification systems.
Jul06	Cocoa flavanols increase angiogenic cell number.
Jul06	Obesity-induced inflammation linked to !L-6 generation via adipocyte PCK-zeta.
Jul06	INVEST study published in JAMA: No benefit of targeting BP < 130/80 in diabetics vs. 130-140
Jul06	How water drinking increases blood pressure and sympathetic activity.
Jul03	Blueprint for a cure for HIV starts to come into focus.
Jul02	Bundling rule proposal goes to Office of Management and Budget for approval.
Jul02	Why 25 vitamin D levels may be low in uremia.
Jul02	Olive oil consumption downregulates gene activity associated with atherosclerosis.
Jul02	Honey as a topical antibiotic explained.
Jul02	Sugary drink consumption raises risk of hypertension.
Jun30	Effect of moving to a high-diagnostic geographic region on patient risk scores.
Jun30	NEJM: Is computed tomography safe?
Jun30	What?? Vasopressin does what???
Jun29	Can't decide if rosiglitazone is safe for the heart? Ask Consumer Reports.
Jun29	Video presentation summary of ACCORD trial results.
Jun29	KDOQI CKD guideline of BP < 130/80 is being questioned.
Jun29	Fresenius issues recall of 5008 and 5008S dialysis machines in the UK.
Jun29	Beetroot juice in the news as a means of lowering blood pressure and CV risk.
Jun29	New study shows no increased cardiovascular risk due to rosiglitazone.
Jun29	ACCORD trial results with HbA1C < 6% show some benefits, some risks.
Jun29	ACCORD trial shows eye benefits of intensive glucose control and of statin+fibrate therapy.
Jun29	American Diabetes Association 2010 meeting abstracts
Jun28	Calorie labeling in restaurant chains goes national.
Jun28	NEJM paper for everolimus use in PKD (full text)
Jun28	NEJM paper for sirolimus use in PKD randomized trial (full text).
Jun28	NEJM link to early vs. late start paper (full text).
Jun28	EDTA late-breaking clinical trial results: Early vs. late start makes no difference; Rosuvastatin no good, but atorvastatin good, in treating CKD proteinuria.
Jun26	EDTA late breaking clinical trials: Sirolimus, everolimus RCT results re slowing of ADPKD
Jun26	EDTA/ERA 2010 scientific conference accepted abstracts.
Jun24	First year residents to be limited to work shifts no longer than 16-hours
Jun24	Selective estrogen compound activates cell-surface receptors only, may confer vascular protection.
Jun22	European Soc Hypertension 2010 meeting abstracts - June 21st.
Jun22	European Soc Hypertension 2010 meeting abstracts - June 19th.
Jun22	European Soc Hypertension 2010 meeting abstracts - June 19th.
Jun22	ENDO 2010 "abstracts 2 view"
Jun22	Daily new reports of ENDO 2010 meeting
Jun22	Medicare physician payment cut could cost millions more in reprocessing.
Jun22	Genetic septet in control of platelet stickiness.
Jun22	Price comparison shopping enters the medical marketplace.
Jun22	UK National Health Service argues for complete ban on use of trans fats.
Jun22	FDA to hold daylong meeting on medical device innovation.
Jun22	Wall Street Journal article highlights food - drug interactions.
Jun22	Cutting carbs more effective than low-fat diet in insulin-resistant women.
Jun22	Affymax shares fall after cardiovascular risk concerns raised about hematide.
Jun18	Senate fails to spare doctors from Medicare cuts.
Jun18	Blood pressure of 110 and above in teenage boys presages HTN.
Jun17	Once-weekly exenatide controls weight and HbA1c in DURATION-4 study.
Jun17	Angiomyeloproliferative lesions in the kidney after direct autologous stem cell injection.
Jun17	FDA increasing it's interest in mercury exposure via dental amalgam.
Jun17	Tranexamic acid, a procoagulant, reduces serious bleeding in trauma patients.
Jun17	Medicare may revisit coverage of ESAs.
