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| Mar11 |
NEJM: Thyroid hormone analogue lowers LDL cholesterol in statin-treated patients. |
| Mar10 |
Hemolysis with intravenous immunoglobulin solutions |
| Mar10 |
JASN paper questions use of ion exchange resins to treat hyperkalemia. |
| Mar10 |
Researchers confirm the safety of kidney donations |
| Mar08 |
Daily dialysis with NxStage system improves sleep and restless legs syndrome. |
| Mar08 |
Good Vitamin D levels needed for adequate killer T cell function. |
| Mar08 |
DSEN: Bloggers report from the Annual Dialysis Conference in Seattle. |
| Mar05 |
Fresenius acquires National Vascular Care |
| Mar04 |
Genetic test may be able to predict success rate of low-carb vs. low-fat diet. |
| Mar04 |
Pycnogenol (pine bark extract) reduces kidney damage in hypertension. |
| Mar04 |
JASN study evaluates longer-term treatment of chronic hyponatremia with tolvaptan. |
| Mar04 |
New interest in gut microflora |
| Mar04 |
Prostate cancer vaccine (Dendreon) improves survival by 40% in patients with advanced disease. |
| Mar04 |
NEJM: Glycated hemoglobin linked to CV death risk in nondiabetic adults. |
| Mar02 |
3 different diets equivalent in terms of improving carotid artery atherosclerosis. |
| Mar02 |
FDA advisory panel recommends approval of belatacept for kidney transplants. |
| Mar02 |
Class I recall of Baxter's Home Choice and Home Choice Pro due to risk of overfill |
| Mar01 |
Plan on working until you're 100? Meet such a centenarian physician. |
| Mar01 |
Dialysis center owner is a kidney patient. |
| Mar01 |
Leukocyte biology suggests that simvastatin may increase infection risk. |
| Feb28 |
Rising threat of infections due to drug-resistant Gram-negative infections |
| Feb26 |
15th International Congress on Renal Nutrition and Metabolism, May 25 in Lausanne, Switzerland. |
| Feb25 |
Fresenius Medical Care reports strong financial results |
| Feb25 |
Nintendo Wii exercise games keep elders in shape and combat depression. |
| Feb25 |
Estrogen receptor activation for refractory prostate cancer |
| Feb24 |
US NKF makes availabe CKD patient education program on modality choice |
| Feb23 |
AHA/ACC issue Science Advisory re heart risk and thiazolidinedione drugs. |
| Feb23 |
New cardiac CT scanners with 320 detector rows expose patients to 90% less radiation. |
| Feb22 |
Checklists reduce complications in surgical procedures |
| Feb22 |
5-diamond safety program for missed HD treatments (Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition) |
| Feb22 |
Mutations in gene encoding K channel KCNN3 associated with atrial fibrillation. |
| Feb22 |
Tests that purported to show conscious thought in longterm coma patient proven unreliable. |
| Feb18 |
Anesthesiologists may be the first specialists to be replaced by computers. |
| Feb18 |
Output of scientific papers growing quickly in non-US countries; fastest in Iran. |
| Feb18 |
JASN: Efficacy and safety of ion exchange resins questioned. |
| Feb18 |
Sucrose and trehalose stabilize live vaccines so that refrigeration is no longer needed. |
| Feb17 |
Dr. R.H. Lustig on fructose, obesity, and metabolic syndrome (90 min talk) |
| Feb17 |
Belatacept shown to be beneficial in routine transplant immunosuppression. |
| Feb16 |
Something fishy about metformin |
| Feb16 |
Affymax readies blockbuster alternative to Epogen. |
| Feb15 |
Next generation of hand sanitizers to use gas plasma. |
| Feb15 |
Greater use of extended criteria donor transplants for the elderly recommended. |
| Feb15 |
DSEN blog: MD patient questions what should be the minimum dose with NxStage |
| Feb15 |
Robotic surgery for prostatectomy - marketing hype or a true advance? |
| Feb12 |
CMS Plans Open Door Forum on ESRD and Clinical Laboratories |
| Feb12 |
NKDEP offers a suggested approach to drug dosing in CKD |
| Feb12 |
Mercury, arsenic and lead commonly found in herbal medicines. |
| Feb12 |
Texas jury acquits nurse who complained about a physician's care to the Texas Medical Board. |
| Feb12 |
Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) a drug already used in humans, prevents diastolic heart failure in mice. |
| Feb11 |
Medicare pay fix for doctors hitches a ride on the jobs bill |
| Feb11 |
GLP-1 analogue designed to be taken weekly shows promising results in diabetics. |
| Feb11 |
DaVita posts Q4 results; doing very well, up 12% relative to Q4 2008. |
| Feb11 |
NEJM: Stents better than balloon angioplasty in dialysis patients AV graft stenosis. |
| Feb10 |
FDA grants humanitarian use device designation for high MW cutoff membrane in treating multiple myeloma. |
| Feb10 |
3SBio licenses China rights to ferric citrate as a phosphate binder. |
| Feb10 |
Statins associated with a 40% reduction in risk of cataracts |
| Feb10 |
Soy isoflavone tablets of no benefit in preventing bone loss. |
| Feb10 |
Thiazolidinediones increase fracture risk in observational study. |
| Feb10 |
Harmless virus kills cancer cells that activate the Ras pathway in cells. |
| Feb09 |
Even mild hypokalemia in heart failure patients with early-stage CKD associated with increased mortality. |
| Feb08 |
What is "third-hand smoke" and why is it potentially dangerous? |
| Feb08 |
AMAG safety update on adverse effects in patients taking Ferraheme |
| Feb08 |
Speed dating model used to match physicians with patients. |
| Feb08 |
TERC and telomere length linked to biologic age in humans. |
| Feb08 |
Barley, beer (esp. pale ale), orthoslicic acid, and bone health |
| Feb04 |
ANNA anounces its new elected officers for the coming year. |
| Feb04 |
Who will provide unreimbursed dialysis to immigrant dialysis patients in Atlanta? |
| Feb04 |
Metabolism across mammals is a function of body weight to the 2/3 power and not to the 3/4. |
| Feb04 |
USRDS presentations at ASN Renal Week 2009 |
| Feb04 |
New metaanalysis debunks link between saturated fat intake and heart disease. |
| Feb03 |
Why changing the gut microbiota with antibiotics may have adverse effects. |
| Feb03 |
Nordic Medcom AB to distribute NxStage hemodialysis system in Scandinavia. |
