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HDCN News Archive -- Patient Education
Feb14	Semaglutide shown to effect substantial weight loss in obese persons.
Jul11	Trump's advancing kidney care initiative
Jul01	Low grade E. Coli urinary tract infections picked up by DNA testing of urine.
Feb19	Universal flu vaccine on the near horizon
Jan24	Alzheimer disease linked to brain infection by gingivitis bacteria.
Jun12	Pharmacologic approach to weight loss that prevents food absorption.
Mar12	USRDS Annual Report 2017
Jan11	Lp(a) in the news in the New York Times
Aug10	Immunotherapy may arrest damage of beta cells in type 1 diabetes.
Aug10	Fresenius inks deal to acquire NxStage.
Jun06	Dr. Fred Coe's Kidney Stone Guide Book - a work in progress.
Dec28	Pharmacies miss some drug interactions that are known to cause serious issues.
Jul12	Dr. Fred Coe videos on urine calcium supersaturation in stone disease.
May29	Nicotinamide riboside protects mice from effects of diabetes.
May29	Smoking increases risk of CKD progression in African Americans
Mar17	Updated CKD booklet for professionals released
Mar09	NEJM article re desensitization to HLA-incompatible live donors.
Mar09	Desensitization procedure allows kidney transplants from any (living) donor.
Mar09	ISHD publishes practical manual for implementing home hemodialysis
Feb14	Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure.
Dec29	Novel methods to ensure viability of pancreatic islet cells for transplantation.
Dec26	Antibiotic-resistant bacteria frequency increases in U.S. streams and rivers
Dec14	Even more news on the new HDCN Facebook page!
Dec12	Ten modules from the ISHD Global Home Hemodialysis Toolkit
Dec06	Dialysis Patient Citizens group worried about lack of treatment option information given to predialysis patients, esp. those on Medicaid.
Dec02	ISHD Home Dialysis Toolkit: Patient Selection and Training (Module 6)
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)
Nov30	Combining fasting blood sugar with HbA1c best for detecting prediabetes.
Nov28	Immunotherapy for T1D focusing on regulatory T-cells shows promise.
Nov10	Barbecued and pan-fried meat increases risk of kidney cancer.
Nov06	Virtual doctor visists on the increase.
Sep25	Giving BP meds at bedtime particularly effective in lowering diabetes risk
Aug14	Google partnering with Dexcom in continuous glucose monitoring device.
May01	Are your patients secretly recording your doctor-patient visit?
Jul14	U. Penn study suggests that donating a kidney does not affect life expectancy.
Jan17	Google's smart contact lens project to be piloted to monitor blood sugar levels.
Nov05	Sofosbuvir, simeprevir, and ledipasvir combos may cure hepatitis C infection.
Sep25	Melatonin stimulates brown fat formation.
Sep21	Remote ischemic conditioning using blood pressure cuff in acute heart attack
May14	Institute of Medicine questions 1.5 g/day sodium limitation recommendations.
Nov30	Dialysis patients speak video re infection control practices in 2012.
Nov18	New DaVinci robotic surgery equipment reduces 3 small incisions to 1.
Oct25	Dr. Beth Piraino appointed as new President of the U.S. National Kidney Foundation.
Oct04	National Kidney Foundation launches free magazine for CKD patients.
Jul12	Kidney broker sentenced to prison as donor recalls doubts.
Jul05	Consumer Reports rates pediatric practices in Massachusetts
Jul05	Short course of immunotherapy reverses type 1 diabetes in mice.
Jun20	Higher urinary sodium output in the PREVEND trial linked to higher BP, uric acid, and albuminuria.
Jun03	Salt intake skepticism in the Sunday New York Times.
Jun01	Study vindicates Atkins type diet in terms of kidney function.
May29	Prevalence of kidney stones doubles with obesity epidemic.
May19	Looking away as you get stuck by a needle associated with less pain.
May19	Five-minute unstructured chats with dialysis patients result in improved phosphorus and albumin outcomes.
May14	Portuguese economy adversely impacting care of dialysis patients.
May04	Jogging shown to prolong life by 5-6 years.
May04	Cardiovascular risks of varenicline not confirmed.
May01	Facebook sets up a mechanism for its users to declare their organ donor status.
Apr17	DaVita updated kidneysmart.org CKD patient education website
Apr17	Twice the sodium in some fast foods sold in the US or Canada vs. France or UK.
Apr17	Caffeine use may help dry eye syndrome.
Apr10	Fish oil benefits questioned for heart attack and stroke survivors.
Mar15	CDC launches 54 million dollar ad campaign against smoking.
Mar08	FDA: Mercury poisoning linked to some creams designed to lighten or rejuvenate skin.
Mar08	FDA considering making many drugs over the counter.
Mar02	No increased risk of cardiovascular disease over 10 years for live kidney donors.
Feb09	Virtual patient-doctor interactions being used by pharmacy store chain in Detroit area.
Feb03	New Engl J Med Op Ed article questions wisdom of Medicare 3 year limit on immunusuppressive drugs after transplantation.
Jan26	New NKDEP educational material for patients regarding CKD
Jan13	Drs. Steinman and McAllister to receive 2012 AAKP medal of excellence awards.
Dec22	Universal flu vaccine using matrix protein 2 shows promising results in mice.
Dec20	"Bath salt" intoxication leads to recurrent acute kidney injury.
Nov04	Vitamin D study shows no mortality benefit in older women.
Nov02	Organ trafficking gangs force poor to sell kidneys to wealthy nation patients.
Oct28	Super Committee Dems ready a revised, scaled down Medicare health plan.
Oct26	National Kidney Foundation names Bruce Skyer as new CEO.
Oct26	Visual MD video series explaining CKD (patient education tool)
Oct14	Vitamin E supplements at 400 IU/day associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
Oct04	AAKP educational videos for patients now available.
Sep28	Congressional debt panel meeting in secret, looking at Medicare/Medicaid cuts.
Sep27	Legistlation introduced in the House to extend transplant drug coverage.
Sep13	Pennsylvania woman donates kidney to son, then finds out that she's been fired.
Sep03	Atlanta undocumented immigrant dialysis patients at risk of losing access to care.
Aug23	New computed tomography heart scan exposes patients to 90% less radiation.
Aug03	Senators Durbin and Cochran introduce legislation to extend coverage of transplant immunosuppressive drugs.
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
Jul07	Time Magazine covers the European E. coli - HUS epidemic.
Jun16	Skype helps home hemodialysis patients link up with health care providers.
Jun13	Trouble sleeping? A cool nightcap may just be the ticket.