Jun17	German Shepherd dogs show ability to sniff out prostate cancer in urine specimens.
Jun17	Has the cause of type 1 diabetes been found?
Jun17	Inhibition of complement may be new strategy of anticoagulation for dialysis.
Jun17	Daily use of probiotics reduces risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia by half.
Jun17	Gut bacteria can clearly trigger arthritis in a susceptible-mouse model.
Jun16	Home Dialysis Plus raises 50 million dollars of seed money investment.
Jun15	Hemoglobin A1c levels slightly higher in African Americans.
Jun13	FDA claims that genetic testing kits are medical devices that need to be regulated.
Jun13	Lancet study suggests that ARBs may be associated with a higher rate of lung cancer.
Jun11	Like maps and lab tests? mmol and mg?
Jun11	Short stature increases risk for heart disease: an important confounder for BMI
Jun10	Bipolar disorders linked to hypertension
Jun10	Allopurinol markedly slows progression of CKD in small randomized trial.
Jun10	Meta-analysis quantifies risk of nephrotic syndrome due to bevacizumab (2%).
Jun10	The secret of why red wine and green tea block some cancers may be revealed.
Jun10	Why did heart attacks go down by 24% in Northern California's Kaiser patients?
Jun10	Continuous aspiration thrombectomy helps return brain function post major strokes.
Jun10	Spanish hospital experiences outbreak of MRSA resistant to linezolid.
Jun10	Ghrelin acting on MC4 receptors in the brain shown to affect serum cholesterol levels.
Jun05	Baxter's IVIG Gammagard being withdrawn as a precaution due to allergic reactions.
Jun03	Consumer Reports: Lead and cadmium in your protein shake? Where is this coming from?
Jun02	World-wide standardization for HbA1c is in the works.
Jun02	Amgen drug denosumab (Prolia) approved by the FDA to fight osteoporosis.
Jun02	DSI Renal named Dr. Mark Kaplan as chief medical officer.
Jun02	Do you have 10 burning questions about the role of FGF23 in kidney disease?
Jun02	Baxter shuffles financial executives
Jun02	How to assess the role of confounding in observational studies
Jun02	Activated basophils and IgE antibodies implicated in an animal model of lupus.
Jun02	Cooking renal tumors with radiofrequency ablation as effective as traditional surgery.
Jun02	Nicer than needles: insulin pills for diabetics in clinical trials.
Jun02	Post-dialysis fall contributed to Gary Coleman's death
Jun02	New paper dipstick test can type blood in a few seconds.
Jun02	Calcium supplements: Too much of a good thing?
Jun02	Lead in ammunition contaminates game meat
May30	The politics of salt reduction: the food industry fights back.
May29	Ain't necessarily so: High dose cholecalciferol INCREASES falls and fracture risk in elderly women.
May29	Renal research in 19th century Germany.
May28	Neurosurgical journal find concealed images of human brain and spinal cord in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel drawing.
May26	Genzyme gets FDA approval for Pompe disease drug
May26	FDA mandates labels change for proton pump inhibitors warning of fracture risk.
May26	Watson files abbreviated new drug application for sevelamer carbonate.
May26	Enterovirus gene fragments found in 83% of kids with type 1 diabetes.
May26	Fresenius buys Asia Renal Care.
May26	Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages may lower blood pressure.
May26	B cell genes characterize transplant patients who do well after stopping immunosuppressives.
May26	High levels of HDL cholesterol do not always protect.
May21	Sequencing the bugs in our bodies
May21	Weekly GLP-1 mimetics soon to be available for diabetics.
May21	How texting and mobile apps can improve your health
May21	Venter creates bacterium composed entirely of synthetic DNA.
May21	Long-term metformin use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
May21	Mercury found in skin-lightening creams
May21	Use of Viagra associated with long-term hearing loss.
May21	Gene fusion may be smoking gun in prostate cancer development
May21	Nanotech breath sensor for acetone detects type 1 diabetes.
May21	Mayo clinic researchers identify important kidney cancer gene.
