HDCN News Archive -- Nephrology Nursing |
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Feb14 |
Semaglutide shown to effect substantial weight loss in obese persons. |
Jan13 |
RRI Dialysis Advances 2021 meeting will be virtual and held April 20-23 this year. |
Mar13 |
Guidance from CDC re COVID-19 preventive practices in HD units |
Aug29 |
ISHD Hemodialysis University on September 22-23, in Chicago |
Jul11 |
Trump's advancing kidney care initiative |
Jul02 |
HIV infection cured in mice using CRISPR technology. |
Jul01 |
Low grade E. Coli urinary tract infections picked up by DNA testing of urine. |
May09 |
Fournier gangrene of the genitals linked to SGLT2 inhibitor drugs |
Apr06 |
Candida auris infections spreading rapidly across the globe. |
Apr03 |
Rehydrating with soft drinks after exercise increases AKI injury markers |
Feb19 |
Universal flu vaccine on the near horizon |
Jan24 |
Alzheimer disease linked to brain infection by gingivitis bacteria. |
Jan12 |
Bone mass increased by 800% in a mouse model |
Dec11 |
Randomized PIVOT trial published in NEJM suggests more IV iron is better. |
Dec11 |
Increased mortality with citrate-containing dialysate / HDF fluid in France. |
Sep04 |
A consortium of European grant funders demand immediate open access. |
Aug02 |
Bacteria becoming tolerant to high concentrations of alcohol in hand sanitizers. |
Jun12 |
Pharmacologic approach to weight loss that prevents food absorption. |
Jun04 |
NKF 2018 Spring Clinical Meeting abstracts (.pdf) |
Apr28 |
CDC issues alert re warfarin coagulopathy and synthetic cannabinoids |
Mar15 |
Renal Disease and Electrolyte Course, Aspen, CO; July 23-27, 2018 |
Mar12 |
USRDS Annual Report 2017 |
Feb28 |
In ICU, Ringer's lactate also better than saline. |
Feb28 |
Ringer's lactate causes less kidney injury than saline. |
Nov16 |
Toxic algae now a nationwide threat. |
Sep05 |
Hypervirulent, carbipenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia outbreak in China. |
Aug18 |
ISHD Hemodialysis University, Chicago, IL Sept. 7-9, 2017; with CVC insertion precourse |
Aug11 |
NEJM: Idarucizumab effective for reversal of dabigatran effects. |
Aug10 |
Immunotherapy may arrest damage of beta cells in type 1 diabetes. |
Aug10 |
Fresenius inks deal to acquire NxStage. |
Jun13 |
Can LIF be used to cure autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis? and more? |
Jun06 |
Dr. Fred Coe's Kidney Stone Guide Book - a work in progress. |
Jun04 |
Late-breaking clinical trials at the ERA-EDTA |
May02 |
Novel wireless device accurately measures walking speed. |
Apr18 |
High salt diet makes subjects drink less and eat more !? |
Apr15 |
Device extracts water from air with relative humidity as low as 20% |
Apr04 |
Graphene sieve membrane turns seawater drinkable. |
Mar23 |
Lungs play a role in making platelets in mice. |
Feb22 |
Smartphones to become pocket doctors. |
Dec28 |
Pharmacies miss some drug interactions that are known to cause serious issues. |
Oct31 |
ASN Kidney Week 2016 abstract book link (PDF, 50 mB file) |
Oct05 |
FDA warns about hepatitis B reactivation with direct acting hepatitis C antivirals. |
Jul28 |
Good Staph. in the nose makes novel peptide antibiotic that kills bad Staph. |
Jul23 |
Hemodialysis University Chicago, Sept. 9-10 (up to 12 CME/CEUs) |
Jul23 |
Cyanobacteria becoming a widespread problem in U.S. lakes |
Jul12 |
Dr. Fred Coe videos on urine calcium supersaturation in stone disease. |
Jun30 |
FDA issues warning about Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli found in flour |
May29 |
Nicotinamide riboside protects mice from effects of diabetes. |
May29 |
Smoking increases risk of CKD progression in African Americans |
May24 |
CRIC study shows a high urinary sodium excretion in CKD linked to higher CV risk. |
May20 |
SPRINT shows lower than 120 BP systolic target in elderly results in improved outcomes |
Apr27 |
Tetraspanin-7 as an antibody target for type 1 diabete |
Apr13 |
New bacteria called Elizabethkingia affecting Midwest patients. |
Mar30 |
AC6 gene therapy improves cardiac function in patients with heart failure. |
Mar17 |
Updated CKD booklet for professionals released |
Mar09 |
ISHD publishes practical manual for implementing home hemodialysis |
Mar09 |
Is the FDA allowing promotion of off-label uses of drugs as free speech? |
Feb29 |
Phage Therapy 2016 World Congress meets this June in Paris. |
Feb29 |
When will be see phage therapy for exit site and access infections? |
Feb27 |
Treatment of BP below 140 systolic in persons with diabetes may be counterproductive. |
Feb20 |
New blood-based tuberculosis test shows promising results. |
Feb14 |
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure. |
Feb14 |
Second salty taste receptor more fully characterized in humans. |
Feb02 |
CDC warns of increased transmission of hepatitis C in dialysis units. |
Feb02 |
Flu vaccine lowers risk of atrial fibrillation |
Dec29 |
Novel methods to ensure viability of pancreatic islet cells for transplantation. |
Dec29 |
Myostatin antibody may prevent age-related decline in muscle mass. |
Dec29 |
Interleukin-17A may prevent and even reverse diabetic kidney injury. |
Dec26 |
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria frequency increases in U.S. streams and rivers |
Dec26 |
FGF21 suppresses cravings for sweets. |
Dec21 |
Ergocalciferol supplementation does not affect ESA dose in dialysis patients. |
Dec14 |
Even more news on the new HDCN Facebook page! |
Dec14 |
Primary aldo screening for resistant hypertension cost effective? |
Dec14 |
Some drugs cause weight gain by alterations in the gut microbiome. |
Dec12 |
Ten modules from the ISHD Global Home Hemodialysis Toolkit |
Dec12 |
Suicide gene therapy for prostate cancer |
Dec09 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: The Home HD Hub: Infrastructure and Governance (Module 1) |
Dec06 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Funding and Planning to Start or Expand a Home HD program (Module 2) |
Dec06 |
Dialysis Patient Citizens group worried about lack of treatment option information given to predialysis patients, esp. those on Medicaid. |
Dec04 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Workforce Development and Models of Care (Module 3) |
Dec03 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Systems to Cultivate Suitable Patients (Module 4) |
Dec03 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Patient Safety (Module 5) |
Dec03 |
AV fistula created using exclusively an endovascular approach |
Dec02 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Patient Selection and Training (Module 6) |
Dec02 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Vascular Access (Module 7) |
Dec02 |
Clinical workstations found to harbor drug-resistant microbes. |
Dec01 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Infrastructure - Water and Machines in the Home (Module 8) |
Dec01 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Prescriptions for Home HD (Module 9) |
Dec01 |
ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Psychosocial Aspects (Module 10A) |
Dec01 |
Higher serum Mg associated with decreased risk of sudden death in dialysis patients. |
Nov30 |
Combining fasting blood sugar with HbA1c best for detecting prediabetes. |
Nov28 |
Immunotherapy for T1D focusing on regulatory T-cells shows promise. |
Nov24 |
Histone deacytelase (HDAC) inhibitors prevent muscle wasting. |
Nov24 |
Cooking with chloraminated water can contaminate food with toxic molecules. |
Nov23 |
HDCN is on Facebook. |
Nov10 |
STHLM3 test for prostate cancer will be in Sweden by March of 2016. |
Nov10 |
Barbecued and pan-fried meat increases risk of kidney cancer. |
Nov10 |
L-DOPA may delay onset of age-related macular degeneration by 8 years. |
Nov10 |
Sprint Blood Pressure Trial article link at NEJM |
Nov10 |
Sprint study presented at the AHA Scientific Sessions and published in NEJM. |
Nov06 |
Virtual doctor visists on the increase. |
Oct09 |
ASN Kidney Week 2015 abstracts now available on-line |
Sep25 |
Giving BP meds at bedtime particularly effective in lowering diabetes risk |
Sep22 |
Japanese scientist on pathway to solving urinary excretion for stem-cell generated kidneys |
Sep17 |
Program for "Hemodialysis University" this October 2nd and 3rd in Chicago |
Sep17 |
Empagliflozin use in diabetes associated with large reduction in CV risk. |
Sep11 |
SPRINT RCT data support an even lower BP target (120 systolic) for the elderly. |
Sep08 |
Feds propose a new set of rules to protect human subjects during research. |
Sep05 |
Multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers. |
Sep05 |
Aspirin found to increase sensitivity of cancer cells to immune surveillance |
Sep04 |
Hedge fund quant proposes a disease-specific false-positive rate to FDA for drug approval. |
Aug31 |
Spanish style mid-day "siestas" linked to lower blood pressure and better heart structure. |
Aug31 |
Fimrenone, a selective MRA antagonist from Bayer shows promising heart failure effects. |
Aug30 |
High blood flow rate and high negative venous pressure lead to microbubbles |
Aug27 |
FDA approves 2nd PCSK9 inhibitor, Repatha, to lower LDL cholesterol |
Aug22 |
Packaging medications together by date to be taken and time of day. |
Aug19 |
Low levels of lactobacillus in the vagina associated with premature births |
Aug18 |
Doctors will be able to look at your beating heart or at your colon in 3-D virtual reality. |
Aug17 |
Recombinant elastase (vonapanitase) for AV fistula patency prolongation |
Aug15 |
Hemodialysis University at Chicago, October 1-3, 2015 |
Aug14 |
Google partnering with Dexcom in continuous glucose monitoring device. |
Aug13 |
Transplant anti-rejection drugs and risk of melanoma |
Aug03 |
New artificial blood vessel coating makes them resistant to thrombosis. |
Jul31 |
Paid kidney donation and the Iranian model in the New York Times |
Jul16 |
Using salt microspheres to reduce sodium intake |
Jul08 |
Valsartan combined with sacubitril (neprilysin inhibitor) improves heart failure patient survival. |
Jul08 |
153 lab tests for under $10 from a finger prick test done at a local drugstore. |
Jun29 |
Drink when thirsty advice for athletes from Sports Medicine group |
May30 |
Vagal nerve stimulation lowers inflammatory response in rheumatoid arthritis |
May27 |
Binding site for PLA2R antibodies identified and blocking molecules synthesized |
May23 |
Leptin sensitizer extracted from Chinese Thunder God vine effective in obese mice. |
May20 |
Paired bacteriophage therapy holds promise against superbugs |
May12 |
Sedasys automated anesthesia delivery system replacing anesthesiologists for minor procedures. |
May12 |
Controversy over ACP guidelines for kidney stone management |
May08 |
Putting the brakes on bacterial resistance to antibiotics with targeted antibiotic scheduling. |
May07 |
Word Congress of Nephrology 2015 abstracts and posters |
May05 |
Search NKF Spring Clinical Meeting 2015 abstracts |
May05 |
Gut colonization with C. dif. that does not produce toxins to treat C. dif. infection |
May01 |
Abstracts Vascular Access Society, Barcelona, Spain, April, 2015 |
May01 |
Are your patients secretly recording your doctor-patient visit? |
Apr30 |
Open source practical manual for implementing home hemodialysis |
Apr23 |
Long coding RNA found that regulates brown fat production |
Apr23 |
Currently approved antihelminthic drug effective against MRSA |
Apr21 |
Subcutaneous islet cell transplantation holds promise |
Apr09 |
Listeria contamination found in Sabra hummus |
Apr08 |
Short stature linked to increased cardiovascular risk |
Mar31 |
Medieval garlic and bile potion disrupts MRSA biofilms |
Mar19 |
Problem accessing audio with Apple OS 8.1 and later now fixed (iphones and IPADs) |
Feb26 |
AKI electronic alert system backfires and increases interventions without improving outcomes. |
Feb26 |
Medtronic to launch new phase II trial of renal nerve ablation (Symplicity device) |
Feb26 |
Dabigatran has higher bleeding risk than warfarin in dialysis patients |
Feb26 |
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) proliferating in lakes worldwide. |
Feb26 |
Polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose - food emulsifiers, and metabolic syndrome |
Feb25 |
The concept of minimizing regret in poker: an application for medical treatment? |
Feb21 |
US Government radically changing dietary advice |
Feb20 |
Bourbon virus - a previously unknown Thogotovirus, associated with AKI after tick bite. |
Feb12 |
Rapamycin in bloomberg.com as an anti-ageing drug. |
Feb05 |
BMJ study: Intensify BP treament when SBP > 150, but do it promptly. |
Feb05 |
Rapid and unexpected weight gain after fecal transplant |
Jan26 |
Hemodialysis abstracts from the upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference in New Orleans |
Jan24 |
FDA committee recommends approval of drug to treat invasive aspergillosis. |
Jan09 |
New variant of aminoglycosides does not impair hearing. |
Jan09 |
Monthly dose of PCSK9 inhibitor lowers serum cholesterol |
Dec19 |
Ibuprofen extends lifespan in yeast., worms, and fruit flies. |
Nov17 |
JAMA: New hyperkalemia sorbent effective in reducing hyperkalemia |
Nov08 |
Fiber supplementation lower p-cresol levels |
Nov06 |
Google genomics: storing thousands of genomes in the cloud |
Nov04 |
New portable ultrasound device is disruptive technology. |
Oct23 |
ASN FAQ re Ebola and dialysis |
Oct23 |
CDC guidlines for dialyzing patients with Ebola virus infection |
Oct23 |
CDC guidlines for dialyzing patients with Ebola virus infection |
Oct12 |
Harvard scientists produce insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells on a large scale. |
Sep01 |
New study confirms benefits of a low carb diet, even when eating some saturated fat. |
Sep01 |
PCSK9 inhibitor arilocumab lowers cholesterol and cardiovascular events |
Aug30 |
Novel heart failure drug shows great promise. |
Aug02 |
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Lake Erie shut down Toledo drinkable water supply. |
Aug01 |
Carbapenem-resistant enterobacter becoming more prevalent. |
Jul23 |
University of Chicago's Dr. Fred Coe's kidney stone website and blog. |
Jul16 |
ISHD to sponsor 2-day Hemodialysis University in Chicago on August 15/16, 2014. |
Jul16 |
New concerns about the safety of niacin. |
Jul14 |
Bacteria found in healthy bladders differ from those in women with incontinence. |
Jul14 |
Hydrogen sulfide generating compound protects stressed mitochondria. |
Jul14 |
U. Penn study suggests that donating a kidney does not affect life expectancy. |
Jul14 |
Phase 1 trial launched of antibiotic that targets C. difficile. |
Jul14 |
Transmission of hepatitis C from blood of patients who were successfully treated. |
Jul14 |
Mucor fungus contaminating yogurt may be threat to consumers. |
Jun30 |
Supercooling keeps organs fresh |
Jun26 |
Saline shortage impacts U.S. hospitals |
Jun22 |
Dr. Karl Nolph, in memoriam |
Jun03 |
Baxter presents VIVIA HD machine data at ERA/EDTA |
May29 |
Samsung plans to open source digital health gadgets. |
May26 |
Nitrosomonas - an alternative approach to S. aureus decolonization? |
May21 |
ZS Pharma presenting data on it's GI potassium sorbent in patients taking RAAS inhibitors at ASH |
May18 |
Urine fibrinopeptide B can be used to detect venous thromboembolism. |
May18 |
Difficult-to-detect bacteria in urine associated with overactive bladder symptoms. |
May18 |
Auto and bus windshield washer fluid found to be a source of Legionnaire's disease. |
May18 |
Benzodiazepine use for sleep markedly increase adverse events n heart failure patients. |
May18 |
Kallikrein inhibitor ecallantide shows some benefit in ACEI-associated angioedema. |
May18 |
T cells targeting CS1 kill myeloma cells in animals. |
May16 |
American Society of Hypertension 2014 Annual Meeting starts in NYC. |
May13 |
Health benefits of resveratrol via red wine called into question by study from Italy |
May10 |
Leadless pacing shows promise. |
May07 |
FDA and the Heart Association and other agencies fight over aspirin |
Apr22 |
Salt controversy back in the New York Times. |
Apr22 |
Have we found the cure for atherosclerosis? D-PDMP a potential candidate. |
Apr22 |
New test detects diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. |
Apr22 |
Vancomycin-resistant MRSA identified in a patient in Brazil. |
Apr16 |
Diabetes complication rate in the U.S. shows a sharp decline. |
Apr15 |
NEJM - New drug regimen cures 90% of patients with hepatitis C and cirrhosis. |
Apr15 |
Chromium supplements of no benefit in lowering blood sugar |
Mar30 |
No ischemic EKG changes plus very low cardiac high-sensitivity troponin T levels rule out MI. |
Mar30 |
Symplicity trial discussed by Drs. Gersh and Lerman. |
Mar29 |
Negative SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial results published in NEJM |
Mar29 |
Evolocumab lowers LDL cholesterol by more than 50% (NEJM) |
Mar29 |
SYMPLICITY HTN - 3: Renal artery fails for resistant hypertension |
Mar29 |
Prophylactic rosuvastatin lowers risk of contrast kidney injury. |
Mar29 |
New class of anticholesterol drugs lowers LDL by 50% |
Mar13 |
Oxadiazoles make up a new class of antibiotics effective against MRSA. |
Mar13 |
Some NSAIDs found to have weak antibacterial activity. |
Mar13 |
Smartphones used to take images of the eye for sharing with health providers. |
Mar02 |
Rare gene deletion that protects the obses against type 2 diabetes identified. |
Feb28 |
Beta-blockade found to benefit ESRD patient survival and CV risk |
Feb24 |
New form of pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnar 13) protects elderly adults. |
Feb22 |
Open Biome (fecal material transplant company) FAQs |
Feb22 |
Fecal transplantation becoming more popular; a company offers collection service. |
Jan28 |
Are ozobranchid leeches the key to low-temperature preservation of organs? |
Jan17 |
Google's smart contact lens project to be piloted to monitor blood sugar levels. |
Jan16 |
FDA requests Class II recall of many versions of the Fresenius 2008 dialysis machine. |
Jan15 |
Scribes in healthcare settings free up physician time to talk to patients. |
Jan14 |
Potential rewrite of human research guidelines will facilitate database studies. |
Jan14 |
ZS Pharma announces positive results from extended treatment results of hyperkalemia drug. |
Dec23 |
Portable retinal scanner developed for early detection of eye disease. |
Dec23 |
Staph stopper vaccine developed at U. Iowa |
Dec21 |
Ultrasonography for nephrologists course in Atlanta, GA, Feb 1-4, 2014 |
Dec18 |
Blood pressure target in the elderly changed from less than 140 to less than 150. |
Dec14 |
Tall people have lower amounts of coronary artery plaque. |
Dec14 |
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy measures heart energy levels; predicts prognosis. |
Dec14 |
Staph. aureus can lurk deep within the nose. |
Dec14 |
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors linked to vitamin B12 deficiency. |
Nov20 |
Nuts ! |
Nov19 |
Low-dose dopamine or nesiritide of no help in acute heart failure. |
Nov19 |
Eveolocumab lowers LDL cholesterol in patients with marked hypercholesterolemia. |
Nov18 |
Abatacept slows or halts proteinuria in FSGS. |
Nov18 |
VA NEPHRON D Sttudy in NEJM: Combination ACE-I and ARB treatment for diabetic nephropathy with proteinuria found to be harmful. |
Nov18 |
CORAL study reports negative results in the NEJM re stenting of renovascular HTN. |
Nov18 |
Controversy over heart disease risk formula being applied as an indication for statins. |
Nov18 |
IBM opens up Watson to developers. Some medical applications underway. |
Nov18 |
AHA Scientific Sessions: Daily News |
Nov18 |
7th Congress of the International Society of Hemodialysis, Okinawa, Japan, April 25-27. 2014 |
Nov18 |
ISHD Hemodialysis University, Hyderabad, India, March 1-2, 2014 |
Nov07 |
FDA ruling would eliminate use of trans fats from foods. |
Nov05 |
Sofosbuvir, simeprevir, and ledipasvir combos may cure hepatitis C infection. |
Nov04 |
Many herbal supplements do not contain what's on the label. |
Nov02 |
Video evaluation allows measurement of surgeon's operating skills; link to outcomes found. |
Oct27 |
New K-absorbing compound prevents hyperkalemia with spironolactone. |
Oct20 |
Vitamin D therapy may not contribute to kidney stones. |
Oct20 |
207 nm UV light may be useful to prevent surgical wound infections. |
Oct20 |
Gene silencing PPMO antibacterials developed to combat Acinetobacter infections. |
Oct20 |
Bacteriophages targeting C. difficile: magic bullets against superbugs? |
Oct20 |
Sleeping brain clears beta-amyloid via the glymphatic system. |
Oct20 |
What is the law of urination and why is 21 seconds important? (Streaming video) |
Oct13 |
2013 ESH/ESC guidelines for hypertension management (PDF) |
Oct13 |
European Hypertension Guideline update helps fill U.S. void while waiting for JNC8 |
Oct13 |
Application of honey to peritoneal catheter infection site as good as mupirocin. |
Oct13 |
Medtronics enters dialyzer market in India. Will focus on the developing world market. |
Oct13 |
NxStage announces opening of NxStage Kidney Care dialysis. |
Oct13 |
Recombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion Propagation |
Oct12 |
ASN 2013 Renal Week abstracts now available |
Sep25 |
Rhabdomyolysis in cross fit training participants. |
Sep25 |
Melatonin stimulates brown fat formation. |
Sep21 |
Remote ischemic conditioning using blood pressure cuff in acute heart attack |
Sep18 |
Arginine therapy may be useful to treat sickle cell disease related pain. |
Sep18 |
Vaccinating cattle against toxigenic E. Coli could cut risk of infection in humans. |
Sep18 |
Toronto study suggests that CABG is better than stent for diabetic patients. |
Sep18 |
Childhood obesity quadruples risk of later hypertension. |
Sep02 |
Study of saxagliptin for diabetes shows no increase in heart attack risk. |
Aug27 |
ISHD Congress in Argentina: Cardiac and Metabolic Disorders in Hemodialysis. Sep 11-14, 2013. |
Aug27 |
Video library relating to history of dialysis available at the ISHD website |
Aug26 |
Copper from the diet may play an important role in Alzheimer disease in mouse model. |
Aug20 |
Kaiser able to control 87% of subjects with hypertension |
Aug16 |
Remote ischemic preconditioning via BP cuff increases heart surgery survival. |
Aug14 |
21 genetic mutations found to account for 97% of common cancers. |
Aug13 |
NRAA Annual meeting in Seattle, WA to include Medical Director Workshop Sept. 25, 2013 |
Aug07 |
Long-term use of calcium channel blockers linked to increased breast cancer risk. |
Aug07 |
Eating a big breakfast: Pendulum swings back with new evidence claiming this is good. |
Jul18 |
Pandoravirus and other giant viruses in the news; some found in humans. |
Jul15 |
Lengthy diarrheal illness associated with ingestion of cyclospora-contaminated fruits and vegetables. |
Jul13 |
Modified HIV vector used to cure 2 genetic disease in children. |
Jul11 |
Rare mutation triggers race to develop new cholesterol drugs. |
Jul05 |
Salsalate lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes. |
Jul05 |
Brown fat activation may be responsible for accelerated atherosclerosis in winter. |
Jul05 |
Drug resistant Staph. aureus commonly found in workers at industrial livestock farms. |
Jul05 |
VeriGene test detects Gram positive bloodstream infections and resistance genes. |
Jun26 |
Reverse DNA vaccine improves pancreatic function in type 1 diabetes. |
Jun25 |
NEJM: Intentional weight loss in overweight type 2 diabetic subjects shows no benefit on death or CV endpoints. |
Jun23 |
Human organs could be grown from stem cells within pigs by 1 year from now. |
Jun21 |
Silver found to have marked antibacterial properties when added in small amounts to antibiotics. |
Jun14 |
ASAIO 2013 Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL -- abstract link (.pdf) |
Jun04 |
ISN World Congress of Nephrology Poster Presentations. |
Jun04 |
ISN World Congress of Nephrology abstracts |
May24 |
Itching linked to neural polypeptide B. |
May16 |
American Society for Hypertension annual scientific meeting in progress in San Francisco. |
May16 |
Robotic surgery decreases complication rate in markedly obese recipients. |
May14 |
Institute of Medicine questions 1.5 g/day sodium limitation recommendations. |
May09 |
Mortality risk for children on dialysis decreases substantially. |
May07 |
Hospital cost database now publicly available -- shows large disparities. |
Apr30 |
Atherosclerosis found in mummified remains of humans from preindustrial civilizations. |
Apr26 |
Betatrophin may markedly increase insulin production in diabetes. |
Apr24 |
Gut bacteria, lecithin, TMAO, and atherosclerosis in the NEJM. |
Apr23 |
Sofosbuvir treatment for hepatitis C gives results comparable to interferon. |
Apr16 |
Drinking beet juice lowers blood pressure by 10 mm Hg. |
Apr15 |
Decellularized kidney scaffolds reseeded with cultured cells produce rudimentary urine. |
Apr09 |
Caveat physicus: Beall's list of scam open access journals and scientific meetings. |
Apr07 |
Vitamin D deficiency impedes mitochondrial energy metabolism in muscle. |
Apr07 |
Please wash your kieselguhr before filtering your beer. |
Apr07 |
New theory implicating red meat in risk for atherosclerosis involves carnitine, intestinal bacteria, and TMAO. |
Apr05 |
Hepatitis A virus has a cloaking device made from the infected host cell membrane. |
Apr05 |
Renal Physicians Association's Guide to Nephrology Practice 8th edition now available. |
Apr05 |
Walking as good as running to lower heart disease risk. |
Apr05 |
Chronic pain commonly associated with ischemic stroke. |
Apr05 |
Overweight in teenagers linked to later onset CKD. |
Apr05 |
New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase. |
Apr05 |
New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase. |
Apr05 |
New meta analysis suggests benefits of salt reduction and dietary K increase. |
Apr05 |
Malic acid mouth spay for xerostomia. |
Apr03 |
Cholesterol-lowering eyedrops improve macular degeneration in mice. |
Mar29 |
NKF Spring Clinical Meetings abstract search tool. |
Mar20 |
Vel-negative blood type and transfusion risk now better understood. |
Mar20 |
High potency statins increase risk of acute kidney injury (slightly). |
Mar17 |
Macrophages found to play key role in regulating red blood cell levels. |
Mar17 |
Olive oil plus yogurt combo most effective in achieving satiety. |
Mar17 |
Aggressive fluid resuscitation in shock worsens risk of cardiovascular collapse in children in study from Africa. |
Mar17 |
Semaphorin A rises acutely, then falls back to baseline after acute kidney injury. |
Mar17 |
Cholecalciferol treatmen of African Americans with hypertension good. |
Mar17 |
Hospital epidemiology study suggests that 1/3 of antimicrobial drug prescriptions in dialysis patients are inappropriate. |
Mar17 |
Fluoroquinolone-resistant E. Coli strains becoming more common in elderly adults. |
Mar17 |
Darbepoietin treatment does not improve survival in anemic heart failure patients. |
Mar17 |
Contact sports change skin bacteria populations. |
Mar17 |
Small fiber polyneuropathy - newly diagnosed nerve disease in children. |
Mar17 |
Trio of biomarkers may help identify early stage kidney cancer. |
Mar17 |
Warm extracorporeal perfusion of liver for 24 hours leads to successful transplant. |
Mar15 |
New Handbook of Nephrology title available from LWW. |
Mar09 |
Niacin drug plus antiflushing compound had substantial side effects. |
Mar08 |
Mice cloned sequentially up to 25 times with no decrease in life span. |
Mar08 |
New study validates anti-aging effects of resveratrol. |
Mar07 |
Link to CRE story on CDC's MMWR |
Mar07 |
CDC warns of carbenepam resistant Enterobacter (CRE superbug) |
Mar07 |
High salt diet linked to activation of Th-17 helper cells and multiple sclerosis in mice. |
Feb28 |
Eulerian video magnification to monitor dialysis patients. |
Feb24 |
Fatal allergic reactions to Omontys (peginesatide) trigger recall. |
Feb20 |
Hemodialysis abstracts from upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference in Seattle. |
Feb19 |
New SARS coronavirus can spread like the common cold. |
Feb16 |
MMWR: Synthetic cannabinoid use and acute kidney injury. |
Feb16 |
JASN: Full text of RCT comparing hemodiafiltration to hemodialysis. |
Feb16 |
Synthetic marijuana linked to acute interstitial nephritis. |
Feb16 |
Dogs cured of type 1 diabetes by gene therapy. |
Feb16 |
FHN study finds frequent dialysis associated with higher vascular access risks. |
Feb16 |
Randomized trial shows that switching from HD to online-HDF lowers mortality by 30%. |
Feb16 |
Cure for Chagas disease found? |
Feb16 |
Are mycotoxin progenitor molecules found in grains responsible for kidney toxicity? |
Feb16 |
Another study shows increased cardiovascular risk in women with high calcium intake. |
Feb16 |
ADAMTS7, thrombospondin, genetics, and arterial plaque. |
Feb16 |
Off-patent generic drug amlexanox may beneficially affect diabetes. |
Feb16 |
New metabolic pathway identified in Staph bacteria as a target for novel antibiotics. |
Feb16 |
Vitamin D potency varies widely in nonprescription supplements. |
Feb16 |
Synthetic marijuana may damage the kidneys. |
Jan21 |
Regular aspirin use associated with risk of age-related neovascular macular degeneration. |
Jan10 |
High urinary bisphenol A levels in children associated with higher urinary alb/creat levels. |
Jan10 |
DaVita announces drug supply agreement with Fresenius Medical Care. |
Jan10 |
AWAK inks agreement with Baxter for wearable dialysis technology. |
Jan10 |
GAO claims that Medicare is overpaying for dialysis. |
Jan10 |
FMC and DaVita lose legal case in Florida challenging laboratory referral law. |
Jan10 |
Hematuria risk index helps discriminate which patients need a workup for cancer. |
Jan10 |
Data mining approach shows that a diuretic + ACEI or ARB + NSAID is bad for the kidney |
Jan10 |
Why antioxidants may be bad for you once you have cancer. |
Jan10 |
Sodium excretion by weekly and monthly cycles in men revealed by astronaut testing. |
Jan10 |
Gene therapy reprograms scar tissue in damaged hearts. |
Dec26 |
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein associated with depression. |
Dec26 |
Blood transfusion associated with increased risk of heart attack. |
Dec16 |
Anti-HIV drug protects leukoctyes against Staph. aureus infection. |
Dec13 |
Endothelin antagonist sitaxentan good for CKD with heart disease. |
Dec10 |
Reprogrammed T-cells using an attenuated strain of HIV result in remission of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. |
Dec07 |
Kidney Care Partners initiative (PEAK) cuts initial dialysis patient mortality by 12%. |
Dec07 |
CMS clarified position on outpatient dialysis for patients with AKI. |
Dec07 |
Univ of Michigan and the Veterans Administration to set up VA kidney disease registry. |
Dec07 |
Inadvertent injection of bleach into dialysis system probed by regulators. |
Dec07 |
FDA issues new labeling requirements for heparin vials. |
Dec06 |
Microbial stowaways in antiseptic products |
Dec06 |
NKF-FDA workshop reviews endpoints for studies of chronic kidney disease. |
Dec06 |
Protein that builds muscle after exercise identified. |
Dec06 |
Beta-hydroxybutyrate, histone deacetylase, calorie restriction, and slower aging. |
Dec06 |
Aspirin tablet coatings may give rise to aspirin pseudoresistance. |
Dec04 |
Baxter purchase by Gambro a done deal. |
Dec01 |
Single-treatment gene therapy targeting telomerase extends lifespan of mouse by 24%. |
Nov30 |
Mystery coronavirus circulating in Middle East causes acute kidney failure. |
Nov30 |
Dialysis patients speak video re infection control practices in 2012. |
Nov30 |
DaVita in the news on CNN regarding accusations of Medicare fraud. |
Nov27 |
More on the Baxter effort to buy Gambro. |
Nov27 |
Dr. Joseph Murray, transplant pioneer, dies at age 93 in Boston. |
Nov26 |
Heartbeat gives off more than 10 times the energy needed to power pacemakers. |
Nov26 |
Genes controlling cortisol and aldosterone found to be implicated in human hypertension. |
Nov26 |
Firms race to develop renal denervation catheters to treat hypertension. |
Nov26 |
Baxter said to be in talks to buy Gambro. |
Nov19 |
Nanotechnology cures multiple sclerosis in mice; are other autoimmune diseases next? |
Nov18 |
New DaVinci robotic surgery equipment reduces 3 small incisions to 1. |
Nov18 |
DNA sequencing helps tracks the course of an MRSA outbreak in real time. |
Nov10 |
Loss of essential blood gene (Atpif1) leads to anemia. |
Nov10 |
Trio of new drugs from Abbott shows high cure rate for hepatitis C. |
Nov05 |
Pacemakers can self-recharge using the energy from a beating heart. |
Nov05 |
Randomized trial shows benefit for chelation therapy for heart disease. |
Nov05 |
Cinacalcet for hyperparathyroidism trial results published in NEJM. |
Nov05 |
NEJM: Coronary revascularization better than percutaneous procedures for diabetic patients. |
Nov05 |
Tolvaptan for polycystic kidney disease trial published in NEJM. |
Nov05 |
Chicago area facilities board rejects plans for several new dialysis units from FMC and US Renal |
Nov05 |
ASN Kidney News - Kidney Week edition |
Nov05 |
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2012 News - Sunday |
Nov05 |
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2012 News - Saturday |
Nov05 |
Nabilone shows benefits in managing pain of diabetic neuropathy. |
Nov05 |
Eculizumab for atypical HUS shows promise on longer term treatment. |
Nov05 |
CMS issues final policy for 2013 detailing policies and incentives in ESRD. |
Nov05 |
Weight loss by bariatric surgery can lead to reduced bone density. |
Nov05 |
Tolvaptan study shows promising results in polycystic kidney disease. |
Nov01 |
Will nanosilver drainwater contamination pose a problem for dialysis? |
Nov01 |
DOPPS practice monitor updated in October 2012 |
Nov01 |
PKD foundation accepting nominations for LJ Kaplan prize until Dec 1. |
Nov01 |
Sodium-modified hemodiafiltration use results in lower intradialytic hypotension |
Nov01 |
Prolonged QRS and PR intervals in atrial fibrillation predict poor outcome. |
Nov01 |
High blood resistin levels increase LDL cholesterol and impair efficacy of statins. |
Oct31 |
IBM's Watson computer goes to medical school and takes the USMLE exam. |
Oct29 |
Google crisis map for hurricane sandy |
Oct25 |
ASN establishes foundation to fund kidney research: time for a cure |
Oct25 |
Dr. Beth Piraino appointed as new President of the U.S. National Kidney Foundation. |
Oct25 |
New treatment of malaria shows promise. |
Oct25 |
Using human stool to treat C. difficile colon infestations is safe and effective. |
Oct23 |
RPA: Write your Congressperson to support extended immunosuppressive drug coverage for transplant patients. |
Oct19 |
Daily vibration combats prediabets in young mice. |
Oct19 |
Bardoxolone study terminated by safety monitoring committee. |
Oct19 |
Egg freezing works to preserve fertility. |
Oct17 |
Vitamin D supplements may benefit lupus patients |
Oct17 |
Kidney grafts function longer in Europe than in the United States. |
Oct17 |
Lower chloride use in intravenous fluids may reduce risk of acute kidney injury. |
Oct17 |
Cranberry juice unlikely to help in cystitis. |
Oct16 |
Some turtles excrete more urea via the mouth than in the urine. |
Oct10 |
Drs. Lefkowitz and Kobilka share chemistry Nobel prize for discovery of G-protein coupled receptors. |
Oct10 |
ASN Kidney Week 2012 abstracts now available |
Oct09 |
Kidney disease alters gut bacteria composition. |
Oct09 |
Appeals court overturns 83 million dollar judgement against Fresenius. |
Oct09 |
Neuroprotectant drug effective in maintaining brain function after aneurysm surgery. |
Oct09 |
Bariatric surgery gives disappointing results in terms of sleep apnea. |
Oct09 |
New class of antimicrobial drugs active against Staph aureus discovered. |
Oct05 |
Eggs made from skin cells fertilized with male mouse sperm and give rise to seemingly normal mice. |
Oct05 |
Incenter short daily hemodialysis associated with INCREASED mortality. |
Oct04 |
Subcutaneous implantable defibrillator avoids the need for intravenous leads. |
Oct04 |
National Kidney Foundation launches free magazine for CKD patients. |
Oct04 |
Asahi recalls certain lots of Rexeed dialyzers. |
Oct04 |
USRDS Annual Data Report now available. |
Oct04 |
Cost-efficacy of diabetes screening called into question. |
Oct02 |
UCSF artificial kidney program receives private donor funding. |
Oct02 |
National Renal Administrators Conference to begin in Savannah, GA on October 10. |
Oct02 |
Missouri attorney drops inquiry into DaVita without filing any charges. |
Oct02 |
Increasing levels of FGF2 tied to age-related muscle wasting; reversed with an inhibitory drug. |
Oct02 |
100K units of vitamin D per month does not reduce incidence of colds. |
Sep27 |
University of Pennsylvania and LDOs to launch hemodialysis TIME trial as part of NIH HCS Research Collaboratory |
Sep25 |
DaVita complains that it is being treated unfairly in Illinois by health facilities board. |
Sep25 |
Oops! Nurse throws living donor kidney awaiting transplant into trash by mistake. |
Sep25 |
New CDC report based on NHANES data focuses on prevalence of hypertension in US. |
Sep25 |
Intravenous hypertonic saline solution reduces inflammation by shrinking cells. |
Sep25 |
Bacteriophages targeting Pseudomonas may be used to destroy biofilm. |
Sep25 |
Use of bacteriophages to kill bacteria that causes acne: Is S. aureus next? |
Sep19 |
Cost-effectivenes study of renal sympathetic denervation published. |
Sep19 |
What's causing an epidemic of tubulointerstitial nephritis in Uddanam, India? |
Sep19 |
DCI gives large grant to University of New Mexico to create kidney research institute. |
Sep19 |
Compound found in purple corn reduces macrophage activation in diabetic nephropathy in mice. |
Sep19 |
Oral insulin use delays appearance of type 1 diabetes. |
Sep12 |
Deaf gerbils able to hear again after stem cell treatment. |
Sep12 |
Fish oil supplement meta-analysis in the news (found no benefit) |
Sep12 |
Serious adverse effects of fluoroquinolones in the news. |
Sep07 |
NNCC announces availability of two advanced level certifying exams for dialysis. |
Sep07 |
CDC MMWR emphasizes poor control of hypertension in the United States. |
Sep07 |
Drinking green tea will help you find the hidden platform when you're older. |
Sep07 |
Miniature glucose sensor may eliminate the need for needlesticks. |
Sep07 |
Nonalcoholic red wine reduced blood pressure better than regular red wine. |
Sep07 |
CKD patients have reduced ability to prevent vascular calcification. |
Sep07 |
Anti-PLA2R antibodies detected in 70% of patients with idiopathic membranous GN |
Sep07 |
ESRD program being examined as a model for cost-cutting in the Medicare system. |
Sep07 |
Researchers decipher manic gene. |
Sep05 |
Junk DNA turns out to play a major role in cell regulation. |
Sep03 |
Protein found to regulate red blood cell size and number. |
Sep03 |
Caloric restriction in monkeys fails to result in increased longevity. |
Aug31 |
Manuscript describing effects of acetic acid and sodium diacetate on acid-base balance now available. |
Aug29 |
Check your computer for presence of Java plugin that can leave it vulnerable to hackers. |
Aug27 |
Renal denervation for advanced heart failure |
Aug27 |
Niacin may help the body fight against Staph. aureus infection. via CEBPE gene. |
Aug22 |
Dr. John Stokes, University of Iowa Division of Nephrology Chief, in Memoriam. |
Aug22 |
Just in time sequence analysis help solve how a multidrug resistant Klebsiella spread. |
Aug16 |
CD4 T cells linked to immunologically-mediated atherosclerosis; vaccine may be possible. |
Aug16 |
(+)-naloxone blocks opioid addiction by an immunologic mechanism. |
Aug16 |
Obatoclax and flavopiridol for multiple myeloma. |
Aug16 |
Meditation reduces activity of inflammation-associated genes. |
Aug16 |
Glial lymphatic system identified in the brain. |
Aug16 |
Toxoplasma gondi infection linked to suicide attempts; T. gondi risk higher in dialysis patients |
Aug16 |
Adjusting and setting the dialysate total base concentration differs by dialysis machine. |
Aug16 |
DOPPS Practice Monitor website |
Aug16 |
CMS releases 2011 claims-based monitoring results - finds no change. |
Aug09 |
NxStage protests lack of improvement in reimbursement for home dialysis to CMS. |
Aug09 |
Thinner diabetics face higher death rate. |
Aug09 |
CDC online course in infection prevention in dialysis units. |
Aug09 |
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Oreopoulos obituary |
Aug09 |