| Feb03 |
NEJM: Many people in a coma are not really in a coma - willful modulation of brain activity. |
| Feb01 |
CMS issues new guidelines for adequacy, infection, and access reporting. |
| Feb01 |
Serious liver disorder associated with didanosine (drug used to treat HIV) use |
| Jan29 |
Class I recall issued for Aquarius hemodialysis machine made by Edwards and distributed by Baxter. |
| Jan29 |
Spontaneous remission in 34% of patient with idiopathic membranous GN treated conservatively. |
| Jan29 |
Overweight elderly live longer. |
| Jan27 |
ASH 25th Annual Scientific Meeting to be held May 1-4, 2010 in New York City. |
| Jan27 |
Think you know how platelets are made? Guess again. |
| Jan27 |
Financial burden of providing emergency dialysis to illegal immigrants at Las Vegas UMC. |
| Jan27 |
New software allows 3D imaging during coronary angiography. |
| Jan27 |
Doctors without borders dialyzes patients in Haiti with AKI due to crush syndrome. |
| Jan27 |
Longevity effects of human growth hormone debunked by long-lived deficients. |
| Jan27 |
Magnesium brain content associated with cognitive function |
| Jan27 |
Vitamin D deficiency linked to GI microflora, gut immunity, and Crohn's disease. |
| Jan26 |
Prostate cancer vaccine increases survival of patients with refractory, metastatic disease. |
| Jan26 |
UC professor engineers oral vaccines against malaria and cholera. |
| Jan26 |
AJKD: Comments on AURORA study results on use of statins in CKD patients. |
| Jan26 |
AJKD: Series of editorials from different perspectives on CMS 2009 prospective payment system. |
| Jan25 |
Providing dialysis to illegal immigrants costing one university dialysis center 2 M dollars/month. |
| Jan25 |
MMWR: Prevalence of abnormal lipid levels among youths |
| Jan25 |
FDA schedules premarket clearance meeting re medical devices on 18 Feb, 2010 |
| Jan25 |
Spearphishing schemes target doctors by masquerading as habitual, trusted sources. |
| Jan24 |
Dr. Bernard Canaud to receive 2010 Belding Scribner Trailblazer Award at the ADC |
| Jan21 |
NEJM study quantitates benefits of salt reduction on CV outcomes. |
| Jan21 |
Retail meat linked to urinary tract infections. |
| Jan21 |
New sensor can measure glucose in exhaled breath |
| Jan20 |
Gambro announces agreement to acquire CHF solutions. |
| Jan20 |
New business analysis published on global trends in dialysis markets. |
| Jan20 |
DaVita names Dr. John Moran as VP in charge of home therapies. |
| Jan17 |
Why some doctors are opting out of Medicare. |
| Jan16 |
National CKD surveillance system is in the works |
| Jan16 |
Uncomfortable arithmetic: whom to cover vs. what to cover. |
| Jan15 |
Baxter recalls Home Choice automated PD systems due to risk of overfill. |
| Jan15 |
Comments to CMS regarding effect of bundling on frequent hemodialysis |
| Jan14 |
UC Davis study confirms efficacy of calcium plus vitamin D in reducing fracture risk. |
| Jan14 |
Slightly elevated blood lead levels in adolescents associated with reduced cystatin GFR. |
| Jan14 |
Alzheimer's disease might be detectable by a retinal exam. |
| Jan13 |
Baxter to face lawsuits over tainted heparin. |
| Jan13 |
Sophisticated insulin pump prototype in development for type 1 diabetes mellitus |
| Jan13 |
BPA (bisphenol A) linked to cardiovascular risk. |
| Jan12 |
Obesity identified as a risk factor for clear cell kidney cancer. |
| Jan11 |
New test strip developed to detect blue algae microcystins in water. |
| Jan11 |
CV and kidney progression risk tied to proteinuria may be affected by race. |
| Jan08 |
CJASN: Higher serum calcium levels associated with increased mortality. |
| Jan07 |
Miami's Jackson County health system can no longer pay for dialysis of poor patients. |
| Jan07 |
UCLA study shows metformin to be safe in patients with diabetes and advanced heart failure. |
| Jan06 |
NEJM FDA op ed piece: Time for reevaluation of anemia drugs. |
| Jan06 |
FDA plans safety panel on 3 drugs for anemia. |
| Jan06 |
Study examines the mathematical benefits of drawing multiple patient lab samples. |
| Jan06 |
Fresenius Medical Care urges patients to prepare for winter storms. |
| Jan06 |
Temporary reprieve eases crisis for dialysis-dependent illegal immigrants. |
| Jan06 |
Genetic survey of clear cell renal cancer samples identifies new gene abnormalities. |
| Jan06 |
Calorie information from fast food and other restaurants underestimates true calorie content of their foods. |
| Jan06 |
Candesartan prevents proliferative gene profile in diabetic eye disease. |
| Jan06 |
Plate weight monitor helps children slow rate of eating at mealtimes. |
| Jan05 |
Vitamin C arrests senescence in mice mutated to mimic Werner syndrome. |
| Jan05 |
Glycyrrhizin increases ability of skin to ward off infection. |
| Jan05 |
Fat mass helps build bone in young girls. |
| Jan05 |
Sharing a hospital room increases the risk of C. difficile infection |
| Dec31 |
Political cartoons dealing with health care reform |
| Dec31 |
Vitamin E supplements can shorten life expectancy in some patients |
| Dec31 |
Officials re-examining organ donor rules after transmittal of amoebic brain infection |
| Dec29 |
High price of FDA approval - the case of colchicine. |
| Dec29 |
Disinfectants may promote emergence of superbugs. |
| Dec29 |
Transplanted organs from donor who died of undiagnosed brain disease transmitted amoebic brain infection to recipient. |
| Dec29 |
Risk of ESRD in diabetics has been decreasing by 4% per year since 1996. |
| Dec29 |
Inner ear organs can alter brain blood flow, affect postural hypotension, dizziness. |
| Dec29 |
JRN: Updated list of phosphate in sports drinks and other beverages. |
| Dec29 |
Am Diabetes Assoc promoted increased use of Hb A1C to diagnose diabetes. |
| Dec29 |
Renal sympathetic nerve ablation being tested in the UK to treat hypertension |
| Dec26 |
Interview with DaVita CEO Kent Thiry re health care reform. |
| Dec23 |
Caloric restriction longevity effects linked to telomerase activity. |
| Dec23 |