May20	Federal Trade Commission targets privacy concern about copy machine storage of files on internal hard drive.
May18	Medicare cuts for physicians loom yet again.
May18	Teva Pharmaceutical announces tentative FDA approval of generic cinacalcet (Sensipar)
May18	Pregnenolone sulfate may reduce inflammatatory mediator production by blood vessels.
May18	Sirolimus helpful in treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in pilot study.
May18	Higher blood pressure found in people living in urban areas
May18	E. coli resistant to gentamicin more common, due to gene transfer of resistance element.
May18	Eating processed meat vs. regular meat may increase risk of CV and DM.
May12	Gates foundation announces 78 winners for Round 4 of its Grand Challenges grants
May12	Grandfather clauses may represent a sizeable loophole in the health care reform bill.
May12	Novel plastics designed to inhibit biofilm by blocking bacterial communication and quorum sensing
May12	Treating toxigenic E. coli at the source: Cattle recto-anal junction.
May12	Why multiple drug treatment may be required to treat hepatitis C virus infection.
May12	Working overtime increases heart risk
May12	Gum disease treatment may help glucose control in patients with diabetes
May11	Sept 30 - Oct 2nd, 2010: 3rd Annual ISHD Congress and World Conference on Portable-Wearable and Miniaturized Systems for Dialysis and UF
May11	Proton pump inhibitors increase risk of fractures and of nosocomial C. difficile
May10	New law could help hospice patients continue dialysis
May06	Multistate recall of Romaine lettuce underway due to toxigenic E. coli.
May06	Having a TIA? Eat some dark chocolate.
May06	New atherosclerosis gene gives promising results.
May05	New health law will require industry to disclose payments to physicians
May05	Mitochondrial DNA strongly linked to stroke risk
May05	New meta-analysis (Annals Int Med) accentuates increased stroke and thrombosis risk of ESA therapy
May05	NxStage's Q1 revenues jump, losses narrow
May05	High doses of vitamins C and E induce stem cell genetic abnormalities (in vitro)
May05	A single sleepless night can induce insulin resistance in healthies.
May05	Dietary protein may reduce hip fractures in the elderly
May04	American Society of Hypertension program book (see RSS feed for audiofile link)
May04	American Transplant Congress 2010 abstracts now available
May04	Mayo clinic biopsy study of healthy kidneys donated for transplant; they commonly show nephrosclerosis
May04	FDA orders recall of all Baxter Colleague infusion pumps
May04	Fresenius Q1 report shows increased revenues.
May04	Impaired function of natural killer T cells may contribute to pathogenesis of lupus and other autoimmune diseases
May03	GAO report regarding CMS need to evaluate effect of bundling (large .pdf file)
Apr30	The joys of having your spicy meatball and eating it.
Apr30	GAO recommendation that CMS monitor dialysis quality after implementation of bundled payment.
Apr30	DSEN: Organ trafficking is here in the U.S. right now?
Apr30	Octreotide given to patients with liver cysts and ADPKD slows progression of both liver and kidney cysts
Apr30	Provenge (prostate cancer vaccine) approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA
Apr30	SHR (spontaneously hypertensive rat) genome sequenced - 788 mutations found!
Apr30	New gene link to scleroderma found
Apr30	NEJM: Vitamin E good for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Apr28	Eating hot peppers significantly increases (doubles) post-prandial energy expenditure as well as fat oxidation.
Apr28	Lead poisoning risk in wild-shot game birds due to small, undetected lead shot fragments.
Apr28	U.S. federal judge dismisses complaint against Amgen alleging use of kickback to increase Aranesp use.
Apr28	B.Braun announces U.S. availability of dialysis machines with built-in Kt/V monitors based on dialysate UV absorbance measured on-line.
Apr28	Anabolic steroid use in healthies impairs left ventricular relaxation by 50% and also ejection fraction.
Apr28	DaVita reports 1st quarter financial income growth of about 13% higher than previous year.