Do neutrophils mediate insulin resistance in obesity? |
Aug07 |
Is there an obesity paradox in diabetes? |
Aug03 |
Apoptosis inhibitor fusion protein ensures recovery from acute liver failure in mice. |
Aug03 |
Diacetyl, an artificial butter flavor used in popcorn, linked to Alzheimer's disease worsening. |
Aug03 |
Suspended dialysis unit worker alleged to contaminate dialysate water with bleach. |
Aug02 |
KDIGO releases new, 2012 version of anemia guidelines; 9.0 g/dL Hb is the new lower bound. |
Aug02 |
Total nephrectomy for renal cancer associated with late erectile dysfunction. |
Aug02 |
SPECT/CT helps to diagnose difficult cases of infectious endocarditis. |
Jul23 |
Higher serum bicarbonate associated with lower type 2 diabetes risk in Nurses Health Study. |
Jul23 |
CMS announces initial group of practices participating in the ACO (Accountable Care Organization) model. |
Jul21 |
Patient weight gain after change of acid concentrate supplier with same nominal dialysate sodium level. |
Jul21 |
New body shape index, based on height, BMI, and waist circumference, predicts mortality risk. |
Jul21 |
JASN early release: Rituximab shows good results in membranous nephropathy. |
Jul21 |
JASN RCT finds no benefits of 3 phosphorus binding drugs on vascular calcification in predialysis CKD.. |
Jul21 |
FDA: Seizure risk from cefepime in patients with renal impairment. |
Jul18 |
FDA approves new phosphate-free colon cleansing prep. |
Jul18 |
Trial of EPO pump underway. |
Jul18 |
Are you one of the U.S. top nephrologists? Check the U.S. News and World Report list. |
Jul18 |
Fresenius' Ulf Schneider talks about plans for global expansion, including china (video). |
Jul18 |
Off-topic technology: Gaze control of devices may help subjects with impaired motor ability. |
Jul18 |
In frail elderly, higher blood pressures associated with increased survival. |
Jul18 |
Adding vitamin B12 to hepatitis C treatment regimen improves cure rate. |
Jul12 |
NEJM op ed: Teaching physicians about costs of medical care. |
Jul12 |
New technology allows visualization of biofilm cities at the streetview level. |
Jul12 |
Circadian clock cryptochromes tied to development of type 2 diabetes. |
Jul12 |
CDC (MMWR): Updated recommendations regarding hepatitis B infected health care personnel. |
Jul12 |
Home dialysis conference to be held in October of 2012 in Baltimore. |
Jul12 |
Kidney broker sentenced to prison as donor recalls doubts. |
Jul12 |
Cucurmin reduces incidence of type 2 diabetes in randomized control trial. |
Jul12 |
Chloramine - a concern not only for dialysis units but also for aquarium owners. |
Jul12 |
Affymax inks deal to supply Omontys (peginesatide) to Fresenius in the U.S. |
Jul12 |
Ethanol consumption quickly slows elevated bone turnover rate; protects against osteoporosis in women. |
Jul12 |
Post-menopausal hormone therapy linked to risk of high blood pressure. |
Jul11 |
Artificial Organs journal: Preprint of paper dealing with alkalinizing compounds in bicarbonate dialysate concentrates. |
Jul10 |
JASN publishes paper comparing reimbursement for dialysis in various countries. |
Jul10 |
FDA approves viral load test for patients with CMV infection. |
Jul05 |
Consumer Reports rates pediatric practices in Massachusetts |
Jul05 |
Avatar science fiction closer to reality than you would think. |
Jul05 |
CMS leaves reimbursement for home hemodialysis largely unchanged. |
Jul05 |
Short course of immunotherapy reverses type 1 diabetes in mice. |
Jul05 |
Platelet drug eltrombopag increases platelet count in aplastic anemia. |
Jul05 |
Metformin may boost brain function via stimulation of new neuron formation. |
Jul05 |
Origin of follicular dendritic cells found. |
Jul05 |
Fracture benefits of vitamin D in the elderly appear only at doses greater than 800 IU / day. |
Jul03 |
University of Louisville to partner with American Renal Associates for dialysis clinic. |
Jul03 |
DaVita settles allegations of improper billing for ESAs without admitting any wrongdoing. |
Jul03 |
CMS proposes increasing payment to dialysis units by 3.1% |
Jul03 |
Large waist gives survival advantage in heart failure patients. |
Jul03 |
Atkins type low carb diet best in terms of a higher caloric expenditure after weight loss. |
Jun28 |
Favorable early results after renal denervation in CKD. |
Jun28 |
FDA approves new weight loss drug lorcaserin (Belviq) |
Jun28 |
FDA approves new prostate-cancer-detecting blood test - prostate health index |
Jun27 |
FDA terms relabeling of Naturalyte and Granuflo concentrates to warn of total base content and alkalosis risk as a Class I recall. |
Jun27 |
Fresenius changes its labeling on its Naturalyte and Granuflo dialysate concentrates to reflect total base content. |
Jun27 |
Considerable variability found between 25-D assays. |
Jun27 |
Atkins diets increase rate of calories burned, but also increase cardiovascular risk in women. |
Jun23 |
Olmesartan side effects mimic celiac disease. |
Jun20 |
Anti-adhesion molecule therapy for urinary tract infection. |
Jun20 |
Tick bites associated with alpha-gal allergy. |
Jun20 |
Higher urinary sodium output in the PREVEND trial linked to higher BP, uric acid, and albuminuria. |
Jun20 |
Intestinal bacteria secrete neurotransmitters (GABA) that may play a role in inflammation. |
Jun16 |
Fresenius memo to dialysis units regarding sudden death risk associated with dialysate base concentration. |
Jun14 |
RPA June Public Policy video news brief. |
Jun14 |
Viable stem cells harvested from cadavers up to 17 days after death. |
Jun13 |
Hemodialysis machine (and TAH) designers please pay attention! |
Jun13 |
CDC launches Web course on Infection Prevention in a Dialysis Setting |
Jun13 |
Study of childhood type 2 diabetes reports unusually high incidence. |
Jun07 |
Abiraterone shows good results in advanced prostate cancer. |
Jun07 |
Sepsis in one dialysis unit traced to problems with reprocessing technique. |
Jun07 |
High caffeine levels protective against Alzheimer disease. |
Jun07 |
New myeloma treatment regimen shows good results. |
Jun07 |
Carriage of resistant Staph. may be a family affair. |
Jun07 |
Why exercise has a beneficial effect on neuropathic pain. |
Jun04 |
Harvard Nephrology Board Review Course for August 6-10, 2012 in Boston. |
Jun03 |
Salt intake skepticism in the Sunday New York Times. |
Jun01 |
Actos (pioglitazone) and bladder cancer risk: tempest in a pee-pot? |
Jun01 |
Soft drink consumption linked to high blood pressure, but it may not be via fructose. |
Jun01 |
Alcohol may trigger serious palpitations in heart patients with atrial fibrillation. |
Jun01 |
Study vindicates Atkins type diet in terms of kidney function. |
May29 |
FDA issues warning about use of high total base content hemodialysis solutions. |
May29 |
Intensive glucose control in diabetes does not retard CKD progression (meta-analysis). |
May29 |
Naturally occurring calcium isotope ratios in urine can detect early bone loss. |
May29 |
AUF1 gene plays central role in aging, inflammation, and cancer. |
May29 |
Exercise alone does little to improve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. |
May29 |
Prevalence of kidney stones doubles with obesity epidemic. |
May29 |
Danish study identifies U-shaped mortality curve for serum 25-D levels. |
May24 |
Another study suggests cardiovascular risk increase from calcium supplements. |
May22 |
Microfluidic chip used as a rapid test for tuberculosis. |
May22 |
900 dollar individual genome scans on the horizon. |
May22 |
Fusion gene abnormality present in 50% of prostate cancers. |
May22 |
New guidelines suggest to NOT give aspirin or warfarin to heart failure patients. |
May22 |
DaVita looks to Accountable Care Organization model with new acquisition. |
May22 |
Fresenius clarifies its response to risk of alkalosis with certain dialysis solutions. |
May22 |
Abacavir side effects linked to autoimmune reaction. |
May19 |
Looking away as you get stuck by a needle associated with less pain. |
May19 |
Possible risk of sudden death with certain alkalosis-inducing dialysate concentrates. |
May19 |
Bedbugs and dialysis units in the news. |
May19 |
Short-term azithromycin treatment associated with increased cardiovascular death risk. |
May19 |
Study of HDL genetic variants casts doubt on the beneficial impact of higher HDL levels. |
May19 |
Five-minute unstructured chats with dialysis patients result in improved phosphorus and albumin outcomes. |
May19 |
Robot-assisted surgery now favored to treat some kidney cancers. |
May19 |
Air pollution reduction during Beijing Olympics associated with decreased platelet activation marker levels. |
May19 |
New MRI technique can follow changes in brain pH. |
May19 |
Mouse study suggests benefits of scheduled eating. |
May19 |
Renal denervation shows encouraging results for resistant hypertension. |
May16 |
Healthy food is not necessarily more expensive than junk food. |
May16 |
Brain implant allows paralyzed patients to move a robotic arm with their thoughts only. |
May14 |
USRDS reports increases in blood transfusion rate to dialysis patients of 9-22 percent in 2011 vs. 2010. |
May14 |
Another study shows potential benefits of a higher fat diet in diabetic patients. |
May14 |
Bone morphogenic protein 8B, brown fat cells, and obesity. |
May14 |
Portuguese economy adversely impacting care of dialysis patients. |
May10 |
White coat vs. white dress hypertension |
May10 |
HDL cholesterol that contains ApoC-III is bad for you. |
May10 |
LARIAT to tie off left atrial appendage for atrial fibrillation treatment vs. warfarin. |
May10 |
JAMA paper shows CKD-EPI equation better than MDRD for estimating CKD mortality risk. |
May10 |
Destruction of vagal afferents using surgically applied capsaicin for extreme obesity. |
May10 |
More severe scleroderma in African Americans linked to certain antibodies. |
May04 |
JAMA: Fish oil RCT shows some benefit in terms of AV grafts, but primary outcome was negative. |
May04 |
Mechanism of increased CV risk with NSAIDs explained. |
May04 |
Rethinking the medical school class lecture model. |
May04 |
Aspirin and warfarin equally effective in heart failure patients. |
May04 |
Combination of two mTor inhibitors reverses liver tumor growth. |
May04 |
Two types of macrophage cell lines identified. |
May04 |
American College of Rheumatology issues lupus nephritis guidelines. |
May04 |
Use of earplugs in the intensive care unit reduces patient cognitive disturbance by 50%. |
May04 |
Jogging shown to prolong life by 5-6 years. |
May04 |
Cardiovascular risks of varenicline not confirmed. |
May01 |
Gut microbe swap changes eating habits of rats. |
May01 |
Randomized trial of hemodiafiltration vs. low-flux dialysis shows no overall benefit. |
May01 |
FDA approves everolimus for treatment of kidney angiomyolipomas associated with tuberous sclerosis. |
May01 |
Facebook sets up a mechanism for its users to declare their organ donor status. |
May01 |
Renal denervation devicemakers in the news: Covidien and Maya medical. |
May01 |
Nephros gets 510k approval from FDA for it's add-on hemodiafiltration module. |
May01 |
Avastin and Lucentis similarly effective in treating wet age-related macular degeneration. |
May01 |
Synthetic stool a potential treatment for chronic C. dificile infection. |
May01 |
High uric acid levels a risk factor for hypertension in teenagers. |
May01 |
Diabetes per se may not be a risk factor for contrast nephropathy. |
May01 |
Twin study emphasizes benefits of prolonged sleep time in avoiding obesity. |
May01 |
Dark side to beta-carotene supplements? |
May01 |
Interferon treatment can cause depression. |
Apr26 |
Patient recovery after being declared brain dead in the news. |
Apr26 |
Survey of physician salaries in 2011. |
Apr26 |
FDA issues safety warning about using aliskiren plus an ACEI or ARB in diabetes or CKD. |
Apr26 |
Twice transplanted kidney at Northwestern in the news on CNN. |
Apr26 |
More physicians calling the rounds at the newest ACOs. |
Apr26 |
Want more bone cells and less fat cells? Endoglin may be the answer. |
Apr26 |
Increased vitamin D levels may increase osteoporosis during calcium depletion. |
Apr26 |
Donor kidney doesn't agree with you? Get it removed and give it to someone else. |
Apr24 |
Dr. George Schreiner: in memoriam |
Apr17 |
DaVita updated kidneysmart.org CKD patient education website |
Apr17 |
Targeted ultrasound therapy for prostate cancer shows promise. |
Apr17 |
ProPublica dialysis facility tracking website updated and in the news. |
Apr17 |
Twice the sodium in some fast foods sold in the US or Canada vs. France or UK. |
Apr17 |
Survival better after partial vs. radical nephrectomy in kidney cancer. |
Apr17 |
Caffeine use may help dry eye syndrome. |
Apr15 |
Weekend off-topic: Yes, there is microbial life on Mars, detected 35 years ago. |
Apr10 |
Percutaneous needling of urinary bladder detects presence of novel bacteria. |
Apr10 |
New MRI technique may predict progress of dementias. |
Apr10 |
Fish oil benefits questioned for heart attack and stroke survivors. |
Apr10 |
FDA pilots an advanced technology program for ESKD. |
Apr10 |
Selective renal nerve denervation benefits persist for at least 3 years afterwards. |
Apr10 |
Higher blood glucose levels may benefit heart failure patients. |
Apr05 |
Handheld plasma torch rapidly kills biofilm-encased bacteria. |
Apr05 |
DXA scans suggest that BMI markedly underdiagnoses obesity prevalence in the U.S. |
Apr05 |
As yet unidentified factor from fat stem cells can markedly increase glucose uptake in muscle. |
Apr05 |
Salivary amylase levels determine blood glucose response to starchy food ingestion. |
Apr05 |
Bacterial contamination found in pharmacy robots preparing IV solutions. |
Mar27 |
FDA approves peginesatide to treat anemia in adult dialysis patients. |
Mar27 |
Warren Buffet loads up on DaVita stock. |
Mar27 |
LDL antibodies reduce LDL cholesterol by 70% in patients already taking statins. |
Mar20 |
CDC reports on New Jersey efforts to reduce bloodstream infections in dialysis units. |
Mar20 |
Antiplatelet therapy in CKD patients with heart disease called into question. |
Mar20 |
With climate warming, U.S. residents face risk of contracting Chagas disease. |
Mar15 |
CDC launches 54 million dollar ad campaign against smoking. |
Mar13 |
Shiga-toxin E. Coli carrier state markedly reduced by azithromycin treatment. |
Mar13 |
Ben Lipps retiring as CEO of Fresenius; Rice Powell to replace him. |
Mar13 |
Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli associated with correctional facility-run dairy. |
Mar13 |
Eating red meat associated with health risks and shorter life expectancy. |
Mar13 |
FDA nd Congress launches initiatives to deal with drug shortages. |
Mar13 |
Mouse intestinal cells induced to secrete insulin, resulting in possible cure for type 1 diabetes. |
Mar13 |
Botulinum toxin useful in treating overactive bladder. |
Mar13 |
New laser-based photoacoustic ultrasound diagnostic method for osteoporosis |
Mar08 |
FDA: Mercury poisoning linked to some creams designed to lighten or rejuvenate skin. |
Mar08 |
CMS publishes draft incentive for next stage of physician EMR use. |
Mar08 |
FDA considering making many drugs over the counter. |
Mar08 |
Murder trial of alleged killing of dialysis patients by bleach injection begins in Texas. |
Mar08 |
Donor stem cell transfusion helps achieve tolerance in the recipient. |
Mar08 |
Silver mouthwash to treat oral Candidiasis. |
Mar08 |
Animal studies suggest that nitric oxide gas inhalation after stroke improves brain perfusion. |
Mar08 |
Scientist make revolutionary progress in electron microscope resolution. |
Mar08 |
New class of drugs can reverse fibrosis in injured and diabetes-afflicted kidneys. |
Mar08 |
Pretransplant extracorporeal normothermic perfusion of donor kidneys shows benefits. |
Mar03 |
Selective renal denervation lowers LVMI from 112 to 95 g/m2 over a 6 month period. |
Mar02 |
FDA: Statins and protease inhibitors taken together can increase risk of muscle injury. |
Mar02 |
Touch cannulation technique for vascular access gets a vote of approval. |
Mar02 |
Patient education video regarding dialysis choices. |
Mar02 |
Is the Fresenius monopoly getting too big? FTC orders FMC to divest itself of 54 clinics. |
Mar02 |
Inhibiting Forkhead boxO (FoxO) proteins preserves muscle mass in diseased mice. |
Mar02 |
No increased risk of cardiovascular disease over 10 years for live kidney donors. |
Feb28 |
Bicycle riding can cause increases in PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels. |
Feb28 |
FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warning to statins. |
Feb28 |
Diaverum diaysis provider now includes 250 clinics worldwide. |
Feb26 |
How vitamin D inhibits inflammation |
Feb26 |
FDA approves Helicobacter pylori breath test for children. |
Feb26 |
Takeda's GP40 agonist drug lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes without hypoglycemia risk. |
Feb26 |
Nicotine may cause vascular injury |
Feb22 |
FDA advisory panel votes to approve weight loss drug Qnexa (phentermine/topiramate) |
Feb21 |
U.S. Congress approves tax package, including temporary fix to Medicare MD reimbursement cut. |
Feb21 |
New treatment for BPH better than standard transurethral prostatectomy. |
Feb21 |
Link between polyneuropathy and prediabetes questioned. |
Feb21 |
Fresenius UK chooses the charity that it will support for the coming year. |
Feb21 |
Annals review of controlled feeding trials debunks idea that fructose leads to obesity. |
Feb18 |
Four new drugs will change prostate cancer care. |
Feb18 |
Hypervirulent resistant Klebsiella bacterium is next superbug in waiting. |
Feb18 |
NNCC launches 2 new exams: Advanced CCHT and LPN/LVN |
Feb18 |
Novaflux reuse technology maintains high-flux characteristics with reuse, improves filter life. |
Feb18 |
New link identified between insulin resistance ant gut inflammation via fatty acid synthase. |
Feb18 |
University of Alberta makes progress in developing hepatitis C vaccine. |
Feb18 |
Polystyrene nanoparticle block gut iron absorption. |
Feb14 |
Fresenius and Aetna launch CKD management program |
Feb14 |
Stem cells can reduce scar tissue after heart attacks. |
Feb14 |
Recurrent dehydration may the cause of mystery Central American kidney disease. |
Feb14 |
CYBORD multiple chemotherapy regimen (using bortezomib) good for AL amyoidosis. |
Feb14 |
Paricalcitol fails to improve LVH in CKD patients in randomized PRIMO trial. |
Feb14 |
400 types of lipstick found to contain trace amounts of lead; importance unclear. |
Feb09 |
CDC issues safety alert regarding proton pump inhibitors and risk fo C difficile diarrhea. |
Feb09 |
Bexarotene rapidly clears Alzheimer type plaque from brains of mice. |
Feb09 |
Virtual patient-doctor interactions being used by pharmacy store chain in Detroit area. |
Feb09 |
Aethlon discusses hemopurifier results in terms of ability to clear blood of hepatitis C. |
Feb09 |
FGF21 (this is NOT FGF23) good for reducing fat mass, but bad for bone density. |
Feb09 |
Coronary artery disease in British males linked to common Y-chromosome haplogroup. |
Feb07 |
Is obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease contagious? |
Feb07 |
Taste receptor type cells in the pancreas release insulin in response to fructose. |
Feb07 |
Bread, rolls and biscuits are number 1 source of sodium in the American Diet. |
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 |
Valsartan and nateglitidine of no use in reducing CV death in prediabetics. |
Mar15 |
Level of myeloperoxidase strongly associated with CAD mortality. |
Mar15 |
Higher 25D levels in African Americans associated with vascular calcification |
Mar15 |
ACCORD trial combination fibrate plus statin results (NEJM, pdf) |
Mar15 |
ACCORD trial lower BP target results (NEJM, .pdf) |
Mar15 |
ACCORD trial results released at ACC: BP lower than 120 or addition of fibrates have no benefit in diabetics. |
Mar12 |
Plavix gets new FDA warning regarding reduced efficacy in 3% slow activators. |
Mar12 |
Man who fixes dialysis machines now has to use one. |
Mar12 |
Early initiation of metformin in type 2 diabetes may have advantages. |
Mar12 |
Spikes in blood pressure predict stroke risk better than high average readings. |
Mar12 |
Weight bearing exercise during weight loss does not prevent increased bone turnover. |
Mar11 |
Family of four gets their genome sequenced |
Mar11 |
Control of serum phosphorus: More emphasis on dietary intake. |
Mar11 |
Today is World Kidney Day |
Mar11 |
Fresenius to offer online hemodiafiltration to its UK clinics. |
Mar11 |
Gastric bypass increases the risk of kidney stones. |
Mar11 |
NEJM: Thyroid hormone analogue lowers LDL cholesterol in statin-treated patients. |
Mar10 |
Hemolysis with intravenous immunoglobulin solutions |
Mar10 |
JASN paper questions use of ion exchange resins to treat hyperkalemia. |
Mar10 |
Researchers confirm the safety of kidney donations |
Mar08 |
Daily dialysis with NxStage system improves sleep and restless legs syndrome. |
Mar08 |
Good Vitamin D levels needed for adequate killer T cell function. |
Mar08 |
DSEN: Bloggers report from the Annual Dialysis Conference in Seattle. |
Mar05 |
Fresenius acquires National Vascular Care |
Mar04 |
Genetic test may be able to predict success rate of low-carb vs. low-fat diet. |
Mar04 |
Pycnogenol (pine bark extract) reduces kidney damage in hypertension. |
Mar04 |
JASN study evaluates longer-term treatment of chronic hyponatremia with tolvaptan. |
Mar04 |
New interest in gut microflora |
Mar04 |
Prostate cancer vaccine (Dendreon) improves survival by 40% in patients with advanced disease. |
Mar04 |
NEJM: Glycated hemoglobin linked to CV death risk in nondiabetic adults. |
Mar02 |
3 different diets equivalent in terms of improving carotid artery atherosclerosis. |
Mar02 |
FDA advisory panel recommends approval of belatacept for kidney transplants. |
Mar02 |
Class I recall of Baxter's Home Choice and Home Choice Pro due to risk of overfill |
Mar01 |
Plan on working until you're 100? Meet such a centenarian physician. |
Mar01 |
Dialysis center owner is a kidney patient. |
Mar01 |
Leukocyte biology suggests that simvastatin may increase infection risk. |
Feb28 |
Rising threat of infections due to drug-resistant Gram-negative infections |
Feb26 |
15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism, May 25 in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
Feb25 |
Fresenius Medical Care reports strong financial results |
Feb25 |
Nintendo Wii exercise games keep elders in shape and combat depression. |
Feb25 |
Estrogen receptor activation for refractory prostate cancer |
Feb24 |
US NKF makes availabe CKD patient education program on modality choice |
Feb23 |
AHA/ACC issue Science Advisory re heart risk and thiazolidinedione drugs. |
Feb23 |
New cardiac CT scanners with 320 detector rows expose patients to 90% less radiation. |
Feb22 |
Checklists reduce complications in surgical procedures |
Feb22 |
5-diamond safety program for missed HD treatments (Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition) |
Feb22 |
Mutations in gene encoding K channel KCNN3 associated with atrial fibrillation. |
Feb22 |
Tests that purported to show conscious thought in longterm coma patient proven unreliable. |
Feb18 |
Anesthesiologists may be the first specialists to be replaced by computers. |
Feb18 |
Output of scientific papers growing quickly in non-US countries; fastest in Iran. |
Feb18 |
JASN: Efficacy and safety of ion exchange resins questioned. |
Feb18 |
Sucrose and trehalose stabilize live vaccines so that refrigeration is no longer needed. |
Feb17 |
Dr. R.H. Lustig on fructose, obesity, and metabolic syndrome (90 min talk) |
Feb17 |
Belatacept shown to be beneficial in routine transplant immunosuppression. |
Feb16 |
Something fishy about metformin |
Feb16 |
Affymax readies blockbuster alternative to Epogen. |
Feb15 |
Next generation of hand sanitizers to use gas plasma. |
Feb15 |
Greater use of extended criteria donor transplants for the elderly recommended. |
Feb15 |
DSEN blog: MD patient questions what should be the minimum dose with NxStage |
Feb15 |
Robotic surgery for prostatectomy - marketing hype or a true advance? |
Feb12 |
CMS Plans Open Door Forum on ESRD and Clinical Laboratories |
Feb12 |
NKDEP offers a suggested approach to drug dosing in CKD |
Feb12 |
Mercury, arsenic and lead commonly found in herbal medicines. |
Feb12 |
Texas jury acquits nurse who complained about a physician's care to the Texas Medical Board. |
Feb12 |
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) a drug already used in humans, prevents diastolic heart failure in mice. |
Feb11 |
Medicare pay fix for doctors hitches a ride on the jobs bill |
Feb11 |
GLP-1 analogue designed to be taken weekly shows promising results in diabetics. |
Feb11 |
DaVita posts Q4 results; doing very well, up 12% relative to Q4 2008. |
Feb11 |
NEJM: Stents better than balloon angioplasty in dialysis patients AV graft stenosis. |
Feb10 |
FDA grants humanitarian use device designation for high MW cutoff membrane in treating multiple myeloma. |
Feb10 |
3SBio licenses China rights to ferric citrate as a phosphate binder. |
Feb10 |
Statins associated with a 40% reduction in risk of cataracts |
Feb10 |
Soy isoflavone tablets of no benefit in preventing bone loss. |
Feb10 |
Thiazolidinediones increase fracture risk in observational study. |
Feb10 |
Harmless virus kills cancer cells that activate the Ras pathway in cells. |
Feb09 |
Even mild hypokalemia in heart failure patients with early-stage CKD associated with increased mortality. |
Feb08 |
What is "third-hand smoke" and why is it potentially dangerous? |
Feb08 |
AMAG safety update on adverse effects in patients taking Ferraheme |
Feb08 |
Speed dating model used to match physicians with patients. |
Feb08 |
TERC and telomere length linked to biologic age in humans. |
Feb08 |
Barley, beer (esp. pale ale), orthosilicic acid, and bone health |
Feb04 |
ANNA anounces its new elected officers for the coming year. |
Feb04 |
Who will provide unreimbursed dialysis to immigrant dialysis patients in Atlanta? |
Feb04 |
Metabolism across mammals is a function of body weight to the 2/3 power and not to the 3/4. |
Feb04 |
USRDS presentations at ASN Renal Week 2009 |
Feb04 |
New metaanalysis debunks link between saturated fat intake and heart disease. |
Feb03 |
Why changing the gut microbiota with antibiotics may have adverse effects. |
Feb03 |
Nordic Medcom AB to distribute NxStage hemodialysis system in Scandinavia. |
Feb03 |
NEJM: Many people in a coma are not really in a coma - willful modulation of brain activity. |
Feb01 |
CMS issues new guidelines for adequacy, infection, and access reporting. |
Feb01 |
Serious liver disorder associated with didanosine (drug used to treat HIV) use |
Jan29 |
Class I recall issued for Aquarius hemodialysis machine made by Edwards and distributed by Baxter. |
Jan29 |
Spontaneous remission in 34% of patient with idiopathic membranous GN treated conservatively. |
Jan29 |
Overweight elderly live longer. |
Jan27 |
ASH 25th Annual Scientific Meeting to be held May 1-4, 2010 in New York City. |
Jan27 |
Think you know how platelets are made? Guess again. |
Jan27 |
Financial burden of providing emergency dialysis to illegal immigrants at Las Vegas UMC. |
Jan27 |
New software allows 3D imaging during coronary angiography. |
Jan27 |
Doctors without borders dialyzes patients in Haiti with AKI due to crush syndrome. |
Jan27 |
Longevity effects of human growth hormone debunked by long-lived deficients. |
Jan27 |
Magnesium brain content associated with cognitive function |
Jan27 |
Vitamin D deficiency linked to GI microflora, gut immunity, and Crohn's disease. |
Jan26 |
Prostate cancer vaccine increases survival of patients with refractory, metastatic disease. |
Jan26 |
UC professor engineers oral vaccines against malaria and cholera. |
Jan26 |
AJKD: Comments on AURORA study results on use of statins in CKD patients. |
Jan26 |
AJKD: Series of editorials from different perspectives on CMS 2009 prospective payment system. |
Jan25 |
Providing dialysis to illegal immigrants costing one university dialysis center 2 M dollars/month. |
Jan25 |
MMWR: Prevalence of abnormal lipid levels among youths |
Jan25 |
FDA schedules premarket clearance meeting re medical devices on 18 Feb, 2010 |
Jan25 |
Spearphishing schemes target doctors by masquerading as habitual, trusted sources. |
Jan24 |
Dr. Bernard Canaud to receive 2010 Belding Scribner Trailblazer Award at the ADC |
Jan21 |
NEJM study quantitates benefits of salt reduction on CV outcomes. |
Jan21 |
Retail meat linked to urinary tract infections. |
Jan21 |
New sensor can measure glucose in exhaled breath |
Jan20 |
Gambro announces agreement to acquire CHF solutions. |
Jan20 |
New business analysis published on global trends in dialysis markets. |
Jan20 |
DaVita names Dr. John Moran as VP in charge of home therapies. |
Jan17 |
Why some doctors are opting out of Medicare. |
Jan16 |
National CKD surveillance system is in the works |
Jan16 |
Uncomfortable arithmetic: whom to cover vs. what to cover. |
Jan15 |
Baxter recalls Home Choice automated PD systems due to risk of overfill. |
Jan15 |
Comments to CMS regarding effect of bundling on frequent hemodialysis |
Jan14 |
UC Davis study confirms efficacy of calcium plus vitamin D in reducing fracture risk. |
Jan14 |
Slightly elevated blood lead levels in adolescents associated with reduced cystatin GFR. |
Jan14 |
Alzheimer's disease might be detectable by a retinal exam. |
Jan13 |
Baxter to face lawsuits over tainted heparin. |
Jan13 |
Sophisticated insulin pump prototype in development for type 1 diabetes mellitus |
Jan13 |
BPA (bisphenol A) linked to cardiovascular risk. |
Jan12 |
Intranasal and intracranial TGF-alpha restores motor function after stroke in rats. |
Jan12 |
Obesity identified as a risk factor for clear cell kidney cancer. |
Jan11 |
New test strip developed to detect blue algae microcystins in water. |
Jan11 |
CV and kidney progression risk tied to proteinuria may be affected by race. |
Jan08 |
CJASN: Higher serum calcium levels associated with increased mortality. |
Jan07 |
Miami's Jackson County health system can no longer pay for dialysis of poor patients. |
Jan07 |
UCLA study shows metformin to be safe in patients with diabetes and advanced heart failure. |
Jan06 |
NEJM FDA op ed piece: Time for reevaluation of anemia drugs. |
Jan06 |
FDA plans safety panel on 3 drugs for anemia. |
Jan06 |
Study examines the mathematical benefits of drawing multiple patient lab samples. |
Jan06 |
Fresenius Medical Care urges patients to prepare for winter storms. |
Jan06 |
Temporary reprieve eases crisis for dialysis-dependent illegal immigrants. |
Jan06 |
Genetic survey of clear cell renal cancer samples identifies new gene abnormalities. |
Jan06 |
Calorie information from fast food and other restaurants underestimates true calorie content of their foods. |
Jan06 |
Candesartan prevents proliferative gene profile in diabetic eye disease. |
Jan06 |
Plate weight monitor helps children slow rate of eating at mealtimes. |
Jan05 |
Vitamin C arrests senescence in mice mutated to mimic Werner syndrome. |
Jan05 |
Glycyrrhizin increases ability of skin to ward off infection. |
Jan05 |
Fat mass helps build bone in young girls. |
Jan05 |
Sharing a hospital room increases the risk of C. difficile infection |
Dec31 |
Political cartoons dealing with health care reform |
Dec31 |
Vitamin E supplements can shorten life expectancy in some patients |
Dec31 |
Officials re-examining organ donor rules after transmittal of amoebic brain infection |
Dec29 |
High price of FDA approval - the case of colchicine. |
Dec29 |
Disinfectants may promote emergence of superbugs. |
Dec29 |
Transplanted organs from donor who died of undiagnosed brain disease transmitted amoebic brain infection to recipient. |
Dec29 |
Risk of ESRD in diabetics has been decreasing by 4% per year since 1996. |
Dec29 |
Inner ear organs can alter brain blood flow, affect postural hypotension, dizziness. |
Dec29 |
JRN: Updated list of phosphate in sports drinks and other beverages. |
Dec29 |
Am Diabetes Assoc promoted increased use of Hb A1C to diagnose diabetes. |
Dec29 |
Renal sympathetic nerve ablation being tested in the UK to treat hypertension |
Dec26 |
Interview with DaVita CEO Kent Thiry re health care reform. |
Dec23 |
Caloric restriction longevity effects linked to telomerase activity. |
Dec23 |
INF2 gene mutations linked to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) |
Dec23 |
American Heart Association's selection of top 10 research advances |
Dec23 |
Intestinal liner to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity approved for sale in Europe. |
Dec23 |
Aggressive BP treatment in patients over 80 may result in increased mortality. |
Dec22 |
Dr. Tom Parker III awarded AAKP's 2010 Medal of Excellence Award |
Dec22 |
Adenylyl cyclase senses bicarbonate levels and regulates blood pH (in dogfish shark) |
Dec22 |
Deoxycytidine kinase enzyme shown to profoundly affect adaptive immune system. |
Dec22 |
Neuropeptide Y receptors on osteoblasts are evidence of how brain and diet control bone formation. |
Dec21 |
Facebook post brings Iowa man a new kidney. |
Dec21 |
24-h BP monitoring disturbs sleep in some, artifactually affecting the amount of nocturnal BP dipping. |
Dec21 |
Genetic studies clarify differing European and West African components of inheritance in African Americans |
Dec17 |
Physicians advocate for repeal of Medicare sustainable growth rate approach. |
Dec17 |
House votes to delay Medicare physician reimbursement reductions until March. |
Dec16 |
Mostly immigrant dialysis patients lose lawsuit against closure of Grady dialysis unit. |
Dec16 |
Scientists crack genetic code of skin and lung cancer. |
Dec16 |
RPA final comments on ESRD prospective payment system. |
Dec15 |
Kidney Care Partners letter to senators regarding immunosuppressive drug reimbursement issues. |
Dec15 |
Reducing dialysis reimbursement to pay for transplant drugs draws opposition. |
Dec14 |
Prussian blue linked to formation of urea, lactic acid and other origins of life molecules. |
Dec14 |
Scientists isolate new antifreeze molecule from beetle. |
Dec12 |
Star fruit intoxication in patients with moderate CKD not yet on dialysis |
Dec11 |
Blood stem cell transplants "cure" sickle cell disease in 9/10 adults |
Dec11 |
Issues in the proposed Senate health bill under discussion |
Dec11 |
Just when you thought it was safe to make popcorn. |
Dec10 |
NNJ: Myths of CCHT Certification regarding the April 2010 deadline. |
Dec10 |
Carotid artery endarterectomy beneficial for CKD patients with high-grade carotid artery stenosis. |
Dec09 |
Fresenius Medical Care prepares for CEO transition. |
Dec09 |
Australia lifts ban on xenotransplantation. |
Dec08 |
Compilation of international human subject protection laws (large .pdf file) |
Dec08 |
FDA panel recommends approval of everolimus for transplant rejection with a risk mitigation plan. |
Dec08 |
West Nile virus infection may persist in the kidneys for years after infection. |
Dec08 |
Researchers find hidden sensory system in the skin. |
Dec08 |
Drug reimportation re-emerges in health care debate. |
Dec07 |
Three nurses unions merge |
Dec07 |
Renal Research Institute Advances in CKD conference: New Orleans, Jan 20-22, 2010 |
Dec07 |
Typing on a computer screen using only your mind. |
Dec07 |
NEJM: Dabigatran as good as warfarin for venous thromboembolism prevention. |
Dec07 |
Donor kidneys from which renal masses have been removed yield good results. |
Dec07 |
Vitamin D levels linked to survival in myeloma patients. |
Dec07 |
Encouraging results in new 3-drug regimen in multiple myeloma. |
Dec07 |
Genetic studies reveal new cause of severe obesity in childhood on chromosome 16. |
Dec04 |
Blood clot risk increased up to 70 times as long as 6 weeks after surgery. |
Dec04 |
Observational study suggests remarkable protection against graft-versus-host disease by statins. |
Dec04 |
Physicians opine about health care reform (humor) |
Dec03 |
Finasteride linked to increase risk of breast cancer in men. |
Dec03 |
Novel "locked nucleic acid" drug markedly lowers hepatitis C viral counts in chimpanzees. |
Dec03 |
Rat study suggests that fructose consumption in CKD blocks intestinal Ca absorption and vitamin D activation |
Dec03 |
What is "pay for delay" and how does it affect availability of generic drugs? |
Dec02 |
American Indian health care in the U.S. may be reorganized. |
Dec02 |
Heparin potency to change by 10% with new labeling requirements. |
Dec02 |
Urea concentrations between 10 and 40 mM induce reactive oxygen species in cell culture. |
Dec02 |
Heart failure linked to gene variant affecting vitamin D activation. |
Dec02 |
Concern grows for immigrant dialysis patients after closure of Grady dialysis unit. |
Dec01 |
TLR2 (toll-like receptors) linked to inflammatory damage in atherosclerotic plaque. |
Dec01 |
Are peptoids that disable autoreactive T cells the next step in treatment of autoimmune disease? |
Dec01 |
Protein Kinase G (PKG) controls brown fat abundance; may be manipulated in treatment of obesity. |
Dec01 |
Copper surfaces harbor remarkably few bacteria. |
Dec01 |
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Medicare fraud by Amgen related to EPO dosing. |
Dec01 |
JASN: Transplant nephrectomy associated with improved survival. |
Nov29 |
The Royal Society published 350 years of scientific history on Trailblazing website. |
Nov27 |
Interview with NxStage CEO Jeff Burbank discusses home dialysis, impact of bundling. |
Nov27 |
Stress-related blood pressure linked to phosducin. |
Nov27 |
Zap your hands with ionized plasma to rid them of superbugs. |
Nov27 |
Diabetes expected to double, costs to triple, by 2034 in the United States. |
Nov26 |
Instead of looking to get omega-3s from fish, look to the algae. |
Nov26 |
New theory of causation of multiple sclerosis focuses on iron injury due to impaired venous drainage. |
Nov26 |
Rituximab helps preserve beta cell function in patients with early type 1 diabetes. |
Nov25 |
Feeding time a major factor on gene induction circadian variability |
Nov25 |
High salt intake linked to risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. |
Nov25 |
Nexilin mutations identified as a cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. |
Nov25 |
Overweight? Try using smaller plates. |
Nov24 |
Tired of giving expensive vitamin Ds to dialysis patients? Cholecalciferol is cheap and seems to work. |
Nov24 |
Diabetics show alarming increase in morbid obesity |
Nov24 |
CDC issues prevalence maps by county for obesity and diabetes |
Nov24 |
Paralyzed man was misdiagnosed as being in coma for 23 years. |
Nov23 |
Progress in xenotransplant. Pig kidneys live for 50 days in baboons. |
Nov23 |
Is there good Staph living in one's skin? |
Nov20 |
CDC: Recs for clinical laboratories on how best to diagnose Shiga toxin-producing E.Coli. |
Nov20 |
JASN: Removing a failed transplant associated with increased survival in ESRD patients. |
Nov20 |
How to take a gorilla's blood pressure? Very carefully. |
Nov19 |
HACH recalls vials of residual peroxide test strips because of a packaging error |
Nov19 |
OPTN/UNOS board reapproves 236 living donor transplant programs |
Nov19 |
What happens to data privacy when a personal genomics company goes bankrupt? |
Nov19 |
Workers exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor environments have elevated blood levels of cotinine. |
Nov19 |
Cigarette smoke found to be contaminated with many pathogenic bacteria. |
Nov19 |
ESRD-related language in candidate Senate healthcare reform bill. |
Nov19 |
FDA issues warning letters to 22 websites marketing health products with unapproved claims. |
Nov18 |
Niacin plus statin no better than niacin alone in elderly patients with CAD. |
Nov18 |
Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency. |
Nov18 |
NEJM: IV iron improves functional capacity and QOL in heart failure patients with iron deficiency |
Nov18 |
Genzyme cancels development of Renvela successor. |
Nov18 |
N95 high filtration masks for staff to prevent influenza? Maybe not worth the money. |
Nov18 |
Looking for medical images on the web? Try Google Swirl. |
Nov17 |
Scientific sessions of the American Heart Association portal |
Nov17 |
Google translate now talks and translates in real time between 51 different languages. |
Nov17 |
FDA: Omeprazole and clopidogrel drug:drug interaction reducing efficacy of clopidogrel |
Nov17 |
JASN: FSGS after anabolic steroid abuse. |
Nov17 |
DSEN: Kidney patient blog reports, Nov 15th. |
Nov17 |
