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HDCN News Archive -- Nephrology Nursing
M17	FDA issues warning about birth defects in infants when mother took mycophenolate (MMF) during pregnancy.
M17	Is marrying your first cousin truly dangerous in terms of offspring? A critical examination of the data.
M17	FDA convenes to examine impact of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical, and now, medical device, advertising.
M17	Patient deaths at dialysis unit may have been caused by an employee with criminal intent.
M17	Former head of UCLA cadaver program indicted for selling body parts on the side, profiting directly from sales.
M16	Everolimus significantly delays progression of kidney cancer.
M16	Salmonella infection in people linked to exposure to dry dog food.
M16	View abstracts, posters being presented at the American Urologic Association annual meeting, May 17-22.
M16	Lymphocytic choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) - infected transplant organs cause 1 death and 1 serious injury at Boston-area hospital.
M16	MMWR: CDC recommends herpes zoster vaccine for all persons over age 60.
M16	Is on-line hemodiafiltration finally coming to the U.S.?
M16	Small molecule found that can disassemble amyloid proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
M16	MIT research team crafts films resistant to bacterial adhesion.
M16	New NHANES analysis finds CV mortality increased in patients following a lower salt intake.
M16	Local injection of muscle-derived autologous stem cells helps restore continence post-prostatectomy.
M15	Lower-dose tissue plasminogen activator treatment improves survival in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.
M15	Canadian scientists discover how tuberculosis bacteria evade destruction by macrophages.
M15	AFP Pharma raises price of heparin. Cost of a typical dialysis treatment will go up by a half-dollar.
M15	Fluvastatin found to markedly lower viral load in hepatitis C.
M15	Biopterin derivative may be effective treatment for severe heart failure.
M14	Yale scientists isolate estrogen-like substance secreted by osteoblasts.
M14	Dialysis access consortium trial results (clopidogrel) published in JAMA: less clotting, but no difference re AVF usability.
M13	Kidney market shut as Pakistan cuts supply.
M13	NxStage reports that it was able to double number of home dialysis patients in past year.
M13	Abstracts from 2008 Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology at this link.
M13	Preop beta blockers reduce heart attack risk but markedly increase total mortality.
M13	Texting kids to take their medicine may increase compliance.
M13	Prism eyeglasses expand view for patients with stroke-induced hemianopia.
M12	Should the NKF KDOQI staging system for CKD be modified?
M12	CPR rescuers do not need to stop compression while administering defibrillator shocks.
M12	Preeclampsia-like condition develops in mice with knockout of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene
M12	U.S. Health Secretary: Chinese heparin now should be safe.
M12	Ultraviolet light reflecting lotion used to assess thoroughness of cleaning of toilets in a hospital setting.
M12	Searchable link to ERA-EDTA 2008 abstracts
M12	ERA-EDTA Congress in Stockholm - day by day highlights.
M09	FDA reissues heparin alert, since contaminated heparin still stocked in a number of hospitals.
M09	Int Soc Hemodialysis to present 2008 award to Dr. Bernard Charra in Vincenza, June 3-6.
M09	DaVita Clinical Research completes record number of trials in 2007
M09	Darapladib lowers the activity of inflammatory enzyme associated with vascular plaque.
M09	Computer gaming approach may help solve protein folding and structure problems.
M09	Acrylamide intake associated with risk of kidney cancer.
M08	Dr. Marmot honored as recipient of Baxter-funded health services research prize for his work describing links between heart failure and socioeconomic status.
M07	New hospital superbug to worry about: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
M07	Being multilingual associated with improved cognition at advanced age.
M07	Polymer coated artificial nanoworms circulate for hours, evading the immune system, and could be used to attack tumor cells.
M07	S100A1 protein found in heart, blood vessels; linked to heart damage and to hypertension.
M07	JASN: Calcitriol associated with a lower mortality in pre-ESRD patients.
M07	Women at high risk for CV events are not benefitted by homocysteine-lowering regimen of B vitamins (JAMA).
M07	Incenter nocturnal dialysis offered at FMC Savannah unit in the news.