Jun09	NEJM Perspective: Dialysis and U.S. Immigration Law
May31	Higher fat, lower carb diets pose little cardiovascular risk over the short term.
May12	Desperate Americans buy kidneys from live donors in Peru.
May12	BMC Medical Ethics journal publishes report focused on dialysis patient scenarios.
May03	DaVita launches wireless internet for its dialysis patients and physicians.
Apr29	More on the Loyola U. Med Center live altruistic kidney donor program.
Apr29	Multiple staff from Loyola Medical Center have become altruistic live kidney donors.
Apr27	Life Options releases CKD patient education toolkit.
Apr12	Waiting for a kidney? Try Facebook.
Apr04	New York Times article weighs in on palliative care and eligibility for dialysis.
Mar29	Feds to follow ProPublica and release previously confidential dialysis clinic outcomes data.
Feb18	Where the sodium comes from: sauces, bacon, bread, milk, and cheese
Jan21	Propublica dialysis unit tracker allows patients to check on unit mortality data.
Jan10	New rules may increase number of patients on home dialysis.
Dec29	World's first kidney donor dies at age of 79.
Dec20	"30 Rock" actor Tracy Morgan recovering from kidney transplant surgery.
Nov25	A new approach to control serum phosphate
Nov23	Propoxyphene withdrawn from the U.S. market due to risk of cardiotoxicity.
Nov16	Nevada doctor in hot water for prescribing BP pills over the phone without seeing the patient.
Nov09	ProPublica article on dialysis care in the United States
Nov08	AAKP awards 2011 Medal of Excellence Award to Ray Hakim and Allen Nissenson.
Nov08	Solar-powered BP device could be valuable in underdeveloped countries.
Oct27	Drinking sugary beverages markedly increases risk of diabetes.
Oct25	Coverage denials by insurers for pre-existing conditions rise sharply.
Oct18	ABC - airway, breathing, chest compression of CPR changed to just "C" for chest compressions.
Sep28	EDTNA/ERCA Recommendations for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression in renal units
Sep07	Vegetable-based low-carbohydrate diets better than those rich in animal protein
Sep03	Deal would provide dialysis for illegal immigrants in Atlanta
Aug26	Redsense blood leak alarm to become mandatory for Veterans Administration dialysis patients in the U.S.
Aug04	CMS implements steps to close donut hole for pharmaceutical funding
Aug02	Need evidence of rehabilitation with nocturnal dialysis? How about competitive high-jumping?
Jul30	Calcium supplements increase the risk of heart attack in postmenopausal women.
Jul12	Florida group to market automobile designed specifically to accommodate a wheelchair.
Jun29	New study shows no increased cardiovascular risk due to rosiglitazone.
Jun22	Price comparison shopping enters the medical marketplace.
Jun15	Hemoglobin A1c levels slightly higher in African Americans.
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	Lead in ammunition contaminates game meat
May30	The politics of salt reduction: the food industry fights back.
May26	Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages may lower blood pressure.
May21	Nanotech breath sensor for acetone detects type 1 diabetes.
May18	Eating processed meat vs. regular meat may increase risk of CV and DM.
May12	Working overtime increases heart risk
May12	Gum disease treatment may help glucose control in patients with diabetes
Apr30	DSEN: Organ trafficking is here in the U.S. right now?
Apr22	California legislators consider living organ donor registry.
Apr20	FDA Statement on Institute of Medicine sodium report
Apr15	Finding love online, despite health problems
Apr13	Health Bill Provision On Long-Term Care Will Affect Baby Boomers
Apr13	High glycemic index carbs increase heart risk in women.
Apr11	Generic losartan and losartan + HCTZ now available
Apr07	High fruit and vegetable intake of limited benefit in cancer prevention.
Apr02	Will the pre-existing condition federal pool of money soon be exhausted?
Mar31	Home dialysis patients anxiously wait for health care reform to unfold.
Mar30	HHS has 90 days to set up a high-risk pool for patients with pre-existing conditions.
Mar30	Eating 1 small square of chocolate per day lowers CV risk by 39%
Mar29	U.S. judge invalidates gene patent
Mar26	House passes edited version of Health Care Reform Reconciliation Bill
Mar24	Estimated GFR reporting by laboratories increases nephrology referral; effect on outcomes not yet clear.
Mar22	High fructose corn syrup = table sugar in terms of fructose content, but not in terms of obesity.
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.
Mar18	Kraft to cut sodium content of its processed foods by an average of 10%
Mar12	Man who fixes dialysis machines now has to use one.
Mar12	Weight bearing exercise during weight loss does not prevent increased bone turnover.
Mar11	Today is World Kidney Day
Mar11	Fresenius to offer online hemodiafiltration to its UK clinics.
Mar10	Researchers confirm the safety of kidney donations
Mar04	Genetic test may be able to predict success rate of low-carb vs. low-fat diet.
Mar04	NEJM: Glycated hemoglobin linked to CV death risk in nondiabetic adults.
Mar01	Plan on working until you're 100? Meet such a centenarian physician.
Mar01	Dialysis center owner is a kidney patient.
Feb24	US NKF makes availabe CKD patient education program on modality choice
Feb23	AHA/ACC issue Science Advisory re heart risk and thiazolidinedione drugs.
Feb22	Checklists reduce complications in surgical procedures
Feb22	5-diamond safety program for missed HD treatments (Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition)
Feb17	Dr. R.H. Lustig on fructose, obesity, and metabolic syndrome (90 min talk)
Feb16	Something fishy about metformin
Feb12	Texas jury acquits nurse who complained about a physician's care to the Texas Medical Board.
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.
Feb08	What is "third-hand smoke" and why is it potentially dangerous?
Feb08	Barley, beer (esp. pale ale), orthoslicic acid, and bone health
Feb04	Who will provide unreimbursed dialysis to immigrant dialysis patients in Atlanta?
Feb03	Why changing the gut microbiota with antibiotics may have adverse effects.
Jan29	Overweight elderly live longer.
Jan27	Financial burden of providing emergency dialysis to illegal immigrants at Las Vegas UMC.
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
Jan17	Why some doctors are opting out of Medicare.
Jan16	National CKD surveillance system is in the works
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.
Jan13	Sophisticated insuln pump prototype in development for type 1 diabetes mellitus
Jan06	Fresenius Medical Care urges patients to prepare for winter storms.
Jan06	Calorie information from fast food and other restaurants underestimates true calorie content of their foods.
Jan06	Plate weight monitor helps children slow rate of eating at mealtimes.
Jan05	Fat mass helps build bone in young girls.
Dec31	Vitamin E supplements can shorten life expectancy in some patients
Dec29	High price of FDA approval - the case of colchicine.