In LaCrosse, WI, "everyone" has filled out an advance directives form |
Nov17 |
NEJM: Continuous flow LV assist devices markedly improve survival in severe heart failure. |
Nov15 |
NEJM: Editorial regarding the HALTS trial (ezetimibe vs. niacin) |
Nov15 |
NEJM: Extended-release niacin better than ezetimibe (Vytorin) for atherosclerosis reduction |
Nov15 |
Health Care marketplace: Make and offer on PriceDoc.com |
Nov14 |
USRDS posters at ASN renal week 2009 |
Nov14 |
Myostatin inhibitors increase muscle mass and strength in monkeys via gene therapy. |
Nov14 |
ASTRAL study published in NEJM: No benefit of revascularization in renovascular hypertension. |
Nov14 |
Children with CKD often have undetected hypertension that is associated with LVH. |
Nov14 |
Why certain antibiotics like cipro and tetracycline counteract each other |
Nov14 |
Excessive ingestion of selenium supplements can increase cholesterol by 10% |
Nov14 |
Getting fat recently? Maybe too many Firmicutes bacteria in your gut. |
Nov14 |
CDC reports on cigarette smoking trends in the U.S. Some progress (3.5% drop over 10 years) |
Nov14 |
WHO: Antivirals should be given early to high-risk patients who fall ill with suspected H1N1 flu. |
Nov14 |
FDA safety alert on particulate contamination of Fabrazyme and other Genzyme injectables. |
Nov14 |
New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system |
Nov14 |
Nephros reports 3rd quarter results. FDA approvals for HDF device still pending. |
Nov10 |
KDIGO guidelines for care of the transplant patient |
Nov10 |
Want to comment on the CMS prospective payments system for ESRD? Here's how. |
Nov10 |
If you're fat in Japan, your employer may be breaking the law. |
Nov10 |
Off-topic: Cinderella fruits in Africa become cash crops |
Nov10 |
Tissue-engineered penile erectile tissue fully functional when implanted in rabbits |
Nov10 |
Obesity and hypertension are independent risk factor for left atrial enlargement with aging. |
Nov10 |
High-sugar diets and chocolate create withdrawal with increased CRF levels. |
Nov10 |
Insurers, drugmakers turn to Senate for changes to health care reform bills. |
Nov10 |
OIG audit of dialysis facilities in terms of target Hb range for ESA dosing; only 54% comply. |
Nov10 |
Amgen lawsuit highlights industry practice of overfilling vials. |
Nov10 |
AMA news reviews current status of health care reform legislation. |
Nov09 |
Cleveland Clinic post-op ARF risk calculator |
Nov06 |
Experts map the body's bacteria |
Nov06 |
1930s gonorrhea drug acriflavine blocks HIF-1 induced new blood vessel proliferation. |
Nov06 |
CJASN: Higher phosphorus levels in preESRD patients linked with coronary artery calcification. |
Nov05 |
RPA releases an analysis of the Final Rule for the 2010 Medicare Fee Schedule.. |
Nov05 |
Benlysta (belimumab) phase III trial for lupus gives positive results. |
Nov05 |
Glucose may have a life-shortening effect in worms (and maybe humans). |
Nov05 |
Genome 10K project seeks to sequence DNA from 10,000 vertebrates. |
Nov05 |
Home dialysis experts questions CMS decision to merge home training costs into the bundle. |
Nov05 |
French study suggests daily online HDF promotes catchup growth in kids. |
Nov05 |
NEJM: Hematide corrects anemia due to ESA-induced pure red cell aplasia. |
Nov04 |
Off-pump bypass surgery comes up short in RCT against older method |
Nov04 |
CMS extends comment period on proposed ESRD bundling regs to Dec. 16, 2009. |
Nov04 |
FDA unveils "Safe Use Initiative" to reduce medication-related side-effects. |
Nov04 |
TLR4 on macrophages may mediate the immune system response to excess fat. |
Nov04 |
Wolfing down food may be one reason people are getting fat. |
Nov04 |
Steamed food diet may be best for CKD patients due to lower AGE content. |
Nov04 |
ROMK downstream pathway clarified; may lead to new drugs to combat hyperkalemia in CKD |
Nov03 |
Surprise for organ donors: unexpected medical bills; pre-existing condition risk. |
Nov03 |
FDA warns about adverse renal effects of Byetta (exenatide) |
Nov03 |
Role of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease being questioned. |
Nov03 |
One particular MRSA strain associated with high mortality rates. |
Nov03 |
Proton-pump inhibitors associated with multiple side effects. |
Nov03 |
Statins may protect against deep venous thrombosis |
Nov03 |
Children who drink full-fat milk weigh less. |
Nov03 |
Consumer Reports: Bisphenol A widespread in canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna. |
Oct30 |
TREAT trial of darbepoetin in diabetics with preESRD shows no benefit and increased stroke risk. |
Oct29 |
Rockwell announces completion of Phase IIB study of dialysate-supplemented iron therapy. |
Oct29 |
NIH launches SPRINT RCT to study systolic BP target effect on progression into CKD. |
Oct29 |
Anabolic steroid use in body builders leads to FSGS. |
Oct29 |
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis. |
Oct28 |
50K or ergocalciferol every 2 weeks as maintentance treatment for vitamin D deficiency. |
Oct28 |
Shire's Fosrenol approved in Europe for preESRD patients |
Oct28 |
Fish oil (DHA) metabolite resolvin 2 found to have marked anti-inflammatory activity |
Oct28 |
Gut bacteria linked to diet, immune system functioning via short chain fatty acid receptor |
Oct28 |
eGFR calculator using CKD-EPI equation link on HDCN now fixed |
Oct28 |
Ureakinetics.org website now live (hemodialysis adequacy program) |
Oct26 |
New LOAD combination treatment for Helicobacter better than the usual regimen. |
Oct26 |
Gene therapy allows children previously blind with Leber's amaurosis to see low levels of light. |
Oct26 |
Blue-light filtering increases macular pigment, may protect against dry macular degeneration. |
Oct26 |
Histone released from damaged cells during trauma or sepsis damages blood vessels. |
Oct25 |
NKF 2009 updated summary of cookbooks for renal patients. |
Oct25 |
Alternate-day fasting seems to work as a short-term weight loss tool. |
Oct23 |
FDA authorizes use of IV peramivir for hospitalized patients with H1N1 infection. |
Oct23 |
FDA Medwatch reports another case of PML after rituximab in a rheumatoid arthritis patient. |
Oct23 |
Congenital chloride diarrhea diagnosed by total gene scanning in a young child. |
Oct22 |
AJKD: Solute-solver, an open source program to monitor hemodialysis adequacy. |
Oct22 |
NEJM: Strict BP control lowers progression rate in kids with CKD |
Oct22 |
First results of influenza A H1N1 pandemic in dialysis units - an international survey |
Oct22 |
NEJM: 40 ml/kg/hr no better than 25 ml/kg/hr fluid replacement rate in CHDF to treat ICU patients with renal failure |
Oct20 |
American College of Rheumatology 2009 annual meeting abstract search |
Oct19 |
Swine flu vaccine delayed, CDC says. |
Oct19 |
Black box warning for Dexferrum (iron dextran) modified after anaphylactic reactions. |
Oct19 |
Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis 2009 now available in full text form. |
Oct19 |
FDA delays approval of Amgen's denosumab to treat osteoporosis. |
Oct19 |
DaVita real estate shopping in Denver for new corporate headquarters |
Oct19 |
Mild overweight status associated with reduced death rate in Germans. |
Oct19 |
RItuximab as effective as cyclophosphamide in treating severe ANCA vasculitis. |
Oct19 |
Gleevec for scleroderma |
Oct19 |
Is lupus a garbage-disposal problem? And is PPAR delta an answer? |
Oct19 |
Uloric shown particularly effective in lowering hyperuricemia in patients with mild-moderate CKD. |
Oct15 |
The gadolinium NSF story from the product liability perspective, focus on G.E. |
Oct15 |
Certain specific gut microorganisms induce the formation of Th17 immune helper T cells. |
Oct15 |
What can Danish hogs teach us about antibiotics? |
Oct14 |
Initiation of dialysis in nursing home seniors associated with functional decline. |
Oct13 |
Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy increase congenital fetal malformations. |
Oct13 |
Robotic prostate surgery not better than conventional methods in terms of complications. |
Oct13 |
NIH-funded CALERIE study underway; asks if 25% caloric restriction will have health benefits. |
Oct13 |
New forum launched to discuss public policy relating to CKD, sponsored by RSN Hope. |
Oct13 |
Jaw bone created from stem cells |
Oct13 |
Potassium additives to foods: marked variability in potassium content among similar foods. |
Oct13 |
Better survival with on-line HDF than with high-flux hemodialysis in observational study. |
Oct13 |
Melanocytes in the heart? Protecting against atrial fibrillation? |
Oct13 |
Hey, we thought that high serum uric acid (urate) levels were bad? |
Oct11 |
Renal Week 2009 abstracts now available for viewing |
Oct10 |
American Society of Transplantation pushing to include transplant drug extension in health reform legislation. |
Oct10 |
Fistula first releases strategic plan to get fistulas up from 53 to 66%. |
Oct10 |
MARC develops pain management algorithm for treating CKD patients. |
Oct10 |
Neutralizing autoantibodies against osteoprotegerin may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease. |
Oct08 |
XMRV virus linked to chronic fatigue syndrome |
Oct07 |
Cytochrome P450 gene variants markedly influence response to sulfonylureas in diabetics. |
Oct07 |
Flu flow chart and decision tree |
Oct07 |
Hetastarch research protocol at Columbia causes a furor due to bleeding complications and consent issues. |
Oct06 |
Cochrane review finds that B-vitamins of no benefit in preventing CV complications. |
Oct06 |
CMS to host ESRD and clinical laboratories open door forum 10/15 and town hall 10/23 |
Oct06 |
Fresenius committed to offering all patients and staff seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. |
Oct06 |
Off topic? "H1N1 Rap" by John D. Clarke, MD |
Oct06 |
Inuit have slight BP elevations and blood levels of mercury that are 10 times higher than normal. |
Oct06 |
When a dialysis tech suddenly needs dialysis. |
Oct06 |
Minocycline protects against ischemic stroke in animal models. |
Oct01 |
Senate Finance Committee passes a Public Option for persons just above Medicaid income limits. |
Oct01 |
FDA announces new manufacturing standards for heparin that may change its potency. |
Oct01 |
HDCN: Vitamin D, phosphate control and mortality; Two ANNA free CE symposia; ADC talks on bone disease and outcomes research |
Oct01 |
Low-protein diet may enhance longevity by improving mitochondrial function. |
Oct01 |
JASN: Pioglitazone prevents age-related decline in renal morphology and function. |
Sep30 |
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges grant applications due Nov 2. |
Sep30 |
Why medical malpractice is off-limits in the proposed health reform legislation. |
Sep28 |
Incidence and causes of heparin-induced skin lesions. |
Sep28 |
I love my socialist kidney - a patient perspective |
Sep28 |
Clostridium difficile spreading due to genetic changes, making it more virulent. |
Sep28 |
Cash-strapped Britons selling a kidney to cover mortgage and other debts. |
Sep28 |
Funding concerns cause dialysis patients to be steered away from transplantation. |
Sep27 |
AJKD: Five decades of nephrology in India, by dr. Kirpal Chugh |
Sep26 |
Complete file of 2009 KDIGO guidelines for mineral bone disorder. |
Sep25 |
Januvia (sitagliptin) linked to increased pancreatitis risk |
Sep25 |
When Grady hospital dialysis unit closes, what will happen to its immigrant patients? |
Sep25 |
Study dispels myth that new residents cause increased medical errors in July. |
Sep24 |
Vitamin D deficiency in premenopausal women associated with hypertension later in life. |
Sep24 |
200g/day fructose supplement increases systolic BP by 6 mm Hg, prevented by allopurinol. |
Sep24 |
Hospital closure of its dialysis unit leaves immigrants with few alternatives. |
Sep24 |
USRDS Annual Report now available for download. |
Sep24 |
AJKD issues containing KDOQI guidelines now freely available as .pdf files |
Sep23 |
Alpha-agonists prevent heterotopic ossification |
Sep23 |
New CMS reimbursement rules could help home dialysis companies like NxStage. |
Sep23 |
Leptin regulates bone mass via a serotonin pathway in mice. |
Sep23 |
University of Michigan gets 10 million dollar grant to study nephrotic syndrome. |
Sep21 |
Inhalable H1N1 vaccine to be available in the first week of October. |
Sep19 |
Just say no to antibacterial burgers |
Sep18 |
Government inspection of dialysis facilities in Texas causing delays. |
Sep18 |
CMS announces details of town hall meeting on ESRD prospective payment system. |
Sep18 |
Metformin or insulin do not lower levels of inflammatory markers in diabetics. |
Sep17 |
CJASN: Losing weight may preserve kidney function in obese patients with CKD |
Sep17 |
Satellite Healthcare announces recipients of 2009 extramural grant program |
Sep17 |
CMS prospective ESRD payment system posted on the web for comment |
Sep17 |
Vitamin K deficiency may be widespread, according to a new theory. |
Sep15 |
FDA approves swine flu vaccine |
Sep15 |
NxStage announces deal relating to its Streamline blood tubing sets |
Sep15 |
Device makers object to new fees in health bill. |
Sep14 |
Implantable defibrillators may not benefit women. |
Sep14 |
Knockout model developed in animals that results in absent natural killer (NK) cells. |
Sep14 |
Draft healthcare reform bill would remove 36-month limit in paying for anti-rejection drugs post transplant. |
Sep14 |
ISBP 2009 meeting abstracts |
Sep14 |
Take a shower and get a faceful of Mycobacterium avium. |
Sep13 |
Multidrug resistant Staph aureus recovered from 7 public beaches around Puget Sound. |
Sep11 |
Muscle easy to lose, hard to build, with age, but weight training can help reverse the effect. |
Sep11 |
Road noise linked to high blood pressure |
Sep11 |
Fresenius launches telemonitoring system for dialysis patients. |
Sep08 |
Dopamine primes donor kidneys for a new host. |
Sep08 |
Novel bacteria strains remove microcystins from cyanobacteria from contaminated water. |
Sep05 |
Real Canadians talking about their health care system. |
Sep04 |
Home Therapies 2010 Workshop, February 10-12, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia |
Sep03 |
100K buys recipient a good kidney, but not good health, and results in the death of a young Chinese girl. |
Sep01 |
European Soc Cardiol 2009 meeting website |
Sep01 |
Addition of valsartan lowers CV mortality in Japanese patients in the Kyoto heart study. |
Sep01 |
Peginterferon-alfa and ribavirin treatment for HCV associated with impaired sexual functioning in men. |
Sep01 |
Early stage CHF patients benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy. |
Sep01 |
How much DHA is enough for an anti-atherosclerotic effect? 200 mg |
Sep01 |
Prophylactic use of aspirin in asymptomatic atherosclerosis of no benefit in RCT. |
Sep01 |
CO linked to increased CV risk; might this explain the higher CKD risk as well in urban areas? |
Sep01 |
Hormonal therapy for prostate cancer associated with increased cardiovascular risk. |
Sep01 |
DaVita reaches milestone of 1000 incenter nocturnal hemodialysis patients. |
Sep01 |
Fresenius and its mobile generator truck to power dialysis units in times of weather emergencies. |
Aug30 |
NEJM: Ticagrelor better than clopidogrel as an anti-platelet agent post acute coronary syndrome. |
Aug30 |
NEJM: Free full text paper on dabigatran vs. warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fib. |
Aug30 |
Pradaxa (dabigatran) outperforms warfarin by a mile for stroke prevention with a. fib. |
Aug28 |
Fruit contains more polyphenols than previously thought. |
Aug28 |
Dialysis patient's taxi driver offers to donate his kidney, and they are an immunologic match. |
Aug28 |
About 1/3 of people don't activate clopidogrel very well due to gene variants. |
Aug28 |
Should pregnant women avoid mushrooms? Ergothioneine levels high in pre-eclampsia |
Aug28 |
High LDL cholesterol may thin bone by stimulating RANKL. |
Aug28 |
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance found to be of undetermined significance. |
Aug28 |
New gene controlling formation of adipocytes identified. |
Aug28 |
Mildly heated high-fructose corn syrup generates undesirable chemical compounds. |
Aug28 |
Warfarin use associated with increased stroke risk in hemodialysis patients with a. fib. |
Aug26 |
TREAT RCT study results show targeting Hb of 13 in CKD patients using Aranesp of no benefit. |
Aug24 |
Mice eating a low-carb diet show increased atherosclerosis and decreases in vascular progenitor cells. |
Aug24 |
Is reduction in liver fat the key to the benefits of an alternate-day diet? |
Aug24 |
FDA announces ongoing monitoring of liver injury associated with Orlistat. |
Aug24 |
Fresenius dialysis patient travel service in the spotlight. |
Aug24 |
American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of foods with added sugars. |
Aug21 |
Oxidative stress in CKD patients linked to malfunctioning mitochondria. |
Aug21 |
Excess cholesterol can affect heart rhythm via potassium channels |
Aug21 |
Seasonal variation in amount of brown adipose tissue linked to amount of daylight exposure. |
Aug21 |
Observational study suggests home nocturnal dialysis mortality similar to that with kidney transplantation. |
Aug21 |
CMS panel to review use of ESAs, will meet in March of 2010. |
Aug21 |
When vitamin D levels low, macrophages get overloaded with cholesterol. |
Aug21 |
MIT OpenCourseware: free to the world. Check out their Biology online curriculum. |
Aug20 |
(Only slightly) off-topic: Why geeks get the girls. |
Aug20 |
OIG audits of dialysis centers comparing ESAs billed for with ESAs ordered. |
Aug20 |
Half of type 1 diabetics manifest abnormal immune response to wheat proteins. |
Aug20 |
Sharing the load? For profit Las Vegas dialysis centers turfing illegal immigrant patients to university hospital. |
Aug19 |
Vitamin D regulation of immune function via cathelicidin conserved in all primates. |
Aug19 |
Heart failure risk with rosiglitazone double that with pioglitazone. |
Aug19 |
Pot for prostate cancer. |
Aug19 |
Klotho gene reduces blood pressure and extends lifespan. |
Aug19 |
Black skin, white skin, evolution, and vitamin D |
Aug18 |
FDA/Roche warn about pure red cell aplasia associated with mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) |
Aug18 |
Pharmacologic development of sirtuin activators - reviewed in NY Times |
Aug18 |
Providing dialysis to 80 illegal immigrants driving Las Vegas hospital into debt. |
Aug18 |
E. Coli bacteria can make themselves flat to pass through nanoslits. |
Aug18 |
Whole grain cereals have polyphenol content similar to fruits and vegetables. |
Aug18 |
Mutation in renin gene linked to inherited kidney disease. |
Aug18 |
Did Mozart die of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? |
Aug13 |
Toray develops insulin nasal spray. |
Aug13 |
Mmmm! Cocoa flavonols, piping hot from the oven. |
Aug13 |
FDA warns on certain glucose test strips due to interfering sugars. |
Aug13 |
Cannabis may have a beneficial effect on osteoporosis in older animals. |
Aug12 |
Will Nephros be the first company to bring on-line HDF to the United States? |
Aug12 |
Like giving or getting supplemental oxygen? Think again. |
Aug12 |
Carnitine supplements improve glucose tolerance in obese rats. |
Aug12 |
Things about the chemistry of water you might not know. |
Aug11 |
GIFT15 treatment modified B lymphocytes and reverses multiple sclerosis in the lab; may have potential in lupus as well. |
Aug11 |
ANNA: Aug 10-14th is Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week |
Aug11 |
Gene therapy restores alpha-1-antitrypsin activity in lungs of patients with hereditary deficiency. |
Aug11 |
Amgen's denosumab cuts fracture risk and increases bone density in prostate cancer survivors. |
Aug11 |
Canadian Health Care system: How effective is it? |
Aug11 |
Anti-RAS drug restores insulin production in animal model of diabetes. |
Aug11 |
Release of fat-stored substances during dieting or other weight loss: Example of cannabis. |
Aug06 |
Itch-specific neurons identified in mice. |
Aug06 |
Blood transfusions in cardiac patients associated with markedly increased mortality. |
Aug06 |
Dialysis patient's cross-country bicycle ride. |
Aug06 |
Hypertension associated with VEGF-inhibitors linked to nitric oxide. |
Aug06 |
Stamina boosted by borscht. |
Aug03 |
Metformin reduces risk of pancreatic cancer by 60%. |
Aug03 |
Millions of U.S. children low in vitamin D |
Aug03 |
TV viewing time associated with higher blood pressure in children. |
Aug03 |
Evidence mounts for cardioprotective effects of fish oil. |
Jul31 |
KDIGO releases 2009 CKD mineral and bone disease guidelines. |
Jul31 |
FDA approves saxagliptin for use in type 2 diabetes. |
Jul31 |
FDA warns of colchicine side effects when co-prescribed with clarithromycin and other drugs. |
Jul31 |
UK to ban all private cadaver transplants to restrict their use in non-UK recipients. |
Jul31 |
Resveratrol found to have potent anti-infammatory effects. |
Jul31 |
Lecithin found to have beneficial effects on fat metabolism via PPAR-alpha |
Jul31 |
Avasting (bevacizumab) may be potent treatment for diabetic macular edema. |
Jul31 |
Cataract surgery accelerates diabetic retinopathy. |
Jul31 |
Is the proportional hazards model of data analysis wrong in terms of HD adequacy? |
Jul31 |
Monocytes from spleen involved in recovery from myocardial infarction |
Jul30 |
Bankruptcies in the United States strongly associated with medical costs. |
Jul30 |
Brachytherapy may be the way to go for earlier stage prostate cancer. |
Jul30 |
Cell biology mechanisms of genistein (present in soybeans) inhibition of prostate cancer clarified. |
Jul29 |
Is shielding blood in the extracorporeal circuit during dialysis beneficial? |
Jul29 |
Watson announces marketing agreement for generic version of Ferrlecit. |
Jul28 |
NIH halts trial of sildenafil in patients with sickle-cell disease and pulmonary hypertension. |
Jul28 |
Like chocolate? Low-cal variety on the way (but watch out for the oxalate). |
Jul28 |
Home hemodialysis in the news - U.S. News and World Report |
Jul28 |
How do drugs like cromolyn that affect mast cells affect adipocytes and metabolic syndrome? |
Jul28 |
Deferoxamine to treat diabetic foot ulcers? In mice, yes. |
Jul28 |
Follow-up of DCCT trial shows 50% lower complications in tight glucose control group. |
Jul26 |
More on the organ trafficking story |
Jul26 |
NY Daily News: Expose on organ trafficking - which U.S. hospitals participated? |
Jul26 |
Phosphate enhancer injection into meat products highlighted in new study. |
Jul26 |
Diets high in linoleic acid associated with increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease. |
Jul23 |
Clinical trial of injecting pig insulin-producing cells into humans begins. |
Jul23 |
Genzyme sues Sandoz over Hectorol patent |
Jul23 |
Colonic infusion of feces from healthy people used to eradicate Clostridium dificile carriage state. |
Jul22 |
Potassium citrate supplementation blocks stones in children on a ketogenic diet. |
Jul22 |
FDA warns of diethylene glycol in cigarette alternatives (electronic cigarettes) |
Jul21 |
Missouri hospital sues Baxter and rival CSL, claiming price-fixing conspiracy for plasma products. |
Jul21 |
Electrochemical approach used to detect extremely low concentrations of bacteria. |
Jul21 |
In diabetics with heart failure, HbA1c levels of 7.1 to 7.8 at lowest risk of death; tighter control bad. |
Jul19 |
HGS/Glaxo drug Benlysta shows some effectiveness against lupus in phase 3 clinical trial. |
Jul19 |
Study reveals that the air we breathe is full of fungi. |
Jul16 |
Direct link to JASN article (prepress) describing slowing of progression rate with bicarb. |
Jul16 |
JASN paper in the news: Bicarbonate supplements slow progression of CKD |
Jul15 |
Bisphosphonates may lower mortality rate by an effect on the immune system. |
Jul15 |
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie - or maybe not! |
Jul14 |
US House of Representatives releases the first draft of its health care reform bill. |
Jul14 |
Watch video of partial nephrectomy done through the navel. |
Jul14 |
Are regenocytes for real? Florida cardiologist says they are stem cells and help organ dysfunction. |
Jul14 |
Senate backs 12 year non-compete shelter for biotech drugs |
Jul14 |
FDA changes labelling on immunosuppressive drugs to warn of increased infection risk. |
Jul14 |
University of Alabama renal researchers allegedly faked data |
Jul14 |
DaVita's lawsuits in Colorado over noncompete clauses in the news. |
Jul14 |
Recipient heart heals itself after piggy back transplant gives it a rest. |
Jul13 |
Probiotic supplements beneficial after gastric bypass surgery done to treat obesity. |
Jul13 |
Citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice. |
Jul13 |
DaVita Clinical Research appoints Dr. Mahesh Krishnan as Vice President |
Jul09 |
Unsung heroes work hard to cut hospital-acquired infection rates. |
Jul09 |
NOD2 receptor mutations impair ability to detect mycobacteria and are linked to Crohn's disease. |
Jul09 |
Study of caloric restriction in rhesus monkeys confirms longevity benefits seen previously in mice. |
Jul08 |
Erythropoietin boosts brainpower in nonanemic, healthy mice. |
Jul08 |
Costimulation blocker plus alefacept allow monkeys to tolerate transplanted kidneys. |
Jul08 |
Human sperm created from embryonic stem cells |
Jul08 |
Is PEDF "the" link between obesity and type 2 diabetes? |
Jul08 |
Study examines effects of stress on weight gain in US population |
Jul08 |
Cochrane review suggests no benefit of lowering blood pressure below 140/90 |
Jul08 |
Anti-ageing effects of rapamycin in mice in the news. |
Jul07 |
Safflower oil or CLA supplements lower truncal or total body fat in diabetic women |
Jul06 |
Laser therapy offers a breakthrough in prevention and treatment of early macular degeneration. |
Jul06 |
Ethical dilemma: When transplant testing reveals misattributed paternity. |
Jul06 |
Should Genzyme or Amgen buy AMAG? |
Jul05 |
Vegans who eat no eggs nor dairy products have lower bone density than egg-milk vegans or meat eaters. |
Jul05 |
Aldosterone regulates ENac levels via Per1 - a protein mediating circadian rhythms. |
Jul03 |
In the kidney organ trade, sellers often have regrets and remorse over their decision. |
Jul03 |
Dialysis patient celebrates 100th birthday |
Jul03 |
Nephros gets FDA 510K approval for using its dual filter to clarify water for dialysis machines. |
Jul03 |
Kidney disease education to be part of CMS 2010 proposal for coverage. |
Jul03 |
CMS releases proposed changes to physician payment schedule for 2010. |
Jul03 |
Low PSA 5 years after brachytherapy for prostate cancer and you're probably home free. |
Jul03 |
Dialysis patients blogs about end-of-life issues |
Jul02 |
Newspaper comic strip to target diabetes awareness among Hispanics. |
Jul02 |
JBS Swift Co. beef associated with hospitalization of 12 persons in Washington D.C. |
Jul02 |
Fresenius opens specialty pharmacy for renal patients in Nashville. |
Jul02 |
Fresenius inks agreement with ART to market Citrasate dialysate. |
Jul02 |
U.S. obesity problem intensifies. |
Jul02 |
FDA reviewing safety data for Lantus (insulin glargine) in view of reports of increased cancer risk. |
Jul02 |
CME proposes changes to physician payment in 2010, including dropping consultation codes. |
Jul02 |
NEJM: Phospholipase A2 receptor is a target antigen in 70% of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy. |
Jul02 |
Rebound hyperacidity, reflux symptoms in normals after stopping proton pump inhibitors |
Jul02 |
Enalapril or losartan markedly slow progression of eye damage in type 1 diabetics. |
Jul02 |
JBS Swift beef products recalled in Western states due to toxigenic E. coli. |
Jul01 |
Institute of Medicine Comparative Effectiveness Report lists 100 priorities, including evaluation of different forms of dialysis. |
Jul01 |
Nephrology consults via telemedicine in California hospital |
Jul01 |
FDA advisory panel recommends banning Vicodin and Percocet and limiting maximum acetaminophen doses |
Jun30 |
Six ways in which microbes are smarter than you think. |
Jun30 |
Doctors increasingly communicate with patients on-line. |
Jun30 |
Genetic study suggests that relationship between C reactive protein and CV disease is not causal. |
Jun30 |
FDA grants marketing approval for Feraheme (ferumoxytol) by AMAG |
Jun30 |
Key culprits in lupus (toll-like receptors) identified in mouse study. |
Jun30 |
Cabbie leaves 81-year-old dialysis patient by the side of the road in Florida sun after argument. |
Jun30 |
Common gene polymorphism affecting calcium excretion (claudin 14) linked to both kidney stones and osteoporosis. |
Jun30 |
Jeddah to have Middle East region's largest dialysis center, will treat 800 patients |
Jun30 |
Da Vita and Colorado physicians' group in legal battle over non-compete clause. |
Jun26 |
Mechanism of BPA (bisphenol A) related infertility defined in mice. |
Jun26 |
FDA to regulate tobacco. |
Jun26 |
AJKD: Treatment guidelines for treatment of dialysis catheter-related bacteremia, and update. |
Jun26 |
Inhaled growth hormone shown to be a safe and effective method of administration to children. |
Jun26 |
Method of killing bacteria contained in biofilms on implants developed. |
Jun26 |
CJASN: Study highlights long term kidney impairment associated with contrast nephropathy. |
Jun26 |
Serum tryptophan and kynurenine levels increased in patients and cats with interstitial cystitis. |
Jun26 |
Controversy over alleged mismanaged prostate cancer brachyterapy as Philadelphia VA hospital. |
Jun26 |
Twin sisters on dialysis in the news. |
Jun26 |
Dialysis patients' financial difficulties highlighted on the Daily Kos blog website. |
Jun24 |
Two new enzymes, WWP-1 and PHA-4 implicated in longevity effects of caloric restriction (in roundworms). |
Jun24 |
Helicobacter pylorii infection may be transmitted via vomitus or diarrhea. |
Jun24 |
Analysis of large number of bariatric surgery patients shows the procedure to be relatively safe. |
Jun24 |
Preserving Kru in peritoneal dialysis patients: role of dehydration and solution biocompatibility. |
Jun24 |
Steve Jobs' liver transplant - why Tennessee? |
Jun23 |
Archives: Meta-analysis suggests QOL benefits largely dissipate at Hb levels above 12 g/dL. |
Jun23 |
Household pets can spread superbug infections such as MRSA. |
Jun23 |
Edwards Life Sciences to sell its CRRT product line to Baxter for 56 M. |
Jun23 |
Older Canadians who are mildly chubby live longer. |
Jun20 |
New prostate cancer drug ipilimumab shows dramatic results in 2 patients. |
Jun19 |
ABCG2 gene in the kidney found to affect urate transport and may be linked to gout. |
Jun19 |
Clopidogrel may increase risk of death in patients with diabetic nephropathy. |
Jun19 |
Nestle's Toll House cookie dough found to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7 |
Jun19 |
Fresenius to make saline for dialysis in Guadalajara, MX. |
Jun17 |
Annals: Stents of no benefit in treating renal artery stenosis |
Jun15 |
Baxter making swine flu vaccine: advances to full production rate. |
Jun13 |
Higher vitamin D levels associated with successful weight loss in obese subjects on a diet. |
Jun13 |
Ghrelin injections improve caloric intake in frail elderly women in a pilot study. |
Jun13 |
FDA issues alert on increased death risk in liver transplant patients taking Rapamune. |
Jun13 |
Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela) approved for sale in the European Union |
Jun13 |
Endocrine Society 2009 meeting (June 10-13) abstracts on-line. |
Jun10 |
Ferric citrate found to bind phosphate in phase II study with no marked adverse effects. |
Jun10 |
Florida legislation passed that gives access to Medigap coverage to ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. |
Jun09 |
High-MW-cutoff hemodialysis for multiple myeloma |
Jun05 |
ADA Scientific Sessions 2009: Late-breaking abstracts handout |
Jun05 |
ADA 2009 Scientific Sessions newsletter: Preview Edition |
Jun05 |
American Diabetes Association 69th Sessions 2009 in New Orleans (home page) |
Jun05 |
Aldosterone levels found to be increased in chubby teenage boys. |
Jun05 |
Telaprevir substantially increases hepatitis C cure rates (NEJM) |
Jun04 |
Halofuginone, Th17 cells, and autoimmunity. |
Jun04 |
Sixty percent of United States bankruptcies driven by medical problems |
Jun04 |
One in four nursing home residents in the UK carries MRSA. |
Jun03 |
A new approach to hybrid organs involves reseeding collagen organ scaffolds from one species with cells of the recipient. |
Jun03 |
FDA reports on serious liver failure risk in patients taking propylthiouracil. |
Jun03 |
Cucurmin, the ingredient in curry, associated with protection against plaque-associated dementia in animals. |
Jun02 |
Eculizumab effective in the prevention of antibody-mediated transplant rejection in preliminary data. |
Jun02 |
Advances in the treatment of hepatitis B and C presented at conference. |
Jun02 |
Stool DNA testing detects most colon and stomach cancers. |
Jun01 |
Modified lycopene extract (ateronon) reduces harmful oxidation of fats. |
Jun01 |
2009 American Transplant Congress opens in Boston - abstract link here. |
May30 |
Results from 8 late-breaking clinical trials at Heart Failure 2009 |
May30 |
Continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes: Free journal supplement (17 articles) |
May29 |
Holistic approach to CKD offers dialysis in a spa-like environment with numerous support services. |
May29 |
FDA: Serious fungal infections associated with TNF-alpha blockers. |
May29 |
Risks of aspirin outweight benefits for primary prevention of stroke, MI in those with normal kidney function. |
May28 |
DaVita to move its corporate headquarters to Colorado |
May26 |
Simplified chart may aid in diagnosing hypertension in children. |
May26 |
FDA approves Samsca (tolvaptan) to treat hyponatremia. |
May25 |
WCN 2009 newsletter: May 25, 2009 |
May25 |
WCN 2009 newsletter: May 24, 2009 |
May25 |
WCN 2009 News (.pdf) May 22. |
May25 |
Search all abstracts from the World Congress of Nephrology 2009 |
May25 |
World Congress of Nephrology 2009: Poster sessions on-line |
May25 |
Gene variant found that increases risk of both severe periodontitis and myocardial infarction. |
May22 |
Institute of Medicine publishes recommendations for controlling conflicts of interest in the NEJM. |
May22 |
CJASN: Study describes benefits of in-center nocturnal hemodialysis |
May22 |
Fenofibrate reduces amputation risk in diabetics. |
May22 |
NEJM: Aspirin plus dipyridamole increases primary vascular access patency by a modest amount in RCC. |
May22 |
New anti-inflammatory drug candidate works by releasing hydrogen sulfide gas. |
May22 |
Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF-1) involved in dietary restriction effects on aging. |
May22 |
Libel laws threaten peer-reviewed publication of data critical of medical devices, procedures. |
May22 |
Drinking from polycarbonate bottles for a week increases urinary bisphenol levels. |
May20 |
Donations of organs decline in the U.S. with the economic downturn. |
May19 |
NF-kappaB inhibitor might be ideal drug to combat osteoporosis and periodontitis. |
May19 |
IBMT induces measurable changes on physiologic tests after only 5 days |
May19 |
Guzzlers of large amounts of cola can get muscle weakness due to hypokalemia |
May19 |
BCG vaccine has become less effective against TB due to mutation during continuous culture and this can be reversed. |
May18 |
Edible vaccine against p24 protein of HIV elicits an antibody response in mice. |
May18 |
Heart disease patients who are overweight do better and live longer. |
May15 |
Use of CT angiography in the emergency room to help diagnose chest pain found to be cost-effective. |
May15 |
Study emphasizes burden and cost of physician administrative work dealing with health plans. |
May15 |
Congressional Health Subcommittee considers legislation that would allow lawsuits against FDA-approved medical devices in state courts. |
May15 |
JASN early release: Low 25-D levels associated with coronary artery calcification progression |
May15 |
High triglyceride levels associated with diabetic neuropathy |
May15 |
Recessive gene associated with VUR localized to chromosome 12, but not yet identified. |
May15 |
Interventional study in mice links cytomegalovirus infection to high blood pressure. |
May15 |
Simulator training shown to improve central catheter insertion skills in trainee physicians. |
May15 |
Virtual doctor visits similar to real visits in terms of patient and doctor satisfaction in RCT. |
May14 |
When words can harm: the nocebo effect |
May14 |
Monotherapy with DARA, an endothelin and angiotensin I receptor antagonist, lowers BP a lot. |
May14 |
Formaldehyde exposure associated with blood and lymph system malignancies. |
May14 |
Chronic exposure to formaldehyde associated with an increased risk of ALS. |
May14 |
New projection is that Medicare funds will be gone by 2017. |
May14 |
Home nocturnal dialysis? 3,480 liters per week of water use causes utility bill to skyrocket. |
May14 |
ALLHAT follow-up study confirms benefits of chlorthalidone. |
May13 |
New meta-analysis suggests that bicarbonate better than saline to prevent contrast nephropathy. |
May13 |
Discharge from wastewater treatment plants loaded with multidrug-resistant superbugs. |
May11 |
UMOD gene, associated with Tamm-Horsfall protein production, linked to kidney disease. |
May11 |
Cyclophilin may play a key role in arterial damage associated with atherosclerosis. |
May11 |
Vitamins C and E block improvement of insulin sensitivity with exercise. |
May11 |
CDC issues guidance for H1N1 influenza prevention and management in dialysis settings. |
May08 |
CJASN early release: Risk of hypoglycemia doubled in diabetic patients with CKD. |
May08 |
Low BP associated with strokes and MI in patients with coronary artery disease. |
May08 |
Combining dieting with exercise while standing/sitting/kneeling on a vibration plate machine lowers abdominal fat. |
May08 |
Fresenius opens incenter nocturnal dialysis program in Spokane. |
May08 |
FDA approves generic version of mycophenolate mofetil |
May08 |
New mapping tool to track emerging diseases. |
May07 |
Ghost sockets an early X-ray sign of future osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates. |
May07 |
Debate about pros and cons of comparative effectiveness research in the NEJM. |
May07 |
Calcimimetics inhibits late-stage cyst growth in an animal model of ADPKD. |
May06 |
Danish kidney specialist authors book on Napoleon's kidney disease. |
May05 |
New monoclonal antibody prevents hepatitis C infection in preclinical studies. |
May05 |
Addition of telaprevir to ribavirin/peg interferon to hepatitis C treatment improves response rate. |
May05 |
Fresenius launches national retail pharmacy for dialysis patients. |
May05 |
New CKD-EPI equation published in the Annals; more accurate than MDRD |
May04 |
8th Annual Prevention in Renal Disease Conference, September 25-26, 2009 in Toronto. |
May04 |
White blood cells walk like millipedes along blood vessel walls. |
May03 |
Mathematica author Dr. Stephen Wolfram to launch new interactive internet search engine. |
May02 |
Weekend Off-topic: Kiva -- Make a microloan to someone trying to start a small business in the developing world. |
May01 |
Swine flu virus infection from a not-so-fearful perspective. |
May01 |
Survey company releases report on usage trends for vitamin D, phosphate binders, and calcimimetics. |
May01 |
AMAG drug nears approval |
May01 |
Cerebral blood flow study documents effects of caffeine withdrawal and mechanism of associated headache. |
May01 |
Cyclohexanone, found in plastic IV tubing (dialysis tubing?) and bags, causes taste alterations, myocardial stunning. |
May01 |
FDA warns that Hydroxycut diet products associated with serious liver injury as well as rhabdomyolysis. |
May01 |
Naturally occuring lithium in water supply seems to curb suicide rate. |
Apr30 |
Urine screening test seems to predict presence of atherosclerotic disease. |
Apr30 |
Pregabalin effective for restless legs syndrome in patients with normal renal function. |
Apr30 |
Januvia (sitagliptin) pancreatitis risk suggests potential drug class effect on the pancreas for GLP-1 enhancers. |
Apr29 |
CDC using twitter for swine flu updates |
Apr29 |
KCER coalition web page gives updated info regarding swine flu and dialysis, including daily conference calls. |
Apr29 |
Purdue animal study suggests that milk is better than calcium carbonate for building strong bones. |
Apr28 |
NIDDK kidney-related funding opportunities web page. |
Apr27 |
CDC swine flu guidance for healthcare professionals |