INF2 gene mutations linked to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) |
| Dec23 |
American Heart Association's selection of top 10 research advances |
| Dec23 |
Intestinal liner to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity approved for sale in Europe. |
| Dec23 |
Aggressive BP treatment in patients over 80 may result in increased mortality. |
| Dec22 |
Dr. Tom Parker III awarded AAKP's 2010 Medal of Excellence Award |
| Dec22 |
Adenylyl cyclase senses bicarbonate levels and regulates blood pH (in dogfish shark) |
| Dec22 |
Deoxycytidine kinase enzyme shown to profoundly affect adaptive immune system. |
| Dec22 |
Neuropeptide Y receptors on osteoblasts are evidence of how brain and diet control bone formation. |
| Dec21 |
Facebook post brings Iowa man a new kidney. |
| Dec21 |
24-h BP monitoring disturbs sleep in some, artifactually affecting the amount of nocturnal BP dipping. |
| Dec21 |
Genetic studies clarify differing European and West African components of inheritance in African Americans |
| Dec17 |
Physicians advocate for repeal of Medicare sustainable growth rate approach. |
| Dec17 |
House votes to delay Medicare physician reimbursement reductions until March. |
| Dec16 |
Mostly immigrant dialysis patients lose lawsuit against closure of Grady dialysis unit. |
| Dec16 |
Scientists crack genetic code of skin and lung cancer. |
| Dec16 |
RPA final comments on ESRD prospective payment system. |
| Dec15 |
Kidney Care Partners letter to senators regarding immunosuppressive drug reimbursement issues. |
| Dec15 |
Reducing dialysis reimbursement to pay for transplant drugs draws opposition. |
| Dec14 |
Prussian blue linked to formation of urea, lactic acid and other origins of life molecules. |
| Dec14 |
Scientists isolate new antifreeze molecule from beetle. |
| Dec12 |
Star fruit intoxication in patients with moderate CKD not yet on dialysis |
| Dec11 |
Blood stem cell transplants "cure" sickle cell disease in 9/10 adults |
| Dec11 |
Issues in the proposed Senate health bill under discussion |
| Dec11 |
Just when you thought it was safe to make popcorn. |
| Dec10 |
NNJ: Myths of CCHT Certification regarding the April 2010 deadline. |
| Dec10 |
Carotid artery endarterectomy beneficial for CKD patients with high-grade carotid artery stenosis. |
| Dec09 |
Fresenius Medical Care prepares for CEO transition. |
| Dec09 |
Australia lifts ban on xenotransplantation. |
| Dec09 |
2009 Nobel prize winners in medicine -- see their lectures on-line. |
| Dec08 |
Compilation of international human subject protection laws (large .pdf file) |
| Dec08 |
FDA panel recommends approval of everolimus for transplant rejection with a risk mitigation plan. |
| Dec08 |
West Nile virus infection may persist in the kidneys for years after infection. |
| Dec08 |
Researchers find hidden sensory system in the skin. |
| Dec08 |
Drug reimportation re-emerges in health care debate. |
| Dec07 |
Three nurses unions merge |
| Dec07 |
Renal Research Institute Advances in CKD conference: New Orleans, Jan 20-22, 2010 |
| Dec07 |
Typing on a computer screen using only your mind. |
| Dec07 |
NEJM: Dabigatran as good as warfarin for venous thromboembolism prevention. |
| Dec07 |
Donor kidneys from which renal masses have been removed yield good results. |
| Dec07 |
Vitamin D levels linked to survival in myeloma patients. |
| Dec07 |
Encouraging results in new 3-drug regimen in multiple myeloma. |
| Dec07 |
Genetic studies reveal new cause of severe obesity in childhood on chromosome 16. |
| Dec04 |
Blood clot risk increased up to 70 times as long as 6 weeks after surgery. |
| Dec04 |
Amyloid fibrils are toxic per se, the shorter the fibril, the more damage it causes. |
| Dec04 |
Observational study suggests remarkable protection against graft-versus-host disease by statins. |
| Dec03 |
Finasteride linked to increase risk of breast cancer in men. |
| Dec03 |
Novel "locked nucleic acid" drug markedly lowers hepatitis C viral counts in chimpanzees. |
| Dec03 |
Rat study suggests that fructose consumption in CKD blocks intestinal Ca absorption and vitamin D activation |
| Dec03 |
What is "pay for delay" and how does it affect availability of generic drugs? |
| Dec02 |
American Indian health care in the U.S. may be reorganized. |
| Dec02 |
Heparin potency to change by 10% with new labeling requirements. |
| Dec02 |
Urea concentrations between 10 and 40 mM induce reactive oxygen species in cell culture. |
| Dec02 |
Heart failure linked to gene variant affecting vitamin D activation. |
| Dec02 |
Concern grows for immigrant dialysis patients after closure of Grady dialysis unit. |
| Dec01 |
TLR2 (toll-like receptors) linked to inflammatory damage in atherosclerotic plaque. |
| Dec01 |
TLR2 (toll-like receptors) linked to inflammatory damage in atherosclerotic plaque. |
| Dec01 |
Are peptoids that disable autoreactive T cells the next step in treatment of autoimmune disease? |
| Dec01 |
Protein Kinase G (PKG) controls brown fat abundance; may be manipulated in treatment of obesity. |
| Dec01 |
Copper surfaces harbor remarkably few bacteria. |
| Dec01 |
Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Medicare fraud by Amgen related to EPO dosing. |
| Dec01 |
JASN: Transplant nephrectomy associated with improved survival. |
| Nov29 |
The Royal Society published 350 years of scientific history on Trailblazing website. |
| Nov27 |
Interview with NxStage CEO Jeff Burbank discusses home dialysis, impact of bundling. |
| Nov27 |
Stress-related blood pressure linked to phosducin. |
| Nov27 |
Zap your hands with ionized plasma to rid them of superbugs. |
| Nov27 |
Diabetes expected to double, costs to triple, by 2034 in the United States. |
| Nov26 |
Instead of looking to get omega-3s from fish, look to the algae. |
| Nov26 |
New theory of causation of multiple sclerosis focuses on iron injury due to impaired venous drainage. |
| Nov26 |
Rituximab helps preserve beta cell function in patients with early type 1 diabetes. |
| Nov25 |
Feeding time a major factor on gene induction circadian variability |
| Nov25 |