Dec29	Risk of ESRD in diabetics has been decreasing by 4% per year since 1996.
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.
Dec23	INF2 gene mutations linked to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
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
Dec21	Facebook post brings Iowa man a new kidney.
Dec08	Drug reimportation re-emerges in health care debate.
Nov25	Feeding time a major factor on gene induction circadian variability
Nov25	Overweight? Try using smaller plates.
Nov24	Diabetics show alarming increase in morbid obesity
Nov19	Workers exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor environments have elevated blood levels of cotinine.
Nov19	ESRD-related language in candidate Senate healthcare reform bill.
Nov18	Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency.
Nov18	N95 high filtration masks for staff to prevent influenza? Maybe not worth the money.
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
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)
Nov10	If you're fat in Japan, your employer may be breaking the law.
Nov05	Glucose may have a life-shortening effect in worms (and maybe humans).
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.
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.
Nov03	Surprise for organ donors: unexpected medical bills; pre-existing condition risk.
Nov03	Consumer Reports: Bisphenol A widespread in canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna.
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
Oct26	Blue-light filtering increases macular pigment, may protect against dry macular degeneration.
Oct25	Alternate-day fasting seems to work as a short-term weight loss tool.
Oct22	NEJM: Strict BP control lowers progression rate in kids with CKD
Oct19	Mild overweight status associated with reduced death rate in Germans.
Oct15	What can Danish hogs teach us about antibiotics?
Oct14	Initiation of dialysis in nursing home seniors associated with functional decline.
Oct13	Jaw bone created from stem cells
Oct13	Potassium additives to foods: marked variability in potassium content among similar foods.
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
Oct06	Cochrane review finds that B-vitamins of no benefit in preventing CV complications.
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.
Sep28	Incidence and causes of heparin-induced skin lesions.
Sep28	I love my socialist kidney - a patient perspective
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.
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
Sep21	Inhalable H1N1 vaccine to be available in the first week of October.
Sep19	Just say no to antibacterial burgers
Sep17	Vitamin K deficiency may be widespread, according to a new theory.
Sep15	FDA approves swine flu vaccine
Sep14	Draft healthcare reform bill would remove 36-month limit in paying for anti-rejection drugs post transplant.
Sep14	Take a shower and get a faceful of Mycobacterium avium.
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.
Sep05	Real Canadians talking about their health care system.
Sep03	100K buys recipient a good kidney, but not good health, and results in the death of a young Chinese girl.
Sep01	DaVita reaches milestone of 1000 incenter nocturnal hemodialysis patients.
Aug28	Dialysis patient's taxi driver offers to donate his kidney, and they are an immunologic match.
Aug24	FDA announces ongoing monitoring of liver injury associated with Orlistat.
Aug24	Fresenius dialysis patient travel service in the spotlight.
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.
Aug18	Whole grain cereals have polyphenol content similar to fruits and vegetables.
Aug13	Mmmm! Cocoa flavonols, piping hot from the oven.
Aug13	FDA warns on certain glucose test strips due to interfering sugars.
Aug11	ANNA: Aug 10-14th is Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week
Aug11	Canadian Health Care system: How effective is it?
Aug06	Dialysis patient's cross-country bicycle ride.
Aug06	Stamina boosted by borscht.
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	Lecithin found to have beneficial effects on fat metabolism via PPAR-alpha
Jul28	Like chocolate: Low-cal variety on the way (but watch out for the oxalate).
Jul28	Follow-up of DCCT trial shows 50% lower complications in tight glucose control group.
Jul26	Phosphate enhancer injection into meat products highlighted in new study.
Jul22	FDA warns of diethylene glycol in cigarette alternatives (electronic cigarettes)
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	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.
Jul13	Probiotic supplements beneficial after gastric bypass surgery done to treat obesity.
Jul08	Costimulation blocker plus alefacept allow monkeys to tolerate transplanted kidneys.
Jul08	Study examines effects of stress on weight gain in US population
Jul05	Vegans who eat no eggs nor dairy products have lower bone density than egg-milk vegans or meat eaters.
Jul03	In the kidney organ trade, sellers often have regrets and remorse over their decision.
Jul03	Dialysis patient celebrates 100th birthday
Jul03	Dialysis patients blogs about end-of-life issues
Jul02	Newspaper comic strip to target diabetes awareness among Hispanics.
Jul02	Fresenius opens specialty pharmacy for renal patients in Nashville.
Jul02	U.S. obesity problem intensifies.
Jul02	FDA reviewing safety data for Lantus (insulin glargine) in view of reports of increased cancer risk.
Jul02	JBS Swift beef products recalled in Western states due to toxigenic E. coli.
Jul01	FDA advisory panel recommends banning Vicodin and Percocet and limiting maximum acetaminophen doses
Jun30	Doctors increasingly communicate with patients on-line.
Jun30	Cabbie leaves 81-year-old dialysis patient by the side of the road in Florida sun after argument.
Jun26	FDA to regulate tobacco.
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	Steve Jobs' liver transplant - why Tennessee?
Jun19	Nestle's Toll House cookie dough found to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7
Jun10	Florida legislation passed that gives access to Medigap coverage to ESRD Medicare beneficiaries.
Jun04	Sixty percent of United States bankruptcies driven by medical problems
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	Risks of aspirin outweight benefits for primary prevention of stroke, MI in those with normal kidney function.
May22	Fenofibrate reduces amputation risk in diabetics.
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
May18	Heart disease patients who are overweight do better and live longer.
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	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.
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	New mapping tool to track emerging diseases.
May05	Addition of telaprevir to ribavirin/peg interferon to hepatitis C treatment improves response rate.
May05	Fresenius launches national retail pharmacy for dialysis patients.
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.
Apr27	CDC swine flu update website
Apr26	Sodium in prepared foods frustrates attempts to implement low sodium diet in CHF patients.
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	Fresenius research focuses on KDQOL-36 and other measures of quality of life.
Apr18	New stem cell treatment for age-related macular degeneration in development.
Apr16	Provenge prostate cancer vaccine significantly prolongs survival.
Apr14	Aspirin and similar drugs associated with brain microbleeds in the elderly.
Apr14	Ex-idol contestant Scott MacIntyre was recipient of a kidney transplant.
Apr14	Lynda Szczech named President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation.
Apr11	One thousand 2007-2009 audiofiles and slide/audio talks added to HDCN's 20 topic-related channels.
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.
A02	Consumpton of sugary beverages associated with weight loss or weight gain.