M06	Abbott launches investigator-initiated grant program focusing on nonclassical actions of vitamin D receptors: App deadline June 30..
M05	CJASN July preview: Niacinamide effective as a phosphate binder.
M05	The leader of the MIT team who helped solve the heparin contamination mystery.
M05	ASN Renal Week abstract archives 2003-2006 now available on-line in .pdf format.
M05	National Physician Identifier number must be used on insurance claim forms to get paid after May 23rd.
M05	FDA Study: Injuries and deaths linked to insulin pump use in teens.
M04	Give young persons 50,000 dollars to donate a kidney? Skeptics fear abuse and exploitation.
M04	Nature genetics: More obesity genes found
M02	Virginia patient bleeds to death during dialysis due to disconnected bloodline tubing.
M02	Protozoans may ingest E. Coli, and carry them on the surface of vegetables like spinach and lettuce.
M01	Both houses of Congress now have passed GINA - genetic anti-discrimination bill. Bush says he will sign it.
M01	MMWR: Acute renal failure associated with cosmetic soft tissue filler injections.
M01	AAKP urges Congress to support bill providing immunosuppressive drug coverage for transplant recipients.
M01	AAKP urgers Senator Kerry to support pilot home hemodialysis program.
M01	Obesity linked to heart failure and inflammatory mediator elevation in observational study.
A30	Rash of unexpected deaths at dialysis facility prompt investigation.
A30	Looking for a job? The FDA plans to hire 1300 people in the near future.
A30	Robotic wheelchair uses lasers to dock with cars.
A30	Silver nanoparticles may be harmful to the environment if allowed to enter waste water system.
A30	Yale research supports fusion theory of cancer cell with white blood cell in initiating metastasis.
A30	Ranibizumab better than laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular edema.
A30	Scientists synthesize molecule capable of releasing hydrogen sulfide over extended periods - possible role in donor organ preservation?
A29	Rituxan fails as lupus treatment in controlled trial.
A29	High blood theobromine levels (presumably from eating chocolate) may protect against pre-eclampsia.
A29	The Philippines bans kidney transplant tourism.
A29	JCEM study shows that trifusal, a salicylate-like drug, increases insulin secretion in obese non-diabetics.
A29	Families, CEOs, to testify before Congress on tainted heparin.
A29	Thiazolidinediones (glitazones) may increase fracture risk in diabetics.
A28	List of journals that submit manuscripts to PubMedCentral on behalf of their authors (no KI, JASN, nor AJKD)
A28	NIH: How to comply with the new NIH public access policy (for grants signed after April 7, 2008).
A28	AAMC taskforce frowns on free pizzas for medical school lunch gatherings, and faculty participation in pharma speaker bureaus.
A28	New JAMA study to highlight CV risk of blood substitutes; FDA under renewed pressure.
A28	Interview with Fresenius chief executive Ulf Schneider: More acquisitions envisioned; mum on Baxter takeover rumor.
A28	Hypertension seen in the emergency department frequently misattributed to trauma, stress, and not followed up.
A28	Gene therapy improves vision in patient with Lebers congenital amaurosis.
A28	FDA approves Relistor (methylnaltrexone) for opioid-induced constipation.
A28	Am J Med supplement (May, free full text) focuses on computer-assisted diagnosis and errors in diagnosis by physicians.
A25	Lancet Inf Dis: Five percent of health care workers have MRSA.
A25	Sanofi-Aventis pulls certain batches of heparin that may have OSCS impurity.
A25	US Senate unanimously passes anti-discrimination bill relating to genetic information.
A24	Long-term, low dose peginterferon therapy helps patients with chronic hepatitis C.
A24	FDA approve alternate-source latex for gloves that may be less allergenic
A23	MIT led teams unravel heparin deaths mystery
A23	NEJM paper (full text) describes mechanism of how oversulfated chondroitin sulfate can cause anaphylaxis.
A23	Genzyme to build new research and development center in Beijing.
A23	Menstrual blood found to be a source of stem cells.