High salt intake linked to risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. |
| Nov25 |
Nexilin mutations identified as a cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. |
| Nov25 |
Overweight? Try using smaller plates. |
| Nov24 |
Tired of giving expensive vitamin Ds to dialysis patients? Cholecalciferol is cheap and seems to work. |
| Nov24 |
Diabetics show alarming increase in morbid obesity |
| Nov24 |
CDC issues prevalence maps by county for obesity and diabetes |
| Nov24 |
Paralyzed man was misdiagnosed as being in coma for 23 years. |
| Nov23 |
Progress in xenotransplant. Pig kidneys live for 50 days in baboons. |
| Nov23 |
Is there good Staph living in one's skin? |
| Nov20 |
CDC: Recs for clinical laboratories on how best to diagnose Shiga toxin-producing E.Coli. |
| Nov20 |
JASN: Removing a failed transplant associated with increased survival in ESRD patients. |
| Nov20 |
How to take a gorilla's blood pressure? Very carefully. |
| Nov19 |
HACH recalls vials of residual peroxide test strips because of a packaging error |
| Nov19 |
OPTN/UNOS board reapproves 236 living donor transplant programs |
| Nov19 |
What happens to data privacy when a personal genomics company goes bankrupt? |
| Nov19 |
Workers exposed to secondhand smoke in outdoor environments have elevated blood levels of cotinine. |
| Nov19 |
Cigarette smoke found to be contaminated with many pathogenic bacteria. |
| Nov19 |
ESRD-related language in candidate Senate healthcare reform bill. |
| Nov19 |
FDA issues warning letters to 22 websites marketing health products with unapproved claims. |
| Nov18 |
Niacin plus statin no better than niacin alone in elderly patients with CAD. |
| Nov18 |
Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency. |
| Nov18 |
NEJM: IV iron improves functional capacity and QOL in heart failure patients with iron deficiency |
| Nov18 |
Genzyme cancels development of Renvela successor. |
| Nov18 |
N95 high filtration masks for staff to prevent influenza? Maybe not worth the money. |
| Nov18 |
Looking for medical images on the web? Try Google Swirl. |
| Nov17 |
Scientific sessions of the American Heart Association portal |
| Nov17 |
Google translate now talks and translates in real time between 51 different languages. |
| Nov17 |
FDA: Omeprazole and clopidogrel drug:drug interaction reducing efficacy of clopidogrel |
| Nov17 |
JASN: FSGS after anabolic steroid abuse. |
| Nov17 |
DSEN: Kidney patient blog reports, Nov 15th. |
| Nov17 |
In LaCrosse, WI, "everyone" has filled out an advance directives form |
| Nov17 |
NEJM: Continuous flow LV assist devices markedly improve survival in severe heart failure. |
| Nov15 |
NEJM: Editorial regarding the HALTS trial (ezetimibe vs. niacin) |
| Nov15 |
NEJM: Extended-release niacin better than ezetimibe (Vytorin) for atherosclerosis reduction |
| Nov15 |
Health Care marketplace: Make and offer on PriceDoc.com |
| Nov14 |
USRDS posters at ASN renal week 2009 |
| Nov14 |
Myostatin inhibitors increase muscle mass and strength in monkeys via gene therapy. |
| Nov14 |
ASTRAL study published in NEJM: No benefit of revascularization in renovascular hypertension. |
| Nov14 |
Children with CKD often have undetected hypertension that is associated with LVH. |
| Nov14 |
Why certain antibiotics like cipro and tetracycline counteract each other |
| Nov14 |
Excessive ingestion of selenium supplements can increase cholesterol by 10% |
| Nov14 |
Getting fat recently? Maybe too many Firmicutes bacteria in your gut. |
| Nov14 |
CDC reports on cigarette smoking trends in the U.S. Some progress (3.5% drop over 10 years) |
| Nov14 |
WHO: Antivirals should be given early to high-risk patients who fall ill with suspected H1N1 flu. |
| Nov14 |
FDA safety alert on particulate contamination of Fabrazyme and other Genzyme injectables. |
| Nov14 |
New database for out-of-network pay set to replace disputed Ingenix system |
| Nov14 |
Nephros reports 3rd quarter results. FDA approvals for HDF device still pending. |
| Nov10 |
KDIGO guidelines for care of the transplant patient |
| Nov10 |
Want to comment on the CMS prospective payments system for ESRD? Here's how. |
| Nov10 |
If you're fat in Japan, your employer may be breaking the law. |
| Nov10 |
Off-topic: Cinderella fruits in Africa become cash crops |
| Nov10 |
Tissue-engineered penile erectile tissue fully functional when implanted in rabbits |
| Nov10 |
Obesity and hypertension are independent risk factor for left atrial enlargement with aging. |
| Nov10 |
High-sugar diets and chocolate create withdrawal with increased CRF levels. |
| Nov10 |
Insurers, drugmakers turn to Senate for changes to health care reform bills. |
| Nov10 |
OIG audit of dialysis facilities in terms of target Hb range for ESA dosing; only 54% comply. |
| Nov10 |
Amgen lawsuit highlights industry practice of overfilling vials. |
| Nov10 |
AMA news reviews current status of health care reform legislation. |
| Nov09 |
Cleveland Clinic post-op ARF risk calculator |
| Nov06 |
Experts map the body's bacteria |
| Nov06 |
1930s gonorrhea drug acriflavine blocks HIF-1 induced new blood vessel proliferation. |
| Nov06 |
CJASN: Higher phosphorus levels in preESRD patients linked with coronary artery calcification. |
| Nov05 |
RPA releases an analysis of the Final Rule for the 2010 Medicare Fee Schedule.. |
| Nov05 |
Benlysta (belimumab) phase III trial for lupus gives positive results. |
| Nov05 |
Glucose may have a life-shortening effect in worms (and maybe humans). |
| Nov05 |
Genome 10K project seeks to sequence DNA from 10,000 vertebrates. |
| Nov05 |
Home dialysis experts questions CMS decision to merge home training costs into the bundle. |
| Nov05 |
French study suggests daily online HDF promotes catchup growth in kids. |
| Nov05 |
NEJM: Hematide corrects anemia due to ESA-induced pure red cell aplasia. |
| Nov04 |
Off-pump bypass surgery comes up short in RCT against older method |
| Nov04 |
CMS extends comment period on proposed ESRD bundling regs to Dec. 16, 2009. |
| Nov04 |