A02	Glitazones linked to diabetic macular edema
A02	GAO sting reveals that 1 of 3 commercial IRBs approves clearly risky protocol
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	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	FDA approves mTOR inhibitor everolimus for treatment of advanced kidney cancer.
M29	Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN
M28	NEJM: Two studies report on efficacy or lack of same with PSA/DRE screening for prostate cancer.
M26	AHA supports a lower sodium intake limit (1.5 g Na/day) for most Americans.
M26	Estrogen mimicking chemicals can leach out of plastic water bottles.
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	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.
M22	FDA cautions of hepatitis, other infectious disease, risk from sharing insulin pens
M17	Transvaginal nephrectomy performed in Venezuela
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.
M11	Folic acid supplementation may increase prostate cancer risk.
M09	Eating fish associated with increased intelligence in Swedish teens.
M06	Signs of enterovirus found in pancreases of 60% of children with type 1 diabetes, but rarely in controls.
M04	Reduction of stroke risk associated with green/black tea drinking appears consistent and linear.
M04	Night shift work adversely affects leptin levels and insulin resistance.
F26	Cornell researchers develop and market a point-of-care urinary sodium test strips to monitor salt intake.
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	Use of innovative kidney swaps involving multiple donors, increasing.
F18	Study suggests that warfarin dose needs to be lower in patients with CKD.
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.
F16	Restaurant reviewer Zagat plans to review doctors.
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	New tattoo ink changes color according to glucose level; could be used to monitor blood sugar in diabetics.
F12	Willem Kolff, pioneer in dialysis therapy, dies at age 97
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	Price for genome sequencing of an individual patient falls to 5 thousand dollars.
F06	AAKP appoints Kim Buettner as Executive Director
F05	Sensory nerves in fat cells help regulate lipolysis, according to animal study.
F02	Brachytherapy cure rate for early stage prostate cancer reported to be 95% in new study.
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?
J23	Mississippi state house of representatives passes bill to fund dialysis patient transportation costs.
J21	JASN Early Release: Schwartz improves the Schwartz equation to estimate GFR, using both creatinine and cystatin.
J20	Randomized (DRIP) trial reports benefits of dry weight reduction in dialysis pts. on 24-h blood pressures.
J19	Three new genes linked to childhood obesity identified.
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	Diabetes cure in 5 years? These genetically-altered pigs could be the answer.
J17	NY Times and its readers opine on the kidney donor divorce drama.
J16	GAO report criticizes FDA on device testing
J15	Source of endogenous salicylic acid identified as benzoic acid found in fruits and vegetables.
J15	Telemedicine outpatient consultations predicted to become more popular in 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	FDA expert panel recommends approval of drug (antithrombin alfa) extracted from the milk of genetically-engineered goats.
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	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
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	Giant, multinucleated osteoclasts found in bone of long-term users of alendronate.
D31	Feeling guilty about the health implications of eating holiday steaks? Marinate them in wine and you'll be OK.
D29	Nephrology Oral History Project posts initial interviews on the web.
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	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
D18	Evidence mounts that probiotics may be useful to treat post-antibiotic diarrhea.
D18	JASN early: MPO study results published. High flux marginally better, significantly so in patients with lower albumins or diabetes.
D17	Cleveland Clinic completes first U.S. face transplant
D17	Study backs the effectiveness of soap operas and dramas in health education.
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	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	CJASN: Rosiglitazone may benefit patient with FSGS
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	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.
D08	Thiamine supplementation found to lower proteinuria in early type 2 diabetics.
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	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.
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	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.
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	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.
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	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	Dr. Bryan Becker appointed as President of the National Kidney Foundation.
N06	Nicotinamide benefits cognition in an animal model.
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	New SIRT1 activating drug may protect against diet-induced obesity.
N04	Incidence of proteinuria reduced in those diabeics who eat fish at least once a week.
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.
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	Marked rise in kidney stones seen in U.S. children; cause is speculative.
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	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.
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	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.
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	Japanese study finds that eating quickly doubles risk of obesity.
O20	Short chain fatty acids from gut bacteria slow intestinal transit time, thereby increasing nutrient absorption.
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	FDA creates drug safety information webpages for patients and health professionals.
O16	Baxter earnings rise 19% in third quarter on sales of plasma-derived products.
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	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	Are you nuts about nuts? Nuts! One study fails to shell out any benefit.
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	New physical activity guidelies: 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.
O07	Even occasional smoking can impair arterial function for a prolonged period.
O07	Medicare carrier switch causing payment delays and other problems nationwide.
O07	Controlling computer games with brain waves: possible new hope for stroke victims?
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	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	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	FDA weighs in on melanine-contaminated food with interim risk assessment document.
O03	Higher dose zinc supplements associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
S30	Vitamin C may blunt effect of anticancer drugs
S29	AAKP director Kris Robinson resigns to pursue other opportunities.
S26	Would you like your coffee black, or with milk, cream, or melamine? FDA warns US this time.
S25	In humans, as opposed to lab animals, caloric restriction does not lower IGF-1, but protein restriction does.
S25	Tea found to contain relatively high fluoride levels (fluoride of potential concern in CKD patients)
S22	Exercise program cuts liver fat by 40% in type 2 diabetics.
S22	Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk of peripheral artery disease in women.
S19	African American women have low white blood cell count.
S19	High-salt diet contributes very substantially to resistant hypertension.
S18	Are statins ineffective for protection against cardiovascular risks in women?
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	Conbining thiazides with potassium-sparing diuretics markedly lowers cardiovascular mortality.
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	Phase 1 trial of gene therapy using enkephalin for chronic pain starts recruitment.
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.
S12	Cardioprotective effects of alcohol ingestion may be due to aldehyde dehydrogenase.
S11	Interstitial cystits may be treatable via the colon.
S10	Pentazocine shows encouraging results in a mouse model of diabetic retinopathy.
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	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	Bisphenol (present in polycarbonate plastics) linked to metabolic syndrome.
S05	High gas prices hit dialysis patients and others who need frequent medical treatment.
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	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	Heated seats (applies to dialysis chairs) raise scrotal temperatures and affect sperm.
A29	List of CKD blogs
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	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	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	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	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	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.
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.
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
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 commericalization.
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	Broccoli compounds reduce reactive oxygen species induced in blood vessels by hyperglycemia.
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.
A02	Settlement will reduce acrylamide levels in potato chips.
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	Treating H. pylori infection markedly reduces risk of recurrent gastric cancer.
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	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
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	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	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	Annals: Low molecular weight heparin for 7 days better than stockings after arthroscopic knee surgery.
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	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	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	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	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	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	CMS releases 2007 ESRD Clinical Performance Measures report (.pdf)
J02	Secret of herpesvirus latency discovered in strands of microRNA.