A23	FDA: Fatal hypoglycemia due to maltose-containing immune globulin causing erroneous blood glucose readings.
A23	CARE-2 study published on-line in AJKD. CAC progression with calcium acetate plus atorvastatin similar to sevelamer.
A22	FDA approves compact heart assist device from Thoratec.
A22	CMS releases standards for e-prescribing of drugs.
A22	New nanoparticle-based hydrogel allows orally administered insulin to be absorbed.
A21	Call for Europe-wide organ donor card
A21	FDA: Guidance issued for abbreviated 510K applications for blood tubing sets.
A21	FDA: Guidance issued regarding IDEs for nocturnal hemodialysis.
A21	Massachusetts Senate unanimously passes a law banning all pharma gifts to doctors.
A21	International study of chemicals in urine links blood pressure to diet and gut bacteria.
A21	FDA and Chinese scientists argue over the root cause of heparin allergic reactions.
A21	Chocolate lowers LDL cholesterol by 5% in RCT.
A19	Democrats propose labeling requirements for food and drugs which would list country of origin.
A19	Canada bans all plastic baby bottles containing bisphenol A. Will the U.S. follow?
A19	JAMA report of ghostwritten pharma articles used to oppose FDA policy of loosening restrictions on distribution of articles describing off-label use of drugs.
A18	Fresenius Medical shares rise on earnings, speculation regarding Baxter takeover attempt.
A17	FDA critical path in process for evaluating biomarkers to detect kidney injury.
A17	Petsmart sued over hamster infected with lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus blamed in death of 3 transplant patients.
A17	NEJM sounding board article considers impact of patient controlled health records on medical research.
A17	Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to formaldehyde exposure.
A17	Low serum 25D levels associated with incrased peripheral arterial disease risk.
A16	HDCN: Pre-ESRD Mineral Disorder (ASN CNC); Interventional nephrology Part One (ASN-PGE); RRI 2008 meeting Part Two; NNJ CE articles (2); NSF articles; Dialysate glucose.
A16	Meta-analysis suggests that beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may actually reduce survival.
A16	Advanced practice nurses seek wider scope in 24 states.
A15	Court documents reveal extensive ghostwriting of medical articles by a pharmaceutical company.
A15	Vitamin D supplementation effective in relieving neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes.
A15	FDA warns of selenium, chromium poisoning associated with health supplements.
A15	Archives Int Med: Loop diuretics associated with lower bone density in men.
A15	Salmonellosis associated with Malt-O-Meal cereal ingestion.
A15	CMS adopts 26 new CPMs effective April 1, 2008
A15	Nurses' Health Study shows that women who follow DASH - type diet have lower risk of heart attack.
A14	Human vascular system grown in mice. Potential applications for organogenesis.
A14	Exercise doubles growth rate of human prostate cancer cell tumors implanted into mice.
A14	Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org
A13	Genetic mutation causes iron-resistant iron-deficiency anemia by turning on hepcidin.
A12	Admissions clerk at New York hospital charged with identity theft; sold data on 50,000 patients.
A12	Germany eases law on stem cells.
A12	Cited Arizona dialysis clinic institutes corrective measures.
A12	Genzyme recalls selected lots of thymoglobulin as a precaution; excessively cloudy on reconstitution.
A12	Once yearly zoledronic acid increases lumbar spine density by 4% in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis patients; better than risedronate
A12	Artificial reef approach to strengthening bone.
A12	Alginate-coated pancreatic beta cells from fetal pigs transplanted into 4 diabetics with mixed results.
A12	Fourteen physicians not involved in Britney Spears' case peeked at her records.
A11	ANNA: Controversies series - should patients be allowed to eat during dialysis?
A11	Shire Pharma launches On Track phosphate binder adherence toolkit.
A11	Drug companies and device makers to voluntarily reveal CME grants to physicians.
A10	Fresenius in talks to buy Italian group Sorin's renal care business.
A10	FDA communication regarding CellCept and Myfortic (mycophenolate) - ongoing safety review.