FDA unveils "Safe Use Initiative" to reduce medication-related side-effects. |
| Nov04 |
TLR4 on macrophages may mediate the immune system response to excess fat. |
| Nov04 |
Wolfing down food may be one reason people are getting fat. |
| Nov04 |
Steamed food diet may be best for CKD patients due to lower AGE content. |
| Nov04 |
ROMK downstream pathway clarified; may lead to new drugs to combat hyperkalemia in CKD |
| Nov03 |
Surprise for organ donors: unexpected medical bills; pre-existing condition risk. |
| Nov03 |
FDA warns about adverse renal effects of Byetta (exenatide) |
| Nov03 |
Role of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease being questioned. |
| Nov03 |
One particular MRSA strain associated with high mortality rates. |
| Nov03 |
Proton-pump inhibitors associated with multiple side effects. |
| Nov03 |
Statins may protect against deep venous thrombosis |
| Nov03 |
Children who drink full-fat milk weigh less. |
| Nov03 |
Consumer Reports: Bisphenol A widespread in canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna. |
| Oct30 |
TREAT trial of darbepoetin in diabetics with preESRD shows no benefit and increased stroke risk. |
| Oct29 |
Rockwell announces completion of Phase IIB study of dialysate-supplemented iron therapy. |
| Oct29 |
NIH launches SPRINT RCT to study systolic BP target effect on progression into CKD. |
| Oct29 |
Anabolic steroid use in body builders leads to FSGS. |
| Oct29 |
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate in treating steroid-induced osteoporosis. |
| Oct28 |
50K or ergocalciferol every 2 weeks as maintentance treatment for vitamin D deficiency. |
| Oct28 |
Shire's Fosrenol approved in Europe for preESRD patients |
| Oct28 |
Fish oil (DHA) metabolite resolvin 2 found to have marked anti-inflammatory activity |
| Oct28 |
Gut bacteria linked to diet, immune system functioning via short chain fatty acid receptor |
| Oct28 |
eGFR calculator using CKD-EPI equation link on HDCN now fixed |
| Oct28 |
Ureakinetics.org website now live (hemodialysis adequacy program) |
| Oct26 |
New LOAD combination treatment for Helicobacter better than the usual regimen. |
| Oct26 |
Gene therapy allows children previously blind with Leber's amaurosis to see low levels of light. |
| Oct26 |
Blue-light filtering increases macular pigment, may protect against dry macular degeneration. |
| Oct26 |
Histone released from damaged cells during trauma or sepsis damages blood vessels. |
| Oct25 |
NKF 2009 updated summary of cookbooks for renal patients. |
| Oct25 |
Alternate-day fasting seems to work as a short-term weight loss tool. |
| Oct23 |
FDA authorizes use of IV peramivir for hospitalized patients with H1N1 infection. |
| Oct23 |
FDA Medwatch reports another case of PML after rituximab in a rheumatoid arthritis patient. |
| Oct23 |
Congenital chloride diarrhea diagnosed by total gene scanning in a young child. |
| Oct22 |
AJKD: Solute-solver, an open source program to monitor hemodialysis adequacy. |
| Oct22 |
NEJM: Strict BP control lowers progression rate in kids with CKD |
| Oct22 |
First results of influenza A H1N1 pandemic in dialysis units - an international survey |
| Oct22 |
NEJM: 40 ml/kg/hr no better than 25 ml/kg/hr fluid replacement rate in CHDF to treat ICU patients with renal failure |
| Oct20 |
American College of Rheumatology 2009 annual meeting abstract search |
| Oct19 |
Swine flu vaccine delayed, CDC says. |
| Oct19 |
Black box warning for Dexferrum (iron dextran) modified after anaphylactic reactions. |
| Oct19 |
Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis 2009 now available in full text form. |
| Oct19 |
FDA delays approval of Amgen's denosumab to treat osteoporosis. |
| Oct19 |
DaVita real estate shopping in Denver for new corporate headquarters |
| Oct19 |
Mild overweight status associated with reduced death rate in Germans. |
| Oct19 |
RItuximab as effective as cyclophosphamide in treating severe ANCA vasculitis. |
| Oct19 |
Gleevec for scleroderma |
| Oct19 |
Is lupus a garbage-disposal problem? And is PPAR delta an answer? |
| Oct19 |
Uloric shown particularly effective in lowering hyperuricemia in patients with mild-moderate CKD. |
| Oct15 |
The gadolinium NSF story from the product liability perspective, focus on G.E. |
| Oct15 |
Certain specific gut microorganisms induce the formation of Th17 immune helper T cells. |
| Oct15 |
What can Danish hogs teach us about antibiotics? |
| Oct14 |
Initiation of dialysis in nursing home seniors associated with functional decline. |
| Oct13 |
Medications that block folic acid in pregnancy increase congenital fetal malformations. |
| Oct13 |
Robotic prostate surgery not better than conventional methods in terms of complications. |
| Oct13 |
NIH-funded CALERIE study underway; asks if 25% caloric restriction will have health benefits. |
| Oct13 |
New forum launched to discuss public policy relating to CKD, sponsored by RSN Hope. |
| Oct13 |
Jaw bone created from stem cells |
| Oct13 |
Potassium additives to foods: marked variability in potassium content among similar foods. |
| Oct13 |
Better survival with on-line HDF than with high-flux hemodialysis in observational study. |
| Oct13 |
TMPRSS6 gene associated with hemoglobin levels in healthies. |
| Oct13 |
Melanocytes in the heart? Protecting against atrial fibrillation? |
| Oct13 |
Hey, we thought that high serum uric acid (urate) levels were bad? |
| Oct11 |
Renal Week 2009 abstracts now available for viewing |
| Oct10 |
American Society of Transplantation pushing to include transplant drug extension in health reform legislation. |
| Oct10 |
Fistula first releases strategic plan to get fistulas up from 53 to 66%. |
| Oct10 |
MARC develops pain management algorithm for treating CKD patients. |
| Oct10 |
Neutralizing autoantibodies against osteoprotegerin may explain osteoporosis in celiac disease. |
| Oct08 |
XMRV virus linked to chronic fatigue syndrome |
| Oct07 |
Cytochrome P450 gene variants markedly influence response to sulfonylureas in diabetics. |
| Oct07 |
Flu flow chart and decision tree |
| Oct07 |