J01	Caffeine intake increases rate at which muscle replenishes glycogen stores after exercise.
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	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.
J28	Mortality rates similar at for-profit and not-for-profit dialysis chain patients; former use more EPO and IV iron.
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.
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	Impending Medicare reimbursement cuts may affect delivery of care
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	New source of cardiac stem cells found in the epicardium
J21	Might Tai-Chi benefit CKD patients who can't sleep well?
J20	Stem cells give old muscles new pep
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.
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	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.
J12	Baxter avian flu vaccine shows promise in early testing.
J12	Sequential treatment of lupus in women with cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate preserves ovarian function.
J12	Patch-based vaccine effective against traveler's diarrhea.
J11	FDA: Concern about potential cancer risk in users of Regranex (becaplermin) gel (used to help heal foot ulcers in diabetics).
J11	The American Heart Association translates key parts of its website to Spanish, Vietnamese, and simplified Chinese.
J10	Would the proposed Baucus bill threaten smaller dialysis providers?
J10	One more argument against smoking: Increased risk of age-related hearing loss.
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%.
J03	Salmonella outbreak in 9 states linked to raw tomatoes.
J03	Senate Bill would delay Medicare payment cuts to physicians.
J02	Cubing and then boiling potatoes markedly reduces their content of potassium and other minerals.
M31	Journal of Renal Care journal club: Buttonhole method of cannulating AV fistulas - the new gold standard?
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.
M28	Hope for stroke victims. Monkeys control prosthetic arm using brain waves to feed themselves.
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	High-flavonoid cocoa can be a boost for diabetics.
M27	Should HbA1c be used instead of plasma glucose to screen for diabetes?
M26	Qualitative changs in gut microflora affect insulin resistance.
M26	Six vs. three meals per day has no impact on weight loss.
M23	FDA to use Medicare claims data to monitor drug side effects once drugs have been marketed.
M22	It's official: Home BP monitoring is now the standard of care.
M21	CMS launches hospital comparison website.
M21	Modest red wine (but not beer) ingestion actually may lower risk of NAFLD - non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
M20	NEJM: Palevsky-VA/NIH study shows that daily HD or more intense CRRT of no benefit in acute kidney injury
M20	Google health now accepting patient information.
M19	Sports utility vehicle crashes into University of Kansas dialysis center.
M17	FDA convenes to examine impact of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical, and now, medical device, advertising.
M16	MMWR: CDC recommends herpes zoster vaccine for all persons over age 60.
M13	Kidney market shut as Pakistan cuts supply.
M13	Texting kids to take their medicine may increase compliance.
M13	Prism eyeglasses expand view for patients with stroke-induced hemianopia.
M09	Acrylamide intake associated with risk of kidney cancer.
M07	Incenter nocturnal dialysis offered at FMC Savannah unit in the news.
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.
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.
A30	Robotic wheelchair uses lasers to dock with cars.
A17	NEJM sounding board article considers impact of patient controlled health records on medical research.
A14	Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org
A11	ANNA: Controversies series - should patients be allowed to eat during dialysis?
M12	World Kidney Day You-Tube videos (see end of video for whole panel of related clips)
M06	Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition website
M06	Lupus foundation sponsored webchat about lupus and kidney disease scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th.
M05	Supreme court votes 4 vs. 4 regarding pharma immunity from product liability for FDA-approved prescription drugs.
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	Vitamin E ingestion linked to increased risk of lung cancer.
F28	Google. reveals plans for its health database.
F28	Incenter nocturnal dialysis becoming more popular in Florida.
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	FDA: Medication guide must be given to patients with each rosiglitazone (Avandia) prescription.
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.
F21	Google partners with the Cleveland Clinic to store patient health records on-line.
F21	Study suggests that Medicare part D patients use more cardioprotective drugs after MI and live longer.
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.
F13	More centers offering 3x/week nocturnal dialysis in-center.
F13	University of Groningen study (PREVEND) emphasizes utility of treating hypertension in proteiniuric patients.
F13	That's the man who stole my kidney!
F11	New website gives comparative prices of various care packages available in Minnesota
F06	Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure because of its high nitrate content.
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.
F01	U.S. dialysis patient and his wife are detained in India with regard to organ procurement scandal.
F01	FDA warns about depressed mood, suicidal ideation in patients taking smoking cessation drug Chantix (varenicline)
J30	Breast size linked to diabetes risk
J30	Two American dialysis patients detained in India during investigation of organ theft.
J29	Twins study links telomere shortening and premature ageing to sedentary lifestyle.
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	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	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
J24	NEJM: Renal failure due to oxalosis after 2g/day vitamin C for 3 years in a renal transplant patient.
J24	U.S. News and World Report ranks best hospitals for kidney care.
J18	Canadian study suggests drinking 4 liters of water per day can cause proteinuria; reversible when water ingestion reduced.
J15	AAKP awards its Medal of Excellence for 2008 to nephrologist Dr. Todd Ing.
D28	Widow sues Air France, claiming that bumping led to death of her husband, who was on dialysis.
D15	Dialysis patient dies after being denied boarding on flight from Paris to San Francisco due to overbooking.
D03	Dialysis patient defends trip to Phillippines in search of a kidney.
N26	High-glycemic intake carb intake linked to type 2 diabetes in African American and Chinese women.
N19	Caloric intake from beverages has doubled over what it was in 1965.
N14	Diabetics risk serious foot problems by wearing the wrong size shoes.
N05	No increase in cardiovascular risk for living kidney donors
O31	AAKP helps defeat legislation to extend period of Medicare Secondary Payer coverage for ESRD
O25	Charcot foot disease becoming more common as diabetic numbers increase.
O22	Chewing gum shown to help curb appetite and reduce cravings.
O19	Shockingly high levels of salt in some fast foods.
O12	61% of 33 lipsticks sold in the United States test positive for lead.
O11	Dialysis patient Shad Ireland, ironman competitor, in the news.
S25	FDA to screen all direct-to-consumer (DTC) television ads if pending law is passed.
S12	FDA advisory panel rejects idea of setting 11 g/dL as the upper limit of target Hb with ESAs.
A30	WTC 911 responder spearheads 3-way kidney donation.
A27	Couple shares love and a kidney - dialysis specialist donates kidney to her patient.
A23	New laparoscopic technique removes kidney from small incision at belly button.
A17	Patients who develop kidney failure after use of phosphate-based laxatives initiate lawsuits.
A16	Verichip to provide implantable microchips for dialysis patients.
A07	Publix supermarkets to offer up to 14-days of free antibiotics.
J27	Paired organ donation in the news.