A10	FDA notice regarding investigation of mycophenolate mofetil regarding progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
A09	NEJM: ACEI = ARB, and ACEI + ARB no better than either ACEI or ARB, in high risk patients with diabetes or vascular disease.
A09	JASN early release: Raloxifene increases bone mineral density in CKD patients.
A09	Of 102 deaths due to tainted heparin, only 4 were using heparin made by Baxter.
A09	New Lifton study shows that some Bartter and Gitelman mutation heterozygotes are not rare, and are protected against hypertension.
A09	JAMA RCT shows American Indian tye 2 diabetics with LDL lowered to 70 have lower carotid IMT and LV mass than those with LDL lowered to 100.
A08	FDA raises death estimate due to tainted heparin to 62 cases from 19.
A08	Non-Hodgkins lymphoma transmitted to 4 patients via organ donation.
A08	After rejection by the US FDA, Antigenics kidney cancer vaccine approved for use in Russia.
A08	Slight modification to atrial fibrillation surgery improves the results.
A08	American Heart Association issues new guidelines for treatment of resistant hypertension.
A07	Fresenius announces appeal of Baxter touch-screen patent infringement case, develops a back-up interface design.
A07	Skin cells turned into pluripotent stem cells from patients with various diseases.
A07	New antimicrobial proteins identified in alligator blood
A07	Mud bath clays may be useful to treat MRSA skin infections.
A06	Second Annual Conference on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis at Yale, May 10, 2008, New Haven, CT.
A06	Teriparatide (Forteo) gets European regulatory approval for treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
A06	Fresenius loses patent suit brought by Baxter - ordered to stop selling its 2000K dialysis machines in U.S. by Jan 2009.
A04	Transplant ethics conference begins in Chicago (April 4-6).
A04	AMAG Pharma presents data on new iron supplement at NKF Spring Clinical Meeting.
A04	Affymax presents Phase 2 Hematide data at NKF Spring Clinical Meeting in Dallas.
A04	MMWR: Transplantation transmitted tuberculosis.
A04	BCG vaccine reverses type 1 diabetes in mice; now a clinical trial is underway.
A04	Compliance with NIH public access policy for published articles stemming from NIH-funded research.
A03	New conditions for CMS coverage (.pdf file)
A03	CMS releases new conditions for coverage of ESRD care.
A03	Daily dose of caffeine protects rabbit brains from high serum cholesterol.
A03	Baxter faces increasing number of lawsuits over tainted heparin.
A03	New Merck heart failure drug rolofylline gives encouraging results in Phase III trial.
A03	More heparin recalls: Covidien pre-filled syringes.
A03	JASN review article in the news: Questions the health benefits of drinking lots of water.
A02	DaVita CMO Charles McAllister, MD, to retire.
A02	Treating hypertension in patients more than 80 years of age reduces death rate by 20%.
A02	Adenosine receptor antagonist shows promise in heart failure.
A02	ExoSeal vascular plug reduces bleeding after arterial catheterization.
A02	Iodixanol (Visipaque) no better in terms of contrast nephropathy for PCI.
A01	Should black box warnings on ultrasound contrast agents be reconsidered?
A01	Bacteriophage-bonded surfaces used in wound dressings to decontaminate MRSA.
M31	More good data about pioglitazone suggesting reduction of atherosclerosis.
M31	Kidney with malignant tumor removed trans-vaginally, leaving no scar.
M31	Six new genetic variants associated with type 2 diabetes.
M31	Mysterious periodic fevers in children cured by tonsillectomy.
M30	NEJM: Ezetemibe lowers LDL cholesterol when added to simvastatin, but no effects on carotid artery thickness.
M28	MMWR: Discharge diagnosis of kidney disease for hospitalizations increased fourfold between 1980 and 2005.
M28	Robots used as patient simulators in Johns Hopkins medical training center.
M28	Normal weight (BMI) obesity linked to metabolic syndrome.
M27	U.S. judge seeks expert advice on Amgen-Roche license.
M27	Pretreating animals with high-dose folate lowers infarct size.
M27	NEJM: Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium content confirmed in large study.