Hetastarch research protocol at Columbia causes a furor due to bleeding complications and consent issues. |
| Oct06 |
Cochrane review finds that B-vitamins of no benefit in preventing CV complications. |
| Oct06 |
CMS to host ESRD and clinical laboratories open door forum 10/15 and town hall 10/23 |
| Oct06 |
Fresenius committed to offering all patients and staff seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. |
| Oct06 |
Off topic? "H1N1 Rap" by John D. Clarke, MD |
| Oct06 |
Inuit have slight BP elevations and blood levels of mercury that are 10 times higher than normal. |
| Oct06 |
When a dialysis tech suddenly needs dialysis. |
| Oct06 |
Minocycline protects against ischemic stroke in animal models. |
| Oct01 |
Senate Finance Committee passes a Public Option for persons just above Medicaid income limits. |
| Oct01 |
FDA announces new manufacturing standards for heparin that may change its potency. |
| Oct01 |
Low-protein diet may enhance longevity by improving mitochondrial function. |
| Oct01 |
JASN: Pioglitazone prevents age-related decline in renal morphology and function. |
| Sep30 |
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges grant applications due Nov 2. |
| Sep30 |
Why medical malpractice is off-limits in the proposed health reform legislation. |
| Sep28 |
Incidence and causes of heparin-induced skin lesions. |
| Sep28 |
I love my socialist kidney - a patient perspective |
| Sep28 |
Clostridium difficile spreading due to genetic changes, making it more virulent. |
| Sep28 |
Cash-strapped Britons selling a kidney to cover mortgage and other debts. |
| Sep28 |
Funding concerns cause dialysis patients to be steered away from transplantation. |
| Sep27 |
AJKD: Five decades of nephrology in India, by dr. Kirpal Chugh |
| Sep26 |
Complete file of 2009 KDIGO guidelines for mineral bone disorder. |
| Sep25 |
Januvia (sitagliptin) linked to increased pancreatitis risk |
| Sep25 |
When Grady hospital dialysis unit closes, what will happen to its immigrant patients? |
| Sep25 |
Study dispels myth that new residents cause increased medical errors in July. |
| Sep24 |
Vitamin D deficiency in premenopausal women associated with hypertension later in life. |
| Sep24 |
200g/day fructose supplement increases systolic BP by 6 mm Hg, prevented by allopurinol. |
| Sep24 |
Hospital closure of its dialysis unit leaves immigrants with few alternatives. |
| Sep24 |
USRDS Annual Report now available for download. |
| Sep24 |
AJKD issues containing KDOQI guidelines now freely available as .pdf files |
| Sep23 |
Alpha-agonists prevent heterotopic ossification |
| Sep23 |
New CMS reimbursement rules could help home dialysis companies like NxStage. |
| Sep23 |
Leptin regulates bone mass via a serotonin pathway in mice. |
| Sep23 |
University of Michigan gets 10 million dollar grant to study nephrotic syndrome. |
| Sep21 |
Inhalable H1N1 vaccine to be available in the first week of October. |
| Sep19 |
Just say no to antibacterial burgers |
| Sep18 |
Government inspection of dialysis facilities in Texas causing delays. |
| Sep18 |
CMS announces details of town hall meeting on ESRD prospective payment system. |
| Sep18 |
Metformin or insulin do not lower levels of inflammatory markers in diabetics. |
| Sep17 |
CJASN: Losing weight may preserve kidney function in obese patients with CKD |
| Sep17 |
Satellite Healthcare announces recipients of 2009 extramural grant program |
| Sep17 |
CMS prospective ESRD payment system posted on the web for comment |
| Sep17 |
Vitamin K deficiency may be widespread, according to a new theory. |
| Sep15 |
FDA approves swine flu vaccine |
| Sep15 |
NxStage announces deal relating to its Streamline blood tubing sets |
| Sep15 |
Device makers object to new fees in health bill. |
| Sep14 |
Implantable defibrillators may not benefit women. |
| Sep14 |
Knockout model developed in animals that results in absent natural killer (NK) cells. |
| Sep14 |
Draft healthcare reform bill would remove 36-month limit in paying for anti-rejection drugs post transplant. |
| Sep14 |
ISBP 2009 meeting abstracts |
| Sep14 |
Take a shower and get a faceful of Mycobacterium avium. |
| Sep13 |
Multidrug resistant Staph aureus recovered from 7 public beaches around Puget Sound. |
| Sep11 |
Muscle easy to lose, hard to build, with age, but weight training can help reverse the effect. |
| Sep11 |
Road noise linked to high blood pressure |
| Sep11 |
Fresenius launches telemonitoring system for dialysis patients. |
| Sep08 |
Dopamine primes donor kidneys for a new host. |
| Sep08 |
Novel bacteria strains remove microcystins from cyanobacteria from contaminated water. |
| Sep05 |
Real Canadians talking about their health care system. |
| Sep04 |
Home Therapies 2010 Workshop, February 10-12, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia |
| Sep03 |
100K buys recipient a good kidney, but not good health, and results in the death of a young Chinese girl. |
| Sep01 |
European Soc Cardiol 2009 meeting website |
| Sep01 |
Addition of valsartan lowers CV mortality in Japanese patients in the Kyoto heart study. |
| Sep01 |
Peginterferon-alfa and ribavirin treatment for HCV associated with impaired sexual functioning in men. |
| Sep01 |
Early stage CHF patients benefit from cardiac resynchronization therapy. |
| Sep01 |
How much DHA is enough for an anti-atherosclerotic effect? 200 mg |
| Sep01 |
Prophylactic use of aspirin in asymptomatic atherosclerosis of no benefit in RCT. |
| Sep01 |
CO linked to increased CV risk; might this explain the higher CKD risk as well in urban areas? |
| Sep01 |
Hormonal therapy for prostate cancer associated with increased cardiovascular risk. |
| Sep01 |
DaVita reaches milestone of 1000 incenter nocturnal hemodialysis patients. |
| Sep01 |
Fresenius and its mobile generator truck to power dialysis units in times of weather emergencies. |
| Aug30 |
NEJM: Ticagrelor better than clopidogrel as an anti-platelet agent post acute coronary syndrome. |
| Aug30 |
NEJM: Free full text paper on dabigatran vs. warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fib. |