Apr28	RCT shows that high-dose B vitamins associated with increased risk of progression and CV events in diabetics.
Apr28	Depomedrol and ACTH have different effects on osteonecrosis of the hip, VEGF.
Apr28	Using deep homology to uncover gene - disease associations
Apr26	Provenge prostate cancer vaccine - will the FDA approve it?
Apr24	FDA approves Zortress(R) - everolimus - for organ transplant use.
Apr24	FDA to increase focus on safety of infusion pumps.
Apr24	Group B strep an underrecognized cause of urinary tract infections.
Apr23	Cryptococcus gatti infections emerge in the northwestern part of the United States
Apr22	Incidence of calcium-alkali syndrome increases with calcium/vitamin D supplementation in the elderly.
Apr22	California legislators consider living organ donor registry.
Apr22	University of Chicago to sell 3 off-site dialysis units to DaVita
Apr22	Blood test for rejection gene markers may preclude need for cardiac biopsy in heart transplant patients
Apr21	FDA press release relating to regulation of home therapy devices
Apr21	Home medical devices to get stricter FDA reveiw
Apr20	About 6 kg of weight loss in obese subjects markedly reduces pro-inflammatory immune dysfunction.
Apr20	Council of Bioethics in UK explores notion of payment for organ donors
Apr20	Institute of Medicine sodium report - full text
Apr20	FDA Statement on Institute of Medicine sodium report
Apr20	Institute of Medicine, Harvard researchers call for rules for sodium reduction in food
Apr20	Diets high in added sugar raise heart disease risk.
Apr19	HDCN: Dual RAAS therapy vs. monotherapy - a debate; RRI 2010 meeting talks (part one); 29 more RW2009 audiofiles; 6 NNJ CE articles; Selecting meds for diabetes in advanced CKD.
Apr19	Bad news and more bad news: Gene that makes you fat melts your brain.
Apr19	Gamma prime fibrinogen levels in the top quarter equals a 7-fold increase in MI risk
Apr15	Premeal ingestion of whey protein suppresses food intake and post-prandial insulin.
Apr15	AJKD: Is niacin ready for prime time as a phosphate binder in stage 3-5 CKD?
Apr15	Senate Democrats move closer to passing a bill delaying physician Medicare 19% pay cuts.
Apr15	Screening kids for CKD using urine dipstick for protein costs 3000 dollars per detected case.
Apr15	Finding love online, despite health problems
Apr14	Bariatric surgery lowers pregnancy complication risk in obese women
Apr14	US Renal to acquire Dialysis Corp of America for 112 million dollars
Apr14	New artificial pancreas pump infusing both insulin and glucagon controls blood sugar better.
Apr14	28 states poised to expand role of nurse practicioners.
Apr13	Health Bill Provision On Long-Term Care Will Affect Baby Boomers
Apr13	Harnessing the Web and Supercomputers to Track Pathogens as They Evolve
Apr13	High glycemic index carbs increase heart risk in women.
Apr12	True or false: Seven concerns about the new health care law.
Apr12	Scientist find genetic keys that control tumor metastasis.
Apr12	State of Missouri forced to reduce size of program supporting CKD patient education
Apr12	US/European consortium identifies new genes linked to CKD
Apr11	VA planning to pay Medicare rates (39% reduction) to nonVA clinics for dialysis.
Apr11	Medicare pay cut so that Congress can undo 21% reduction in payments.
Apr11	Nanovaccine stops type 1 diabetes from developing in mice.
Apr11	Generic losartan and losartan + HCTZ now available
Apr07	Tech off topic: Skinput; lean and zoom
Apr07	JAMA: Kidneys from donors with a particular caveolin-1 genotype are rejected twice as often.
Apr07	Merger completed for ESRD Networks 4, 9 and 10.
Apr07	Heparin tested under the new standard may be 10% less potent than previously.
Apr07	High fruit and vegetable intake of limited benefit in cancer prevention.
Apr07	Police smash international organ trafficking ring.