M27	NEJM: Diaphragm atrophy begins within 18 hours of mechanical ventilation.
M26	Chinese folk remedy vegetable, bitter melon, contains compounds that activate AMPK, similar to metformin.
M25	European nations recall heparin; safety of alternative heparin supply called into question.
M25	Archives study emphasizes heritability of early-onset hypertension in men.
M25	Archives paper highlights renal failure risk of oral phosphate colonoscopy preps.
M25	MRI staging related to prognosis in prostate cancer patients treated by radiotherapy.
M25	Australian agencies aggressively recruiting nurses in the UK.
M25	Inhaled hydrogen sulfide gas induces hypometabolic state in animal model.
M24	California transplant surgeon awaits trial over allegedly overprescribing pain medicines for dying organ donor.
M22	Heparin supplied by B. Braun also affected by allergic contaminant problem.
M21	Cato Institute releases study on compensated living kidney donor program in Iran.
M20	JASN Express: Remission clinic targetting proteinuria with multidrug therapy markedly slows rate of CKD progression.
M20	Vitamin C recycling in human red cells explained via glut-1.
M20	Insulin affects lifespan of C. elegans via inhibtion of SKN-1.
M20	More on the heparin contaminant story: Intentional adulteration with animal cartilage most likely explanation.
M20	Two week old blood associated with adverse outcomes when transfused.
M19	Update: Court sends Roche/Amgen patent dispute back to the International Trade Commission.
M19	Roche agrees to pay Amgen 22.5 percent royaty on Mircera sales in the U.S.
M19	New camera with multiple lenses will be able to take detailed 3-D photographs.
M19	FDA identifies heparin contaminant as chemically altered chondroitin sulfate.
M19	Want to develop more upscale interests and tastes? Get a kidney transplant from a snob :-).
M19	Colorectal cancer cells found to produce hepcidin.
M17	Study to evaluate effects of 4,000 IU vitamin D on patients adopting watchful waiting with early prostate cancer.
M16	Blood vessel protein Robo4 reverses diabetic and age-related macular degeneration in mouse model.
M15	PR, QRS, and QT intervals on ECG are increased in apparently normal elderly persons over age 80.
M14	FDA says that heparin contaminant is close to being identified.
M14	FDA orders that all imported heparin be stopped at the border for testing.
M14	Shire shares soar on Pfizer bid rumors.
M14	Soy compound genistein almost completely stops the spread of prostate cancer in mice.
M14	MGH study will determine if BCG vaccination halts type 1 diabetes in humans as it does in mice.
M13	FDA Oncologic Drug Advisory Panel recommends continued indication of ESAs for cancer patients excluding breast and head and neck.
M13	CMS: Medicare will continue to pay for CT cardiac scans for coronary artery calcification detection.
M13	JASN early release: Both low and high 1,25 D levels associated with vascular calcification in kids.
M13	JASN early release: High dose continuous HDF at 35 ml/kg/hr no better than 20 ml/kg/hr.
M13	German pharma companies ordered to test their heparin stocks for contamination.
M12	Vitamin D supplements given to children may cut risk of subsequent development of type 1 diabetes.
M12	World Kidney Day You-Tube videos (see end of video for whole panel of related clips)
M12	Planned U.S. events for World Kidney Day, March 13th.
M12	New macrophage-related protein implicated in inflammatory disease.
M12	Uninterrupted chest compressions during CPR by paramedics lead to increased survival.
M12	Role of women as caregivers highlighted on World Kidney Day (tomorrow).
M11	FDA advisory committee to meet Thursday to discuss use of ESAs in cancer.
M11	Doubts raised over benefits of MRSA screening of hospitalized patients.
M11	FDA releases briefing document for Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee on ESAs in cancer.
M11	Eli Lilly follows Pfizer and NovoNordisk in discontinuing inhalable insulin.
M10	Hepatitis cluster prompts Nevada-wide inspection of outpatient surgery units.
M10	Wall Street Journal highlights Chinese supplier of APP-marketed heparin, which so far is free of allergic side effects.