J26	Small, but randomized Canadian trial of nocturnal hemodialysis shows reduction of LVH over 6 month period.
J25	Obesity spreads among friends, study concludes.
J19	Large VA study shows 50% reduction in Alzheimer / Parkinson risk with simvastatin, but not other drugs in the same class.
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.
J13	AAKP introduces new nutrition and lifestyle magazine for CKD patients.
J19	Intentionally skipping insulin doses to lose weight - diabulimia - has severe consequences.
M04	You tube health message to patients from Kidney Health Australia (part 1)
M03	Maggots rid diabetic foot ulcer patients of MRSA
M03	Honey paste to treat diabetic foot ulcers
A16	Edinburgh kidney website proving a hit with patients.
A14	Fresenius sponsors Shad Ireland, ironman triathlete and dialysis patient; related patient grants available.
A03	American Kidney Fund launches Medicare Part D program to cover dialysis patient bone meds.
M22	New book published to aid traveling dialysis patients
M04	Former NFL Dallas Cowboys football player donates kidney to ex-teammate.
M01	Medicare financing for dialysis vs. transplant in the news: One patient's story
M01	AAKP Develops Nutrition Electronic Newsletter
F20	Sick teens in crisis: Organ transplant patients may die when insurance for medicine runs out.
F19	Dialysis at night getting popular
F19	Woman survives 32 years on dialysis
F14	Robot-assisted telemedicine rounds growing in popularity
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.
J19	Nintendo Wii videogame use promotes weight loss (n=1).
J19	Columnist Art Buchwald dies of kidney failure
J17	Dialysis patient bleeds to death in casino after falling and cutting into his AV access.
J17	New handbook by LWW teaches the basics of dialysis to doctors and nurses.
J17	Woman dies of hyponatremia after participating in radio-sponsored water drinking contest.
J09	Milk appears to eliminate the cardiovascular benefits of tea
D29	Disgruntled Michigan dialysis patient burns dialysis unit to the ground.
D22	Kidney stones in children no longer a rarity, Johns Hopkins clinicians emphasize.
D22	NKF Singapore charity doing well - reduces charges to dialysis patients.
D20	Friendly microbes could make you fat: Bacteroides vs. Firmicutes
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
D15	VEGF blocker ranibuzumab shows impressive results in diabetic macular edema.
D06	Int Soc for Hemodialysis to present its trailblazer award to Dr. Lee Henderson at the 2007 ADC meeting.
N28	Genzyme researchers show promising results with drug against polycystic kidney disease.
N28	French woman is smiling one year after receiving a face transplant.
N28	Cruise company based in France launches dialysis while cruising program (Mediterranean and Nordic seas).
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
N14	National Kidney Foundation launches new phase of KEEP - to help patients in early stages of CKD.
N10	FDA considers expanding patient access to experimental medications
O31	Iran's desperate kidney traders.
O30	Pharma supported patient education sites under the microscope.
O30	Art Buchwald is still around - pens book on death and dying.
O26	Joslin Clinic launches free educational videos for patients with diabetes
O23	How one dialysis unit in Mississippi coped with Katrina.
O17	AAKP seeking nominations for Medal of Excellence Award for 2007.
O09	New Zealand patient now 30 years on home hemodialysis.
S27	U.S. House and Senate pass bill allowing purchase of drugs from Canada
S11	NKF Singapore - donors returning. Focus on reducing dialysis care costs
S07	Traveling Canadian couple outfits RV to do nocturnal hemodialysis on the road.
S05	Australian dialysis patient dies after following a 10-day detox diet while suspending dialysis treatments.
A21	Decorated needles calm patients
A20	Art Buchwald back at Martha's Vineyard, leads charity auction
J31	American Kidney Fund and Genzyme announce Medicare Part D assistance fund for Renagel
J04	Dialysis pioneer in Alaska eases into retirement
J04	Art Buchwald leaves hospice, returns to Martha's Vineyard
J24	Dialysis patient and ironman competitor brings hope.
J24	Alonzo Mourning's NBA championship ring a testimony to health after transplantation.
J19	NKF transplant games athletes prove that life can be vigorous after transplant.
J16	CARI (Australasian) Clinical Practice Guidelines published (53 free full text review papers!)
J12	U.S. Transplant games, June 16-21, Louisville, KY.
J06	DaVita forms charitable trust to focus on patient education.
M26	Art Buchwald is still alive - a testimony to conservative management
M17	Chocolate good? Coffee is too! Enjoy.
M05	Kidney End-of-Life coalition unveils new web site.
M03	Chicago-area teacher donates kidney to her 4th grade pupil.
M01	A new measure for evaluating ESRD therapies? The science of happiness.
A25	University of Michigan to pay for preventive diabetes meds for its employees.
A21	Renal Support Network launches new website, radio talk shows aimed at renal patients.
A21	AAKP announces new patient education program: Kidney Beginnings Live
M07	ADA releases tools for optimal management of diabetes in the Latino population.
M03	Columnist, Art Buchwald in kidney failure - refusing dialysis.
M01	Aging boomers lining up for dialysis in Canada.
F28	NKDEP launches new Spanish language kidney education initiative
F26	New Zealand kidney foundation launches a campaign for people to drink water vs. soft drinks.
F24	2006 American Kidney Fund National Torchbearer Award will honor Dr. Carl Kjellstrand
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.
F10	Would-be kidney donor saves her own life.
J30	Certain adenovirus infections linked to obesity on animals and humans
J19	Tufts nephrologist Dr. Klemens Meyer wins award from US National Kidney Foundation.
J13	AAKP to honor Dr. H. Keith Johnson at its Medal of Excellence Awards Dinner on March 19th.
J09	AAKP releases new patient brochure: Understanding your Peritoneal Dialysis Options
J05	Mississippi lawmakers move to assure dialysis patient transportation reimbursement.
D29	68 year old Aussie billionaire with failing kidneys dies after refusing dialysis.
D29	For transplant patients, a personal assist from Zo (Alonzo Mourning)
D26	Diabetes, CHF home patient monitors taking off in the UK.
D21	Dialysis consortium praises Congress for passing a 1.6% increase in composite rate.
D21	New tax law slows donations to the NKF's Kidney Cars program in Tennessee.
D19	Pioneering woman nephrologist Dr. Mary Lou Lewis retires.
D12	Uremic pruritus greatly improved by cream containing cannabinoids.
D12	More home dialysis stories in the news.
D08	Ed Massry, lawyer in Erin Brockovich case, dies after several years of dialysis.
D05	Dialysis patient adventurer gets severe peritonitis on sailboat voyage.