Apr27 |
CDC swine flu update website |
Apr27 |
Kidney Community Care Emergency Response (KCER) coalition pandemic flu info |
Apr27 |
OSHA pandemic flu guide (2007) for health care workers and employers (104 page .pdf file) |
Apr27 |
Diet sodas may theoretically help prevent kidney stones via their alkali (citrate and malate) content. |
Apr27 |
CXCR4 overproduction, kallikreins linked to lupus nephritis in 2 separate studies. |
Apr27 |
Biotech companies, including Baxter, scramble to respond to flu epidemic with vaccines. |
Apr26 |
Statins may reduce prostate inflammation and reduce risk of prostate cancer |
Apr26 |
Sodium in prepared foods frustrates attempts to implement low sodium diet in CHF patients. |
Apr26 |
Dialysis patients dialyzed using autologously created blood vessels to form access. |
Apr26 |
Pomegranate juice consumption slows rate of PSA rise in patients after failed primary therapy of prostate cancer. |
Apr26 |
CDC: Update on swine flu infections in Texas and California. |
Apr23 |
Mitochondrial peptide Humanin (HN) strongly affects insulin sensitivity. |
Apr23 |
Bacteriophage used to successfully treat chronic Pseudomonas ear infection |
Apr23 |
AJKD (May): Thrombocytosis -- due more to EPO excess or to iron-deficient erythropoiesis? |
Apr23 |
JASN early release: Low creatinine production in sepsis may mask AKI. |
Apr23 |
Low-sodium vegetable juice may help reduce body fat in patients with metabolic syndrome. |
Apr23 |
Download KDQOL forms and tools |
Apr22 |
Fructose vs. glucose drink study makes the New York Times; higher LDL and TG and abdominal fat. |
Apr22 |
Alzheimer beta-amyloid can be degraded, and some drugs can increase breakdown rate 7-fold. |
Apr22 |
Fresenius research focuses on KDQOL-36 and other measures of quality of life. |
Apr22 |
Korean scientists clone pig with alpha 1,3 galactose gene knocked out, in hopes of pig organs for human transplants. |
Apr22 |
Genzyme 1Q earnings rise 35% |
Apr21 |
Fresenius finds that intensive patient education after initiation of dialysis improves outcomes. |
Apr21 |
Ultrasound imaging now possible with smartphones to analyze and display the data. |
Apr20 |
In-center nocturnal hemodialysis, this time by Fresenius, in the news. |
Apr20 |
New Medicare billing rules emphasize prompt reporting of change of billing address and billing for retroactive services. |
Apr20 |
Nobel prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini is 100-years old and still working. |
Apr18 |
Ultrashort-acting prednisolone derivatives (antedrugs) stop inflammation and then are metabolized to avoid side effects. |
Apr18 |
New stem cell treatment for age-related macular degeneration in development. |
Apr17 |
New discoveries on how collagen activates platelets may lead to new treatments to prevent clotting. |
Apr16 |
Heart risk in diabetics may be exaggerated. |
Apr16 |
Endothelin A receptor antagonist darusentan shows promising results in resistant hypertension. |
Apr16 |
Vegan Buddhist nuns, with calcium intake of 370 mg/day and protein intake of 35 g/day, have healthy bones. |
Apr16 |
Rockwell continues with its evaluation of dialysate-based iron replacement therapy. |
Apr16 |
J. Michael Lazarus to retire as CMO of Fresenius Medical Care NA; Raymond Hakim to replace him. |
Apr16 |
Quest Diagnostics pays 302 M to Medicare to settle whistleblower lawsuit over alleged misbranding of its PTH assay kits |
Apr16 |
JASN: Mycophenolate and cyclophosphamide similarly effective as induction therapy for lupus nephritis. |
Apr16 |
Provenge prostate cancer vaccine significantly prolongs survival. |
Apr14 |
Patient safety IRB firm caught in FDA sting will halt many of its operations voluntarily. |
Apr14 |
Medicare announces participants in pilot program designed to prevent hospital readmissions. |
Apr14 |
Aspirin and similar drugs associated with brain microbleeds in the elderly. |
Apr14 |
A short course of teriparatide markedly accelerates bone fracture healing in the elderly. |
Apr14 |
Ex-idol contestant Scott MacIntyre was recipient of a kidney transplant. |
Apr14 |
Benefits of finasteride in reducing prostate cancer risk confirmed in new study. |
Apr14 |
Lynda Szczech named President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation. |
Apr12 |
CXCL5, secreted by white adipose tissue, may be the link between obesity and inflammation and insulin resistance. |
Apr12 |
Eccentric viewing techniques help some patients with age-related macular degeneration read. |
Apr12 |
Pharma support of medical societies raises conflict of interest concerns. |
Apr12 |
2nd Congress of the International Society for Hemodialysis, August 28-30, Hong Kong. |
Apr12 |
18th International Vicenza Course on Peritoneal Dialysis, June 23-26, 2009. |
Apr11 |
Changing from chlorine to chloramine increased lead levels in regional D.C. water system. |
Apr11 |
Three papers on brown adipose tissue in this week's NEJM. |
Apr11 |
One thousand 2007-2009 audiofiles and slide/audio talks added to HDCN's 20 topic-related channels. |
Apr10 |
Have a wacky but great idea? Gates Foundation Round 3 Challenge grants now open (low cost diagnostics for the CKD crowd and induction of mucosal immunity for IgA aficionados) |
Apr10 |
MIT tangled wire in a needle system may help avoid pushing the needle in too far. |
Apr09 |
Gene fusion in prostate cancer cells leaves traces in the urine as a biomarker. |
Apr09 |
New prostate cancer drug blocks androgen effects even when cancer cells upregulate receptor density. |
A09 |
The stimulus package and its links to health information technology discussed in NEJM. |
A09 |
FDA to review efficacy of some medical devices in use prior to 1976, including sorbent cartridges for hemoperfusion. |
A09 |
Adenosine receptors in the gut tied to normal bowel motility. |
A09 |
Joslin study shows adults have more brown fat than previously thought. |
A09 |
TGF-beta a good guy in maintaining integrity of retinal blood vessels. |
A09 |
Why premature application of guidelines may be dangerous |
A07 |
New method of inducing transplantation tolerance works well in animals. |
A07 |
Chemokine CXCL5, produced by fat cells, linked to inflammation and insulin resistance. |
A07 |
Has the economic recession temporarily alleviated the nursing shortage? |
A06 |
Headache? It could be caffeine withdrawal syndrome. |
A06 |
Impax, a generic drug manufacturer, challenged by Genzyme with Renvela patent. |
A06 |
Chlorthalidone increases SNS activity, spironolactone does not |
A03 |
Murder by bleach in Texas dialysis unit hits the mainstream news. |
A02 |
Consumpton of sugary beverages associated with weight loss or weight gain. |
A02 |
Glitazones linked to diabetic macular edema |
A02 |
Robot scientist independently makes some new scientific discoveries. |
A02 |
GAO sting reveals that 1 of 3 commercial IRBs approves clearly risky protocol |
A02 |
Natalie Cole needs a kidney; a number of fans call in to TV show offering one of theirs. |
A01 |
Former Texas dialysis nurse charged with murder in bleach-related patient deaths. |
A01 |
Red blood cells can be made by specialized endothelial cells in the embryo. |
A01 |
Yeast-powered fuel cells (for implantable devices) derive energy from glucose in human blood. |
A01 |
HLA matching may affect risk of liver fibrosis in hepatic transplant in patients with hepatitis C |
M31 |
Build muscle while you can; no further increase in exercising octogenarian grannies. |
M30 |
New lupus susceptibility gene (IRAK1) on the X-chromosome may explain increased risk of lupus in women. |
M30 |
Variants of nisin, an FDA-approved antibiotic used in food preservation, show effectiveness against MRSA. |
M30 |
Lipoic acid supplements markedly lower triglycerides in an animal model. |
M30 |
Some stimulus-derived NIH research funds to focus on cost comparisons |
M30 |
AURORA study confirms the 4D study: Statins of no benefit in dialysis patients. |
M30 |
Radiofrequency ablation of renal sympathetic nerve activity results in sustained improvement in refractory hypertension. |
M30 |
NEJM: Ventriculoplasty of no benefit when added to CABG in patients with CAD and heart failure. |
M30 |
FDA approves mTOR inhibitor everolimus for treatment of advanced kidney cancer. |
M29 |
Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN |
M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 3 newsletter |
M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 2 newsletter |
M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day1 newsletter |
M29 |
Crestor (rosuvastatin) lowers risk of venous thromboembolism by 34%. |
M28 |
NEJM: Two studies report on efficacy or lack of same with PSA/DRE screening for prostate cancer. |
M28 |
2009 San Diego CRRT Conference abstracts on-line |
M28 |
3rd annual scientific symposium on nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, May 9, at Yale, New Haven, CT. |
M28 |
Corking shut the atrial appendage markedly reduces risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. |
M27 |
NIH solicits research grants on comparative effectiveness of medical therapies. |
M26 |
AHA supports a lower sodium intake limit (1.5 g Na/day) for most Americans. |
M26 |
Myxedema madness, or myxedema mania? |
M26 |
Estrogen mimicking chemicals can leach out of plastic water bottles. |
M26 |
Testing for endothelial function using a finger device that evaluates reactive hyperemia linked to CV outcomes. |
M26 |
Preliminary data show potential benefits of catheter-based thrombolysis for stroke. |
M26 |
Cholesterol crystals linked to arterial plaque disruption and heart attack. |
M25 |
Natasha Richardson's family donates her organs after fatal head injury. |
M25 |
Fructose and glucose have opposite effects on appetite in animal study. |
M25 |
UK sciences impregnate silicone with antibiotics; resulting catheters have promising antimicrobial activity. |
M25 |
Synsepalum dulcificum berry turns sour taste to sweet temporarily. May increase appetite in chronically ill. |
M24 |
Cathelicidin antimicrobial protein levels, regulated by vitamin D, linked to infection risk in dialysis patients. |
M24 |
Licorice can block absorption of cyclosporin |
M24 |
FDA releases mandatory patient education guides for mycophenolate. |
M24 |
Higher dose vitamin D may lower fracture risk in the elderly. |
M24 |
New needle insertion device senses when a cavity has been entered. |
M22 |
Ten genes associated with prolonged QT syndrome and risk of sudden cardiac death. |
M22 |
FDA cautions of hepatitis, other infectious disease, risk from sharing insulin pens |
M22 |
Correct warfarin dose determined by 3 genes only. |
M22 |
Protein in yellow peas lowers BP by 20% in animal model of PKD. |
M20 |
FDA panel gives nod to alternative to warfarin |
M19 |
DNA-dependent protein kinase of key importance in metabolic regulation, esp. fat synthesis from CHO. |
M19 |
Small but randomized lupus trial suggests that both cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine are useful additions to prednisone. |
M18 |
Updated kidney cancer management guidelines to be presented at the European Association of Urology. |
M18 |
Another statin (Crestor, rosuvastatin) fails to show a benefit (rumor has it) in dialysis patients. |
M17 |
Kisspeptin found to be key to restoring ovarian cycling in some women. |
M17 |
Shire sues Barr for patent infringement over Fosrenol clone. |
M17 |
Transvaginal nephrectomy performed in Venezuela |
M12 |
Dr. Margaret Hamburg proposed as new head of the FDA. |
M12 |
HDL levels and glucose sensitivity linked to neck circumference. |
M12 |
Low serum 25,D levels associated with higher BP and metabolic syndrome in teenagers. |
M12 |
New anti-clotting compound derived from magnolia trees shows encouraging results in phase II safety study. |
M11 |
Higher dose vitamin C (1-1.5 g/day) associated with reduced risk of gout. |
M11 |
FDA issues class I recall of Baxter Colleague volumetric infusion pumps |
M11 |
Folic acid supplementation may increase prostate cancer risk. |
M11 |
Rituximab study as adjunct to MMF in lupus nephritis shows disappointing results. |
M11 |
Fresenius shares fall on fears of US health legislation decreasing role of private insurance. |
M10 |
Bacteriophage-derived enzyme Cpl-1 better than amoxicillin in treating pneumococcal pneumonia. |
M09 |
Eating fish associated with increased intelligence in Swedish teens. |
M09 |
Omental cells may play a role in regenerating the liver in an animal study. |
M09 |
Cranberry juice proanthocyanidins, and not low pH, impair E. Coli attachment to urinary bladder endothelium |
M06 |
Signs of enterovirus found in pancreases of 60% of children with type 1 diabetes, but rarely in controls. |
M06 |
MMWR: Hepatitis C transmission at a dialysis unit |
M05 |
NIH issues RFAs for Stimulus Challenge grants to help award 200 million dollars in new funding. |
M04 |
Reduction of stroke risk associated with green/black tea drinking appears consistent and linear. |
M04 |
FDA December, 2008 drug labeling changes (including Sensipar, CellCept, Actos) |
M04 |
Bionic eye implant showing encouraging results. |
M04 |
Night shift work adversely affects leptin levels and insulin resistance. |
M04 |
Pharma consultancy of medical school faculty members in the news. |
M03 |
Obama's health czar, Nancy-Ann DeParle, previously worked for DaVita dialysis. |
M03 |
AMAG hopeful that the FDA will approve its injectable iron supplement. |
M03 |
PGC-1b gene knockout prevents fructose-fed mice from developing insulin resistance. |
F27 |
New target (CR6261) for flu vaccine may be effective against a broad variety of strains. |
F26 |
Clavulanate plus meropenem found to be surprisingy effective in vitro against multidrug-resistant TB |
F26 |
Cornell researchers develop and market a point-of-care urinary sodium test strips to monitor salt intake. |
F25 |
High fat diet leads to obesity in mice via PKC-beta |
F25 |
NEJM: Randomized trial of 4 different diets (low fat, low CHO, etc.) fails to find a single winner. |
F25 |
Higher 25-D levels associated with reduced risk of catching cold. |
F25 |
CMS requests feedback on information to be collected via CrownWeb |
F25 |
Nephros 510k application of on-line hemodiafiltration module receives initial FDA response. |
F25 |
Use of innovative kidney swaps involving multiple donors, increasing. |
F25 |
New position of NKF re incentives for kidney donation in the news. |
F23 |
FDA warns about risk of metabolic acidosis with epilepsy drug Zonegran (zonisamide) |
F23 |
Ex-mayor of Washington DC, Marion Barry, gets a kidney transplant. |
F23 |
Genes controlling atrial natriuretic peptide expression linked to hypertension. |
F22 |
HDCN: Hypertension drug choice, Metabolic syndrome, Heart Failure symposium, more ADC talks, Renal Week audiofiles, ESA hypertension, type 4 RTA. |
F21 |
2009 NANT meeting power point presentations |
F20 |
MPO study to appear in the March issue of JASN (high-flux dialysis and survival RCT). |
F20 |
Avosentan cuts urinary albumin excretion in diabetics. |
F18 |
NEJM: Genetic testing helps predict warfarin dose. |
F18 |
Baxter wins a round in patent infringement lawsuit against Fresenius over PD cycler. |
F18 |
Study suggests that warfarin dose needs to be lower in patients with CKD. |
F17 |
19 billion in the stimulus bill to develop a U.S. wide health information database. |
F17 |
Iron overload an important co-factor in development of liver disease in alcoholics |
F17 |
Ain't necessarily so series: oxidative stress may prolong, instead of shorten, life (worm study) |
F17 |
CMS to cover bariatric surgery in obese type 2 diabetics. |
F17 |
ANNA announces election results of national officers. |
F16 |
Wearing of hijab (conservative female Muslim dress) lowers 25-vitamin D levels by 50% |
F16 |
FDA approves Uloric (febuxostat) for treatment of gout. |
F16 |
Restaurant reviewer Zagat plans to review doctors. |
F15 |
FDA now requiring that each patient receiving CellCept (mycophenolate) receive a patient education guide. |
F15 |
High MUFA, lower CHO diet good for diabetics: maybe a good diet for patients on PD? |
F14 |
Sea sponges zap bacterial biofilms |
F13 |
More about Dr. Willem Kolff |
F13 |
Fructose-sweetened drinks increase postprandial serum triglycerides more than when glucose is used. |
F13 |
Chewing gum containing phosphate binders dramatically lowers serum phosphate in dialysis patients. |
F13 |
Fish oil supplements may protect the liver in obese mice with insulin resistance. |
F13 |
New tattoo ink changes color according to glucose level; could be used to monitor blood sugar in diabetics. |
F12 |
Draft version of Neanderthal genome completed |
F12 |
MMWR: Coccidiomycosis incidence rate in California has tripled recently. |
F12 |
FDA and consortium release first data on genetic associations with serious drug adverse events. |
F12 |
Willem Kolff, pioneer in dialysis therapy, dies at age 97 |
F12 |
Eating eggs is good for you, according to British Nutritional Foundation |
F11 |
Very high doses of candesartan effective in further reducing proteinuria. |
F11 |
Healthies with high urinary protein have elevated risk of developing CKD |
F11 |
Urine test may distinguish between aggressive and mild forms of prostate cancer. |
F11 |
DaVita 4th quarter financial results surpass expectations. |
F10 |
Many "natural" herbal weight loss products contain hidden pharmaceutical drugs. |
F10 |
Vigorous exercise (running) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. |
F10 |
JAMA: Educating CKD patients about phosphate additives in foods lowers serum phosphate by 0.6 mg/dL. |
F10 |
Vancouver sets up pilot self-care nocturnal dialysis unit in one of its hospitals. |
F10 |
American Heart Association focuses on the high risk of stroke in women |
F10 |
NHANES study shows that women (but not men) who drink sugary sodas (but not diet sodas) have higher risk of albuminuria |
F09 |
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine receives 510(k) approval from the FDA. |
F09 |
LSR, lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor, found to be deranged in type 2 diabetes with obesity. |
F09 |
Monoclonal antibody against PIM-1 a potential new treatment for advanced prostate cancer. |
F09 |
Price for genome sequencing of an individual patient falls to 5 thousand dollars. |
F06 |
FDA approves antithrombin derived from the milk of genetically-modified goats. |
F06 |
Diethylene glycol induced AKI - a problem that keeps resurfacing - most recently, in Nigeria. |
F06 |
AAKP appoints Kim Buettner as Executive Director |
F05 |
Sensory nerves in fat cells help regulate lipolysis, according to animal study. |
F05 |
Regulatory approval for self-care dialysis (discussion blog) |
F05 |
Journal of Renal Care (EDTNA) supplement on CKD-MBD |
F05 |
Blood set tubing recall (CombiSet True Flow) due to potential for port cracks. |
F04 |
Arginine discovery may help fight human obesity. |
F03 |
Have trouble dunking the basketball? Check your vitamin D levels. |
F03 |
FOXO3A gene variants associated with living beyond 100 in multiple parts of the world. |
F03 |
FDA web pages, teaching program, focus on errors in luer-lock connections of IV tubing. |
F03 |
NTSB probes multiple recent crashes of medical helicopters. |
F03 |
Intestinal absorption-blocking sleeve gives encouraging weight loss results. |
F03 |
Vaccines based against adenovirus under development |
F03 |
Green tea completely blocks the anticancer effects of antimyeloma drug bortezomib. |
F03 |
Trans-vaginal donor nephrectomy in the news. |
F02 |
ICD-10 diagnostic code compliance requirements postponed until 2013. |
F02 |
Brachytherapy cure rate for early stage prostate cancer reported to be 95% in new study. |
J31 |
FDA advisory panel recommends that Darvon (propoxyphene) be pulled from the marked due to suicide risk, low efficacy. |
J30 |
Sulfenic acid may be reason for potent anti-oxidant effect of garlic. |
J30 |
FDA mandates detailed hyperkalemia warning for Aldactone (spironolactone) |
J30 |
Stem cell transplants reverse early-stage multiple sclerosis in some patients. |
J30 |
NKF launches program designed to reduce the wait for a transplanted kidney. |
J29 |
Medicaid cuts and payer mix affect financial viability of dialysis units |
J29 |
NEJM Perspective: Universal health care coverage vs. economic relief - a false choice |
J28 |
Gene therapy for adenosine deaminase deficiency gives encouraging results. |
J28 |
NEJM: Kidney donors have a normal lifespan. |
J28 |
FDA cautions on combined use of clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitors until more info is obtained. |
J28 |
Four 30-second sprints on an exercise bicycle 3/week improve insulin effect - muscle glycogen depletion? |
J28 |
Genzyme shares climb after Amgen abandons development of phosphate drug. |
J28 |
A small amount of mercury was, and may still be, present in high-fructose corn syrup. |
J26 |
Animal study suggests benefit of statins in preventing stroke in patients with cerebral cavernous angioma or malformation. |
J26 |
Astronauts at the International Space Station lose an alarming amount of hip bone strength. |
J26 |
Abstracts from 2009 Annual Dialysis Conference, to be held in March, 2009 in Houston, now available. |
J25 |
18th International course on Peritoneal Dialysis, Vincenza, Italy, June 23-26, 2009 |
J23 |
Mississippi state house of representatives passes bill to fund dialysis patient transportation costs. |
J22 |
Patient with new type of specific antibodies against T-cells may point to a new way to treat autoimmune disease. |
J21 |
Interleukin-21 linked to lupus in an animal model. |
J21 |
Urinary haufen identify patients with polyomavirus infection post transplant. |
J21 |
JASN Early Release: Schwartz improves the Schwartz equation to estimate GFR, using both creatinine and cystatin. |
J21 |
Health information technology may be part of the economic stimulus bill. |
J20 |
NICE or not so nice? Congressional bill considers cost-effectiveness of prescribed drugs. |
J20 |
Randomized (DRIP) trial reports benefits of dry weight reduction in dialysis pts. on 24-h blood pressures. |
J20 |
Dr. Donald Gleason, who quantified atypical changes in prostate biopsies, dies at age 88. |
J20 |
Flu vaccine controversy - cost benefits in nonESRD elderly a matter of some debate. |
J20 |
FDA update on Salmonella investigation - focus on crackers and processed foods containing peanut butter. |
J20 |
Low carb diet lowers liver fat better than standard low calorie diet |
J20 |
Kidney transplant recipients with HIV have good allograft and patient survival. |
J20 |
NANT 26th National Symposium to be held in Las Vegas, NV, February 10-12, 2009. |
J19 |
Three new genes linked to childhood obesity identified. |
J19 |
Trial of stem cell treatment to treat stroke patients approved for recruitment. |
J19 |
CMS rescales launch of Crownweb to a pilot group of dialysis units. |
J19 |
A look at U.S. government factors that may affect kidney care in 2009 |
J19 |
Indian subcontinent heart disease gene identified. |
J19 |
NY - I want my kidney back - divorce drama - the recipient's (wife's) story |
J17 |
CKD blogs multiply, provide unique perspectives. |
J17 |
CMS announces start of implementation of CROWNWeb data system to begin February 1. |
J17 |
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario issues "alert" against combined use of ACEIs and ARBs. |
J17 |
NIDDK pledges 12.5 M over the next five years to fund CKD biomarker grants. |
J17 |
Diabetes cure in 5 years? These genetically-altered pigs could be the answer. |
J17 |
New 2009 CPT codes for outpatient dialysis |
J17 |
Kidney injury biomarker panel now commercially available for animal testing of new drugs |
J17 |
NY Times and its readers opine on the kidney donor divorce drama. |
J16 |
Mutations in gene regulating melatonin-mediated insulin secretion increase type 2 diabetes risk |
J16 |
GAO report criticizes FDA on device testing |
J16 |
Obama and Reid take aim at Medicare HMOs |
J15 |
New family of antibiotics isolated from hydras and leeches. |
J15 |
Source of endogenous salicylic acid identified as benzoic acid found in fruits and vegetables. |
J15 |
HipA, a protein kinase, involved in bacterial dormancy, allowing survival during antibiotic therapy. |
J15 |
NEJM perspective on chances of health care reform under Obama (.pdf) |
J15 |
JASN early: Preconditioning animals with xenon gas lowers risk of ischemic injury. |
J15 |
Telemedicine outpatient consultations predicted to become more popular in 2009. |
J14 |
Codapedia - a free wiki dealing with proper coding for medical reimbursement, to launch in April of 2009 |
J14 |
NKF offers coffeehouse conversations - ask the expert conference calls for patients. |
J14 |
JASN early release: Neither fructose nor vitamin C intake affect blood pressure. |
J13 |
Human beta cells can easily be induced to replicate. |
J13 |
Orlistat of no benefit in obese patients with fatty liver disease. |
J13 |
Baxter announces 2008 Renal Discovery Grant winners |
J12 |
Is there a United States connection to organ trafficking? |
J12 |
High sodium to potassium ratio in the urine increases cardiovascular event rate. |
J10 |
Latest U.S. survey shows 1/3 obese, 1/3 overweight. |
J10 |
King Nut peanut butter distributed to nursing homes and hospitals may be linked to Salmonella outbreak. |
J10 |
MedPac approves increased payment to dialysis units |
J10 |
FDA expert panel recommends approval of drug (antithrombin alfa) extracted from the milk of genetically-engineered goats. |
J09 |
Human insulin produced by genetically modified safflower plants ready for testing. |
J09 |
New drug combo (Mozobil, VEGF, GCSF) induces the body to release new types of autologous "healing?" stem cells into the blood. |
J08 |
Quest Diagnostics acknowledges errors (mostly overestimation) in vitamin D tests. |
J08 |
Rep. Stark introduces Americare Health Act of 2009. |
J08 |
You broke my heart - now give me back my kidney |
J07 |
CDC reports on outbreaks of hepatitis B or C in outpatient clinics due to staff failures. |
J07 |
New Bartonella species that infects humans (muscle fatigue, weakness, pericarditis) discovered. |
J07 |
Clioquinol, a drug previously used in people to control diarrhea, shown to retard neurodegenerative disease. |
J07 |
Atkins-style low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet superior in controlling blood glucose in type 2 diabetics. |
J07 |
AAKP to award Medal of Excellence to Dr. Bob Schrier |
J06 |
Antiviral therapy for adults with hepatitis B |
J06 |
NIH Consensus Conference: Management of Hepatitis B |
J05 |
Standard culture methods miss amniotic fluid infection in low-birth-weight deliveries: Implication for PD? |
J01 |
New Year's Resolution? Quit smoking. American Lung Association support info. |
J01 |
Cognitive decline associated with aging linked to higher blood glucose levels in nondiabetics. |
J01 |
Dentists reporting jaw necrosis in patients taking oral bisphosphonates. |
J01 |
MMWR: Lower acute MI rates after city implements smoke-free ordinance |
J01 |
FDA and manufacturer warn or increased mortality risk in elderly patients with CKD treated with tinzaparin |
D31 |
Perfused, machine-stored donor kidneys do better than donor kidneys packed in ice. |
D31 |
Giant, multinucleated osteoclasts found in bone of long-term users of alendronate. |
D31 |
Next generation of antifreezes developed with potential application to donor organ cryopreservation |
D31 |
Feeling guilty about the health implications of eating holiday steaks? Marinate them in wine and you'll be OK. |
D30 |
Scientists isolate genes that made 1918 flu lethal. |
D29 |
Study of Amish identifies a new gene linked to sodium control and hypertension |
D29 |
Nephrology Oral History Project posts initial interviews on the web. |
D29 |
High-phosphate diets in nonuremic mice accelerate spread of lung cancer. |
D27 |
Proteosome inhibitor and multiple myeloma drug bortezomib effective in reversing acute transplant rejection in a pilot study. |
D26 |
New insights into how bacteria biofilm formation is triggered. |
D24 |
Bone disease in CKD management tool developed in the UK wins IT award |
D23 |
Thiazolidinediones associated with higher fracture risk in diabetic women. |
D23 |
AMAG Pharma receives complete response letter from the FDA. Is it good news? |
D23 |
Court dismisses lawsuit by seven health plans against Amgen |
D19 |
CMS now rating nursing homes with 1 - 5 stars. Are dialysis units next? |
D19 |
Noscapine, an ingredient in common cough medicines, slows spread of prostate cancer in mice. |
D19 |
Low glycemic index diet improves lipid profile in diabetics |
D19 |
Transplant surgeon acquitted in case involving allegations that he hastened an organ donor's death. |
D18 |
Evidence mounts that probiotics may be useful to treat post-antibiotic diarrhea. |
D18 |
FDA raises the bar for new diabetes drugs |
D18 |
JASN early: MPO study results published. High flux marginally better, significantly so in patients with lower albumins or diabetes. |
D18 |
JASN early: First morning urine better than spot urine to detect microalbuminuria |
D17 |
Cleveland Clinic completes first U.S. face transplant |
D17 |
Study backs the effectiveness of soap operas and dramas in health education. |
D17 |
Longitudinal study shows infants and children who will later develop type 1 diabetes exhibit prior metabolic abnormalities. |
D16 |
C.B. Fleet Co. recalls higher-dose oral phosphate bowel prep products; besieged with lawsuits. |
D15 |
Lithonia, GA school sugar-free for 10 years with positive results. |
D15 |
FDA approves premounted renal stent system manufactured by Boston Scientific |
D15 |
Coke to market a new soft drink sweetened with stevia. Pepsi waiting for the FDA. |
D15 |
DaVita gets subpoena related to Medicare claims for injectables. |
D14 |
Study in the Amish links APOC3 gene mutation, triglycerides, and resistance to heart disease. |
D13 |
CROWNweb data implementation costs being stressed in the blogosphere |
D13 |
New study shows links between 30 genes and cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
D13 |
Should nephrologists give beta-blockers to their patients with CKD? |
D13 |
Another FDA link regarding oral bowel preps. |
D13 |
FDA alert regarding phosphate-containing oral bowel preps and new black box warning. |
D11 |
Outbreak of hemolysis being investigated in a dialysis unit in Northern Ireland. |
D11 |
FDA puts black box warning on phosphate-containing oral bowel prep drugs |
D11 |
Fructose metabolism engages the liver in complex and possibly not beneficial ways. |
D11 |
CJASN: Rosiglitazone may benefit patient with FSGS |
D11 |
NEJM: Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease may share a common immunologic mechanism. |
D11 |
Lack of vitamin D stunts growth and causes weight gain in girls. |
D11 |
Low carbohydrate diets affect cognition skills. |
D11 |
Studies in animals confirm addictive properties of sugar. |
D11 |
Glitazones lower bone density substantially in women but not in men. |
D09 |
New scientific journal dedicated to WATER to make its debut in January of 2009. |
D09 |
Cost-benefit of newer renal anticancer drugs debated in the UK |
D09 |
Statins adversely affect placental development in an in vitro model. |
D09 |
Fresenius' APP reassures about the safety of its heparin supply; launches heparin safety website. |
D09 |
Hapless roundworms that don't dauer well yield clues about a fat-burning enzyme |
D08 |
Thiamine supplementation found to lower proteinuria in early type 2 diabetics. |
D08 |
Reducing stress in laboratory mice by allowing nest-building; plus importance of temperature |
D05 |
Int. Soc. Hemodialysis gives Scribner Trailblazer Award to Dr. Nathan Levin |
D05 |
How many happy people are in your surroundings? Happiness found to rub off on others. |
D05 |
Health care rationing and quality-adjusted years of life: Implications for dialysis in the blogs. |
D05 |
Fresenius announces availability in Sweden of PVC- and phthalate-free PD dialysate bags and lines. |
D04 |
Cleveland Clinic discloses all industry ties of its doctors on the Clinic's website. |
D04 |
NEJM study shows that irbesartan of no benefit to patients with diastolic heart failure. |
D04 |
Liver fat, rather than abdominal fat or shape, may be main cardiovascular risk. |
D04 |
Wine and beer drinking increase omega-3 in the body independent of fish intake. |
D04 |
HALT-C trial shows absolutely no impact of interferon on progression of hepatitis C |
D03 |
Bicarbonate therapy lowers urinary calcium excretion in older adults. |
D03 |
Gene therapy cures sickle cell disease in mice. |
D03 |
Scientists film inner workings of the immune system sing multiphoton microscopy. |
D03 |
NEJM publishes case control study of allergic reactions due to OSCS-contaminated heparin. |
D03 |
Senators Baucus and Kennedy release their vision for health care reform. |
D03 |
NEJM: ACEI plus amlodipine better than ACEI plus a thiazide in terms of cardiovascular events. |
D02 |
Depression increases risk of subsequent visceral fat gain in longitudinal study. |
D02 |
Consumer Reports investigates sodium content of foods: salt is present where one may not expect |
D02 |
Cardiologists debate NEJM study comparing coronary CT scans with percutaneous angiography. |
D02 |
FDA issues Question and Answer sheet for medication guides aimed at patients taking ESAs |
D02 |
Tasimelteon resets melatonin level circadian cycle: potential benefit for jet lag, shift workers. |
D01 |
Canadians publish best practice recommendations for stroke care. |
N27 |
New studies confirm importance of sirtuin pathway in mammalian ageing; attention focuses on resveratrol. |
N27 |
Mechanism of how the brain senses fatty foods identified. |
N27 |
Serotonin formation rate in the gut linked to bone formation rate. |
N26 |
Montreal starts up an on-line hemodiafiltration center. Will the U.S. be close behind? |
N26 |
Binge drinking may damage the heart via acetaldehyde activation of macrophages. |
N26 |
Vitamin K deficiency linked to insulin resistance in older men |
N24 |
Vitamin D makes dialysis patients live longer? Say it ain't so, Joe! DOPPS pours cold water on the concept. |
N21 |
Do your CKD patients still smoke? Who is still smoking in the US by state. |
N21 |
Dialysis Compare website will now report patients with Hb above 12 as well as below 10 g/dL and will also change how patient survival is reported. |
N21 |
MMWR: Survey of implementation of hepatitis B vaccination at birth in various countries |
N21 |
Workplace hairspray exposure during pregnancy linked to hypospadias. |
N20 |
Nephros pursues new product revenue aiming to sell its water filter to dialysis units, hospitals and the U.S. military. |
N20 |
Bill Peckham blogs about Sen. Daschle and what his appointment as HHS secretary might mean for CKD care. |
N19 |
Pie in the sky or pie on the table?: Diamond dialysis filter kept unclogged using electrostatic field. |
N19 |
Designer organs progress: woman receives new trachea grown from her own stem cells. |
N19 |
Did you know that your prescribing history is for sale? Fed appeals court supports NH law banning the practice. |
N19 |
Trouble controlling serum phosphate? Chew on this... |
N19 |
New GFR estimating equation first presented at Renal Week in the news. |
N19 |
FDA advisory panel greenlights anti-MRSA antibiotic telavancin, but not approved by the FDA yet. |
N18 |
New microRNA compound protects mice against heart failure. |
N18 |
CDC updates guidelines for disinfection and sterilization in health care facilities. |
N18 |
AAKP announces the death of its former Executive Director and CEO Kris Robinson |
N18 |
AMA: Obama win accelerates drive for health care reform. |
N18 |
NY Times article highlights growing burden of CKD. |
N18 |
Anticancer drugs sunitinib and imatinib cause remission of type 1 diabetes in mice. |
N18 |
Extreme calorie restriction (study in anorexic teens) impairs bone structure before bone density is affected. |
N18 |
Five days of cipro cause pervasive and persistent changes in gut microflora abundance. |
N17 |
Network 9/10 and RPA sponsored symposia on Conditions for Coverage and Medical Director Responsibilities |
N17 |
Canadians issue new guidelines for CKD management |
N17 |
Pain and itch responses can be separated and differentially targeted by drugs. |
N17 |
UK panel of experts advises against presumed consent and donor opt out legislation. |
N17 |
Dr. Chris Blagg appointed editor of Hemodialysis International. |
N14 |
New xenotransplant technique in pigs based on modification of cell surface genes by altering pig sperm. |
N14 |
Renal Week: Relative vitamin K2 deficiency linked to vascular calcification in ESRD |
N13 |
Catheter thermoablation of atrial fibrillation far superior to drug treatment. |
N13 |
Sen.Baucus unveils Universal Health Care proposal |
N13 |
FDA: Review of atrial fib - bisphosphonate data suggests a weak or no relationship. |
N11 |
Bone marrow reconstitution with CCR5-negative cells apparently cures AIDS in a leukemia patient. |
N11 |
Sleep apnea associated with increased risk of sudden death. |
N11 |
Pie in the sky or pie on the table? Nanoporous ceramic membranes may reject protein buildup. |
N11 |
AHA Scientific Sessions 2008 in New Orleans, LA: Daily News, Nov 8 -12. |
N09 |
Rosuvastatin given to patients with normal cholesterol levels but high CRPs markedly lowers CV risk. |
N09 |
MP3 player earbuds should not be kept in shirt pockets in patients with pacemakers due to electrical interference. |
N07 |
MDRD equation to estimate GFR is out, new CKD-EPI equation is in and is more accurate. |
N07 |
Covidien recalls miscalibrated insulin syringes (overdose risk!) sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. |
N06 |
Beta-alanine supplements increase fitness level in the elderly. |
N06 |
MMWR: CDC recommendations against multiple puncture of parenteral medication vials. |
N06 |
CMS announces Open Door Forum on CrownWeb and Dialysis Facility Compare on Nov 19. |
N06 |
Dr. Bryan Becker appointed as President of the National Kidney Foundation. |
N06 |
Swabbing the mouth with probiotics as good as chlorhexidine in reducine ventilator-associated pneumonia risk. |
N06 |
Nicotinamide benefits cognition in an animal model. |
N06 |
Cancer genetic blueprint revealed by comparing genomes of cancerous and noncancerous cells in the same patient. |
N06 |
JASN early release: Serum phosphorus associated with coronary artery calcification in healthy young adults in longitudinal observational study. |
N06 |
KDOQI announces expansion plans |
N06 |
Ghrelin-like drug increases muscle mass by 20% in the elderly. |
N04 |
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) good for diagnosing certain liver conditions. |
N04 |
Intraocular anti-VEGF drugs to treat retinal proliferative disoders may have a dark side. |
N04 |
NK-22 cells - they're in the gut, they make IL-22, and are involved in mucosal immunity. |
N04 |
New SIRT1 activating drug may protect against diet-induced obesity. |
N04 |
1-alpha-25OH-D hydroxylase active in the lung; may be involved in immune defense. |
N04 |
Strange, complex pharmacokinetics of methotrexate in RBCs have implications for clinical treatment. |
N04 |
Incidence of proteinuria reduced in those diabeics who eat fish at least once a week. |
O30 |
Study of Rockwell dialysate-side iron drug gets recommendation to continue by Data Safety Monitoring Board |
O30 |
CDC issues new count of diabetes in the U.S. by state. Overall rate nearly doubles. |
O30 |
Alpha-1-antitrypsin treatment improves success rate of pancreatic islet cell transplants. |
O30 |
Do vegetarians get hemolytic uremic syndrome? Meat and dairy food ingestion implicated in new theory. |
O29 |
Animal studies suggest potential benefits of drug holiday for patients taking sulfonylureas. |
O29 |
Grapes protect the hearts and blood pressure of rats fed a salty diet. |
O29 |
Transfusion with older blood increases risk of infection. |
O29 |
Comments on KDIGO guidelines on prevention and treatment of hepatitis C in CKD. |
O29 |
Patients with lupus being treated with hydroxychloroquine may have lower rate of kidney damage in observational study. |
O29 |
Marked rise in kidney stones seen in U.S. children; cause is speculative. |
O28 |
Topical treament for HSV cold sores achieves same results as oral systemic therapy. |
O28 |
New computer algorithm that models the human body may be of use in anthropometric, nutritional research. |
O28 |
Market research firm releases reports detailing changes in management of anemia, phosphate, and PTH. |
O28 |
VEGF-based screening test for pre-eclampsia foreseen based on new research. |
O28 |
French company develops a next generation totally implantable artificial heart. |