M10	Low levels of PYY, a food-induced gut hormone, may be an early marker for type 2 diabetes.
M10	Baxter foundation contributes 53 million dollars in 2007 to worthwhile causes.
M10	FDA plans to ease restrictions on dissemination of reprints by pharma involving off-label usage of drugs.
M10	Gene associated with uric acid transport, blood fructose level, linked to risk of gout.
M10	With increase in availability from alternative sources, Baxter recalls all heparin products.
M09	APP Pharma takes over the heparin market in the U.S.
M09	AP probe find very low concentrations of many drugs in drinking water.
M08	Previously unknown species of bacteria found to contaminate hairspray.
M08	Ortho Biotech and Amgen modify black box ESA warnings to reflect DVT, tumor progression risk.
M08	Update on German heparin allergic reactions investigation. Other European countries may not be affected.
M07	Bill to encourage e-prescribing for Medicare-reimbursed encounters likely to pass this year.
M07	Sewage-based fertilizer contaminated with thallium, PCBs.
M07	Angiotensin vaccine moderately effective in lowering blood pressure
M07	German firm (Rotexmedica) recalling heparin with China link due to allergic reactions.
M06	7th Annual Prevention in Renal Disease Conference, Toronto, Sept. 19-20, 2008.
M06	Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition website
M06	More on the heparin contaminant in Baxter's product line - still unidentified.
M06	Lupus foundation sponsored webchat about lupus and kidney disease scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th.
M06	Cannabinoid receptor blocker rimonabant prevents ethanol-induced fatty liver in mice.
M06	Genzyme launches Renvela(TM) - sevelamer carbonate - in the United States.
M06	Fresenius invests 36 million euro to increase production of dialyzer components.
M06	Massachusetts Blues health plan concludes that EMRs for physician offices may not be cost-effective.
M05	Las Vegas endoscopy clinic responsible for spreading hepatitis C after reusing syringes, allegedly to cut costs.
M05	Massachusetts may ban drug industry freebies for docs.
M05	JAMA: Flat or depressed lesions on colonoscopy hard to detect, but are most often malignant.
M05	Supreme court votes 4 vs. 4 regarding pharma immunity from product liability for FDA-approved prescription drugs.
M05	FDA finds possible contaminant in Baxter heparin.
M05	A mystery: why does gastric bypass improve type 2 diabetes even without weight loss?
M05	The source of blood stem cells found - it's the placenta.
M05	Oxalobacter formigines bacteria in the gut mean lower risk of stones.
M05	Sensor necklace and magnetic trace additive to pills might be used to track medication compliance in clinical trials.
M04	JASN: Humes' tubular assist device lowers mortality in AKI.
M04	Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch.
M04	Retinopathy may begin at lower blood glucose levels than expected.
M04	CAPON gene linked to QT interval and heart rhythm abnormalities.
M03	Despite advantages, home dialysis slow to grow.
M01	Japan looks to a future full of robots.
M01	TRIM22 gene blocks HIV infection completely in cell culture.
M01	Stress, high gas prices lead to domestic violence in couple with wife on dialysis.
M01	Screening test for CKD (SCORED) developed by Cornell and UNC Chapel Hill outperforms NKF KEEP approach.
F29	Heparin may be tied to more deaths.
F29	Judge temporarily bans Roche anemia drug in the United States.
F29	2008 Annual Dialysis Conference begins tomorrow. Abstracts available at this link.
F29	Vitamin E ingestion linked to increased risk of lung cancer.
F28	Google. reveals plans for its health database.
F28	Baxter recalls remaining lots of heparin.
F28	Incenter nocturnal dialysis becoming more popular in Florida.
F28	Stat5 protein linked to spread of metastatic prostate cancer.
F28	Making heparin is like making sausage. You don't want to know too much about the details.
F27	Supreme Court hears arguments as to whether pharma companies should be protected from torts when a drug has been approved by the FDA.
F27	Chewing gum after bowel surgery shortens duration of post-operative ileus.
F27	Addition of alpha-1-antitrypsin to 3-drug cocktail cures type 1 diabetes in mouse model.