D02	Telephone doctors worry medical industry.
D01	NKF Singapore charity more transparent now; donations begin to resume.
N29	Forty-two years later patient doing well on fourth transplanted kidney.
N25	Wife-kidney-swappers, wives, to spend Thanksgiving together
N11	Kidney swap in the news
N10	Unrelated live kidney donor in coma - offers of help pour in.
N10	Home dialysis in Chicago in the news
N09	One donor father, two daughters with PKD.
N07	NASA develops Star Trek glasses for the visually impaired.
N07	Davenport woman donates a kidney to whomever out of the goodness of her heart.
N07	AAKP patient education plan available in Spanish
N07	AAKP info sheets on Medicare Part D drug benefit for kidney patients.
N06	New FDA-supported website lists latest approved drug labels for all meds.
O30	Miami-Dade County: Finding dialysis provider difficult for some patients.
O30	Making sense of the new Medicare Part D drug plan.
O28	American Kidney Fund Disaster Relief Fund for Wilma-affected patients.
O27	Got a transplant from a crook? Watch out - the donor DNA may put you in jail!
O25	Star Trek captain fights against the uroliths.
O24	Some jumping the line in the wait for kidney donors.
O24	NxStage home dialysis system in the news.
O17	DaVita patient group lobbies Congress and CMS.
O17	Daily weigh-ins help dieters keep off pounds.
O11	Fatty foods can fight inflammation, induce satiety, via CCK.
O11	Eating fish helps prevent age-related cognitive decline.
O09	Fresenius details its responses to help support Katrina-affected patients.
O06	CDC urges flu vaccination now for priority groups.
S28	Denver doctor set to receive transplant from donor found via the internet.
S23	ESRD Network 13 Katrina and Rita update page.
S22	DaVita restoring service in Katrina-affected areas - announces patient hotline.
S21	Nabi launches study to see if StaphVax will protect dialysis patients long-term.
S21	Men are more successful at losing weight by dieting than women.
S20	Dialysis need leads patient to evacuate before Katrina, saving her family.
S19	Latest on American Kidney Fund grants for Katrina dialysis patients.
S17	DaVita slowly reopening Katrina-affected dialysis clinics.
S16	Focus on dialysis: Medical system strains to cope in Louisiana.
S16	NKF Singapore reduces size of its fundraising staff.
S16	American Kidney Fund helps Katrina dialysis patient victims.
S12	Picayune dialysis patients get help
S11	Xenotransplantation may soon become a reality
S11	Where did all of the New Orleans dialysis patients go?
S07	Shot dialysis technician on the mend.
S07	High aluminum levels now rare in United States patients
S06	Number of dialysis patients in Scotland rises by 50%.
S06	Dialysis patient shoots technician at Queens dialysis center.
S02	National Kidney Foundation hurricane relief web page.
S02	CDC recommendations regarding hurricanes.
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.
A30	ESRD Network 13: Hurricane Katrina alerts, phone numbers.
A29	Physician gives kidney, then her heart to dialysis patient.
A29	Bahrain patients warned against buying black market kidneys.
A28	New Orleans dialysis patients evacuated to other cities.
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	Metabolic advantage of protein-rich diets may be due to leucine.
A24	Organ donation FAQ from BBC News
A24	NKF launches new public service campaign about early detection of CKD.
A22	American Indians fight curse of fry bread: fat and diabetes.
A22	Dialysis patient completes 500 mile bicycle trip in Wisconsin and Michigan..
A16	Analgesic drug use linked to high blood pressure in women.
A16	Kidney Drug Coverage website: Teleconference schedule
A14	Type 1 diabetic swims across English channel.
A13	Regular customer donates kidney to waitress
A13	Florida man who found donor via internet finally gets transplant.
A13	False urban legend that collecting aluminum pull tabs helps dialysis patients.
J26	Experts warn against excess water intake during exercise.
J26	Medical scans using isotopes set off airport alarms.
J25	FMC closes 5 dialysis units in DC area due to insufficient funding.
J23	UK NKF patient-centered website
J23	Popularity of reimbursable e-visits to physicians is growing.
J15	Ruboxistaurin reduces vision loss in diabetics with macular edema.
J11	Patient navigator law to help low-income pts. with chronic disease, esp. DM.
J11	Walking on cobblestones reduces blood pressure, improves balance.
J08	Illinois Public Health directed by governor to establish CKD detection program.
J07	ANNA: Resource guide for use with Hispanic dialysis patients (.pdf)
J30	New NKF brochure highlights home hemodialysis
J29	Man drives truck through wall of dialysis center.
J27	ANNA: Resource guide for use with Hispanic nephrology patients (.pdf)
J24	Canada aims to curb internet drug trade.
J23	NIH provides toolkit for African Americans to discuss CKD at family reunions.
J20	Five kidney donors in one family
J04	Rugby star Lomu on comeback trail after kidney transplant.
J03	JHU project connects dialysis kids with on-line games, communities.
M31	Int Fed Kidney Foundations (IFKF) meeting opens in Dublin.
M24	Argument between two Malaysian dialysis patients ends in knife attack and murder
M22	British press reports speculate that French woman received Princess Di's kidney.
M20	Empathic voice improves doctor-patient communication.
M20	Australians use hypnosis to help kids deal with stress of hemodialysis.
M18	Hemodialysis options brochure now available in Spanish via AAKP website.
M18	US consumers increasingly using websites for health information.
M17	Dialysis patient competing in ironman triathlon competitions.
M12	Actor George Lopez feels like a new man after kidney transplant.
M09	Dialysis patient goes on home dialysis strike - insists on in-center treatment.
M06	Alonzo Mourning kidney donor featured in the news.
M02	Transcendental meditation may expand lifespan in 18 year randomized trial.
M01	Frost Valley YMCA dialysis camp for kids 8-15 years of age.
A29	ESRD patient dies after stopping dialysis to follow alternative health regimen.
A28	Three Maryland dialysis patients die in van-truck crash.
A26	Man who got new liver by ads on billboards dies 8 mos after transplant.
A26	Comic George Lopez gets living donor kidney from wife.
A25	Alonzo Mourning to donate his salary to charities supporting literacy, dialysis.
A24	Mississippi dialysis patient celebrates 30 years of living with ESRD.
A22	AAKP to meet in Sep in Las Vegas: brochure available.
A21	Fashion maven with PKD to discuss his kidney transplant on Oprah tomorrow.
A18	Kaiser and Wellbound partner to offer home HD and PD.
A16	Lupus Research Institute launches awareness campaign with actor James Garner.
A15	Arson in Ireland dialysis unit leads to long patient travel, car accident.