O28 |
Plavix (clopidogrel) may be inactivated by some calcium channel blockers. |
O28 |
Natalie Cole: Dialysis in the day, concerts at night. |
O28 |
University of Michigan gets 3.8 M NIDDK Core Grant to fund kidney research |
O28 |
Vitamin E and selenium found to be of no benefit in preventing prostate cancer. |
O28 |
Another twist on the melamine tale: Now chickens who ate tainted feed lay melamine-contaminated eggs. |
O28 |
UMC Nevada kidney transplant program closes due to Medicare standard regulations. |
O27 |
Catlle vaccine that lowers their carriage rate of E.Coli O157:H7 approved for use in Canada. |
O27 |
Runners burn more calories at rest than sedentary persons, and it's due to changes in the mitochondria. |
O27 |
Risks of irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation increased with fosamax and other bisphosphonates. |
O27 |
Costs of treating diabetes has nearly doubled in past 7 years. |
O27 |
Pregnant women consuming flaxseed oil have a high (4x) risk of premature birth. |
O27 |
Pentoxifylline lowers proteinuria alone or in addition to an ACE inhibitor. |
O26 |
Genealogy of Hippocrates and the implications of the Hippocratic oath. |
O23 |
Dennis Kogod promoted to be DaVita's Chief Operating Officer (COO) |
O23 |
Amgen 3rd quarter net profit soars. |
O23 |
Hydrogen sulfide may be a key regulator of blood pressure. |
O23 |
Kaiser analyzes Presidential candidates' health care plans |
O23 |
European watchdog agency suggests not using diet drug rimonabant due to depression side effects. |
O23 |
New diet drug tesofensine appears to be remarkably effective. |
O23 |
ASN 2008 abstracts now available for viewing. |
O22 |
Journal of Renal Nutrition publishes composition of common salt substitutes. |
O22 |
Steroid-sparing immunosuppression for renal transplant in the news. |
O22 |
Upcoming paper in JASN suggests revised diagnostic ultrasound criteria for polycystic disease. |
O22 |
Designing a new dialysis unit? Glade-green light, clear sky above, and lavender-scented pillows enhance relaxation. |
O22 |
Low-levels of gut bacteria that secrete anti-inflammatory compounds may underlie or worsen Crohn's disease. |
O22 |
Japanese study finds that eating quickly doubles risk of obesity. |
O22 |
JAMA: Adverse case-mix disadvantages some hospitals in terms of pay for performance scores. |
O22 |
FDA wants more info before approving AMAG drug ferumoxytol as an IV iron drug. |
O20 |
Short chain fatty acids from gut bacteria slow intestinal transit time, thereby increasing nutrient absorption. |
O20 |
NKF to fund two 3-year KDOQI research grants (each 150 K/yr x 3). Application deadline 01-Dec-08. |
O20 |
Bad news: acrylamide in coffee. Good news: No increased GI cancer risk with acrylamide. |
O17 |
EPA toughens standard on lead emissions by 90%. |
O17 |
New Mycobacterium species identified that can cause bone infections in the immunocompromised. |
O17 |
Urine test for prostate cancer gene improves early detection relative to free PSA levels. |
O17 |
FDA creates drug safety information webpages for patients and health professionals. |
O17 |
Risk/benefit ratio of preventive use of aspirin in diabetic patients called into question. |
O16 |
Baxter earnings rise 19% in third quarter on sales of plasma-derived products. |
O16 |
Outcomes in transplant tourism patients markedly worse than those transplanted in the U.S. |
O16 |
Vitamin K does not slow age-related loss in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. |
O16 |
Fructose feeding induces high triglycerides and leptin resistance in rats. |
O16 |
Home dialysis equipment maker gets license to use some Hewlett-Packard inkjet printer patents for fluid path management. |
O15 |
Resveratrol prevents liver fat accumulation in a mouse model of alcoholic liver disease. |
O14 |
Resveratrol found in dark chocolate and cocoa. |
O14 |
Alpha-1-antitrypsin therapy expands beta-cell populations in the pancreas of mice with a model of type 1 diabetes. |
O14 |
B vitamins of no help in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease. |
O13 |
American Academy of Pediatrics ups vitamin D requirements in kids from 200 to 400 IU/day. |
O13 |
Book Review: Clinical Guide to Use of Antithrombotic Agents in CAD |
O13 |
Are you nuts about nuts? Nuts! One study fails to shell out any benefit. |
O13 |
A series of abstracts presented at CRF meeting suggesting that triple anti-platelet therapy (adding cilostazol) improved outcomes. |
O10 |
CDC reports on Listeria monocytogenes contamination of milk products after pasteurization. |
O10 |
Newspapers dissect McCain vs.Obama proposals concerning health care. |
O10 |
Is dietary turmeric the reason why Indians have a relatively low incidence of diabetic retinopathy? |
O09 |
Retinylamine markedly slows age-related macular degeneration in an animal model. |
O09 |
New physical activity guidelines: 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 times per week; |
O08 |
A single dose of EPO injected after a heart attack can limit apoptosis and thereby reduce heart cell damage. |
O08 |
10-year follow-up shows prolonged benefits of tight glucose control with sulfonylurea or metformin in UKPDS |
O08 |
USRDS Annual Data report breaks out a separate section dealing with earlier stage CKD. |
O07 |
One mechanism whereby ingestion of fatty foods (but not carbs or protein) can suppress hunger identified : OEA. |
O07 |
Even occasional smoking can impair arterial function for a prolonged period. |
O07 |
Medicare carrier switch causing payment delays and other problems nationwide. |
O07 |
Complement pathway and the innate immune system implicated in age-related macular degeneration. |
O07 |
Controlling computer games with brain waves: possible new hope for stroke victims? |
O06 |
National Renal Administrators' Association requests that small dialysis organizations be allowed to data batch CPM reporting to Crown Web. |
O06 |
One-dollar-a-month polypill containing ASA, thiazide, ACEI, and statin to undergo clinical testing. |
O06 |
Just one session of exercise improves metabolic health in insulin-resistant obese subjects. |
O06 |
Adipocyte precursor cells identified, opening up a new area of obesity research. |
O06 |
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis. |
O06 |
New studies support use of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome. |
O06 |
Disinfectant use can increase level of bacterial resistance. |
O06 |
Preliminary results suggest a 20% mortality reduction with Dendreon's prostate cancer vaccine. |
O06 |
Apparent failure to rinse sterilant from dialyzer prior to use may have led to patient death in Michigan. |
O06 |
Nobel prize in medicine goes to Barre-Sinoussi and Montagnier for discovery of the AIDS virus (Gallo left out) and to zu Hausen for the discovery of HPV. |
O03 |
MIT researchers make progress in developing a nose biosensor to sniff out disease. |
O03 |
FDA weighs in on melanine-contaminated food with interim risk assessment document. |
O03 |
On Nov 3, U.S. Supreme Court to hear key product liability court regarding use of FDA-recommended drug labels. |
O03 |
Successful transplantation of frozen and thawed pig liver (into another pig) raises hope for an organ bank. |
O03 |
A new brain - obesity- inflammation link discovered, showing how glucose/fat increases inflammation. |
O03 |
Amgen wins an injunction preventing sale of Roche's Mircera in the United States. |
O03 |
Higher dose zinc supplements associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer. |
O02 |
Is low vitamin D activity linked to increased thirst? |
O02 |
Melamine-tainted candy pulled from Connecticut stores. |
O01 |
Kidney sparing surgery gives good results in renal cancer. |
O01 |
Medicare stops paying for 10 reasonably preventable medical errors. |
S30 |
Lancet: New genes found that link to gout. |
S30 |
Vitamin C may blunt effect of anticancer drugs |
S29 |
Baxter gets 510K approval for in-line IV device designed to reduce bacterial contamination. |
S29 |
AAKP director Kris Robinson resigns to pursue other opportunities. |
S26 |
Popular Chinese candy that is available worldwide found contamined with melamine. |
S26 |
Would you like your coffee black, or with milk, cream, or melamine? FDA warns US this time. |
S26 |
Aptly named horny goat weed found to be a source of specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors. |
S26 |
FDA early communication regarding ongoing safety review of German ESA stroke study. |
S26 |
FDA involving itself in the use of ESAs as part of study trials after increased deaths in German stroke study. |
S25 |
Tea found to contain relatively high fluoride levels (fluoride of potential concern in CKD patients) |
S25 |
Pentazocine appears to dramatically prevent diabetic retinal damage in mice. |
S24 |
Joint Commission issues safety alert regarding heparin dosing errors in hospitals. |
S24 |
Int Soc Blood Purification (ISBP) abstracts online (from September, 2008 meeting) |
S22 |
NY dialysis center shut down for unsanitary conditions; story hits the New York Times. |
S22 |
Exercise program cuts liver fat by 40% in type 2 diabetics. |
S22 |
Darapladib slows atherosclerosis in a pig model. |
S22 |
Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of peripheral artery disease in women. |
S22 |
Two drug (cholinesterase inhibitor plus memantine) treatment slows progression rate of Alzheimer's disease. |
S22 |
6 months of caloric restriction and 10% body weight loss does not cause young overweight adults to lose bone. |
S20 |
Most FMC units in Texas now open again after hurricane Ike |
S19 |
African American women have low white blood cell count. |
S19 |
High-salt diet contributes very substantially to resistant hypertension. |
S18 |
JASN paper in press identifies uric acid as a risk factor for CKD. |
S18 |
Are statins ineffective for protection against cardiovascular risks in women? |
S18 |
New mechanism for cardiac arrhythmia discovered. |
S18 |
Thin men more vulnerable to osteoporosis. |
S18 |
Listening to Mozart lowers high blood pressure (really) |
S16 |
How should one properly dispose of unused drugs? No one seems to know. |
S16 |
NHANES data analysis links elevated urine bisphenol levels to diabetes, cardiovascular disease. |
S16 |
Chamomile tea cuts diabetes complications (in rats) |
S16 |
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) restricts FMC's ability to set its pricing on Venofer IV iron using its licensing agreement. |
S16 |
Combining thiazides with potassium-sparing diuretics markedly lowers cardiovascular mortality. |
S15 |
HDCN: Vaptans for hyponatremia (CME); Stabilizing hemoglobin (CNE); 29 RW07 audio talks; new NNJ CNEs. |
S15 |
Fresenius patient information center and hotline for hurricane Ike victims |
S15 |
Melamine-contamined baby formula poisons a large number of infants in China. |
S15 |
Carbon nanotubes for water purification. |
S15 |
Phase 1 trial of gene therapy using enkephalin for chronic pain starts recruitment. |
S15 |
Carvedilol and alprenolol, but not other beta-blockers, stimulate cellular protective pathway in the heart. |
S15 |
MYH9 gene variants linked to FSGS and diabetic kidney disease in African Americans. |
S14 |
Hospitals and nursing homes contribute to water contamination with pharmaceuticals through their disposal methods. |
S14 |
Sulforaphane from broccoli may protect lungs by activating detoxifying enzyme. |
S13 |
5 pioneering scientists win Lasker medical prizes. |
S13 |
Investigational drug effective against dormant tuberculosis bacteria. |
S12 |
Cardioprotective effects of alcohol ingestion may be due to aldehyde dehydrogenase. |
S12 |
FDA issues warning about melamine in one brand of baby formula manufactured in China. |
S11 |
Rituximab prescribing info revised to reflect risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. |
S11 |
Interstitial cystits may be treatable via the colon. |
S10 |
Texas dialysis providers prepare for hurricane Ike. |
S10 |
University of Pittsburgh to partner with DaVita, FMC in 18 regional dialysis clinics. |
S10 |
Molecular mechanism of steroid-induced fatty liver determined. |
S10 |
Pentazocine shows encouraging results in a mouse model of diabetic retinopathy. |
S10 |
NEJM early release: Benefits of tight glucose control persist in type 2 DM at 10 years |
S10 |
NEJM early release: Tight BP control has to be continued in type 2 diabetics; otherwise benefits are not maintained. |
S09 |
Serotonin transport receptor levels in the brain change with the seasons; may reflect seasonal affective disorder. |
S09 |
Low serum vitamin B12 levels associated with brain shrinkage in the elderly. |
S08 |
Once-a-week sustained release exenatide lowers HbA1c better than twice daily shots. |
S08 |
Genetic variants associated with markedly different vitamin B12 handling. |
S08 |
Annual Dialysis Conference 2008 PD papers now available on-line |
S05 |
Photographing what they eat helps dieters stick to weight-loss plans and identifies bingeing. |
S05 |
Alternating linezolid and vancomycin usage periods in the ICU lowers MRSA prevalence. |
S05 |
Bisphenol (present in polycarbonate plastics) linked to metabolic syndrome. |
S05 |
High gas prices hit dialysis patients and others who need frequent medical treatment. |
S05 |
FDA warns about invasive fungal lung infections in patients taking TNF-alpha blockers. |
S05 |
Vaccination against core influenza virus antigens may obviate need for annual shots. |
S04 |
Tired of jogging to burn more calories? Try working on a crossword puzzle. |
S03 |
Sleep loss, even transient, increases NF-kappaB activity in humans. |
S03 |
Higher serum calcium levels within the normal range associated with increased fatal prostate cancer risk in NHANES. |
S03 |
Exercise increases risk of catching the flu, while quercetin lowers this risk (in mice) |
S03 |
RPA and ESRD networks launch kidney patient safety initiative, including a new website. |
S03 |
Cortinarius mushroom induced kidney failure in the news - Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans being the latest victim |
S02 |
In vitro studies suggest role for antihistamine clemizole in treating hepatitis C |
S02 |
TORC gene linked to both appetite regulation and fertility |
S02 |
Think your fiance will make the perfect husband? Better first check his vasopressin receptor genotype! |
S02 |
Genetic data stored at NIH temporarily withdrawn due to privacy concerns raised by new method of forensic SNP analysis |
S02 |
How Tulane University hospital coped with Gustav evacuation |
S02 |
Want to live longer? Take the stairs instead of the elevator. |
S02 |
AJKD: Temporary iron depletion and relative thrombocytosis may underline increased mortality with high doses of EPO. |
A29 |
Study suggests that flu shots may not reduce mortality in the elderly. |
A29 |
Variant Creutzfeld-Jakob disease transmissible by blood transfusion. |
A29 |
Heated seats (applies to dialysis chairs) raise scrotal temperatures and affect sperm. |
A29 |
Morton salt notifies customers of potassium chloride shortage due to labor strike at Canadian potash mines. |
A29 |
List of CKD blogs |
A29 |
Singh and Furberg editorialize against use of thiazolidinediones due to CV risk and lack of CV benefit. |
A29 |
Pancreatic exocrine cells reprogrammed to make them into insulin-secreting beta cells |
A29 |
100g/day of dark chocolate lowers blood pressure by 3 mm Hg. |
A29 |
Eating two eggs a day while restricting caloric intake has no adverse effects on LDL cholesterol. |
A27 |
Debate flares: Can obese patients be healthy? |
A27 |
Webcam doctor visits take off in Hawaii |
A26 |
More cases of fatal pancreatitis after Byetta reported. |
A26 |
Allopurinol lowers blood pressure in hypertensive adolescents |
A26 |
Newer gated CT scans diagnose coronary artery disease and obviate need for angiography. |
A26 |
Leptin injections keep rats with type 1 diabetes alive without insulin. |
A26 |
Twenty percent of Ayurvedic medicines found to be contaminated with lead, arsenic, or mercury. |
A25 |
Renophobia: Brit panics when she finds kidney in a piece of chicken dinner ! |
A25 |
Longer-term low-dose IL-2 treatment (metronomic dosing) has fewer side effects when used for prostate cancer. |
A25 |
New guidelines to treat rheumatoid arthritis focus on disease-modifying drugs. |
A25 |
Some rice bran products found to contain high levels of arsenic. |
A25 |
FDA approves Nplate (romiplostim) to stimulate bone marrow in thrombocytopenia. |
A24 |
Bifidobacterium infantis may have systemic immune system benefits. |
A22 |
Some evidence that Vytorin is, or maybe is not, associated with an increased cancer risk; FDA gets involved. |
A22 |
New antimicrobial approach tames, rather than kills, pathogenic bacteria, lowering risk of emerging resistant strains. |
A22 |
Fresenius stays strong in tough economic times. |
A22 |
NEJM: Preeclampsia raises risk of subsequent CKD |
A21 |
NKF launches education toolkit targeting treatment of patients with HIV and CKD. |
A21 |
DaVita establishes Florida hotline for dialysis patients to be used during hurricanes. |
A21 |
Blocking androgen receptors in prostate cancer may paradoxically enhance tumor growth. |
A21 |
Taste receptor for calcium present in the mouths of mice. |
A21 |
AMAG receives fast track designation from FDA for ferumoxytol as an MRI contrast agent. |
A20 |
79 million US adults have problems related to medical care induced debt. |
A20 |
First red blood cells grown in the lab. |
A20 |
Individual genome analysis shows that drug sensitivity may be poorly predicted by skin color (presumed race) |
A20 |
New survey shows obesity rates continue to increase in the United States. |
A19 |
Lowering homocysteine with folic acid and B vitamins fails to reduce CV events in heart disease patients. |
A19 |
Low-level arsenic exposure linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk. |
A19 |
Effect of grapefruit juice on drug absorption and metabolism: new complexities |
A19 |
Chronic lead poisoning from contaminated urban soils. |
A19 |
Obesity epidemic due to increased food intake, and not decreased activity level. |
A19 |
FDA warns of hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis with Byetta (exenatide) |
A18 |
Researchers create milligram quantities of completely synthetic heparin |
A18 |
Compensated organ donation pits the AMA against the NKF: The Satel article in Slate magazine. |
A18 |
Wall Street Journal health blog debated ethics of organ donation, focusing on NKF opposition to the concept. |
A18 |
Medicare finalizes its list of - no pay - preventable conditions in hospitalized patients. |
A18 |
Anti-fibrosis drug developed by Australian scientists may help slow progression of CKD |
A15 |
When is a potential heart donor really dead? NEJM report raises some ethical questions. |
A15 |
Lancet: ONTARGET study shows mixed results for combined ARB/ACEI therapy; greater reduction of proteinuria but a higher renal event rate. |
A15 |
Certain hepatitis B virus genotypes linked to liver cancer risk. |
A15 |
Bariatric surgery - induced weight loss helps, but does not cure, sleep apnea. |
A15 |
Infection control requirements from CDC incorporated into CMS conditions for coverage for dialysis units. MMWR, see p. 875. |
A14 |
Monosodium glutamate use associated with weight gain. |
A14 |
SpyCEP identified as key element to infectivity of group A strep associated with necrotizing fasciitis. |
A14 |
CMS issues draft interpretive guidelines for surveyors re new conditions for coverage; requests comments (pdf). |
A13 |
Enhancing lysosomal receptors for chaperone molecules prevents aging of mouse livers. |
A13 |
NKF-FDA workshop: Proteinuria as a Surrogate Outcome in CKD: Link to presentations. |
A13 |
T-cell furin linked to autoimmunity |
A12 |
MicroRNA specific to endothelial cells associated with blood vessel branching, survival after cardiac infarction. |
A11 |
Proton pump inhibitors increase fracture risk |
A11 |
Prospective study of runners as they aged from 50 through 80 shows substantial benefits. |
A08 |
FDA issues warning about risk of rhabdomyolysis when simvastatin is used with amiodarone. |
A08 |
Immune response to early treatment of hepatitis C suggests that cure rate may be enhanced. |
A08 |
FDA-mandated new labeling and medication guide for ESAs now activated. |
A08 |
LabCorp via Litholink and the NKF launch an educational and information technology support program for early CKD detection. |
A08 |
AHA issues recommendations for ambulatory BP monitoring is certain children and adolescents. |
A08 |
Obese men face twin threat from prostate cancer |
A08 |
Dr. Stan Lindenfeld appointed as Chief Medical Officer of U.S. Renal Care |
A07 |
Proposed legislation would protect physicians who volunteer to treat poor patients from medical liability. |
A07 |
Some foreign-trained physicians working under the J-1 visa waiver program complain of abusive working conditions. |
A07 |
Occult hepatitis C viral infection present in 45% of hemodialysis patients with abnormal liver enzymes. |
A07 |
New gene-based molecular test for prostate cancer ready for commercialization. |
A07 |
U.K. National Health Service decides that 4 new drugs with some activity against kidney cancer are not cost-effective. |
A07 |
NEJM: FGF-23 is a risk marker for death in incident dialysis patients |
A06 |
NephCure announces recipients of research awards focusing on FSGS. |
A06 |
November CJASN paper details benefits of rituximab in treating membranous nephropathy. |
A06 |
Broccoli compounds reduce reactive oxygen species induced in blood vessels by hyperglycemia. |
A05 |
IV calcium channel blocker wins FDA approval to treat acute hypertension. |
A05 |
Baroreflex device to treat hypertension. A pipe dream? 200 million dollars raised so far says maybe not. |
A05 |
New guidelines suggest that routine prostate cancer screening not be done in patients over 75 years of age. |
A05 |
Physician and nurse blogs not uncommonly intrude on patient privacy rights and have undeclared conflicts of interest. |
A05 |
New method of inducing tolerance using donor leukocytes shows promising results. |
A05 |
Assay for serum hepcidin may help diagnose anemia of chronic disease. |
A04 |
Patients with myeloma treated with ESAs may have poorer survival. |
A02 |
Settlement will reduce acrylamide levels in potato chips. |
A01 |
Shire stops selling its ESA Dynepo in Europe due to unfavorable market environment. |
A01 |
FDA forces new labeling changes for ESAs under new law. |
A01 |
R1626 shows promising effects against HCV viremia when combined with pegylated inferferon and ribavirin. |
A01 |
Mouse data suggests that warfarin may inhibit fibrosis due to hepatitis C. |
A01 |
Consensus statement suggests that HbA1c is the best test to detect early diabetes. |
A01 |
Pluripotent stem cells obtained from skin cells used to generate motor neurons. |
A01 |
Treating H. pylori infection markedly reduces risk of recurrent gastric cancer. |
J31 |
Two new drugs have profound effects on exercise conditioning in mice. |
J30 |
A year of quality-adjusted human life is worth 129,000 dollars? |
J30 |
Incenter 3x/week nocturnal hemodialysis in the news. |
J30 |
Does adiponectin have a dark side? Study associates it with increased cardiovascular risk. |
J30 |
Bifidobacterium infantis continues to show promise as treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. |
J29 |
New study highlights risk of losing bone density while following a low-calorie diet for weight loss. |
J29 |
Manganese-containing nanobialys may be a useful alternative to gadolinium for MRI imaging, among other uses. |
J29 |
Rember, a drug that is really a blue dye that prevents tau tangles, appears to slow Alzheimer's disease. |
J29 |
Home dialysis in Ontario, Canada in the news |
J29 |
Difficult patient kicked out of local dialysis center forced to dialyze in local hospital emergency room. |
J29 |
FDA advised against eating green gook (tomalley) from American lobsters. |
J29 |
Testosterone changes associated with perimenopausal increase in metabolic syndrome risk. |
J29 |
Observational study suggests that statins may lower risk of senile dementia very substantially. |
J28 |
TriPort device aids in performing umbilical laparoscopic surgery. |
J28 |
Deep frozen organs function after being transplanted into animals 3 months later. |
J28 |
E-prescribers see Medicare bonus, but late adopters will face pay cut |
J27 |
Human autoantibodies from women with pre-eclampsia induce the condition in pregnant mice. |
J26 |
Fist-clenching prior to phlebotomy can raise sample potassium levels. |
J26 |
Amgen shares rise after success of its drug denosumab in lowering risk of bone fractures. |
J25 |
NIDDK publishes strategic plan for addressing research on non-cancer-related prostate disease. |
J25 |
U.S. House approves delay of Medicare trigger measure. |
J24 |
Complement activation is increases in patients with age-related macular degeneration. |
J24 |
In acute study, fructose increases lipogenesis relative to glucose. |
J23 |
NEJM: Genetic mutation associated with most patients who develop myopathy on high-dose statins. |
J23 |
Texas ESRD Network hurricane resource site |
J23 |
Hurricane Dolly now at south Texas coast. |
J23 |
How bacterial biofilms use chemical weapons against amoebas |
J22 |
Dr. Arnold Kim gives up nephrology practice to attend to his Mac blogging site and other projects. |
J22 |
As travel costs rise, more meetings go virtual. |
J22 |
House Appropriations Subcommittee increases proposed FDA budget by more than 20% to over 2 billion dollars per year. |
J22 |
Vagal nerve stimulation enhances spleen production of TNF: A brain to immune system connection? |
J22 |
New type of chlorine-tolerant membranes developed for desalination. |
J22 |
The cold, cruel facts?: Disease prevention programs may not lower costs in the long run? |
J22 |
Ezetimibe plus simvastatin drug trial shows no effect on aortic valve stenosis progression. |
J22 |
Prostate cancer drug abiraterone hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of advanced disease. |
J22 |
Ice-tea aficionado develops kidney stones |
J22 |
Woman who claimed water-loading diet caused brain damage due to seizures wins lawsuit. |
J21 |
Dr. Joseph Letteri, an expert in kidney treatment; in memoriam |
J21 |
Advance lowers risk of rejection of animal tissues. |
J21 |
Anti-bacterial actions of cranberry juice explained by its action on fimbriae. |
J21 |
Adding calcium hydroxide to seawater may reverse global warming. |
J21 |
Drug industry: No more free pens, pads, or mugs for docs. |
J21 |
Singapore mulls legal kidney trading. |
J21 |
FDA finds incriminated Salmonella strain on jalapeno peppers |
J19 |
Human blood vessels grown in mice |
J18 |
In-center nocturnal dialysis in Colorado in the news. |
J18 |
Donor nephrectomy via umbilical incision shortens donor post-op recovery time. |
J18 |
Jonathan Himmelfarb to lead new Kidney Research Institute based in Seattle. |
J17 |
Low-carb vs. low-fat supporters fight over importance of NEJM study on NY Times blog. |
J17 |
FDA retracts Salmonella-related warning against eating raw tomatoes. Peppers still a potential risk factor. |
J17 |
Genetic variant identified that increases risk of elevated triglycerides fourfold in Asian Americans. |
J17 |
Peptidoglycans from gut bacteria may induce C. albicans to transform into infectious variant. |
J17 |
Radiocontrast nephropathy studies may overestimate risk of AKI, since creatinine often increases in controls patients, also. |
J17 |
U.S. population keeps getting fatter; esp. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. |
J17 |
FDA safety recall: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate contaminated with yeast. |
J17 |
AHA to launch new journal focusing on cardiovascular outcomes trials and methodology. |
J17 |
Whole fruits and fruit juices have opposite effects on diabetes risk in Nurses' Health Study |
J17 |
Atkins was right after all. NEJM study confirms benefits of low-carb and Mediterannean diets vs. low-fat diet. |
J17 |
NEJM study shows that IVIG plus rituximab increases transplant success rates in HLA-sensitized patients. |
J16 |
Doctors hopeful that improved blood thinners are on the horizon: Three new candidates. |
J16 |
Annals: Low molecular weight heparin for 7 days better than stockings after arthroscopic knee surgery. |
J16 |
Has the Achilles heel of the HIV virus been located? |
J16 |
Cyclosporine increases expression of VEGF. Is this a mechanism for post-transplant cancer risk? |
J16 |
Congress overrides Bush veto on Medicare bill that prevents physician payment cuts. |
J15 |
Are kidney transplants performed at night less successful? A small European study suggests this possibility. |
J15 |
GAO recommends prior authorization by Medicare of physican office-based diagnostic imaging tests. |
J15 |
Bush to veto Medicare physician's pay patch bill today; Congress set to override. |
J14 |
Will global warming spark a rise in kidney stone incidence? |
J14 |
Nurses struggle with implications of new CMS policy re non-reimbursable adverse events. |
J14 |
Track the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games |
J14 |
CKD screening shows that a high percentage of Australia's indigenous population has kidney disease. |
J14 |
FDA warning: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with avastin plus sunitinib. |
J14 |
Amgen's osteoporosis drug denosumab found effective in maintaining bone density in prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation. |
J12 |
Triathlon athlete and dialysis patient Shad Ireland in the news. |
J12 |
Pioneering heart surgeon Michael DeBakey dies at age 99. |
J11 |
Dialysis patients in Scotland can access their lab results on-line. |
J11 |
FDA lists May 2008 labeling changes: Aranesp (tumor progression) and CellCept (lymphoma and PML risk) |
J11 |
Angiodynamics recalls its Centros dialysis catheter due to inadequate cuff attachment. |
J11 |
U.S. News issues its annual rankings of hospitals by specialty. |
J11 |
White House threatens to veto bill rescinding physician Medicare payment cuts. Does the Senate have the votes to override? |
J11 |
Scientists image prostate cancer that has metastasized to pelvic lymph nodes. |
J10 |
Aspirin may benefit patients with osteoporosis: a possible mechanism identified. |
J10 |
Histone deactylase (HDAC) inhibitors protect ischemic tissue from injury. |
J10 |
Computational biology approach leads to better understanding of immune response to presented antigen. |
J10 |
Time of day affects antibody response to vaccination in men, but not women. Morning is best. |
J10 |
U.S. National Public Radio examines health care system in 5 European countries. |
J09 |
New form of Creutzfeld-Jakob-type of dementia discovered in the United States - no obvious cause. |
J09 |
Salmonella outbreak continues: jalapeno peppers now thought to be a cause. |
J09 |
Medicare bill that rescinds physician payment cuts passes in Senate with veto-proof majority. |
J09 |
ESRD Network 14 (Texas) alert regarding contamination of at least one lot of Morton salt pellets by sodium ferrocyanide. |
J09 |
Androgen-deprivation therapy does not help when given to older men with localized prostate cancer vs.watchful waiting alone.. |
J09 |
Fresenius signs sublicensing agreement with Luitpold to use Venofer in United States patients. |
J08 |
Phosphate in CKD conference; September 26, 2008 in New York City. |
J08 |
Stanford researchers find molecule that kills kidney cancer cells, STF-62247. |
J08 |
Farm-raised tilapia fish has relatively low levels of omega-3 fatty acids. |
J08 |
Fish oil plus red yeast lower cholesterol to the same extent as statin therapy. |
J08 |
Transplant tourists running out of destinations. |
J08 |
FDA adds boxed warning on risk of tendon rupture associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotics. |
J08 |
Overweight patients trying to lose weight lose twice as much if they keep a food diary. |
J07 |
Swiss study suggests an 8% increase in failure rate when a male kidney is given to a woman recipient. |
J07 |
Medicare double delay: Senate fails to act and CMS holds physician claims. |
J07 |
Dr. Allen Alfrey, discoverer of the cause of aluminum-related dialysis dementia, in memoriam. |
J07 |
Fresenius Medical buys heparin-maker APP pharmaceuticals. |
J03 |
NEJM: Scanning the blood for circulating tumor cells using DNA technology helps guide treatment of metastatic disease. |
J03 |
VA/NIH study of dialysis dose in acute kidney failure published in NEJM |
J03 |
Pfizer will no longer work directly with for-profit CME companies. |
J03 |
Novel antibiotic ceftobirole kills even the most resistant Staph. aureus. |
J03 |
CMS releases 2007 ESRD Clinical Performance Measures report (.pdf) |
J03 |
Secondary analysis of CHOIR data suggests that high EPO doses, rather than high Hb per se, associated with mortality. |
J03 |
FDA panel recommends that all new diabetes drugs be screened for cardiovascular risk. |
J02 |
New orally active, broad-spectrum angiogenesis inhibitor may be useful against many cancers. |
J02 |
Secret of herpesvirus latency discovered in strands of microRNA. |
J01 |
Caffeine intake increases rate at which muscle replenishes glycogen stores after exercise. |
J01 |
Indocyanine green plus laser light kills even resistant bacteria; application to wound infections. |
J01 |
Medicare proposes changes for dialysis reimbursement. |
J01 |
More on the physician Medicare payment cut battle in the Congress. |
J01 |
FDA may start focusing more on software reliability in medical devices. |
J01 |
Bills pending in Congress would remove Supreme Court shield for medical device manufacturers. |
J30 |
Doctors get temporary reprieve on Medicare cuts. |
J30 |
Cancer cure strategy in mice to be tested in humans: transfusion of allogeneic cancer-killing leukocytes. |
J30 |
Volcanoes turn out to be an important source of mercury pollution. |
J30 |
Calcium supplementation alone does not reduce hip fracture risk in the elderly (new meta-analysis) |
J30 |
AHA publishes cookbook focusing on healthy soul food recipes |
J30 |
Sudden hearing loss associated with increased risk of future stroke. |
J30 |
AHA launches hearthub.org, a website for patients. |
J30 |
Prevalence of silent cerebral infarction in healthy (mean age 62) people at 11% in MRI study. |
J30 |
AMA delegates oppose CMS no pay policy for "preventable" conditions that develop during hospital stay. |
J28 |
Mortality rates similar at for-profit and not-for-profit dialysis chain patients; former use more EPO and IV iron. |
J28 |
Bill to approve pathway for FDA approvals of biosimilars advocated as saving billions of dollars. |
J28 |
Senate fails to take up legislation that would delay Medicare physician fee cut. |
J28 |
FDA/Roche: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) warnings added to mycophenolate labeling. |
J26 |
Fructose, but not glucose, increases visceral adipose tissue and triglycerides, and lower insulin sensitivity. |
J26 |
Testing of athletes for illicit EPO use has high rate of false negatives. |
J26 |
Gastric vagal block surgery less invasive, than bariatric surgery, but also effective in causing weight loss. |
J26 |
Two siRNA in the Phase I/II pipeline for kidney disease, one for delayed graft function, the other for AKI |
J26 |
Cethromycin for community-acquited MRSA. |
J26 |
Allen Nissenson hired as Chief Medical Officer of DaVita |
J25 |
R provides open access software for statistical analysis and graphing of results. |
J25 |
House Medicare bill and the politics of competitive bidding for medical equipment |
J25 |
House votes to block cut in physician Medicare fees. |
J25 |
MRSA skin infections becoming commonplace in healthy athletes. |
J25 |
Site indentified at which microRNAs may down-regulate immune response. |
J25 |
Impending Medicare reimbursement cuts may affect delivery of care |
J25 |
African Americans excrete less potassium in the urine, and it's not all due to dietary intake. |
J25 |
Excessive amounts of lead found in indoor/outdoor carpeting and artificial grass. |
J25 |
Radiofrequency equipment ID tags can halt dialysis machines, change ventilator settings, alter syringe pump performance in the ICU. |
J25 |
Obesity drug rimonabant approved for NHS use in England and Wales. |
J25 |
Breast-cancer gene BRCA2 linked to much shorter survival after prostate cancer. |
J24 |
Take your meds and have a chance at winning the lottery. |
J24 |
House reps Dingell and Barton plan bill pushing nationwide adoption of electronic medical record systems. |
J23 |
Some academic sites offering on-line second opinion services. |
J23 |
Brouhaha over inclusion of Social Security numbers on Medicare ID cards: Would take 8 years to change? |
J23 |
Rapamycin may impact retardation in tuberous sclerosis and might be useful in treating autism. |
J23 |
New source of cardiac stem cells found in the epicardium |
J21 |
Might Tai-Chi benefit CKD patients who can't sleep well? |
J20 |
ANNA Monthly enewsletter, June, 2008 |
J20 |
Abbott Labs research grant solicitation on VDRA: Deadline is June 30th. |
J20 |
Stem cells give old muscles new pep |
J19 |
Some pathogenic bacteria use nanosyringe to inject host cells with toxins. |
J19 |
Might exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation be beneficial? |
J19 |
Is fluoride in drinking water safe for patients with CKD? |
J19 |
FDA cautions about increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia who had been treated with antipsychotic drugs |
J19 |
Investigation of deaths at Lufkin dialysis center: How alleged criminal activity was uncovered. |
J18 |
DNA-modified bacteria eat plant waste and excrete fuel oil. |
J18 |
Computer generated warfarin dosing as effective as dosing by expert prescribers. |
J18 |
HHV-8 herpes virus linked to ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes in Africa. |
J17 |
Big breakfast diet more effective than low-carb diet in maintaining weight loss. |
J17 |
Diabetes doubles the risk of hearing loss. |
J16 |
Transportation fees impact some Canadian diaysis patients. |
J16 |
British Medical Journal hosts interchange of views on appropriateness of paying live organ donors. |
J16 |
Patients only rarely use online ratings to pick physicians. |
J16 |
Do patients with combined liver/kidney transplants really need the kidney portion? |
J16 |
Eating in response to stress? Ghrelin could be the reason why. |
J16 |
Studies with fat cells suggest that resveratrol may help combat obesity. |
J16 |
Etanercept slows cyst formation in a mouse model of PKD via inhibiting TNF-alpha. |
J13 |
Senate Republicans block debate on Baucus bill, that would have delayed Medicare payment cuts. |
J13 |
FDA and EMEA to consider biomarkers of renal injury in animal studies evaluating renal safety of new drugs. |
J12 |
Baxter avian flu vaccine shows promise in early testing. |
J12 |
XBP1, stimulated by a high-carb diet, may be a new target for treatment of dyslipidemias. |
J12 |
Sequential treatment of lupus in women with cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate preserves ovarian function. |
J12 |
Patch-based vaccine effective against traveler's diarrhea. |
J12 |
A subgroup of retinal cells linked to circadian cycle resetting and insomnia. |
J12 |
FDA approves generic form of ramipril made by Lupin pharmaceuticals. |
J11 |
Vitamin D protects heart-failure-prone rats against heart failure when fed a high-salt diet. |
J11 |
Lupus more severe, and nephritis more common, in patients with Southern European ancestry. |
J11 |
Fresenius helps to provide dialysis supplies to China earthquake victims. |
J11 |
CMS gives researchers access to parts of the Medicare prescription drug benefit database. |
J11 |
FDA: Concern about potential cancer risk in users of Regranex (becaplermin) gel (used to help heal foot ulcers in diabetics). |
J11 |
ANNA releases new editions of its Certification Review Guide and Core Curriculum |
J11 |
The American Heart Association translates key parts of its website to Spanish, Vietnamese, and simplified Chinese. |
J11 |
Doctor of nursing practice degree - will this grant clinical privileges similar to that of an MD? |
J10 |
Rosiglitazone may slow progression of diabetic eye disease. |
J10 |
Would the proposed Baucus bill threaten smaller dialysis providers? |
J10 |
Baucus unveils Medicare payment reform legislation that would impact on ESRD reimbursement. |
J10 |
One more argument against smoking: Increased risk of age-related hearing loss. |
J10 |
Etanercept plus exenatide increases efficacy of islet cell transplants over the standard Edmonton protocol. |
J10 |