| Aug30 |
Pradaxa (dabigatran) outperforms warfarin by a mile for stroke prevention with a. fib. |
| Aug28 |
Fruit contains more polyphenols than previously thought. |
| Aug28 |
Dialysis patient's taxi driver offers to donate his kidney, and they are an immunologic match. |
| Aug28 |
About 1/3 of people don't activate clopidogrel very well due to gene variants. |
| Aug28 |
Should pregnant women avoid mushrooms? Ergothioneine levels high in pre-eclampsia |
| Aug28 |
High LDL cholesterol may thin bone by stimulating RANKL. |
| Aug28 |
New gene controlling formation of adipocytes identified. |
| Aug28 |
Mildly heated high-fructose corn syrup generates undesirable chemical compounds. |
| Aug28 |
Warfarin use associated with increased stroke risk in hemodialysis patients with a. fib. |
| Aug26 |
TREAT RCT study results show targeting Hb of 13 in CKD patients using Aranesp of no benefit. |
| Aug24 |
Mice eating a low-carb diet show increased atherosclerosis and decreases in vascular progenitor cells. |
| Aug24 |
Is reduction in liver fat the key to the benefits of an alternate-day diet? |
| Aug24 |
FDA announces ongoing monitoring of liver injury associated with Orlistat. |
| Aug24 |
Fresenius dialysis patient travel service in the spotlight. |
| Aug24 |
American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of foods with added sugars. |
| Aug21 |
Oxidative stress in CKD patients linked to malfunctioning mitochondria. |
| Aug21 |
Excess cholesterol can affect heart rhythm via potassium channels |
| Aug21 |
Seasonal variation in amount of brown adipose tissue linked to amount of daylight exposure. |
| Aug21 |
Observational study suggests home nocturnal dialysis mortality similar to that with kidney transplantation. |
| Aug21 |
CMS panel to review use of ESAs, will meet in March of 2010. |
| Aug21 |
When vitamin D levels low, macrophages get overloaded with cholesterol. |
| Aug21 |
MIT OpenCourseware: free to the world. Check out their Biology online curriculum. |
| Aug20 |
(Only slightly) off-topic: Why geeks get the girls. |
| Aug20 |
OIG audits of dialysis centers comparing ESAs billed for with ESAs ordered. |
| Aug20 |
Half of type 1 diabetics manifest abnormal immune response to wheat proteins. |
| Aug20 |
Oxycholesterol an important new heart disease risk; high in fried fatty foods. |
| Aug20 |
Sharing the load? For profit Las Vegas dialysis centers turfing illegal immigrant patients to university hospital. |
| Aug19 |
Mercury present in all freshwater fish sampled in the United States. |
| Aug19 |
Vitamin D regulation of immune function via cathelicidin conserved in all primates. |
| Aug19 |
Heart failure risk with rosiglitazone double that with pioglitazone. |
| Aug19 |
Pot for prostate cancer. |
| Aug19 |
Klotho gene reduces blood pressure and extends lifespan. |
| Aug19 |
Black skin, white skin, evolution, and vitamin D |
| Aug18 |
FDA/Roche warn about pure red cell aplasia associated with mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) |
| Aug18 |
Pharmacologic development of sirtuin activators - reviewed in NY Times |
| Aug18 |
Providing dialysis to 80 illegal immigrants driving Las Vegas hospital into debt. |
| Aug18 |
E. Coli bacteria can make themselves flat to pass through nanoslits. |
| Aug18 |
Whole grain cereals have polyphenol content similar to fruits and vegetables. |
| Aug18 |
Mutation in renin gene linked to inherited kidney disease. |
| Aug18 |
Did Mozart die of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis? |
| Aug13 |
Toray develops insulin nasal spray. |
| Aug13 |
Mmmm! Cocoa flavonols, piping hot from the oven. |
| Aug13 |
FDA warns on certain glucose test strips due to interfering sugars. |
| Aug13 |
Cannabis may have a beneficial effect on osteoporosis in older animals. |
| Aug12 |
Will Nephros be the first company to bring on-line HDF to the United States? |
| Aug12 |
Like giving or getting supplemental oxygen? Think again. |
| Aug12 |
Carnitine supplements improve glucose tolerance in obese rats. |
| Aug12 |
Things about the chemistry of water you might not know. |
| Aug11 |
ANNA: Aug 10-14th is Kidney Disease Awareness and Education Week |
| Aug11 |
Gene therapy restores alpha-1-antitrypsin activity in lungs of patients with hereditary deficiency. |
| Aug11 |
Amgen's denosumab cuts fracture risk and increases bone density in prostate cancer survivors. |
| Aug11 |
Canadian Health Care system: How effective is it? |
| Aug11 |
Anti-RAS drug restores insulin production in animal model of diabetes. |
| Aug11 |
Release of fat-stored substances during dieting or other weight loss: Example of cannabis. |
| Aug06 |
Itch-specific neurons identified in mice. |
| Aug06 |
Blood transfusions in cardiac patients associated with markedly increased mortality. |
| Aug06 |
Dialysis patient's cross-country bicycle ride. |
| Aug06 |
Hypertension associated with VEGF-inhibitors linked to nitric oxide. |
| Aug06 |
Stamina boosted by borscht. |
| Aug03 |
Metformin reduces risk of pancreatic cancer by 60%. |
| Aug03 |
Millions of U.S. children low in vitamin D |
| Aug03 |
TV viewing time associated with higher blood pressure in children. |
| Aug03 |
Evidence mounts for cardioprotective effects of fish oil. |
| Jul31 |
KDIGO releases 2009 CKD mineral and bone disease guidelines. |
| Jul31 |
FDA approves saxagliptin for use in type 2 diabetes. |
| Jul31 |
FDA warns of colchicine side effects when co-prescribed with clarithromycin and other drugs. |
| Jul31 |
UK to ban all private cadaver transplants to restrict their use in non-UK recipients. |
| Jul31 |
Resveratrol found to have potent anti-infammatory effects. |
| Jul31 |
Lecithin found to have beneficial effects on fat metabolism via PPAR-alpha |
| Jul31 |
Avasting (bevacizumab) may be potent treatment for diabetic macular edema. |
| Jul31 |
Cataract surgery accelerates diabetic retinopathy. |
| Jul31 |
Is the proportional hazards model of data analysis wrong in terms of HD adequacy? |
| Jul31 |
Monocytes from spleen involved in recovery from myocardial infarction |