A02	Search for a center that does home or nocturnal hemodialsysis.
A02	Daily home and nocturnal hemodialysis: Patient stories
A02	Implanted brain chip allows paralyzed patients to interact with surroundings.
A02	Subintimal angioplasty offers new hope for peripheral vascular disease pts.
M30	Proposed new federal rules will regulate, protect living organ donors.
M30	New patients with HUS who visited central Florida petting zoos.
M21	US Congress debates legislation on a national patient safety database.
M17	Failure to detect CMV in a live-donor transplant results in tragic outcome.
M14	Videoconferecing costs drop; teleconsultation applications multiply.
M14	Doctors urged to mind bedside manners; grant focuses on patient empathy.
M11	JAMA: Unintended consequences of publicly reporting quality information.
M10	Was volunteer kidney donor paid off for his kidney?
M06	Fraudulent medical discount cards widespread in the U.S.
M01	American Kidney Fund and Genzyme announce new patient assistance program.
F25	Patient denied transplant because of website has other options.
F25	Depressed spouse may act in harmful ways when forced into a caregiver situation.
F23	Tampa institute nixes transplant for recipient who used web site to seek donors.
F21	Actress Sandra Dee dies at age 62 from complications of ESRD.
F21	Beta-blockers may prevent osteoporosis via leptin-mediated mechanism
F16	City of Evanston donates dialysis machines to sister city in Belize.
F09	Dialysis patients may be happier than previously thought.
F06	Living-related pancreatic islet cell transplant a success.
F03	New recs to improve care in CKD, ARF, and palliation put forth in the U.K.
J25	Driver of a van transporting dialysis patients robs banks on the side.
J17	National Patient Safety group puts up web-CME educational module for physicians.
J15	AAKP educational conference series for patients with CKD
J14	Amgen adds warning about risks of higher hemoglobin doses.
J14	Holiday travails of kidney-pancreas transplant patient in the news (USA today)
J14	Amgen expands support for patient assistance programs
J13	AAKP launches public policy section on its website
J13	AAKP Washington policy report, Jan 2005.
J12	CAPD-using skier with CKD gives inspiration to others.
D28	Iowa man survives 30 years on dialysis.
D22	Aspirin underused by people with diabetes.
D19	NKF: Celebrating the first 50 years of transplantation.
D10	NKF Singapore to co-develop non-profit management program in India
D10	New aluminum-related warning labels for antiperspirants re dialysis patients
D01	Todd Ing to be honored by American Kidney Fund at Torchbearer Award
O27	Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) decision charts
O24	AHA African American media kit (patient guidesheets) (.pdf)
O24	US finds a way to import Canadian flu shots
O24	Internet kidney donor wanted for failing to pay child support
O24	More on the Japanese dialysis patients with mushroom-associated illness
O18	Warning on internet health advice
O14	U.S. NKF announces availability of nephrologist toolkit for CKD
O08	Device translates spoken Japanese into English and vice versa.
O06	Vein camera keeps injections on target
O05	Alonzo Mourning's transplant sends message of hope
S14	A third of patients who forego meds because of costs don't volunteer this info
S14	Well-educated patients guiding their own care
S02	AAKP annual convention cancelled due to hurricane
S02	Mourning to attempt comeback after kidney transplant
A22	Lauryn Williams wins silver medal; makes her dialysis patient Dad proud
A15	Doctor - to - doctor kidney transplant may increase LRD awareness
A13	Man launches multimedia search for a liver
A04	Olympian's father, who is on dialysis, gets help to travel to Athens
J29	Rugby legend Lomu receives new kidney
J28	Dialysis Transplant Games 2004: Transplant Pioneers (providers and patients)
J28	2004 Transplant Games in progress: July 27 - August 1
J17	Gift from DCI helps renal health care program from being cut
J12	San Diego ENT surgeon donates a kidney to his mentor and colleague
J09	Projected ceiling imagery lowers boredom, anxiety during dialysis session
J06	Alonzo Mourning to be in Washington DC July 7th to lobby for dialysis patients
J01	Alonzo Mourning's life 6 months after transplantation
J17	Woman who donated kidney anonymously wins 500 K in Virginia lottery
J13	Desperate patient places classified ad searching for a donor
J13	Patient nocturnal dialysis experiences in the news
M20	Learning from e-patients at Mass General Hospital
A25	Cultural competence: Caring for Latino patients
M26	Medline Plus for dialysis (patient refs)
M18	Dialysis patient with Alzheimer's lost at connecting flight airport
M17	Heart disease prevention in women guidelines
M04	Kidney transplant patient to compete for title of Scotland's strongest man
F14	CDC tip sheet for dialysis patients to prevent infection
D24	Alonzo Mourning up and about after successful kidney transplant
D19	Alonzo Mourning kidney transplant set for today
D17	Dialysis patient wins 21 M lottery ticket; intends to fund kidney research
N30	Home becomes boys kidney dialysis unit
N29	Mourning being offered kidneys by strangers; his plight may help others
N29	Criticism stuns millionaire kidney donor
N24	American Kidney Fund makes Forbes magazine list of 10 best charities
N24	Alonzo Mourning leaving NBA; cites kidney ailment
N11	Most clinical study patients don't care about physician conflicts of interest
O29	Some dialysis patients do recover kidney function
O29	Alonzo Mourning making a comeback despite having CKD
O24	Coping with clinical uncertainty
O22	Living with lupus: one patient's story
O14	Flagstaff pediatrician donates kidney to whomever needs it.
O06	NJ basketball star with FSGS on the rebound
O01	Actor Danny Glover raising kidney disease awareness
S22	Mourning living with, fighting against, his kidney disease
S16	Ethics: What to do when a transplant workup reveals questionable paternity?
S09	Does restless leg syndrome affect 20 million Americans?
S08	Rug by star on dialysis is having a tough time of it,
S06	Dialysis patient Gary Coleman and his candicacy for California governor
S02	Hopes fade that New Zealand rugby player on dialysis will be able to compete
A25	Lupus Foundation of America to launch new patient-oriented magazine
A25	AHRQ RFA: Request for patient measures evaluation their dialysis experiences
A18	New educational video on CV disease for African American women
A18	Kravinsky gave his kidney to a stranger; now gives $30 M to university
A18	Dialysis patients and their dependence on electricity
A05	New Zealand pro rugby player on dialysis cleared to return to competition
J21	UK paper features life of a dialysis patient
J17	Texas ESRD Network Resource Page
M31	Do rugby and dialysis mix? New Zealand star Lomu trying to cope.
F13	Stanford U. helps patients with CHF, type 2 DM cope via web-info and support