Eating diet rich in oily fish associated with markedly reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration. |
J10 |
Large Australian RCT specifically shows that lowering HbA1C in diabetics to a 6.5% target protects the kidney. |
J10 |
NEJM: Full text of ADVANCE trial, which showed a benefit of intensive glucose control (HbA1C to 6.5%) |
J09 |
NEJM: Glycemic control in the ADVANCE vs. ACCORD trials (editorial) |
J09 |
NEJM: ACCORD trial results published (full text): Intensive blood glucose lowering in diabetes may worsen outcomes. |
J09 |
Myeloma drug Velcade (bortezomib) shows promise in treating lupus in an animal model. |
J09 |
Observational study associated low 25-D levels with poor CV outcomes in peritoneal dialysis patients. |
J09 |
High blood levels of 25-vitamin D may increase risk of aggressive prostate cancer. |
J09 |
VA diabetes trial reports at ADA. Lowering HbA1c below 7% associated with a trend for improved CV outcomes. |
J09 |
115 year old woman found to have essentially normal brain on autopsy, with no evidence of Alzheimer's disease. |
J09 |
Search abstracts being presented at the 2008 American Diabetes Association meeting. |
J09 |
Study suggests benefits of a short nap for night-shift healthcare workers. |
J06 |
Why the two diabetes trials of aggressively lowering HbA1c came up with different results. |
J06 |
High-protein weight loss diet protects against the bone loss seen with standard low-fat higher carb diets. |
J06 |
Nephros completes trial of clip-on hemodiafiltration module and high-efficiency b2-M hemodiafilter. |
J06 |
Mechanism of action of niacin to increase HDL levels discovered. |
J05 |
HHS releases comprehensive plan to speed nationwide adoption of health information technology. |
J05 |
FDA: More on the ongoing review of TNF-blockers and cancer risk. |
J05 |
Is your health record already on-line on your health insurer's website? If so, how tightly is this protected? |
J05 |
Alcohol ingestion cuts risk of rheumatoid arthritis by 50%. |
J05 |
Study in mice suggests resveratrol has marked cardioprotective effects. |
J05 |
NEJM: Heparin contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate causes anaphylaxis via kallikrein activation. |
J05 |
NEJM: Aliskiren plus losartan lowers proteinuria in diabetics. |
J04 |
FDA reviewing reports of increased cancer risk associated with TNF- blocking drugs. |
J03 |
Antibacterial wipes can actually spread drug-resistant bacteria if used on more than one surface. |
J03 |
Salmonella outbreak in 9 states linked to raw tomatoes. |
J03 |
Nova (R) renal - a contrast-free method for visualization of renal perfusion on MR scans. |
J03 |
Magnetic control mechanism developed to steer swallowed mini-cameras for better GI tract images. |
J03 |
Artificial blood vessel creation from smooth muscle cells makes major advances. |
J03 |
NIH to fund research into bacteria colonizing various parts of the human body. |
J03 |
Ultrasmall bacteria that can pass through dialysis filters identified in deep Greenland ice cores. |
J03 |
USC researchers identify gene that controls blood glucose levels. |
J03 |
Senate Bill would delay Medicare payment cuts to physicians. |
J02 |
Taiwanese study links water chlorination to birth defects. |
J02 |
Cubing and then boiling potatoes markedly reduces their content of potassium and other minerals. |
M31 |
Fomer nurse at dialysis center arrested regarding question of injecting bleach intravenously into a patient. |
M30 |
Cause of clubbing of the fingers in lung disease found - 15-HPGD. |
M30 |
Whole milk as effective as 0.1% barium as GI contrast agent for CT. |
M29 |
Diabetes Tech and Therapeutics journal supplement focuses on self-monitoring of blood glucose. |
M29 |
Prucalopride shows promise in treating patients with severe constipation. |
M29 |
Dehydrated tomatoes markedly lower prostate tumor growth in an animal model. |
M29 |
New microsphere-based vaccine for type 1 diabetes to be tested in humans. It reverses diabetes in mice. |
M28 |
Hope for stroke victims. Monkeys control prosthetic arm using brain waves to feed themselves. |
M28 |
ADA Scientific Sessions start June 6th. Search abstracts at this link. |
M28 |
Roche diabetes drug based on GLP-1 analogue, lowers HbA1c and engenders weight loss. |
M28 |
Study suggests that salsalate may be of benefit in type 2 diabetics. |
M28 |
RIP140 molecule involved in tumor cachexia, fatty liver, and associated inflammation. |
M27 |
AMAG Pharmaceuticals signs agreement with 3SBio to commercialize ferumoxytol in China. |
M27 |
Louisiana Senate passes bill that would shield disaster responders from civil liability lawsuits. |
M27 |
Study suggests that RDA for children for cholecalciferol should be 2,000 IU/day, rather than 200 IU/day. |
M27 |
New scoring method for coronary artery calcification that takes into account extent of calcium coverage. |
M27 |
High-flavonoid cocoa can be a boost for diabetics. |
M27 |
Should HbA1c be used instead of plasma glucose to screen for diabetes? |
M27 |
Brooke Army medical center experimenting with stem cell treatment to regrow lost body parts. |
M26 |
2008 American Transplant Congress to meet in Toronto starting May 31. Abstracts at this link. |
M26 |
Qualitative changs in gut microflora affect insulin resistance. |
M26 |
Six vs. three meals per day has no impact on weight loss. |
M24 |
NxStage raises 43 million dollars from private placement sale of equity. |
M23 |
Automated CPR machine helps save lives. |
M23 |
FDA to use Medicare claims data to monitor drug side effects once drugs have been marketed. |
M22 |
Biotech company to hold auction for people who want to clone their pet dog. |
M22 |
FDA approves gut opioid antagonist Entereg, for use to prevent postoperative ileus. |
M22 |
It's official: Home BP monitoring is now the standard of care. |
M21 |
CMS launches hospital comparison website. |
M21 |
President Bush signs genetic anti-discrimination act (GINA) into law. |
M21 |
After heart attack, bivalirudin better than heparin plus glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. |
M21 |
Former Amgen executive Dr. Robert Brenner moves to AMAG. |
M21 |
Modest red wine (but not beer) ingestion actually may lower risk of NAFLD - non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. |
M21 |
Protein structure is deciphered of steap3, a protein that regulates iron absorption in the gut. |
M21 |
Denosumab (target of which is RANK ligand) increases bone mineral density more than continued alendronate treatment in postmenopausal women. |
M20 |
NEJM: Palevsky-VA/NIH study shows that daily HD or more intense CRRT of no benefit in acute kidney injury |
M20 |
Investigation into dialysis center deaths focuses on temporary use of 1.0 K dialysate concentrate. |
M20 |
Google health now accepting patient information. |
M19 |
Results of VA/NIH study on dialysis dose in acute kidney injury to be presented tomorrow, May 20th, in Toronto at ATS2008. |
M19 |
Vaccine targeting amyloid beta protein prevents Alzheimer's disease in mice. |
M19 |
Silver-coated endotracheal tube use dramatically reduces resistant infections in ICU patients. |
M19 |
Protein that mimics phagocyte defensins effective against resistant bacteria on in vitro testing. |
M19 |
Two California patients may have been rejected for liver transplant because of medical marijuana use. |
M19 |
Breast cancer risk gene BRCA2 now also tied to prostate cancer risk. |
M19 |
American Society of Hypertension Annual Meeting (May 14-17) - abstracts at this link |
M19 |
Capsaicin plus a derivative of lidocaine cause pain relief without numbness. Will it work for cannulation pain? |
M19 |
Sports utility vehicle crashes into University of Kansas dialysis center. |
M19 |
Didusch center historical exhibit on Women Healers (7.5 mb .pdf file) |
M18 |
Nephrology nurse practitioner and physician assistant meeting to be held July 17-18 in Arlington, VA. |
M18 |
Didusch center for urologic history collections |
M18 |
New superdrug may be useful against MRSA superbugs. |
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. |
F27 |
Plasma endoglin levels help identify lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer. |
F27 |
African American teenagers show a high prevalence of microalbuminuria. |
F27 |
Up to 20% of persons taking aspirin show no effect on their platelet function. |
F26 |
JAMA: Meta-analysis finds increased risk of death and venous thrombosis with ESA use in cancer patients. |
F26 |
Diazyme introduces new assay for cystatin C. |
F26 |
Dr. Jones of Kidney Care Partners issues response to CMS proposal to bundle ESRD payments. |
F26 |
Heart attack rates fall in France following institution of national smoking ban in public places. |
F26 |
Study shows that robotic dog alleviates loneliness in nursing home patients as well as a real dog. |
F26 |
Toremifene reduces fracture rate, and reduces dyslipidemia associated with androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. |
F26 |
WHO survey reveals that prevalence of multidrug resistant tuberculosis cases at new high. |
F26 |
FDA: Medication guide must be given to patients with each rosiglitazone (Avandia) prescription. |
F25 |
AJKD editorial: Need for placebo controlled trials in ESA use. |
F25 |
AJKD editorial: Phosphate binder choice in dialysis patients: Critical evidence vs. marketing |
F23 |
Are medical records stored by Google or Microsoft subject to HIPAA? |
F23 |
Dialysis patients caught when insurers refuse to pay for out-of-network dialysis. |
F23 |
New techniques overcome computer disc encryption - especially on laptops. |
F23 |
New techniques for detecting air bubbles in blood vessels. |
F23 |
U.S. legislators ready to legislate regarding heparin allergic reactions, even before the cause has been found. |
F21 |
Commonwealth Fund prepares report detailing extent of e-health activities across the U.S. |
F21 |
Google partners with the Cleveland Clinic to store patient health records on-line. |
F21 |
Shire reports results for Q4 and 2007. |
F21 |
Study suggests that Medicare part D patients use more cardioprotective drugs after MI and live longer. |
F21 |
Mircera patent battle between Roche and Amgen heats up; Amgen rejects 20% royalty payment offer. |
F21 |
NEJM: Acute hepatitis E identified as cause of chornic disease in 14 transplant patients. |
F21 |
Baxter, but not the FDA, had inspected the Chinese manufacturing plant supplying its heparin. |
F21 |
Coated silica particles filter out bacteria, viruses, and toxins from water. |
F21 |
Salt-rich diet linked to obesity in children via sugar-containing soft drink consumption. |
F21 |
Computer technology allows fourth grader to participate in class virtually while on dialysis at the Cleveland Clinic. |
F21 |
Arrest of Amit Kumar spotlights corrupt transplant tourism industry in southeast Asia. |
F21 |
Insulin-secreting beta cells created from stem cells. |
F20 |
Supreme Court decision shields medical device makers from lawsuits. |
F20 |
JAMA: Metaanalysis shows that intermittent dialysis and CRRT for ARF lead to similar outcomes |
F20 |
AMAG submits NDA to FDA for ferumoxytol. |
F20 |
New mechanism of hypoxia-induced blood vessel growth identified. |
F20 |
Fresenius reports Q4 and 2007 financial results. Revenues grow for both products and services. |
F20 |
Full CMS report to Congress on proposed bundled ESRD payment system (.pdf) |
F20 |
CMS reports to Congress on a fully bundled payment system for ESRD. |
F20 |
Satellite Healthcare researchers to present data at upcoming Annual Dialysis Conference. |
F20 |
Deficiency of CD36 receptor in an animal model linked to pathology typical of dry-type macular degeneration. |
F20 |
New study confirms increased risk of kidney failure and mortality with aprotinin. |
F20 |
HbA1c test falsely low in dialysis patients due to short RBC survival; glycated albumin better reflects glucose exposure. |
F19 |
FDA confused by Chinese names of heparin suppliers: Misidentified supplier of Baxter heparin. |
F19 |
Baxter rival APP steps in quicklyl to supply heparin to dialysis clinics. |
F19 |
Annals: Meta-analysis supports use of acetylcysteine prophylaxis prior to giving radiocontrast. |
F18 |
Fresenius interested in acquiring hospitals and other small businesses. |
F16 |
FDA issues draft guidelines for comment to Pharma about distributing reprints describing off-label usage of drugs. |
F16 |
Baxter heparin case calls attention to Chinese chemical companies supplying drug raw materials with minimal regulation. |
F16 |
Promising early data from another prostate cancer vaccine trial. |
F16 |
More on this year's flu strains and vaccine mismatch. |
F16 |
Flu season has started; variants often impervious to this year's vaccine and more are resistant to Tamiflu. |
F15 |
P110 delta a key molecule in allergic reactions. |
F15 |
Level of airborne particulates affects microvascular function. |
F14 |
Three Cornell NY dialysis units show markedly lower mortality after adopting MIQS electronic medical record system (.pdf) |
F14 |
International study of tight glucose control shows no evidence of increased death risk - contradicts US study |
F14 |
Probiotics protect top athletes. |
F14 |
Investigation into Baxter heparin focusing on Chinese supplier |
F13 |
India in the middle of a catastrophic smoking epidemic |
F13 |
Genzyme reports fourth quarter and 2007 full year results |
F13 |
University of Groningen study (PREVEND) emphasizes utility of treating hypertension in proteinuric patients. |
F13 |
That's the man who stole my kidney! |
F13 |
UK's National Health Service approves pancreatic islet cell transplants for type 1 DM. |
F13 |
Genomic studies suggest that CETP (cholesteryl ester transferase protein) mutants protected against coronary effects of cigarette smoking. |
F12 |
Interest mounts for breath tests to detect cancer and other diseases. |
F12 |
Baxter provides update on heparin reactions. |
F12 |
Embryonic stem cells can be used to create fully functioning immune cells. |
F12 |
Allergic reactions associated with Baxter heparin may lead to shortage |
F12 |
NxStage revenues increase, but so do losses; stock falls on release of quarterly report. |
F12 |
New blood test claims to identify pre-eclampsia reliably. |
F12 |
Nocturnal noises raise blood pressure in sleeping subjects. |
F11 |
Declining coronary artery disease rates made a U-turn in 2000, and now are rising. |
F11 |
Reversible, but substantial, memory problems in a subset of women taking Lipitor. |
F11 |
FDA approves first generic versions of alendronate (Fosamax) |
F11 |
Baxter halts production of multidose heparin vials due to allergic reactions; FDA urges caution in using existing stocks. |
F11 |
Integrin receptor linked to HIV infection and replication in the gut. Is a treatment already available? |
F11 |
New website gives comparative prices of various care packages available in Minnesota |
F11 |
Very high Ang II levels found in chorionic villi of women with pre-eclampsia. |
F09 |
Paradigm shift: Non-osmotic, inflammation-generating accumulation of sodium in the skin |
F09 |
Death of waitress after acute asthmatic attack on entering workplace full of cigarette smoke. |
F09 |
Calcium channel blocker treatment for HTN associated with 23% lower risk of Parkinson's disease. |
F08 |
Exercise being prescribed more often for mild depression. |
F08 |
Mycophenolate mofetil linked to specific birth defects. |
F08 |
Fugitive doctor, implicated in kidney transplant ring, arrested in Nepal. |
F07 |
FDA warns on adverse effects due to intravenous colchicine. |
F07 |
NEJM full text of paper describing new arenavirus in patients dying after kidney or liver transplants. |
F07 |
Henry Ford hospital starts trial of gene therapy for intermediate risk prostate cancer. |
F06 |
Prostate cancer vaccine begins stage I trials in Australia. |
F06 |
More on the halted NHLBI diabetes trial arm. Role of rosiglitazone use in the intensive treatment arm unclear. |
F06 |
NHBLI stops intensive glucose lowering treatment arm of study due to excessive deaths. |
F06 |
Epidemiology of gut microflora studied at the molecular level. |
F06 |
Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure because of its high nitrate content. |
F05 |
FDA cautions about severe tissue injury after intravenous administration of promethazine (Phenergan). |
F05 |
Richard Lifton, pioneer in the genetics of hypertension, receives Wiley Prize |
F05 |
The enabling role of desperate patients highlighted in kidney transplant racket. |
F05 |
Type 2 muscle fibers, such as those increased by body building, improve metabolic syndrome in an animal model. |
F04 |
CDC ongoing investigation into heparin anaphylactoid reactions summarized in MMWR |
F04 |
Roche, after losing patent case, proposes paying royalty to Amgen for Mircera sales. |
F04 |
interpol looking for Dr. Amit Kumar (associated with Indian kidney theft ring) in Canada. |
F01 |
U.S. dialysis patient and his wife are detained in India with regard to organ procurement scandal. |
F01 |
Update on anaphylactoid reactions to Baxter heparin. |
F01 |
Anti-leishmaniasis drug miltefosine kills HIV-infected macrophages, eliminating one protected site of HIV persistence. |
F01 |
FDA warns about depressed mood, suicidal ideation in patients taking smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) |
F01 |
Prostate cancer vaccine shows encouraging trials in mice. |
J31 |
Sweetened soft drinks and fruit juices linked to increased risk of gout in men. |
J30 |
Police arrest Indian physician's wife, driver, as they close in on kidney racket that was going on for 9 years. |
J30 |
Breast size linked to diabetes risk |
J30 |
Two American dialysis patients detained in India during investigation of organ theft. |
J29 |
2nd Annual Scientific Symposium on Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis and MR Gadolinium-based Contrast |
J29 |
ANNA National Symposium to highlight innovations in patient care, April 27-30, in Philadelphia. |
J29 |
BioTrends reports on its survey of changing practice patterns in treating anemia and mineral bone disorder. |
J29 |
Update: FDA warning on Serratia marcescens contamination of pre-filled heparin syringes. |
J29 |
Study suggests that overbooking is a good solution to patient no shows for office practice. |
J29 |
Kidneys removed from poor Indians at gunpoint |
J29 |
Twins study links telomere shortening and premature ageing to sedentary lifestyle. |
J29 |
Intravascular thrombolytic therapy effective against deep vein thrombosis. |
J29 |
Diuretics produce better outcomes than other anti-hypertensive drugs in treating metabolic syndrome. |
J28 |
Contrarian view regarding vitamin D supplementation |
J28 |
Cranberries get vote of confidence in prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (Cochrane review). |
J28 |
Problem of lifetime health insurance caps (1 or 2 million dollars) in the news, because they now are being exceeded. |
J28 |
Overzealous Canadian nuclear regulator gets fired for shutting down reactor producing isotopes needed for medical practice. |
J28 |
More info about the Baxter recall of 1,000 IU/ml heparin vials due to anaphylactoid reactions. |
J28 |
Need a kidney? Don't become a politician, or you'll run afoul with ethics rules about accepting donations. |
J28 |
New promising technique uses selectin-coated intravascular probe to collect blood-borne stem cells. |
J28 |
24-h glucose monitoring suggests that coffee (via caffeine) ingestion worsens glucose control |
J28 |
Indiana legislature to consider bill affecting insurance company payment for out-of-plan dialysis services. |
J28 |
Blood levels of organochlorine pesticides linked to type 2 diabetes. |
J27 |
The story behind Dr. David Sachs and the bone marrow + kidney transplants = tolerance |
J25 |
Update on Baxter heparin recall - one death may have resulted from first-use type anaphylactic symptoms. |
J25 |
NEJM: Injecting donor bone marrow results in tolerance to transplanted kidney. |
J25 |
Australian transplant patient changes blood group, immune system after liver transplant. |
J25 |
Stem cells found in the pancreas. |
J24 |
NEJM: Mixed chimerism and tolerance in combined donor bone marrow and kidney transplant recipients. |
J24 |
NEJM: Renal failure due to oxalosis after 2g/day vitamin C for 3 years in a renal transplant patient. |
J24 |
New self-centering venous catheter designed by Dr. Ash performs well in preliminary tests. |
J24 |
U.S. News and World Report ranks best hospitals for kidney care. |
J24 |
Researchers cast doubt on UK's universal screening program for CKD. |
J24 |
Baxter achieves record sales and earnings for 2007. |
J24 |
Multistate outbreak of Salmonellosis linked to exposure to small pet turtles. |
J24 |
NEJM: Experimental procedure induces tolerance in mismatched kidneys. |
J23 |
Goal of donor bone marrow stem cell transplantation is to induce tolerance of transplanted kidney. |
J23 |
1000 Genomes Project announced. Complete human genome sequencing will be done. |
J23 |
Obesity surgery found to be more effective than diet in curing type 2 diabetes. |
J22 |
Aspirin resistance increases risk of heart attack or stroke. |
J22 |
FDA approves new bioimpedance-based non-invasive cardiac output monitor. |
J21 |
Anti-TNF compounds as well as rituximab, disrupt lymph node germinal centers. |
J20 |
NEJM: Association of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with C8orf13-BLK and ITGAM-ITGAX |
J20 |
Nature genetics: Abstract link for lupus consortium genome link study |
J20 |
Nature genetics: International consortium identifies multiple genes linked to lupus in women. |
J19 |
FDA: First-use syndrome type symptoms due to heparin result in recall of heparin as a precaution (from Baxter). |
J19 |
Reviewers more likely to accept papers from women authors if their gender is not known. |
J19 |
Relatives who decline organ donations face conflict and guilt. |
J19 |
Study finds significant differences among hospital protocols to determine brain death. |
J18 |
Canadian study suggests drinking 4 liters of water per day can cause proteinuria; reversible when water ingestion reduced. |
J17 |
Scientists find new genetic mutation that halts development of lupus. |
J17 |
New polyoma virus associated with deadly form of skin cancer. |
J17 |
Hereditary hemochromatosis genotype more common than previously thought: 1 in 250. |
J16 |
FDA warns of name confusion between two edetate compounds used for chelation. |
J16 |
Researchers find genes that increase risk of prostate cancer 5-fold or more. |
J16 |
National Renal Alliance files lawsuit against Blue Cross of Georgia |
J16 |
Calcium supplements raise risk of heart attacks and stroke in elderly women. |
J15 |
Monkey malaria widespread in humans in Southeast Asia - potentially fatal. |
J15 |
Satellite Healthcare names recipients of 2007 Extramural Grants. |
J15 |
AAKP awards its Medal of Excellence for 2008 to nephrologist Dr. Todd Ing. |
J15 |
New form of MRSA resistant to more antibiotics, and more aggressive. |
J15 |
Osteonecrosis risk with oral bisphosphonates - low or high? |
J15 |
Probiotic lactobacilli can have profound effects on gut microflora, and can affect fat absorption. |
J15 |
Dietary supplement containing undocumented male hormones can markedly accelerate prostate cancer. |
J14 |
Incenter nocturnal dialysis growing in popularity and in the news. |
J14 |
Kidney Care Partners lobbying Congress to raise payments for dialysis. |
J13 |
UK considers proposal to remove organs from patients after death without their explicit consent. |
J13 |
Pumping rat heart created by seeding a scaffolding with baby rat myocytes. |
J11 |
Sorbitol in sugar-free foods and gum, when ingested in high amounts, may cause diarrhea and weight loss. |
J11 |
Lancet meta-analysis suggests that all diabetics should be on statins. |
J10 |
International Society for Hemodialysis gives Traiblazer Award to Dr. Jack Cimino. |
J10 |
DaVita and ediets.com launch CKD meal planning tools. |
J10 |
Radical nephrectomy for kidney cancer associated with lower surival than limited resection in younger patients. |
J10 |
Ceramic needles take the sting out of shots. |
J10 |
CDC requesting information about possible anaphylactic reactions (pediatric) |
J09 |
Higher cholesterol levels linked to improved muscle mass with exercise in the elderly. |
J09 |
Cannabinoid receptor blocking drug effective in causing weight loss. |
J08 |
Risk of cardiovascular events markedly increased when 25-D levels below 15 ng/mL. |
J07 |
Gambro Healthcare becomes Diaverum, hires new CEO. |
J07 |
GI study suggests that phosphate-based oral colonoscopy preps may be safe in most patients. |
J04 |
DaVita and Phoenix-based Southwest Kidney Institute form broad partnership |
J04 |
U.S doctors prescribe placebos on occasion - now this is in the news. |
J03 |
FDA receives new data on risks of ESAs in cancer patients, relating to growth rate of certain tumors. |
J03 |
Four months of hormone therapy delays bone mets in localized prostate cancer. |
J03 |
Two new RCTs suggest that shorter duration treatment works well for hepatitis C. |
J02 |
Doctors express empathy in only 15% of visits where empathy would be expected. |
J02 |
Labeling on adrenaline vials in terms of concentration are confusing, lead to errors. |
J02 |
FDA clears quick molecular-biology-based blood test for MRSA. |
J02 |
European study could find no link between non-phenacetin pain killers and ESRD |
J02 |
Vitamin D2 as effective as Vitamin D3 in maintaining 25-D levels |
J02 |
Oral bisphosphonate patients not at high risk for jaw necrosis |
J01 |
Lack of deep sleep may increase type 2 diabetes risk. |
D28 |
Widow sues Air France, claiming that bumping led to death of her husband, who was on dialysis. |
D28 |
American Diabetes Association comes out in support of lower carbohydrate diets. |
D27 |
2007: Year in biology and medicine |
D27 |
South Korean scientists clone mini-pigs for organ transplantation from stem cells. |
D27 |
Bayer recalls certain lots of blood glucose test strips due to overly high readings. |
D27 |
FDA approves synthetic starch-based volume expander fluid. |
D27 |
Aspirin increases liver enzymes in patients taking flutamide for prostate cancer. |
D27 |
Weight-based dosing for ribavirin increases efficacy against hepatitis C. |
D27 |
New orally active cyanide antidotes discovered. |
D26 |
FDA: Nationwide recall of pre-filled heparin syringes due to Serratia contamination |
D26 |
Triglycerids and non-HDL cholesterol linked to risk of stroke. |
D26 |
All NIH-funded research papers must now be in PubMed Central - it's the law! |
D25 |
Prevalence of diabetes in Dubai reaches 25%. |
D20 |
FDA issues draft guidelines to industry for reporting adverse events linked to OTC drugs and dietary supplements. |
D20 |
NEJM: Low-dose tacrolimus regimen in combination with other drugs may have advantages. |
D19 |
Controlled trial of controlled fluid challenge device (RenalGuard) during contrast infusion to begin. |
D19 |
Advances in PD 2007. Full text online. |
D19 |
AMAG pharma submits new drug application to FDA for ferumoxytol. |
D18 |
California House passes bill that would cover 70% of uninsured. |
D17 |
US House Rep Waxman leaks FDA planned guidance to OK drug company promotion of off-label uses of drugs. |
D17 |
Drug that stimulates thyroid hormone beta receptors effective in lowering LDL cholesterol |
D17 |
Annals of Internal Medicine: Vitamin D meta-analysis shows no clear benefit on survival in CKD. |
D15 |
Have some extra time over the holidays? |
D15 |
Scientists seek to help young patient with -locked in syndrome- speak by interpreting brain waves. |
D15 |
Link to Lancet paper describing prototype and initial testing of wearable artificial kidney. |
D15 |
Sutent (sunitinib), a cancer-fighting tyrosine kinase inhibitor, associated with cardiac toxicity |
D15 |
U.S. FDA considers allowing a new group of -behind the counter- drugs to be dispensed with pharmacist approval only. |
D15 |
U.S. dialysis center revenue grows by 11%, in 2006 vs. 2005, from 11.63 to 12.95 billion dollars per year. |
D15 |
Dialysis patient dies after being denied boarding on flight from Paris to San Francisco due to overbooking. |
D14 |
Initial patient proof-of-concept testing of wearable kidney prototype prompts news stories. |
D14 |
Court-ordered life support for 84-year-old patient raises issue of who decides medical futility. |
D14 |
FDA warns of serious adverse reactions with iron chelator Exjade. |
D14 |
January JASN paper reports that PROActive (pioglitazone) associated with lower CV mortality in diabetics. |
D14 |
Medical transport driver named in lawsuit in dialysis patient death due to fall from wheelchair. |
D12 |
ASN Renal Week 2007: USRDS posters now available via their website. |
D12 |
ESRD Network of Texas warns against bacterial buildup in stored vinegar used to descale hemodialysis machines. |
D12 |
More heart risks identified for Avandia. |
D12 |
Is erythropoietin and anti-depressant? |
D11 |
Physicians unaware of guidelines to treat patients with CV risk factors and metabolic syndrome. |
D11 |
MedPac debate pay changes for doctors, dialysis, home health care. |
D10 |
Surface led levels found to be high on wires connecting Christmas |
D10 |
Groundwater contamination with mercury and cadmium in Punjab leading to kidney disease. |
D10 |
Vaccine shows promise in preventing mononucleosis in preliminary study. |
D10 |
ESAs linked to leukemic transformation in patients with myelofibrosis. |
D08 |
Triclocarban - an ingredient in antibacterial soaps - may disrupt endocrine system, affect prostate gland. |
D08 |
Strategies for surgery in Jehovah's Witness patients to avoid transfusion. |
D08 |
Calcium requirements may be overestimated - should be in the range of 750 mg/day. |
D08 |
FDA launches new drug safety newsletter. Here is the first issue (rituximab) |
D08 |
Nocturnal in-center hemodialysis making news in Seattle. |
D08 |
The dark side of the transplant tourist trade - One Kidney Island |
D08 |
Scientists cure mice of sickle cell disease using stem cell technique. |
D05 |
Dennis Quaid sues Baxter over label similarities between low- and high-dose heparin vials. |
D04 |
FDA warns of hyponatremia, seizures, when desmopressin used to treat nocturnal enuresis. |
D04 |
NIH conference on fecal and urinary incontinence, Dec 10-12, to be webcast live and archived. |
D04 |
FDA approves study of iron-containing dialysate additive for hemodialysis patients. |
D04 |
Waistline growth on high-carb diets linked to liver gene. |
D03 |
Rosiglitazone stimulates osteoclasts, which may account for association with increased fracture risk. |
D03 |
Dialysis patient defends trip to Phillippines in search of a kidney. |
D03 |
Low carb diet more effective than low fat diet in reducing inflammatory markers in patients with metabolic syndrome. |
D03 |
Topical cleaners containing benzethonium chloride bactericidal against MRSA. |
D03 |
New lupus susceptibility gene discovered - OX40L |
N29 |
Rockwell Medical raises 13 million dollars in new funding. |
N29 |
Fresenius Medical Care acquires Renal Solutions for up to 190 million dollars. |
N29 |
New improved reverse osmosis membranes using inserted water channels. |
N28 |
Eltrombopag increases platelet count in hepatitis C infected patients being treated with antiviral drugs. |
N28 |
Crystal nephropathy due to combination of melamine and cyanuric acid responsible for renal failure in pets eating contamined food. |
N28 |
Dr. Robert Cade, nephrologist who invented Gatorade, dies at age 80. |
N27 |
Baxter expands vaccine business with new government contracts. |
N27 |
FDA: Use of mycophenolate mofetil during pregnancy associated with increased risk of pregnancy loss and congenital malformations. |
N27 |
Glucose-insulin-potassium infusion after ST-elevated MI increases risk of heart failure. |
N26 |
James Haviland, Seattle dialysis pioneer, dies at age 96. |
N26 |
MRI documents second-hand smoke injury to the lungs. |
N26 |
High-glycemic intake carb intake linked to type 2 diabetes in African American and Chinese women. |
N26 |
CMS asks for feedback on its (non)payment policy on hospital-acquired conditions. |
N26 |
Risk of acute renal failure after non-cardiac surgery in patients with prior normal function is about 1%. |
N26 |
Illinois judge voids legislative cap on medical liability awards for pain and suffering. |
N26 |
RBC transfusions linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in cardiac surgery patients. |
N25 |
Executives from Genzyme and Johnson and Johnson to sit on FDA foundation board. |
N23 |
Link between obesity and decreased survival questioned. |
N20 |
Skin cells made into stem cells: a significant finding in terms of ethics of stem cell research. |
N20 |
Higher plasma vitamin D levels associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes. |
N20 |
Nephros gets approval to market high-efficiency hemodiafiltration device in Canada. |
N19 |
Caloric intake from beverages has doubled over what it was in 1965. |
N19 |
The effects of delaying transfer of ESRD patients to Medicare - a windfall for providers. |
N18 |
Chicago woman who received HIV-infected kidney may not have been informed about donor's high-risk lifestyle. |
N18 |
Cystatin C may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. |
N18 |
Google startup 23 and me offers to decode one's genome for $1,000 |
N16 |
CMS pushing e-prescribing for Medicare beneficiaries. |
N16 |
MMWR: Severe acute respiratory disease, including death in healthy persons, due to adenovirus 14. |
N16 |
Pramlintide-leptin combination drug induces 13% weight loss in obese patients. |
N15 |
FDA approves Roche ESA anemia drug Mircera |
N14 |
Hemoglobin variability predicts mortality in dialysis patients |
N14 |
Breakthrough in primate cloning |
N14 |
Nephros reports Q3 results |
N14 |
FDA adds black box warning of heart attacks for Avandia (rosiglitazone) |
N14 |
Diabetics risk serious foot problems by wearing the wrong size shoes. |
N14 |
Four Chicago transplant recipients contract HIV from transplanted organs. |
N13 |
Low carb diet associated with slower prostate cancer growth in mice. |
N12 |
Baxter receives 510k clearance from FDA to test a silver-coated IV line luer-lock connector. |
N12 |
Interleukin-1 receptor blocker rilonacept effective in treating chronic gouty arthritis. |
N12 |
Patent extends principle of self-winding watches to heartbeat powered pacemakers. |
N09 |
Simplified anti-hypertensive drug protocol seems to be more effective than more complex approach. |
N09 |
Lower abdominal pain in women after binge drinking may be due to bladder rupture. |
N08 |
MMWR: CDC reviews smoking prevalence in the U.S., and the results are not good. |
N08 |
Irradiation of high-risk foods (like ground beef). |
N08 |
Link to new FDA boxed labels for ESAs. Their target Hb range is 10-12 g/dL. |
N08 |
FDA modified boxed warnings, indications, for ESA drugs. |
N08 |
Hematide found to restore blood in aplasia patients. |
N08 |
Vitamin D levels linked to telomere length and thus aging. |
N07 |
Survival doubles with adoption of new AHA resuscitation guidelines. |
N07 |
We need our good bacteria for optimal health |
N07 |
Progress being made in growing whole organs in the laboratory. |
N07 |
Simvastatin, but not pravastatin, associated with sleep disturbances. |
N07 |
New NHANES data suggests that best survival is in patients who are "overweight" with BMI 25-30. |
N06 |
Shire announces results of Fosrenol trial in stage 3-4 CKD patients. |
N06 |
Modest gain in visceral fat causes reversible decline in endothelial function. |
N05 |
Large VA study identifies seasonal difference in blood pressure. |
N05 |
New vascular function of hemoglobin, as a promoter of nitric oxide synthesis, identified. |
N05 |
Gene associated with rheumatoid arthritis identified on chromosome 6. |
N03 |
Metabolites of flavonoid (quercetin) present in onions found to be anti-inflammatory. |
N03 |
General Mills recalls frozen pizzas sold under Totino's or Jeno's name, because of possible E. coli contamination in the pepperoni. |
N02 |
Entecavir highly effective in reducing hepatitis B viremia to undetectable levels. |
N02 |
U.S. AHRQ releases report claiming equal efficacy for ACE-I vs. ARB in controlling blood pressure. |
N02 |
FDA warns arrow about manufacturing processes regarding its dialysis catheters. |
N02 |
FDA: Notice about hazards of cleaning electronic-containing medical equipment with disinfectants. |
N02 |
NephroCor introduces enhanced urine analysis test (RenalVysion) for kidney disease |
N01 |
Redsense medical gets FDA approval to sell blood loss detection device in the U.S. |
N01 |
Legislation introduced in the House to fight spread of drug-resistant bacteria. |
O31 |
Use of vinflunine for bladder cancer obviates need for nephrotoxic, cisplatin-based regimens. |
O31 |
AAKP helps defeat legislation to extend period of Medicare Secondary Payer coverage for ESRD |
O30 |
Vitamin D benefits may be limited to cancer of the colon |
O30 |
Gamma knife treatment expands to include extracranial tumors, including prostate cancer. |
O29 |
Maggots to treat diabetic foot ulcers infected with MRSA. |
O29 |
Hysterectomy may boost risk of incontinence. |
O29 |
Bacterial use peptides to communicate with each other: extracellular death factor identified. |
O26 |
Legislation aims to require disclosure of implantable medical device prices paid by hospitals. |
O25 |
Bayer issues additional guidance to physicians about Trasylol (aprotinin). |
O25 |
Genzyme launches cholesterol-binding drug (Cholestagel) in Europe for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia. |
O25 |
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty may help some patients with obstructive sleep apnea. |
O25 |
SQ109, promising anti-tuberculosis drug, given special status by European and U.S. regulators. |
O25 |
AAMI to issue TIR34 - a new guidance document for water quality for reprocessed devices. |
O25 |
ESRD Network 18 website provides information for emergency care in southern California. |
O25 |
Charcot foot disease becoming more common as diabetic numbers increase. |
O25 |
Genzyme profits increase tenfold on sales of drugs to treat rare diseases. |
O23 |
Amgen wins crucial patent ruling over Roche. |
O23 |
AJKD article, editorial, question relevance of Dialysis Compare quality measurements. |
O23 |
Early results with implantation of pig pancreatic islet cells to treat diabetes are encouraging. |
O23 |
Global extent of obesity epidemic in the news. |
O23 |
Direct link to FDA Byetta (exenatide) pancreatitis alert |
O23 |
Acute pancreatitis associated with exenatide (Byetta) - FDA requires labeling change |
O23 |
Renal Solutions gets FDA 510k clearance for advanced sorbent dialysis machine enabling higher dialysate flow rates. |
O23 |
How dangerous is plasma transfusion from women donors? |
O22 |
FDA approves Renvela (sevelamer carbonate) for phosphate control in dialysis patients. |
O22 |
Chewing gum shown to help curb appetite and reduce cravings. |
O19 |
ARDS of unknown etiology? Look for spirochetes in the peripheral blood smear. |
O19 |
Sudden hearing loss associated with erectile dysfunction drugs. |
O19 |
For cancer patients, Aetna will no longer reimburse for epogen unless Hb falls below 10 unless patient is symptomatic. |
O19 |
Shockingly high levels of salt in some fast foods. |
O19 |
Amgen vs. Roche patent dispute trial goes to jury |
O18 |
Roche states that U.S. Mircera plans depends on outcome of court case. |
O18 |
Case-management program improves outcomes of dialysis patients in an observational study. |
O17 |
MRSA-infected high school student dies. Twenty-one schools closed for cleaning. |
O17 |
FDA advisory committee votes in favor of phosphate binder use for stage 4 CKD. |
O16 |
FDA approves Doribax(tm) - doripenem - for complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis |
O16 |
Velcade (bortezomib) for multiple myeloma now approved for use in patients with impaired renal function. |
O16 |
Garlic acts to relax arteries via hydrogen sulfide. |
O16 |
Hemodiafiltration in the United States? Nephros initiates clinical trial of enabling equipment. |
O15 |
Pattern of proteins in blood may identify Alzheimer risk with 90% accuracy. |
O14 |
Gambro BCT adapting apheresis technology for the blood collection business. |
O12 |
Is fructose really that bad? |
O12 |
FDA advisory meeting next Tuesday to study use of phosphate binders in pre-ESRD - Genzyme, Shire, Fresenius will all be present. |
O12 |
61% of 33 lipsticks sold in the United States test positive for lead. |
O12 |
Statins help preserve lung function during aging. |
O11 |
Dialysis patient Shad Ireland, ironman competitor, in the news. |
O10 |