Apr07	NEJM: Telaprevir markedly boosts hepatitis C cure rate.
Apr07	Multicellular organisms that can live in the complete absence of oxygen discovered.
Apr07	Adenylyl cyclase 6 suppression by cilia in bone triggers new bone formation secondary to exercise.
Apr06	Lanthanum carbonate may work in patients intolerant to sevelamer and calcium-based binders.
Apr06	Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day.
Apr02	AMAG and Takeda announce strategic collaboration
Apr02	Nephros revenues 4th quarter of 2009
Apr02	Familial azotemia helps clarify role of urea in uremic toxicity - platelets
Apr02	Will the pre-existing condition federal pool of money soon be exhausted?
Apr01	Are donor kidneys with hepatitis C wasted?
Mar31	Home dialysis patients anxiously wait for health care reform to unfold.
Mar31	ASN World Kidney Day 2010 video
Mar31	Should home dialysis patients register with the city water treatment department?
Mar30	Is a cure for hepatitis C virus at hand?
Mar30	HHS has 90 days to set up a high-risk pool for patients with pre-existing conditions.
Mar30	Is this the end of gene patenting?
Mar30	Eating 1 small square of chocolate per day lowers CV risk by 39%
Mar29	Vascular Access Society of the Americas to hold its symposium in Las Vegas on May 12-14, 2010.
Mar29	U.S. judge invalidates gene patent
Mar29	ANNA action alert - write Congress regardling bundling issues for ESRD care.
Mar29	Novel antivirus compounds target the viral envelope, and are broadly effective.
Mar29	Junk food fed rats keep on eating despite experiencing electric shocks.
Mar29	NKF's legislative action center releases position paper on Health Care Reform bill
Mar29	Silverstrand Investments suing Feraheme over alleged withholding of patient safety info.
Mar29	OIG audit targets Spectra laboratories over billing procedures.
Mar28	Toronto conference on Nephroprevention to be held October 1-2, 2010.
Mar26	House passes edited version of Health Care Reform Reconciliation Bill
Mar26	Probiotic supplements may help the obese lose weight.
Mar26	FDA advisory panel review of ESA risks in CKD (2 hr video)
Mar24	Estimated GFR reporting by laboratories increases nephrology referral; effect on outcomes not yet clear.
Mar24	Diabetes and prediabetes at epidemic proportions (240 million !) in China
Mar24	Fresenius appeals 19.4 M verdict relating to use of Method II billing by Renal Care Group.
Mar23	Utility of metabolic syndrome as a clinical tool debated in Diabetologia journal.
Mar23	Novel compound targetting DC-SIGN receptor developed against HIV
Mar23	High-fructose corn syrup associated with liver scarring in patients with NAFLD.
Mar23	Dropping dialysate sodium using conductivity feedback results in better volume control
Mar22	Health Reform Bill: What's next? The fight moves to the Senate.
Mar22	Inventor of beta-blocking drugs, Scottish scientist Sir James Black, dies.
Mar22	NDT early: Hemodialysis causes microemboli to enter the circulation.
Mar22	Fibrillin-1 and TGF beta linked to scleroderma
Mar22	Multidrug-resistant C. difficile infections on the rise in hospitals
Mar22	High fructose corn syrup = table sugar in terms of fructose content, but not in terms of obesity.
Mar22	Effect of UV sunlight rays on multiple sclerosis -- something other than vitamin D at work?
Mar20	Gov. Schwarzenegger, Steve Jobs, lobby for new organ donor legislation in California.
Mar19	Sen Kent Conrad's letter to CMS concerning the ESRD bundling proposal.
Mar19	JACC paper: Rosuvastatin in CKD subgroup of the JUPITER trial
Mar19	High-dose rosuvastatin reduces mortality in CKD patients by 44%.
Mar19	Stem cell windpipe transplant apparently succeeds in UK child.
Mar18	Kraft to cut sodium content of its processed foods by an average of 10%
Mar15	Slightly elevated lead levels found in some spices to Indian food.
Mar15