FDA seeks nominations for new foundation to focus on unmet needs in innovation. |
O10 |
China agrees to stop using donor organs from executed prisoners. |
O10 |
National Provider Identifier must be on Medicare claims as of Jan 1, 2008. |
O09 |
Can we make a computational model of the immune system? One group is going to try. |
O08 |
Two studies emphasize importance of nitric oxide in red blood cells, and absence of NO in banked blood. |
O08 |
FDA to warn of ultrasound cardiac imaging drug risks |
O08 |
New antibiotic ceftobiprole very effective in curing diabetic foot infections. |
O08 |
Appendix may be a safe house for good bacteria. |
O08 |
Cleveland Clinic scores 3.2 million dollar NIH grant to develop implantable bioartificial kidney |
O06 |
It lives, it lives! Craig Venter expected to announce creation of synthetic life form at conference. |
O05 |
NKF inviting nephrology professionals to attend CKD conference in Chicago, October 19, 2007 |
O04 |
Battle erupts over Medicare coverage of dialysis |
O03 |
Rockwell begins dosing patients with iron (soluble ferric pyrophosphate) - containing dialysate. |
O03 |
Seven Indiana schoolchildren suffered kidney failure requiring dialysis due to toxigenic E. Coli |
O03 |
University of Iowa Hospitals in the news about problems with CMS inspection, including dialysis |
O03 |
Telbivudine lowers hepatitis B viral load better than adefovir |
O01 |
Monitoring methyl nitrate levels in exhaled air may replace blood glucose testing in type 1 diabetics. |
S30 |
Attend the 10th International Conference on Dialysis, January, 2008 in Cancun, Mexico |
S28 |
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis common, associated with an increased mortality rate, in dialysis patients. |
S27 |
Caffeine plus acetaminophen linked to liver damage. |
S25 |
Toxin-producing E. Coli outbreak among schoolchildren in Galena, IN. |
S25 |
Benefits of influenza vaccination in older adults questioned. |
S25 |
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis may be linked to gadolinium-activation of an enzyme, transglutaminase-2. |
S25 |
New, synthetic version of heparin is patented. |
S25 |
FDA to screen all direct-to-consumer (DTC) television ads if pending law is passed. |
S24 |
C. difficile prevalent in asymptomatic carriers - may account for difficulty in eradication. |
S24 |
All previous vitamin E trials fatally flawed due to underdosing. |
S21 |
Scientists identify genes linked to longevity and caloric restriction. |
S21 |
Low on EPO: Just scratch your head. Hair follicles found to make EPO. |
S21 |
Legislation fails to grant FDA authority to approve generic biotech drugs such as epogen. |
S21 |
Wife murders husband while on home dialysis by cutting his dialysis catheter. |
S21 |
High-glycemic starch diet linked to fatty liver in mice. |
S21 |
Huge rise in number of mothers with gestational diabetes. |
S20 |
Thiazide diuretics exacerbate fructose-induced metabolic syndrome. |
S20 |
Businessman wants to sell kidney to pay for lawsuit. |
S20 |
FDA Recall: B. Braun normal saline flush syringes. |
S20 |
Rockwell begins enrollment into Phase IIIb trial of dialysate sodium ferric pyrophosphate for iron therapy. |
S18 |
New CMS rules changes constraints on dialysis unit medical director salaries. |
S18 |
Representative Pete Stark writes about Epogen reimbursement policy on his blog. |
S18 |
Medicare starting to reject claims with NPI number discrepancies. |
S18 |
Dole recalls packaged salad mixes because of E. Coli risk. |
S18 |
JAMA: Small randomized trial shows benefits of 6x/week nocturnal HD on LV mass. |
S17 |
Complicated live donor kidney swap requires four simultaneous surgeries in Ohio and Michigan |
S17 |
Dr. Joseph Eschbach: in memoriam |
S17 |
Brits will be mandating that doctors wear short-sleeved shirts/coats only, to help reduce spread of infection. |
S12 |
FDA advisory panel rejects idea of setting 11 g/dL as the upper limit of target Hb with ESAs. |
S12 |
JAMA paper shows no benefit of lowering homocysteine in CKD |
S11 |
FDA advisory panel meeting today in the news |
S11 |
DaVita buys majority stake in Home Choice Partners |
S10 |
Agenda for Sept. 11th FDA Advisory Panel Meeting (.pdf) concerning Hb targets for ESA drugs. |
S10 |
FDA Advisory Panel to meet September 11th to reconsider Hb targets. |
S10 |
Blocking Formation Of Toxic Plaques Implicated In Type 2 Diabetes |
S07 |
Low vitamin D levels during early pregnancy associated with a fivefold increase in risk of pre-eclampsia. |
S06 |
Amgen vs. Roche lay out their opening arguments in patent dispute trial. |
S06 |
NEJM: Procrit use in ICU patients appears to improve survival, but increases risk of thrombotic events. |
S06 |
New CPR method relies on compression of abdomen, increases CO by 25%. |
S05 |
One British hospital bans nurses wearing croc shoes - the holes in them pose a risk? |
S05 |
Genetic background to severe urinary tract infections. |
S04 |
Skinny gene identified that controls amount of body fat. |
S03 |
Sheet Metal Workers health plan sues DaVita, Amgen, and Fresenius in a civil action claiming overuse of EPO. |
A31 |
NKF KDOQI anemia guideline update released - sets upper Hb limit at 12 g/dL in most cases. |
A30 |
DCOR study published in Kidney International |
A29 |
FDA approves second West Nile virus blood screening test. |
A29 |
Malpractice lawsuits againt nurses on the rise. |
A29 |
U.S. Court rules that Roche's pegylated EPO infringes on one of Amgen's patents. |
A29 |
NxStage recalling leaky dialysis cartridges. |
A29 |
Pathologists: His doctor killed Beethoven via iatrogenic lead poisoning. |
A28 |
Baxter's recent success attributed to focus on science |
A27 |
Economic issues relating to EPO usage - 5 full text articles from AJKD, September, 2007 |
A27 |
Obesity rates climb in most states. |
A27 |
Renal Solutions signs agreement with Dr. David Humes' company to develop next-generation portable dialysis device. |
A27 |
Tiny retinal implants may allow the blind to recognize objects. |
A27 |
Lancet study supports benefit of daily calcium supplements plus vitamin D. |
A27 |
Couple shares love and a kidney - dialysis specialist donates kidney to her patient. |
A23 |
Very high levels of reactive carbonyl compounds found in high fructose corn syrup. |
A22 |
59% of DaVita patients have fistulas (52% national average), and 4 have their fistula for 35 years. |
A22 |
Is acrylamide contained in foods safe? Three-day symposium to examine the issues. |
A22 |
Celecoxib - may reduce stent restenosis - overall safety in heart disease still remains to be deteremined. |
A21 |
Unlike grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice does not appear to affect cytochrome P450-3A activity |
A21 |
Gustducin - new sugar-sensing receptor identified in the intestine; activated by artificial sweeteners |
A20 |
As muscle turns to fat, obesity rises despite no change in BMI. |
A20 |
Mechanism of adenovirus-induced obesity clarified. |
A19 |
Bacteriophage treatments coming back into favor to combat superbugs such as MRSA. |
A18 |
Low carbohydrate diets and metabolism: Atkins may not have been so far off, after all. |
A17 |
Fleets Phospho-Soda and acute renal failure: More than 50 lawsuits in 20 states |
A17 |
Anesiva receives FDA approval for topical lidocaine prep to reduce pain on needle insertion. |
A17 |
Patients who develop kidney failure after use of phosphate-based laxatives initiate lawsuits. |
A17 |
FDA warning letter issued emphasizing pharmacogenomic variability in warfarin metabolism among patients. |
A17 |
Plain soap as effective as antibacterial but without the risk |
A16 |
Amgen to cut 12% of its workforce in cost-cutting move. |
A13 |
New study confirms that vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, singly or in combination, of no benefit in heart disease patients. |
A13 |
Hotel-distributed, Chinese-manufactured, toothpaste found to contain ethylene glycol. |
A10 |
New research shows skeleton to be an endocrine organ via osteocalcin. |
A09 |
2006 ESRD CPM (Clinical Performance Measures) report now available on CMS website. |
A08 |
Annals: New study questions the increased heart attack risk with Avandia; original NEJM meta-analysis claimed to have been flawed. |
A07 |
Mechanism of how PGE2 acts on EP3 brain receptors to cause fever identified. |
A07 |
Masked thiamine deficiency (problems with RBC transketolase assay) linked to diabetic vascular disease. |
A07 |
Publix supermarkets to offer up to 14-days of free antibiotics. |
A06 |
Trial of anti-hypertensive therapy in the very elderly, more than 80 years of age, stopped early because of positive results. |
A01 |
Device wakes patient with severe brain injuries. |
J31 |
Transplant surgeon accused of hastening death of potential organ donor. |
J31 |
CMS releases new coverage guidelines for ESAs when used for non-renal indications. |
J30 |
Instant steam could banish MRSA |
J30 |
FDA Advisory Panel to explore safety and risks of Avandia. |
J27 |
Paired organ donation in the news. |
J26 |
MMWR: Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with recreational water use. |
J26 |
Small, but randomized Canadian trial of nocturnal hemodialysis shows reduction of LVH over 6 month period. |
J26 |
Roche wins EU approval for anemia drug Mircera. |
J25 |
Obesity spreads among friends, study concludes. |
J24 |
HIV nurses celebrate release after Libya ordeal |
J24 |
Soft drinks, including diet soft drinks, linked to 50% higher risk of metabolic syndrome. |
J20 |
Cancer risk linked to CT scan for cardiac calcification (JAMA paper) in the news. |
J19 |
FDA meeting planned in September to scrutinize ESA use in ESRD patients. |
J19 |
Large VA study shows 50% reduction in Alzheimer / Parkinson risk with simvastatin, but not other drugs in the same class. |
J19 |
Weight loss pill rimonabant associated with increased suicide risk. |
J19 |
Baxter issues Class I recall of its replacement IV infusion pumps. |
J19 |
Kidney patients more likely to reach - doughnut hole gap - in Medicare Part D coverage. |
J19 |
Faulty dialysis patient transportation the subject of TV news investigation in Louisville. |
J18 |
Vittamin C offers little protection against colds unless person undergoing extreme stress. |
J18 |
Dr. James Winchester receives award from Kidney and Urology Foundation |
J18 |
Dutch organ donor numbers soar after - win a kidney - show hoax |
J18 |
Renal Care Group faces lawsuit for false medical care billing. |
J18 |
NEJM: Vitamin D deficiency widespread, linked to a number of chronic diseases. |
J18 |
Synthetic adhesive mimicks properties of gecko and mussel |
J18 |
Scientists discover gene responsible for restless legs syndrome. |
J17 |
Eating a high glycemic index diet is associated with age-related macular degeneration. |
J16 |
Older, cheaper pills just fine to treat diabetes. |
J14 |
Robot telerounds reduce length of stay after bariatric surgery. |
J13 |
AAKP introduces new nutrition and lifestyle magazine for CKD patients. |
J12 |
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) may be protective against developing type 2 diabetes. |
J11 |
Usefulness of tomatoes and lycopene to prevent cancer unclear. |
J11 |
Shredded lettuce may be source of toxigenic E. Coli outbreak in Huntsville, AL. |
J10 |
MMWR: Turtle associated salmonellosis in the United States |
J10 |
Selenium supplements appear to raise risk of developing diabetes in RCT. |
J09 |
Cause of Balkan nephropathy found - contamination of grain by Aristolochia clematis. |
J09 |
CCJM: A different approach to resistant hypertension, emphasizing hemodynamics and the physical examination. |
J09 |
FDA warning: precipitation when infusing ceftriaxone with calcium-containing solutions. |
J09 |
MMWR: Prevention and Control of Influenza: 2007 update |
J09 |
JRN: Hidden phosphorus in the diet |
J09 |
Slime busting bacteriophage virus could clean up biofilm. |
J09 |
Lone nurses working in the UK at risk of attack |
J07 |
Waging war on C. difficile - the deadliest superbug. |
J07 |
Practice of eating dirt dying out. |
J06 |
Engineered blood vessles function similarly to real ones. |
J02 |
How stress and high-calorie intact interact to increase weight and change body fat distribution. |
J02 |
Probiotics good for antibiotic-induced diarrhea |
J29 |
Injection of autologous myoblasts and fibroblasts improves stress incontinence. |
J29 |
Fresenius presents new award for excellence in nephrology nursing. |
J29 |
Particulates released during renal artery angioplasty can impair kidney function. |
J28 |
EDTNA/ERCA Journal Club (link) |
J22 |
FDA approves pregabalin (Lyrica) for treatment of fibromyalgia. |
J22 |
FDA clears "computerized medication box" (EMMA) for U.S. market. |
J20 |
Dietary calcium better than supplements for bone health in women. |
J19 |
Intentionally skipping insulin doses to lose weight - diabulimia - has severe consequences. |
J09 |
Methylsalicylate absorption from sports cream results in teenager's death |
J05 |
NxStage announces agreement to acquire Medisystems |
J05 |
Young women who follow strict diet, exercise regimen at risk for bone loss. |
J02 |
FDA warns on toothpaste marketed in the U.S. that was made in China over DEG contamination fears. |
M29 |
Stress harms many aspects of nurses personal lives according to UK study. |
M25 |
Non-caffeine components of coffee lower serum uric acid levels. |
M24 |
Choline deficiency may be more widespread than previously believed |
M23 |
Diethylene glycol - contaminated toothpaste linked to source in China |
M23 |
Macrophages implicated in obesity, metabolic syndrome. |
M23 |
Medicare issues proposed coverage decision to limit payment for ESAs in patients with cancer. |
M23 |
Iron-chelating agent defasirox (Exjade) associated with acute renal failure. |
M23 |
More on the FDA gadolinium-contrast agent warning |
M23 |
FDA orders black box warnings for gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents regarding NSF. |
M21 |
VA rolls out MRSA control strategy to all of it medical centers |
M21 |
Statins might have a role in management of hepatitis C. |
M21 |
Might probiotics modify the course of autoimmune disease? |
M15 |
Treadmill workstation growing in popularity after study documents the obvious - more calories burned. |
M15 |
Spreading viruses as we breathe - another argument for home dialysis? |
M15 |
Boiling broccoli and similar vegetables degrades their anti-cancer properties. |
M14 |
Effect of polyphenols (from apples, onions, green tea) on fat catabolism. |
M10 |
Is the prevalence of hypothyroidism in women really 25-30%? |
M07 |
Expect patients with HIV to be taking selenium. |
M07 |
Inactivation of ACAT2 enzyme protects fat-eating mice from atherosclerosis. |
M04 |
You tube health message to patients from Kidney Health Australia (part 1) |
M03 |
Some bisphosphonates associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation. |
M03 |
Nicotinamide riboside, found naturally in milk, dramatically extends lifespan in yeast via sirtuins. |
M03 |
Maggots rid diabetic foot ulcer patients of MRSA |
M03 |
Honey paste to treat diabetic foot ulcers |
M02 |
Once-a-year bisphosphonate treatment for osteoporosis. |
M02 |
Editorial review of Brunori et al paper: (Late start dialysis in the elderly) |
M02 |
Early start? How about very late start in patients over 70 with very low protein diet? |
M02 |
Study highlights gender differences in susceptibility to kidney injury. |
M02 |
Egg board cites recent research studies supporting beneficial effects of egg consumption. |
M01 |
Antithrombotics (e.g., aspirin) increase hemorrhagic stroke risk in the elderly. |
M01 |
Potential downside of calcium / vitamin D intake in the elderly: more stroke-type lesions in the brain. |
A30 |
Guelph scientists explain how pet food tainted with melamine and cyanuric acid can cause kidney failure. |
A30 |
Activating PPAR-delta may burn fat and reduce metabolic syndrome risk. |
A30 |
Compound from bullfrogs has marked anti-MRSA activity. |
A27 |
New test identifies hepatitis C patients at risk for cirrhosis. |
A24 |
AGEs and food preparation may play an important role in chronic disease. |
A20 |
New BMJ study on adverse effects of higher salt intake in the news. |
A19 |
Green tea may be of benefit in Sjogren syndrome. |
A19 |
Fewer heart patients need antibiotics prior to dental procedures. |
A18 |
MMWR: Severe community-acquired MRSA pneumonia in association with influenza. |
A18 |
Animal study suggests that changing to a low-fat diet can induce stress. |
A17 |
US FDA approves H5N1 (bird flu) vaccine for people, but only 45% develop an effective antibody response. |
A16 |
Thrifty gene hypothesis of diabetes causation under dispute - no ethnic linkage found. |
A13 |
New NKF anemia guidelines could hurt ESA sales. |
A12 |
NKF releases preliminary anemia guideline update |
A12 |
High prevalence obesity gene identified. |
A12 |
Rebuilt immune system helps patients shake off diabetes |
A10 |
FDA re-emphasizes Salmonella risks for people with impaired immune systems keeping pet turtles. |
A06 |
Weight lifting during dialysis counteracts muscle wasting. |
A05 |
Think that eating only once a day will make you lose weight? Nope. |
A05 |
Premenopausal overweight women do not lose bone mass during weight loss associated with diet. |
A05 |
AAMI published revised standard for water treament for dialysis. |
M30 |
FDA: Marketing of Zelnorm (for constipation) stopped because of severe cardiovascular side effects. |
M30 |
FDA warns on dangerous hemodialysis catheter disconnections. |
M26 |
IPODS help docs learn stethoscope skills. |
M21 |
Want to fly to Mars? Watch your bone density! |
M21 |
Spraying "essential oils" into the air reduces prevalence of MRSA in a hospital setting. |
M21 |
Long-term cessation of smoking may reverse arterial stiffness. |
M20 |
Lawsuit forces state of Arizona to pay for dialysis for legal and illegal immigrants. |
M16 |
FDA issues Medwatch SafetyAlert on linezolid (Zyvox) due to increased mortality rate |
M16 |
Fructose linked to deranged liver metabolism in rats, involving PPARs, leptin, and metabolic syndrome. |
M16 |
Medicare to review payment policies for ESAs in view of FDA black box warning |
M16 |
Phthalate exposure linked to metabolic syndrome |
M16 |
Chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth better for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest |
M16 |
An apple a day really does keep the doctor away. |
M16 |
Substituting gallium for iron impedes growth of slime-forming bacteria. |
M13 |
Copper in doorhandles and hospital fixtures may fight MRSA |
M09 |
MMWR reports on invasive MRSA infections in dialysis patients. |
M08 |
UK National Health Service launches tool to help prevent infections in dialysis units. |
M05 |
Atkins diet may be the most effective with few obvious adverse effects |
M02 |
FDA warns about potential impact of change in calendar onset of daylight savings time on medical devices. |
M02 |
Brown fat located in muscle fibers linked to resistance to obesity, type 2 DM in a mouse model. |
M02 |
NEJM: Vancomycin-induced thrombocytopenia: the article link |
M01 |
AAKP Develops Nutrition Electronic Newsletter |
F28 |
NEJM: Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia linked to vancomycin use. |
F27 |
BBC documentary highlights dangers to hospital and dialysis staff from violence-prone patients |
F23 |
MMWR: Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. |
F20 |
Sick teens in crisis: Organ transplant patients may die when insurance for medicine runs out. |
F14 |
Robot-assisted telemedicine rounds growing in popularity |
F13 |
Mad cow disease may be due to a virus. |
F10 |
Custom RV (recreational vehicle) lets dialysis patients hit the road. |
F08 |
Compulsive gambling linked to drug treatment for restless legs syndrome. |
F06 |
Allied against kidney disease on World Kidney Day |
F04 |
International Center / Website for nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. |
F04 |
Limit Hb to 12 g/dL in dialysis patients? Not so fast! (New study from Europe suggest that 13-15 g/dL may be OK if not better) |
F01 |
Oligofructose fiber a new potential weapon against obesity. |
J30 |
Broke up with your date? Maybe because you were too HLA compatible. |
J29 |
Bacteriophages and antibiotics exhibit synergistic effect; may lower needed dose by a factor of 50. |
J29 |
Health benefits of fruits and vegetables apply to their juices as well. |
J28 |
New necrotizing toxin identified in dangerous, community acquired strain of multidrug-resistant Staph. aureus |
J26 |
Dialysis deaths at home from access hemorrhage prompt warning |
J26 |
Radiology journal to recommend avoiding gadodiamide in patients with kidney disease because of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis |
J22 |
Home microwave ovens useful for sterilization of sponges and towelettes. |
J19 |
Nintendo Wii videogame use promotes weight loss (n=1). |
J17 |
Hyperimmune response to 1918 flu virus is what made it so deadly. |
J17 |
NSF (nephrogenic systemic fibrosis) after gadolinium reported at annual radiology meeting |
J17 |
New handbook by LWW teaches the basics of dialysis to doctors and nurses. |
J17 |
Interesterified fats being used to substitute for trans-fats, but new study shows that they are unhealthy, also. |
J17 |
Woman dies of hyponatremia after participating in radio-sponsored water drinking contest. |
J16 |
Doctor's sloppy handwriting alleged to kill 7,000 people annually. |
J09 |
Milk appears to eliminate the cardiovascular benefits of tea |
J02 |
Twenty-five best dieting tips ever |
D29 |
Boston docs lower anemia targets in response to CHOIR study. |
D29 |
Disgruntled Michigan dialysis patient burns dialysis unit to the ground. |
D29 |
Spiky surface coating kills bacteria. |
D27 |
Green vegetables may lower blood pressure via nitrates. |
D26 |
Use of proton-pump inhibitors associated with increased risk of hip fracture. |
D22 |
FDA announces that it is still evaluating a possible link between MRA with gadolinium and nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy. |
D22 |
Prion-binding protein successfully removed variant CJD prions from banked animal blood. |
D22 |
Kidney stones in children no longer a rarity, Johns Hopkins clinicians emphasize. |
D21 |
President Bush signs bill that stops reimbursement rate reduction for docs and that ups dialysis payment amount by 1.6%. |
D21 |
Patient sent home from ER complaining of bleeding from access site dies; family files and wins lawsuit. |
D21 |
Genzyme files for FDA approval of sevelamer carbonbate - Renvela. |
D20 |
Friendly microbes could make you fat: Bacteroides vs. Firmicutes |
D20 |
Gene array analysis identifies 1800 types of bacteria in air samples taken around San Antonio and Austin, Texas. |
D19 |
Australians develop modified sugar product with low glycemic index. |
D19 |
NKUDIC reports that percent of patients using fistulas in the U.S. has climbed from 30 to 42%. |
D19 |
Wellbound continues to open self-care dialysis centers |
D16 |
FDA action pumps up Baxter |
D12 |
FDA campaigns against use of quinine for conditions other than malaria; cautions against use of quinine for leg cramps. |
D12 |
Diet resulting in 10% body weight loss leads to measurable loss in bone density over 1-year period. |
D11 |
FDA proposes rules overhaul to expand access to experimental drugs. |
D10 |
MRI scan used to quantify visceral fat. |
D10 |
Three cases of vCJD (mad cow) disease transmitted by blood transfusion in the UK. |
D08 |
FDA warns about delayed thrombocytopenia and thrombosis after heparin therapy (HIT(T) |
D06 |
Int Soc for Hemodialysis to present its trailblazer award to Dr. Lee Henderson at the 2007 ADC meeting. |
D06 |
GAO report on bundling Medicare's payment for drugs with all ESRD services (pdf). |
D05 |
Type 2 diabetes mellitus increasing markedly in children. |
D01 |
New stethoscope may be useful in noisy environments (like dialysis units) |
D01 |
High urinary sodium and urea concentrations in desmopressin-unresponsive enuresis. |
N30 |
Dynavax stock rises on news of positive results for Hepatis B vaccine in difficult to immunize patients. |
N30 |
MRSA infection becomes the basis for malpractice suits against hospitals in Britain. |
N30 |
Nitrosamines in bacon linked to bladder cancer. |
N30 |
House Ways and Means committee schedules hearing (viewable on the internet) on anemia drug safety for December 6th. |
N30 |
Overfeeding of pets leading to obesity and diabetes. |
N30 |
NKF to create panel of experts to evaluate safety of EPO-type drugs; story in major newspapers today. |
N28 |
French woman is smiling one year after receiving a face transplant. |
N28 |
NSAIDs may reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, including those against flu, HPV. |
N27 |
In-center nocturnal dialysis program starts up in Oregon. |
N26 |
HDCN: Search index updated for audiofiles, slide/audio talks, articles, and abstracts |
N09 |
Exercise and cutting calories each lower risk of diabetes to a similar extent. |
N08 |
Low carbohydrate diet lowers cardiovascular risk in Nurses Health Study (NEJM) |
N07 |
Why do we eat mindlessly and what would induce us to stop? |
N07 |
Canadian renal technologist wins CANNT award. |
N07 |
Working a swing shift? May not be good for your health (if you're a mouse). |
N06 |
German scientists synthesize a new class of prion-busting compounds. |
N06 |
Post-menopausal hormone therapy does not improve quality of life for women. |
N06 |
Nationwide registered nurse shortage persists |
N06 |
Pharma companies lobbying against Prop. 89 in California |
N01 |
Flat computer keyboard could reduce risk of MRSA spread in hospitals |
O30 |
CDC publishes guidelines for vaccinating CKD patients |
O30 |
Nursing shortage? We'll just replace them with robots (or maybe not) ! |
O23 |
How one dialysis unit in Mississippi coped with Katrina. |
O12 |
Higher magnesium intake lowers type 2 diabetes risk in African American women |
O06 |
Drinking cola tied to bone loss in women |
S27 |
U.S. House and Senate pass bill allowing purchase of drugs from Canada |
S27 |
CDC-MMWR: O157:H7 infections associated with consumption of fresh spinach. |
S14 |
MMWR documents rising tide of obesity in the United States. |
S14 |
Multidrug-resistant TB spreading in South Africa. |
S11 |
Bacterial conversation stoppers may block formation of biofilm |
S11 |
Chitosan (from crabs and shrimp) found to block formation of biofilm. |
S11 |
Want to fight fat? Eat brown seaweed! |
S07 |
Pre-eclampsia breakthrough hope (NEJM) |
S07 |
Traveling Canadian couple outfits RV to do nocturnal hemodialysis on the road. |
S06 |
Virtually untreatable type of tuberculosis being identified worldwide |
S05 |
Carbon monoxide cytoprotective effect may explain lower risk of pre-eclampsia in smoking moms. |
A25 |
Benefits of drinking tea touted; dehydrating effect of caffeine-containing beverages questioned. |
A22 |
NEJM: New study shows BMI greater than 25 associated with higher death risk in middle-aged people. |
A21 |
Decorated needles calm patients |
A20 |
Art Buchwald back at Martha's Vineyard, leads charity auction |
A20 |
Serial killer nurse donates kidney |
A18 |
Role of BMI as a measure of obesity and cardiovascular risk questioned. |
A18 |
Violent dialysis patient sentenced to 9 months in jail |
A18 |
Arkansas gets aggressive with childhood obesity. |
A16 |
Antibiotic skin infections becoming commonplace |
A07 |
Elderly should take probiotics |
A05 |
Rapist jailed for attacks on dialysis unit staff |
A04 |
Oral bisphosphonate risk slight, but dental patients should be aware. |
J31 |
American Kidney Fund and Genzyme announce Medicare Part D assistance fund for Renagel |
J28 |
New optical scattering method can detect and identify bacteria on plastic surfaces. |
J23 |
Call for dialysis nurses to assist in storm-ravaged St. Louis area. |
J07 |
Florida dialysis units prepare for hurricanes with generators and tanker trucks. |
J05 |
Liver damage due to moderate doses of acetaminophen highlighted in JAMA paper |
J02 |
MMWR: Updated 2006 influenza prevention and control guidelines from the CDC. |
J20 |
AHA issues new dietary recommendations; saturated and trans-fat intakes further limited |
J16 |
CARI (Australasian) Clinical Practice Guidelines published (53 free full text review papers!) |
J14 |
Feeding monkeys a high trans-fat diet markedly adds to abdominal fat. |
J08 |
Fruit and vegetable intake has beneficial effects on bone via many mechanisms. |
J06 |
Calcium from foods important to bone health |
J05 |
Placental proteins linked to pre-eclampsia |
J01 |
Class action filed against Toronto Scarborough hospital over dialysis unit hepatitis outbreak. |
M22 |
Unexpected cluster of hepatitis in dialysis patients at Scarborough hospital being investigated by Toronto authorities. |
M17 |
Chocolate good? Coffee is too! Enjoy. |
M15 |
Moderately increased BMI in the elderly associated with reduced mortality |
M09 |
Testosterone skin patches may benefit bone density, body composition in women with mild hypopituitarism |
M05 |
Kidney End-of-Life coalition unveils new web site. |
M05 |
Coffee consumption not associated with heart disease risk. |
M01 |
A new measure for evaluating ESRD therapies? The science of happiness. |
A28 |
Magnesium deficiency and metabolic syndrome re-emphasized |
A25 |
Low vitamin D intake during pregnancy linked to low birth weight - an issue for pregnancy in CKD patients? |
A11 |
Rapist threatens, stalks dialysis nurses after his treatments - court action taken. |
A04 |
Vitamin D and calcium may lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women. |
A04 |
Lack of sleep linked to hypertension risk |
A03 |
Bleach is best to disinfect against C. difficile; other disinfectants induce spore formation. |
A02 |
CMS trumpets success of increasing use of fistulas from 2003 to 2005. |
M30 |
Strangers' prayers found to offer no benefit for recovery of heart bypass patients from surgery. |
M28 |
Growing body of research links lead exposure to osteoporosis |
M24 |
MMWR: Fatal lead poisoning in a child from ingestion of a lead charm from a bracelet. |
M24 |
What is XDR tuberculosis? You don't want to get this. |
M20 |
ANNA releases new nursing textbook, with CE credits available chapter by chapter. |
M16 |
Glycemic index is bupkus. |
M10 |
North Carolina Da Vita doctor fatally shot in North Carolina office |
M07 |
ADA releases tools for optimal management of diabetes in the Latino population. |
M06 |
Annals: Dramatic recent rise in community-acquired MRSA infections. |
M03 |
FDA issues additional warning on Prisma system and problem of excessive fluid removal. |
F28 |
MRSA superbugs may spread by infecting Acanthamoeba polyphaga |
F28 |
NKDEP launches new Spanish language kidney education initiative |
F27 |
Eating cocoa markedly lowers risk of heart disease, according to Dutch study. |
F24 |
2006 American Kidney Fund National Torchbearer Award will honor Dr. Carl Kjellstrand |
F22 |
NEJM: RANK ligand inhibitor denosumab increases bone density in osteoporosis. |
F21 |
ISN and IFKF team up to put together a World Kidney Day each year. |
F20 |
Mars chocolate maker to introduce foods with flavonol-rich chocolates. |
F18 |
High sugar, but not high calcium, increases risk of kidney stones. |
F17 |
New influenza vaccine manufacturing method requires only weeks, instead of months. |
F16 |
Calcium and vitamin D supplements in postmenopausal women don't reduce fracture risk. |
F12 |
Anti-malarial drugs lower elevated TNF-alpha levels in lupus patients. |
F10 |
High mercury levels found in hair samples from 23% of young women. |
F07 |
Low fat diet benefits for women less than expected. |
F06 |
Rapid new test could cut MRSA risk. |
F06 |
Synthetic heparin could replace animal-derived drug. |
F05 |
Basic gender difference identified in coronary artery disease. |
F01 |
Stem cell transplants offer hope against lupus. |
F01 |
Calcium citrate plus weight-bearing resistance exercise builds bone density in women. |
J31 |
FDA approves new drug to treat chronic, idiopathic constipation. |
J30 |
Certain adenovirus infections linked to obesity on animals and humans |
J28 |
Enhanced oocyte cryopreservation method (of interest to GN patients requiring cytotoxic therapy). |
J27 |
If dairy leads to weight loss, it's the dairy and not the calcium. |
J25 |
32% of Americans carry S. aureus in their noses, and 1% (2 million) carry MRSA. |
J25 |
Vasca decides to halt selling its vascular access ports as of Jan 31, 2006 (PDF). |
J24 |
Study of Kuna indians is good news for chocoholics - procyanidin in cocoa lowers BP. |
J22 |
AHA review casts doubt on cardiovascular health benefits of soy-based foods. |
J21 |
British study shows that work stress linked to both heart disease and metabolic syndrome. |
J19 |
New drug label rule intended to reduce medical errors. |
J19 |
Tufts nephrologist Dr. Klemens Meyer wins award from US National Kidney Foundation. |
J19 |
MMWR: Type A influenza highly resistant to amantadine derivatives |
J18 |
Rockwell Medical Technologies gets rights to market vitamin- and carnitine-supplemented dialysate. |
J17 |
US Supreme court backs Oregon assisted suicide law 6-3. |
J17 |
Aspirin protects men against myocardial infarcts and women against ischemic strokes. |
J17 |
Researchers develop a portable vein finder for faster, more accurate injections |
J16 |
Annals: More exercise associated with 30-40% reduction in risk of dementia. |
J13 |
AAKP to honor Dr. H. Keith Johnson at its Medal of Excellence Awards Dinner on March 19th. |
J10 |
Mid-life obesity increases mortality and cardiovascular risk. |
J10 |
Study shows increasing nursing staff in hospitals improves quality and safety. |
J07 |
Brain protein (p11) may play a critical role in depression. |
J03 |
Calendar and Events: ANNA (American Nephrology Nurses Association) |
J03 |
Gout is now a women's disease |
J02 |
UCSF study in Annals suggests that obesity increases risk of kidney failure. |
J01 |
Some Mississippi dialysis patients lose funds to pay for rides to their units. |
D30 |
Widespread flu outbreak reported in the Western U.S. |
D29 |
68 year old Aussie billionaire with failing kidneys dies after refusing dialysis. |
D29 |
ANNA hired government relations firm to expand legislative initiatives. |
D28 |
Vitamin D can lower cancer risk |
D28 |
Ex-nurse convicted of mercy killings allowed to donate his kidney. |
D27 |
Acute renal failure due to phosphate-based colonoscopy preps. |
D27 |
Acetaminophen can cause acute liver failure when usual dose is even slightly exceeded. |
D26 |
Need a used medical device? Try Ebay. |
D21 |
Magnesium intake linked to stronger bones in elderly Caucasians. |
D21 |
New study says that two million Americans are nasal carriers of MRSA. |
D19 |
Pioneering woman nephrologist Dr. Mary Lou Lewis retires. |
D17 |
CDC recommends new blood test to diagnose TB infection. |
D15 |
Bifidobacterium infantis now available for IBS: Does it benefit ESRD pts? |
D13 |
Baxter recalls dialysis machines due to possible blood tubing kinks. |
D12 |
Uremic pruritus greatly improved by cream containing cannabinoids. |
D11 |
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission pushes for 3.2% rise in dialysis payments. |
D11 |
Pramexipole for restless legs syndrome in nonuremics. |
D08 |
Nurse who killed 29 patients now wants to donate a kidney. |
D08 |
No one injured in acid spill in dialysis clinic. |
D05 |
Sally Burrows-Hudson, RN to head up business development for CORA. |
D05 |
Coffee intake may reduce risk of liver damage. |
D03 |
New CPR device improves blood return to the heart. |
D02 |
Telephone doctors worry medical industry. |
N29 |
Why trying to make couch potatoes exercise may be difficult. |
N29 |
New AHA CPR guidelines: 30:2 compressions, cooling to 90 degrees. |
N29 |
Fatty liver being seen increasingly in obese patients. |
N28 |
High-carb diet linked to diabetic hypertension. |
N28 |
Higher dose of Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate) approved by FDA for ESRD patients. |
N28 |
Obesity prevents injections from reaching muscle. |
N23 |
Baxter to set up home dialysis care centers in India. |
N21 |
Vitamin D supplementation cuts risks of falls in the elderly. |
N16 |
Drinking decaffeinated coffee increases pro-atherosclerotic ApoB levels. |
N14 |
Do low-carb diets stiffen the heart? |
N12 |
California nurses defeat Schwarzenegger in staffing fight. |
N12 |
New test detects TB in culture within days, not weeks. |
N11 |
JASN Express: Skin autofluorescence linked to AGE in ESRD, predicts mortality. |
N10 |
Home dialysis in Chicago in the news |
N09 |
The wearable artificial kidney - pie in the sky or pie on the table? |
N09 |
No link between coffee drinking and hypertension in women. |
N07 |
ANNA announces new resource for treatment of elderly patients. |
N07 |
NASA develops Star Trek glasses for the visually impaired. |
N07 |
AAKP info sheets on Medicare Part D drug benefit for kidney patients. |
N07 |
ASN special session: Responding to Katrina - lessons learned |
N06 |
New FDA-supported website lists latest approved drug labels for all meds. |
O31 |
New explanation for restless legs syndrome is just crazy. |
O31 |
Probiotics to prevent MRSA? Wash your hands with soap and apply yogurt. |
O30 |
Miami-Dade County: Finding dialysis provider difficult for some patients. |
O28 |
Dozens subpoenaed in New Orleans hospital deaths. |
O27 |
South Florida power outages hamper treatment of dialysis patients. |
O26 |
ASN Renal Week 2005 abstracts now available on-line. |
O24 |
Should dialysis patients get whooping cough vaccine? |
O24 |
NxStage home dialysis system in the news. |
O20 |
U.S. Japanese and other U.S. Asian dialysis patients live longer. |
O18 |
Role of prolonged bedrest to manage hypertension in pregnancy questioned. |
O17 |
DaVita patient group lobbies Congress and CMS. |
O17 |
Mad cow disease prions may be spread through the urine. |
O17 |
Daily weigh-ins help dieters keep off pounds. |
O17 |
Death risk 65% higher at "one-star" vs. "five-star" rated hospitals. |
O17 |
Heavy computer use at work decreasing amount of physical activity. |
O16 |
NDT: Expect more thiazide-induced hyponatremia after ALLHAT |
O15 |
HDCN-ANNA: Free ANNA-accredited CE links (13 hrs total) |
O15 |
MMWR: Pittsburgh QA/QC program targeting central venous line infections works.. |
O14 |
Stocking up on Tamiflu vs. bird flu? May not do you much good. |
O14 |
Probe of possible mercy killings at New Orleans hospital begins. |
O14 |
Existence of toxic mold syndrome questioned |
O14 |
NEJM: Hurricane Katrina articles (free full text) |
O14 |
Pillows and bedding are loaded with fungal spores. |
O12 |
Papillomavirus vaccine 100% effective in preventing cervical cancer. |
O11 |
Fatty foods can fight inflammation, induce satiety, via CCK. |
O11 |
Surgical menopause can trigger salt-sensitive hypertension. |
O11 |
Eating fish helps prevent age-related cognitive decline. |
O09 |
AJKD: Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy: - a systemic disease? |
O09 |
USRDS 2005 Annual Data Report Atlas now available on-line. |
O07 |
Toronto General rolls out innovative home dialysis telemonitoring system. |
O07 |
Toronto mystery illness that killed 16 in nursing home is Legionnaire's disease. |
O06 |
CDC urges flu vaccination now for priority groups. |
O06 |
1918 killer flu came from birds |
O05 |
HCV cross-infection in Malaysian dialysis unit - poor use of UP highlighted. |
S30 |
Forced water ingestion to discipline a child may have resulted in her death. |
S30 |
Chinese horseshoe bats identified as animal reservoir for the SARS virus. |
S29 |
JASN: Acute phosphate nephropathy following certain bowel preps. |
S28 |
Toprol (metoprolol)/Topamax/Tegretrol look-alike names prompt FDA alert letter. |
S26 |
AHA issues dietary recs for children and adolescents. |
S26 |
Smoking appears to double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. |
S23 |
Microbicide impregnated gauze dressing combats wound infection. |
S23 |
New electronic device sniffs out MRSA infections. |
S23 |
ESRD Network 13 Katrina and Rita update page. |
S22 |
Past lessons help hospitals prepare for Rita. |
S22 |
DaVita restoring service in Katrina-affected areas - announces patient hotline. |
S22 |
Surprisingly high cancer, heart death rates in 1-4 cig/day smokers. |
S21 |
EDTNA journal club: Venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis. |
S21 |
Nabi launches study to see if StaphVax will protect dialysis patients long-term. |
S21 |
Sept 21 issue of JAMA focuses on administrative aspects of medical research. |
S19 |
SIMS project Katrina update: Is your dialysis unit open? |
S17 |
DaVita slowly reopening Katrina-affected dialysis clinics. |
S16 |
Focus on dialysis: Medical system strains to cope in Louisiana. |
S16 |
FDA advice on ensuring water quality on reopening dialysis clinics: updated. |
S14 |
Katrina highlights need for electronic medical records |
S13 |
Agouti-related peptide expressing (Agrp) neurons related to appetite, feeding.. |
S12 |
Picayune dialysis patients get help |
S11 |
Teenage girls who eat their Wheaties for breakfast stay slimmer. |
S11 |
Where did all of the New Orleans dialysis patients go? |
S09 |
Community-acquired MRSA strains now more common and more deadly. |
S07 |
Shot dialysis technician on the mend. |
S07 |
High aluminum levels now rare in United States patients |
S06 |
Network 8 Katrina update |
S06 |
Number of dialysis patients in Scotland rises by 50%. |
S06 |
Dialysis patient shoots technician at Queens dialysis center. |
S04 |
HHS looking for clinical physician and LPN volunteers for Katrina relief |
S02 |
National Kidney Foundation hurricane relief web page. |
S02 |
CDC recommendations regarding hurricanes. |
S02 |
Hospitals in crisis in New Orleans |
S02 |
Fresenius hotline telephone numbers: emergency dialysis for Alabama patients. |
S02 |
Amgen donates 2.5 M toward Katrina relief effort. |
S02 |
Baxter Foundation organizes help for Katrina victims. |
S02 |
American Kidney Fund offers help to patients affected by Katrina. |
S01 |
ANNA Katrina information center - how you can help. |
S01 |
SIMS project hurricane Katrina info links. |
S01 |
Backup generator fuel shortage, unrest, plague New Orleans hospitals. |
A31 |
West Nile virus returns - 17 new cases near Chicago. |
A31 |
FDA approves new influenza vaccine for upcoming flu season. |
A31 |
New Orleans hospitals in a crisis situation. |
A30 |
ESRD Network 13: Hurricane Katrina alerts, phone numbers. |
A29 |
Physician gives kidney, then her heart to dialysis patient. |
A28 |
New Orleans dialysis patients evacuated to other cities. |
A28 |
Medicare fraud investigation focuses on physician and dialysis billing issues. |
A28 |
Bluetooth mobile phone link allows diabetics to monitor trends in their glucose. |
A28 |
Medicate part D to help cover costs for kidney patient drugs. |
A28 |
Acrylamide french fry lawsuit filed against McDonald's and Wendy's. |
A26 |
Metabolic syndrome doesn't exist, diabetes groups claim. |
A26 |
Estrogen increases efficiency of mitochondria, lower free radical production. |
A26 |
Metabolic advantage of protein-rich diets may be due to leucine. |
A24 |
NKF launches new public service campaign about early detection of CKD. |
A23 |
AJKD: More frequent nephrologist visits fail to impact dialysis patient outcome |
A19 |
Boosting efficacy of BCG vaccine to fight tuberculosis |
A19 |
New treatment may help prevent diabetic nerve damage and complications. |
A16 |
Gambro issues safety alert: Overriding Prisma excessive UF alarm is dangerous. |
A16 |
Analgesic drug use linked to high blood pressure in women. |
A14 |
Type 1 diabetic swims across English channel. |
A13 |
False urban legend that collecting aluminum pull tabs helps dialysis patients. |
A11 |
Dr. Maki working on ethanol lock system to keep IV catheters infection-free. |
A11 |
NEJM: PTH(1-34) given with alendronate improves bone density. |
A09 |
Study shows large burden placed on hospitals by Staph. infections. |
A09 |
ANNA ESRD Education Week activities start August 8th. |
J30 |
Fructose-sweetened foods associated with obesity. |
J29 |
Transonics wins patent infringement ruling against Hemametrics on appeal. |
J29 |
Benefits of a reminder system to remove unneeded urinary catheters. |
J29 |
Davita to sell 70 dialysis units to Renal America. |
J28 |
FDA bans use of Bayer fluoroquinolone in poultry to fight rise in superbugs. |
J28 |
Fire destroys Sacramento, CA dialysis unit building. |
J26 |
Experts warn against excess water intake during exercise. |
J26 |
Vitamin D supplements do not improve BMD in Afr. American, nonuremic women. |
J25 |
How estrogen via its alpha receptor may be bad for women's hearts. |
J25 |
FMC closes 5 dialysis units in DC area due to insufficient funding. |
J23 |
FDA orders recall of Baxter Colleague Volumetric Infusion pumps |
J20 |
JASN pre-release: Citrate catheter lock ups patency, lowers infection risk. |
J19 |
ALLHAT suggests that diuretics rule, even in Blacks with metabolic syndrome. |
J19 |
Dark chocolate and blood pressure in the news (watch the oxalate!). |
J18 |
New DNA dipstick test to detect pathogens in blood sample in minutes. |
J15 |
MMWR: Updated influenza vaccination guidelines from the CDC. |
J13 |
DaVita-RMS gets Medicare demonstration project for CKD patients. |
J13 |
Nabi says Staph vaccine ups immunity. |
J11 |
Giving oxygen without CO2 may do more harm than good. |
J11 |
Walking on cobblestones reduces blood pressure, improves balance. |
J11 |
Carotenoids give gold color to S. aureus, and protect it from oxidation by WBCs. |
J07 |
ANNA: Resource guide for use with Hispanic dialysis patients (.pdf) |
J06 |
Antibiotic use in farm animals contributes to rise of superbugs. |
J06 |
Vitamin E supps do not protect women from heart attack, stroke, or cancer |
J29 |
Man drives truck through wall of dialysis center. |
J28 |
Researchers link nursing injuries to staffing levels. |
J27 |
Will a next-generation HBV vaccine be more effective? Trial in progress. |
J27 |
ANNA: Resource guide for use with Hispanic nephrology patients (.pdf) |
J18 |
Acologix and Toray team up to commercialize uremic itching drug. |
J14 |
Large multinational study shows restless legs syndrome common in nonuremics. |
J13 |
Incidence of diabetes in U.S. ESRD patients falls by 30% |
J07 |
New methods may preserve fertility in girls receiving cytotoxic therapy. |
J07 |
FMC: Fresenius unveils new 5008 HD-HDF machine ýn Istanbul. |
J07 |
FMC: European registry data shows 35% lower death risk wýth hemodiafiltration |
J07 |
Bacteria can survive for weeks on hospital surfaces |
J04 |
CDC defends its position about obesity and increased mortality risk. |
J04 |
Florida storm bill fails to deal with power outages in dialysis units. |
J03 |
JHU project connects dialysis kids with on-line games, communities. |
M28 |
Judge sides with California nurses in maintaining staffing ratio rule. |
M27 |
FDA investigating causes of blindness in users of Viagra/Cialis. |
M24 |
Argument between two Malaysian dialysis patients ends in knife attack and murder |
M22 |
Electrostatic charge on plastic nurses' aprons attracts bacteria, ups risk. |
M22 |
British press reports speculate that French woman received Princess Di's kidney. |
M21 |
Compelling evidence mounts for anticancer effects of sunshine via vitamin D. |
M21 |
Hospitalists coming into their own as a medical specialty. |
M20 |
Empathic voice improves doctor-patient communication. |
M20 |
Australians use hypnosis to help kids deal with stress of hemodialysis. |
M20 |
Nabi ramping up large scale production of its Staph vaccine. |
M18 |
Hemodialysis options brochure now available in Spanish via AAKP website. |
M18 |
US consumers increasingly using websites for health information. |
M18 |
Rounds by robo-doc at London hospital. |
M16 |
Nurse gladly donates kidney to stranger. |
M10 |
Threefold increase in sudden cardiac death from certain non-cardiac drugs. |
M09 |
Two studies document the rise of superbugs in the environment. |
M02 |
Transcendental meditation may expand lifespan in 18 year randomized trial. |
A29 |
ESRD patient dies after stopping dialysis to follow alternative health regimen. |
A28 |
Potassium channel gene linked to how much sleep different persons need. |
A28 |
Calcium and vitamin D3 alone fail to prevent fractures in the elderly. |
A27 |
New ID guidelines recommend screening HIV-infected patients for kidney disease. |
A27 |
Substituting nurses for doctors results in high quality care, but few savings. |
A26 |
Keyboards latest culprit in hospital infections. |
A26 |
CMS: Billing guidelines for syringes used in ESRD treatments. |
A24 |
Orlando dialysis unit workers overcome by fumes when cleaning up bleach spill. |
A22 |
ANNA establishes national Nephrology Nurses Week, Sep 11-17. |
A18 |
Kaiser and Wellbound partner to offer home HD and PD. |
A16 |
Audioclouds may help walking users interact with portable computers. |
A16 |
Canada: National standards urged for nurse practitioners. |
A16 |
How do you kill TB bacteria? First, wake them up. |
A15 |
Chemical linked to dialyzer reactions proves toxic in animal studies. |
A13 |
J Ren Nutr: Phosphorus content of popular beverages |
A13 |
Johns Hopkins nurse gets 2.1 million grant to study why organ donors donate. |
A13 |
Rochester dialysis unit workers call in federal mediator |
A13 |
Bugs in the gut could help doctors develop individualised healthcare |
A12 |
ANNA releases new edition of Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice |
A11 |
Pathogenic bacteria survive on hospital computer keyboards for up to 24 hours. |
A07 |
Pfizer suspends sales of COX-2 inhibitor Bextra at the request of the FDA. |
A07 |
FDA issues new rulings on NSAIDs - remove some, black box warnings for others. |
A06 |
California hospitals struggling over new nursing to patient ratio requirements. |
A02 |
Subintimal angioplasty offers new hope for peripheral vascular disease pts. |
A01 |
Hospital compare website |
A01 |
Community MRSA is re-emergence of 1950's pandemic |
M30 |
Leptospirosis can spread from raccoons to dogs to people. |
M29 |
More Vitamin D may benefit housebound elderly. |
M29 |
Bones in raw food vegetarians are light; may be stronger than expected. |
M26 |
MMWR: P. fluorescens infections with heparin-saline IV catheter flush. |
M25 |
FDA orders seizure of killer hospital beds - 7 patients die. |
M22 |
Baxter alert: Falsely high glucose readings when icodextrin PD fluid is used. |
M21 |
US Congress debates legislation on a national patient safety database. |
M19 |
Ambulance company gets probation for criminal charges related to dialysis. |
M18 |
Mercury emissions linked to autism in Texas study. |
M17 |
CDC survey shows 30% of hospitals, and 17% of MD offices have EMR systems. |
M17 |
Husband dumps donor wife. |
M15 |
Molecular techniques used to identify M. avium in hospital hot tub. |
M14 |
Postcall resident crashes while driving home - is the hospital liable? |
M14 |
Doctors urged to mind bedside manners; grant focuses on patient empathy. |
M14 |
Using quorum sensing peptide blockers to inhibit bacterial biofilm formation. |
M11 |
JAMA: Unintended consequences of publicly reporting quality information. |
M11 |
JAMA: Computerized physician order system facilitates medical errors. |
M11 |
Senate Committee approves bill to establish medical error reporting database. |
M11 |
MMWR: Hepatitis B spread by fingerstick glucose testing in some nursing homes. |
M11 |
Nurse gives more than care: Donates a kidney to her patient. |
M10 |
JoAnne Gilmore becomes President-Elect of ANNA. |
M10 |
Shortage of nursing school faculty aggravating U.S. nurse shortage. |
M07 |
Low-dose aspirin shows only mild benefit in preventing strokes in women. |
M06 |
Fraudulent medical discount cards widespread in the U.S. |
F25 |
Depressed spouse may act in harmful ways when forced into a caregiver situation. |
F24 |
MRSA-associated hospital death rate becomes political issue in the UK. |
F23 |
Transfer of VRE by health care workers' hands. |
F22 |
Lymphoma, myeloma risks increased in patients with hepatitis C. |
F21 |
Actress Sandra Dee dies at age 62 from complications of ESRD. |
F21 |
Beta-blockers may prevent osteoporosis via leptin-mediated mechanism |
F17 |
Community nurses in Ireland being outfitted with Blackberry handheld computers. |
F15 |
More on orally administered vaccines, including HBV. |
F15 |
MMWR: Blacks and Hispanics less aware of high cholesterol problems. |
F15 |
Hepatitis B vaccine administered orally via potatoes. |
F15 |
E. Coli UTIs in women linked to ingestion of contaminated meat. |
F11 |
Progress toward new remedy for chronic urinary tract infections. |
F11 |
Bad news can really break hearts |
F10 |
Serious MRSA infections linked to two strains. |
F09 |
Dialysis patients may be happier than previously thought. |
F06 |
FDA renews contamination report regarding IV flush heparin syringes. |
F06 |
New DNA vaccine completely blocks TB reactivation in mice. |
F06 |
Without PGA gook, S. epidermidis can't survive on implants. |
F03 |
Illinois may streamline nursing licensing in face of shortage. |
F03 |
New recs to improve care in CKD, ARF, and palliation put forth in the U.K. |
F01 |
Statin use associated with 30% lower mortality in dialysis patients. |
F01 |
FDA issues nationwde alert on heparin/saline preloaded syringes from IV Flush. |
F01 |
Open-source software to store gigabyte-sized CT scans on I-PODs |
F01 |
Obesity increases kidney stone risk. |
F01 |
Privacy rule cuts research recruitment by half. |
J30 |
First kidney cancer vaccine trial underway at Columbia |
J30 |
CMS posts draft Conditions for Coverage for ESRD facilities |
J25 |
Two Texas transplant doctors die in plane crash |
J25 |
Driver of a van transporting dialysis patients robs banks on the side. |
J18 |
U.S. launches diabetes campaign aimed at seniors. |
J18 |
Large doses of folate may stave off high blood pressure. |
J18 |
Grapefruit juice and medication can be a deadly mix. |
J18 |
California researchers discover new fat gene. |
J17 |
Data entry is top cause of medication errors. |
J17 |
FDA requires handout be given to patients receiving amiodarone. |
J17 |
National Patient Safety group puts up web-CME educational module for physicians. |
J16 |
Could silver dressings contain the spread of MRSA? |
J14 |
Amgen adds warning about risks of higher hemoglobin doses. |
J14 |
Holiday travails of kidney-pancreas transplant patient in the news (USA today) |
J14 |
Computer crash blamed for adverse effect on dialysis patient care. |
J14 |
American Diabetes Association launches DOC News |
J13 |
Study shows how angiotensin II can lead to muscle wasting and CHF. |
J12 |
CAPD-using skier with CKD gives inspiration to others. |
J07 |
ANNA 2005 Las Vegas Annual Symposium to highlight patient self-management |
J05 |
Annals: High-dose vitamin E supplements may increase mortality. |
J05 |
JAMA: Low urinary placental growth factor in women with pre-eclampsia. |
J04 |
CDC: Updated interim influenza vaccination recommendations, 2004-2005. |
J04 |
New study debunks constipation myths. |
J04 |
Evidence that UTI with drug-resistant E. coli may have come via food. |
D30 |
In non-uremic children, low iron stores linked to restless legs. |
D30 |
Changes in U.S. physician ESRD payments summarized on ANNA website. |
D28 |
India spice curcurmin more effective against Alzheimer's than any meds. |
D28 |
Iowa man survives 30 years on dialysis. |
D22 |
JASN: Sodium gradient HD works when Na neutral with UF profiled as well. |
D22 |
Aspirin underused by people with diabetes. |
D21 |
Nabi Pharma requests European regulatory approval for its StaphVAX product. |
D21 |
Naproxen linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke. |
D21 |
Undercooked turkeys harbor drug-resistant Salmonella and Campylobacter. |
D21 |
Do aromatherapy oils kill MRSA and other superbugs? |
D17 |
Polymeals containing super-healthy nutrients, might extend life. |
D16 |
ANNA: Learning module, PPT files, CE on Hemodialysis |
D16 |
Register On-line for ANNA Nat'l Symposium, April, 2005, Las Vegas. |
D16 |
NEJM: Infection (bronchitis, cystitis) increases heart attack risk fivefold. |
D10 |
New aluminum-related warning labels for antiperspirants re dialysis patients |
D09 |
New class of anti-TB drugs shows promise. |
D09 |
Slowly growing nests of bacteria may be key to infection relapse. |
D07 |
Physician CME focusing on patient safety |
D07 |
Gambro may agree to sell dialysis operation to Davita; share trading suspended. |
D07 |
Lack of sleep may make you fat via ghrelin and leptin. |
D05 |
Vascular effects of selective COX-2 inhibitors (.pdf) |
D05 |
MMWR: Recommended adult immunization schedule 2004-2005. |
D05 |
Company in Portland developing new generation of dialysis machines. |
D04 |
Gene identified that makes biofilm bacteria hibernate and evade antibiotics. |
D02 |
High body fat may impair natriuresis in African Americans. |
D02 |
Fresenius buys dialysis units in Memphis |
D02 |
Exercise training does not work for everyone. |
D01 |
ISHD to host pre-conference to the ADC in Tampa, February 27, 2005. |
D01 |
Safety checklists, policies can reduce IV catheter infection |
D01 |
Dental X-rays are a sensitive way to identify osteoporosis. |
D01 |
Drinking tap water could be beneficial to patients with low blood pressure. |
D01 |
Todd Ing to be honored by American Kidney Fund at Torchbearer Award |
N26 |
WHO warns of bird flu and possible upcoming flu pandemic. |
N26 |
HHS-OIG advisory opinion (11/24/04) nixes lab support to units for sample prep. |
N24 |
NEJM: Intradermal lower dose influenza vaccination effective in pts < 60 yrs. |
N20 |
Sit-down rounds improve outcomes for dialysis patients |
N18 |
Cox-2 inhibitors may work against estrogen and promote hardening of arteries |
N18 |
Want to prevent catheter biofilm? Get a diamond coating. |
N14 |
Community-associated MRSA becoming more prevalent |
N14 |
Was Atkins right all along? Higher fat diets lower CV risk in elderly women. |
N10 |
Sanofi diet drug gets raves, caution from doctors |
N10 |
High doses of vitamin E may hasten death |
N07 |
AHA: Guidelines for heart disease prevention in women |
N05 |
Occult hepatitis B in dialysis patients |
O27 |
Normal serum B12 levels may mask B12 deficiency |
O26 |
KDIGO.org website now up for international kidney disease guidelines |
O25 |
New CDC guidelines: CDC link |
O25 |
CDC refines flu vaccine allocation strategy |
O25 |
Iron-deficient brain cells linked to restless legs syndrome in non-ESRD patients |
O24 |
New TB vaccine shown to be safe |
O24 |
Tech whiz uses handheld computers to improve 3rd World health care |
O24 |
US finds a way to import Canadian flu shots |
O24 |
More on the Japanese dialysis patients with mushroom-associated illness |
O19 |
NEJM: Weathering the influenza vaccine crisis (.pdf) |
O18 |
Physicians scramble to direct high-risk patients to scarce flu vaccine |
O15 |
CDC: Flu vaccine guidelines given current shortage |
O14 |
Ethnic nursing homes grow in Chicago |
O14 |
Flu crisis need not cost lives |
O14 |
Portion control the most effective weight loss strategy |
O13 |
Nabi gets FDA fast-track approval for its Staph vaccine |
O08 |
FDA unlikely to clear Chiron flu vaccine for the U.S. |
O06 |
CDC director urges voluntary rationing of flu vaccine due to shortage |
O06 |
Children's exposure to plasticizers (phthalates) linked to allergies, asthma |
O06 |
Bugs in the gut can influence the body's response to disease |
O06 |
Vein camera keeps injections on target |
O06 |
One in six chronically ill adults skips Rx due to cost |
O05 |
Faced it flu vaccine shortage, U.S. begins rationing shots. |
S24 |
MMWR: Tuberculosis transmission in a dialysis unit |
S20 |
Hurricane Ivan wiped out dialysis unit at Florida hospital |
S20 |
CDC guidance: Dialyzing patients during a boil water advisory |
S15 |
NNJ: What is nephrology nurse responsibility when patient is always late? |
S14 |
Staff less tolerant of rude doctors |
S14 |
Well-educated patients guide their own care |
S14 |
Physicians watchful after announced flu vaccine delay (until October) |
S12 |
EAA/carb supplement prevents muscle protein loss: Abstract from JCEM |
A24 |
Sugary soft drinks and fruit punches linked to diabetes in Nurses Health Study |
A23 |
MMWR: Possible West Nile virus transmission by dialysis |
A20 |
West Nile virus patients in Georgia may have been infected from dialysis machine |
A19 |
Southwest Florida dialysis units struggle in aftermath of storm |
A17 |
Hiring boom and rising salaries for nurses |
A12 |
NY dialysis nurses protest working conditions |
A07 |
Refractory C. difficile infections affect some Quebec hospitals |
A02 |
Senate passes patient safety bill with new error reporting system |
J29 |
Granny cams being used to monitor care in some nursing homes |
J27 |
Nursing home patient on dialysis in California dies of West Nile virus infection |
J23 |
Beneficial bacteria in the gut maintain health of intestinal epithelial cells |
J16 |
Do doorknobs contribute to hospital nosocomial infections? |
J14 |
MRSA spreading outside of hospitals to sports teams, kids, inmates, soldiers |
J13 |
Annals: Hand hygiene beliefs and practices among physicians |
J13 |
Nabi ramping up manufacturing capacity of its Staph vaccine |
J09 |
Projected ceiling imagery lowers boredom, anxiety during dialysis session |
J02 |
Overcrowded wards breed MRSA |
J02 |
Holland's tough approach to treating MRSA |
J01 |
Nursing home patient with dialysis shunt bleeds to death in shower |
J30 |
Verdict on medical mixup of sodium / potassium in Calgary dialysis patients |
J25 |
New form of physical therapy restores arm function after stroke |
J24 |
Intranasal SARS vaccine protects monkeys from infection |
J23 |
Nabi looks beyond ESRD as market for its anti-Staph vaccine |
J22 |
Retired truck driver invents antibacterial hand lotion that kills superbugs |
J21 |
Vancomycin susceptibility in MRSA lineages (Emerging Infect Dis paper) |
J21 |
OSHA fact sheet describes needlestick risk of securing indwelling catheters |
J21 |
MRSA (superbug) death rates set to double as vanco resistance grows |
J13 |
Patient nocturnal dialysis experiences in the news |
M26 |
Physician neckties may harbor dangerous bacteria |
M19 |
RCG identifies, honors top dialysis units within its system |
A25 |
Cultural competence: Caring for Latino patients |
A09 |
BMJ: Teaching communications skills may be misguided |
M31 |
SARS vaccine shows promise in mice |
M27 |
Long nails implicated in nosocomial infections |
M26 |
Packaging for Na/K too similar; needs to be differentiated |
M18 |
Calgary hospital pharmacy substitutes KCl for NaCl: two dialysis patients die. |
M17 |
Alendronate continues to work in osteoporosis up to 10 years |
M17 |
Alcoholic povidone-iodine better for catheter site disinfection |
M17 |
Heart disease prevention in women guidelines |
M08 |
FDA requires bar codes on prescription drugs |
M04 |
Human exoskeleton developed for the army may have medical applications |
M03 |
Light-sensitive gloves reduce the risk of germ transfer |
M03 |
Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to osteoporosis in elderly women |
M02 |
NIH stops estrogen-alone study because of increased stroke risk |
F26 |
Deaths from MRSA up 15-fold in the UK over past 10 years |
F23 |
New Nephrol Nursing Journal CEs on HDCN: Preventing amputations; PO4 and Mg |
F14 |
Mouldy dialysis unit in Calgary to be remodeled |
F14 |
CDC tip sheet for dialysis patients to prevent infection |
F09 |
Eating mercury-contaminated fish while pregnant can cause child brain damage |
J08 |
Glucosamine may boos pain-relieving power of ibuprofen |
D22 |
Persons with latex allergy may be cross-allergic to poinsettias |
D22 |
Vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus traced to kidney patient |
D09 |
Restless legs syndrome - tip of the iceberg? |
D06 |
Some U.S. flu shot makers run out of vaccine; nasal still available |
D06 |
Handwashing stabilizes, even slightly reduces, superbug infection rate in UK |
D05 |
Nabi's Staph vaccine may be a blockbuster |
D04 |
Early SARS vaccine prototype induces antibodies in animals |
D03 |
E. Coli O157 apparently spread by sawdust from exhibition hall rafters |
D02 |
Nurse gets probation in alleged mercy killing of dialysis patient |
N30 |
Flu epidemic has arrived early in North America this year |
N30 |
ANNA: Discover nephrology nursing |
N29 |
Criticism stuns millionaire kidney donor |
N26 |
75-year old gun-toting dialysis patient in Wichita jailed for threats |
N21 |
Leafy veggies and herbs grown in urban gardens contaminated with lead |
N20 |
New test for early detection of SARS |
N14 |
Criminalization of fatal medical mistakes |
N14 |
Northern Michigan nurses strike enters second year |
N13 |
Peritoneal dialysis nurse resource guide from ANNA (PDF) |
N01 |
Do you think restless leg syndrome is a dialysis-specific problem? Guess again! |
O29 |
Domestic cats could carry SARS |
O29 |
Some dialysis patients do recover kidney function |
O17 |
Medical privacy law creates widespread confusion |
S30 |
Even leading hospitals can make big mistakes in patient care |
S30 |
Hepatitis C virus found episodically in infected patient saliva |
S26 |
How can doctors communicate risk more effectively? |
S26 |
Problems cited at Illinois dialysis center (Urbana-Champaign) |
S21 |
Home hot water heaters linked to Legionnaire disease bacterium |
S18 |
Cranberry juice may increase bleeding risk with warfarin |
S18 |
Doctors' cell phone use may spread germs to patients |
S18 |
Doctor's views of key importance in end-of-life decisions |
S16 |
CDC: Alcohol hand rubs and fire safety issues |
S12 |
Alberta dialysis nurses still complaining of mold in the unit |
S09 |
Ramoplanin is new drug against Staph and VRE colonization |
S09 |
Singapore reports new patient with mild case of SARS |
S05 |
U.S. Nephrology Nursing Community Mourns Passing of Janel Parker |
S05 |
Gene study narrows source for SARS to exotic animals |
S02 |
Nurses from India flock to US in response to nursing shortage |
S01 |
Nurse with ESRD lobbies Washington for Daily Dialysis Quality Act |
A30 |
Will handheld ultrasound devices replace the stethoscope? |
A27 |
How one New York dialysis center coped with the blackout |
A22 |
CDC: VISA/VRSA (vancomycin- resistant Staph) testing algorithm |
A22 |
CDC: MRSA frequently asked questions |
A22 |
MMWR: Clusters of MRSA in sports team members |
A20 |
New virus found in 40% of breast cancer patients vs. 2% controls |
A15 |
Hypothesis: Roof rats may have spread SARS in Hong Kong outbreak |
A14 |
Group visits a useful tool for patient education |
A14 |
SARS causing deaths again in Toronto, including 54-year-old doctor |
A05 |
Telemedicine robot tested at Hopkins |
J30 |
Enzyme found in volcanic pools may lead to new sterilant to disable prions |
J25 |
Sen Edwards introduces bill designed to help combat nursing shortage |
J17 |
Texas ESRD Network Resource Page |
J17 |
Hospital superbugs often spread to visitors |
J15 |
NIH Kidney Education Program (NKDEP) targeting prevention, pilots in 4 cities |
J14 |
Untapped resource to mitigate nursing shortage: men |
J09 |
Florida dialysis patient nears record for longevity |
J30 |
Toronto nurse dies of SARS |
J28 |
Western countries depleting nurses from developing world |
J19 |
Can computer keyboards spread bacterial infection? |
J18 |
FDA approves nasal mist flu vaccine |
J13 |
SARS-quarantined Ontario nurses laid off by hospital |
J13 |
CDC monkeypox info site: case definitions, use of smallpox vaccine, etc. |
J12 |
Ontario dialysis unit respiratory infection cluster may not be SARS |
J12 |
Possible person to person spread of monkeypox virus reported |
J10 |
14 dialysis patients in Ontario dialysis unit with suspected SARS |
J09 |
Toronto dialysis nurse ordered to SARS team faces difficult decision |
J05 |
NHS: Nurses working night shifts have a higher risk of colon cancer |
J03 |
Dialysis patient attacks nurse with a knife (Tokyo) |
M29 |
Antiviral gloves may protect health care workers stuck with needles |
M26 |
CDC recommendations for adult vaccination, including renal patients |
M19 |
MMWR: Clusters of SARS among protected health workers |
M07 |
Antibiotics misprescribed in hospitals; especially those with anaerobic coverage |
M06 |
Nurses say inadequate staffing is damaging care at U.S. hospitals |
M05 |
Fecal route of spreading SARS may be important |
M05 |
NEJM: Results of pneumococcal vaccine in the elderly are equivocal |
M02 |
Face
mask use offers protection against SARS |
M02 |
CDC: Updated case definition for SARS |
A28 |
Toronto health workers feel strain of SARS |
A22 |
Toronto nurse may have spread SARS by taking a train to work |
A18 |
ANNA Neph Nursing J CE On-line: Renal anatomy, function |
A18 |
Role of superspreaders in epidemics, including SARS |
A14 |
Higher calcium intake associated with lower body weight in adolescent girls |
A11 |
Three US health care workers may have SARS |
A11 |
In Florida possible case of SARS spread through the workplace |
A10 |
B vitamins effective in treating neuropathic chronic pain syndromes |
A07 |
Scottish patients with MRSA suing hospital, claiming poor hygiene standards |
A03 |
VA study underlines survival benefits of flu vaccination |
A02 |
Provide feedback to JCAHO on Safety Rec #3 impact on inpatient HD |
A01 |
Dialysis nurses file complaint over mold in the dialysis unit |
A01 |
Doctors are overprescribing superdrugs |
M29 |
CDC recommends deferral of smallpox vaccination for heart patients |
M20 |
Am Thoracic Soc and CDC: New guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis (.pdf) |
M16 |
CDC probing mysterious pneumonia-like illness |
M15 |
More on the FDA proposal for barcodes for medications |
M15 |
Can technology solve the clinical problem of dry weight determination? |
M11 |
FDA to propose adding barcodes to meds to help prevent errors |
M10 |
S. pneumoniae resistance to PEN/ERYTHRO soon up to 40% |
M06 |
Superbugs spread beyond hospitals |
M02 |
Community acquired? methicillin-resistant S. aureus in HIV+ men in Boston |
F27 |
For nurses and techs: ANNA Journal (NNJ) CE on-line |
F22 |
Tips for giving lectures to large groups |
F18 |
Bacterial resistance to ciprofloxacin on the increase |
F15 |
New web-based journal focuses on medical errors |
F11 |
U.S. hospitals recruiting nurses from India to fill shortage |
F07 |
Headache very common in dialysis patients |
F07 |
Bruised, bleeding kidney from Jacuzzi jet in a dialysis patient |
F06 |
MMWR: Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus skin infections |
F06 |
CDC Guideline: Testing for and reporting antibodies to hepatitis C |
F06 |
CDC Guideline: Testing for and reporting antibodies to hepatitis C |
F06 |
Antibiotics to bear drug resistance warnings |
F06 |
Broken call button leads to dialysis patient death by bleeding |
F04 |
Baxter claims specks in blood bags are fibrin miniclots |
F03 |
Tennessee Red Cross puts hold on blood supply due to mysterious flecks |
F03 |
Interactions between warfarin and anti-platelet drugs |
F03 |
Management of drug-induced gingival enlargement |
F01 |
Red Cross still probing blood particles |
J29 |
Cell phone text messaging reminders improves medication compliance |
J28 |
Drug-resistant Staph bacteria found in Los Angeles |
J27 |
Too little or too much sleep linked to heart disease in nurses |
J27 |
Exercise delays age-related decline in brain gray matter |
J24 |
Quorum-sensing blocking may lead to new antibiotic drugs |
J24 |
U.S. JCAHO to focus on hospital-acquired infections |
J18 |
Chocolate polyphenols, antioxidants, good for the heart |
J18 |
Hawaii nurses strike nears end |
J16 |
ADA 2003 diabetes clinical practice recs in full text |
J14 |
FDA issues new industry guidance for sharps injury prevention |
J12 |
HDCN: Nursing channel talk list updated |
J10 |
Nurse practicioners no threat to doctors |
J08 |
Story of a patient living on dialysis for 25 years |
J08 |
CDC: Deaths from flu reaching high levels |
J06 |
Air ionizers wipe out hospital infections |
D27 |
Extra-strong disinfectant could defeat superbugs |
D22 |
Terumo develops ultra-fine, pain-free needle for drug injection |
D18 |
HEMO Study primary results published in Dec 19th NEJM - abstract |
D18 |
HEMO Study primary results published in Dec 19th NEJM - NIDDK Press Release |
D13 |
CMS to web-publish health quality database of U.S. hospitals |
D09 |
Some Kaiser nurses approve contract |
N26 |
Most malpractice suits due to drug reactions avoidable |
N26 |
Gambro partners to start vascular access centers in Eastern U.S. |
N19 |
For profit dialysis chains question JAMA study; cite opposing evidence |
N15 |
Nursing Home Compare weblink from medicare.gov |
N15 |
CMS launches nursing home compare site on the internet |
N14 |
FDA updates needlestick reporting guidance |
N10 |
More on alcohol-based hand rubs to prevent nosocomial infection |
N06 |
CDC campaign to
prevent antibiotic resistance in dialysis units |
N06 |
Vasca announces encouraging Life-Site trial results reported at ASN |
N02 |
New lanthanum-based phosphate binder improves survival in ESRD patients |
N02 |
ASN: CDC announces campaign to prevent antibiotic resistance in dialysis |
O31 |
Coffee drinking may retard cognitive decline in elderly women |
O31 |
New drug combats sleep; may be useful for shift workers |
O31 |
Mild aerobic exercise offers no protection from osteoporosis |
O26 |
Medisystems blood tubing has little flow reduction at high Qb, good URR and Kt/V |
O25 |
CDC issues new hand hygiene guidelines; alcohol gel rather than soap |
O25 |
Non-traditional stroke symptoms found in women |
O24 |
Soy isoflavones have no effect on bone density in young women |
O23 |
Antibacterial soap a waste of time; may encourage resistant bugs |
O23 |
Fewer nurses mean more patient deaths |
O18 |
Omnisonics gets IDE from FDA to use ultrasound to clear thrombosed AV grafts |
O15 |
Class action lawsuit against Vasca dismissed |
O10 |
Urokinase is back! Abbott receives FDA approval to reintroduce it. |
O09 |
Endogenous antimicrobial peptides play an important role in the skin |
S30 |
DeLuca reports on novel vitamin D compound that builds bone |
S29 |
Hospitals abandoning soap and water |
S25 |
Egyptian docs, RNs, jailed for presumed HIV transmission via dialysis machine |
S15 |
U.S. residents hunt low prescription drug prices in Mexico |
S10 |
Tackling the nursing shortage in Great Britain |
S06 |
Male nurses leaving profession |
S05 |
Conflict between ANNA and its foundation |
A28 |
Local warming facilitates insertion of peripheral venous lines |
A24 |
Ear thermometers found to be unreliable |
A22 |
More evidence that HRT does not lower cardiovascular risk |
A21 |
Home use of disinfectant soaps promotes growth of resistant bacteria |
A20 |
Vasca resolves FDA issues |
A17 |
CMS new carnitine reimbursement guidelines soon to be issued |
A17 |
Vitamin A supplementation associated with low bone density |
A16 |
Alcohol better than antiseptic soap for handwashing |
A15 |
Common standard developed to document nursing interventions |
A15 |
FDA issues warning on Chinese weight loss pills |
A15 |
FDA orders recall of Cryolife human-derived saphenous vein grafts |
A12 |
Hemametrics granted clearance for urea measurement technology |
A10 |
Nutrition experts chewing the fat on merits of the Atkins diet |
A09 |
CDC issues new guidelines for Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections |
A02 |
Bush approves nursing shortage relief bill |
A02 |
Ultrasound test diagnoses presence of carpal tunnel syndrome |
A01 |
Shire pharmaceuticals to launch new phosphate binder in 2003 |
A01 |
ESRD patient safety intiative launched; RPA, Networks, NPSF joint venture |
J28 |
CMS limits L-carnitine payment: low levels + EPO-res anemia or refractory IDH |
J26 |
Low Carb Research website updated |
J22 |
Prospects for pregnancy in dialysis patients improving |
J21 |
Establishing a program for safe handling of sharps |
J19 |
ERA/EDTA: Dialyzers remove heparin antibodies - maybe why HIT uncommon in ESRD |
J16 |
FDA issues plasticizer (phthalate) use guidelines |
J03 |
CDC: Vancomycin-resistant Staph aureus isolated from Michigan dialysis patient |
J03 |
Timing of exercise during menstrual cycle affects resultant weight loss |
J30 |
World-wide nursing shortage reaching crisis proportions |
J23 |
Trial to begin of beta-irradiation of AV graft outflow to prevent stenosis |
J13 |
NIH Consensus Conference updates recs for hepatitis C |
J07 |
Restless legs syndrome tendency may be genetic and autosomal dominant |
J01 |
Magnesium efficacy in pre-eclampsia demonstrated in controlled trial |
M29 |
Airborne transmission of antibiotic resistance info by bacteria |
M27 |
Botox used to treat urinary incontinence |
M21 |
New soap minimizes bacterial attachment to the skin |
M17 |
ASH: Hypertension worse in dialysis patients with sleep apnea |
M17 |
Vancomycin AND methicillin-resistant Staph aureus in an English patient |
M15 |
Utility of custom diabetic footware questioned |
M10 |
Carrots genetically modified to contain hepatitis B vaccine |
M08 |
HMonster.com launched to focus on health care recruiting |
M02 |
FDA recalls Wyeth 1,000 U/ml heparin vials |
A29 |
Language barriers impede patient understanding, compliance, satisfaction |
A22 |
Nursing homes first to face voluntary ergonomics guidelines |
A18 |
Med Economics Practice Beat: FMGs answer to nursing shortage? |
A18 |
Cognitive function better on non-dialysis days |
A13 |
CME to clarify self-injection reimbursement guidelines |
A13 |
Dental hygiene lowers pneumonia risk in nursing home patients |
A10 |
Vasca presents Lifesite vascular access data at SCVIR |
A10 |
Fish consumption lowers risk of coronary artery disease in women |
A08 |
Baxter offers CEU programs in IV Rx. TPN, Apheresis |
A04 |
Microneedles modeled after mosquito stinger may allow painless injections |
A03 |
Hot balloon kills superbugs in mattresses |
M27 |
Estrogen's effect on HDL cholesterol differs depending on patient genotype |
M27 |
High pulse pressure associated with increased mortality in dialysis patients |
M26 |
CDC launches campaign to limit spread of drug-resistant bacteria |
M25 |
Mandatory overtime for Minnesota nurses now banned by law |
M25 |
New observational study suggests URR >75% associated with lower mortality |
M21 |
K-DOQI guidelines for CKD in full text on AJKD website |
M16 |
HSTAT releases patient safety practice report (n. 43) |
M13 |
Nosocomial transmission of syphilis reported in a dialysis unit |
M08 |
Nurses win right to refuse mandatory overtime in Washington State |
M08 |
Minnesota nurses reject State of Minnesota's offer |
M06 |
Medical Education Institute launches Kidney Patient School |
M05 |
Kidney patient education benefits bill introduced |
M05 |
FMC expects good financial results this year |
M04 |
Vaginal vaccine works to prevent urinary tract infection |
F20 |
Use of high-sodium tap water to dilute formula causes hypertension in neonates |
F19 |
Minnesota nurses join the AFL/CIO union |
F15 |
JCAHO launches Disease-Specific Certification, starts with diabetes, CHF, asthma |
F13 |
(NEJM): Staph vaccine effective in dialysis patients |
F10 |
Poultry industry cutting back on antibiotic use |
F08 |
Nurses enjoying increased clout |
F08 |
Government recommends that Medicare follow dialysis chains in implementing CPMs |
F06 |
Fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonella from antibiotic-treated pigs |
F02 |
Now it's Ohio proposing restrictions on payment for use of IV vitamin D |
J30 |
Daily dialysis improves survival in acute renal failure |
J28 |
Bacteriophage may be effective treatment against VRE |
J28 |
Green tea anti-inflammatory effect linked to interleukin-8 |
J18 |
Mystery scleromyxedema-like skin disease afflicting ESRD patients |
J08 |
Vitamin A supplements linked to postmenopausal hip fracture risk |
J04 |
FDA focusing on LifeSite (Vasca) device adverse effects |
D24 |
U.S. House, Senate, pass nursing shortage bills |
D18 |
Transmission of MRSA by hospital hairdresser |
D13 |
CDC 2000 report on surveillance of dialysis-associated disease released |
D12 |
Latex, tomato, and potato allergens may cross-react |
N09 |
ANA applauds introduction of mandatory overtime protection legislation |
N04 |
Grapefruit juice may increase risk of kidney stones |
N04 |
High coffee intake may increase risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis |
N01 |
Safety alert: Oral sodium phosphate bowel preps and electrolyte disorders |
O26 |
Healthcare workers long nails may carry bacteria |
O10 |
Bill to eliminate mandatory overtime considered in PA |
O07 |
House probes causes of nursing shortage |
O07 |
Heparin-lock bleeding due to confusion over lumen fill volumes |
O07 |
Vitamin D receptor mutation linked to breast cancer |
O07 |
Interactive nurse-patient video visits are cost-effective |
O07 |
FDA to fund studies on antihypertensive drugs in women |
O07 |
ARANESP gets U.S. FDA approval |
O07 |
CDC guidelines for IV catheter infection prevention |
O07 |
Phthalate risks being debated by the FDA |
O07 |
Cause of Spanish dialysis deaths remains unresolved |
O06 |
Needlestick injuries in primary care |
O06 |
Genzyme to provide coverage for phosphate control |
O05 |
House Committee probes reasons for nursing shortage |
S30 |
Pennsylvania nurses fight mandatory overtime |