| Jul30 |
Bankruptcies in the United States strongly associated with medical costs. |
| Jul30 |
Brachytherapy may be the way to go for earlier stage prostate cancer. |
| Jul30 |
Cell biology mechanisms of genistein (present in soybeans) inhibition of prostate cancer clarified. |
| Jul29 |
Is shielding blood in the extracorporeal circuit during dialysis beneficial? |
| Jul29 |
Watson announces marketing agreement for generic version of Ferrlecit. |
| Jul28 |
NIH halts trial of sildenafil in patients with sickle-cell disease and pulmonary hypertension. |
| Jul28 |
Like chocolate? Low-cal variety on the way (but watch out for the oxalate). |
| Jul28 |
Home hemodialysis in the news - U.S. News and World Report |
| Jul28 |
How do drugs like cromolyn that affect mast cells affect adipocytes and metabolic syndrome? |
| Jul28 |
Deferoxamine to treat diabetic foot ulcers? In mice, yes. |
| Jul28 |
Follow-up of DCCT trial shows 50% lower complications in tight glucose control group. |
| Jul26 |
More on the organ trafficking story |
| Jul26 |
NY Daily News: Expose on organ trafficking - which U.S. hospitals participated? |
| Jul26 |
Phosphate enhancer injection into meat products highlighted in new study. |
| Jul26 |
Diets high in linoleic acid associated with increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Jul23 |
Clinical trial of injecting pig insulin-producing cells into humans begins. |
| Jul23 |
Genzyme sues Sandoz over Hectorol patent |
| Jul23 |
New Jersey influence peddling scandal has organ trafficking component. |
| Jul23 |
Colonic infusion of feces from healthy people used to eradicate Clostridium dificile carriage state. |
| Jul22 |
Potassium citrate supplementation blocks stones in children on a ketogenic diet. |
| Jul22 |
FDA warns of diethylene glycol in cigarette alternatives (electronic cigarettes) |
| Jul21 |
Missouri hospital sues Baxter and rival CSL, claiming price-fixing conspiracy for plasma products. |
| Jul21 |
Off-topic: CT scans as art |
| Jul21 |
Electrochemical approach used to detect extremely low concentrations of bacteria. |
| Jul21 |
In diabetics with heart failure, HbA1c levels of 7.1 to 7.8 at lowest risk of death; tighter control bad. |
| Jul19 |
HGS/Glaxo drug Benlysta shows some effectiveness against lupus in phase 3 clinical trial. |
| Jul19 |
Study reveals that the air we breathe is full of fungi. |
| Jul16 |
Direct link to JASN article (prepress) describing slowing of progression rate with bicarb. |
| Jul16 |
JASN paper in the news: Bicarbonate supplements slow progression of CKD |
| Jul15 |
Bisphosphonates may lower mortality rate by an effect on the immune system. |
| Jul15 |
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie - or maybe not! |
| Jul14 |
US House of Representatives releases the first draft of its health care reform bill. |
| Jul14 |
Watch video of partial nephrectomy done through the navel. |
| Jul14 |
Are regenocytes for real? Florida cardiologist says they are stem cells and help organ dysfunction. |
| Jul14 |
Senate backs 12 year non-compete shelter for biotech drugs |
| Jul14 |
FDA changes labelling on immunosuppressive drugs to warn of increased infection risk. |
| Jul14 |
University of Alabama renal researchers allegedly faked data |
| Jul14 |
DaVita's lawsuits in Colorado over noncompete clauses in the news. |
| Jul14 |
Recipient heart heals itself after piggy back transplant gives it a rest. |
| Jul13 |
Probiotic supplements beneficial after gastric bypass surgery done to treat obesity. |
| Jul13 |
Citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice. |
| Jul13 |
DaVita Clinical Research appoints Dr. Mahesh Krishnan as Vice President |
| Jul09 |
Unsung heroes work hard to cut hospital-acquired infection rates. |
| Jul09 |
NOD2 receptor mutations impair ability to detect mycobacteria and are linked to Crohn's disease. |
| Jul09 |
Study of caloric restriction in rhesus monkeys confirms longevity benefits seen previously in mice. |
| Jul08 |
Erythropoietin boosts brainpower in nonanemic, healthy mice. |
| Jul08 |
Costimulation blocker plus alefacept allow monkeys to tolerate transplanted kidneys. |
| Jul08 |
Human sperm created from embryonic stem cells |
| Jul08 |
Is PEDF "the" link between obesity and type 2 diabetes? |
| Jul08 |
Study examines effects of stress on weight gain in US population |
| Jul08 |
Cochrane review suggests no benefit of lowering blood pressure below 140/90 |
| Jul08 |
Anti-ageing effects of rapamycin in mice in the news. |
| Jul07 |
Safflower oil or CLA supplements lower truncal or total body fat in diabetic women |
| Jul06 |
Laser therapy offers a breakthrough in prevention and treatment of early macular degeneration. |
| Jul06 |
Ethical dilemma: When transplant testing reveals misattributed paternity. |
| Jul06 |
Should Genzyme or Amgen buy AMAG? |
| Jul05 |
Vegans who eat no eggs nor dairy products have lower bone density than egg-milk vegans or meat eaters. |
| Jul05 |
Aldosterone regulates ENac levels via Per1 - a protein mediating circadian rhythms. |
| Jul03 |
In the kidney organ trade, sellers often have regrets and remorse over their decision. |
| Jul03 |
Dialysis patient celebrates 100th birthday |
| Jul03 |
Nephros gets FDA 510K approval for using its dual filter to clarify water for dialysis machines. |
| Jul03 |
Kidney disease education to be part of CMS 2010 proposal for coverage. |
| Jul03 |
CMS releases proposed changes to physician payment schedule for 2010. |
| Jul03 |
Low PSA 5 years after brachytherapy for prostate cancer and you're probably home free. |
| Jul03 |
Dialysis patients blogs about end-of-life issues |
| Jul02 |
Newspaper comic strip to target diabetes awareness among Hispanics. |
| Jul02 |
JBS Swift Co. beef associated with hospitalization of 12 persons in Washington D.C. |
| Jul02 |
Fresenius opens specialty pharmacy for renal patients in Nashville. |
| Jul02 |
Fresenius inks agreement with ART to market Citrasate dialysate. |
| Jul02 |
U.S. obesity problem intensifies. |
| Jul02 |
FDA reviewing safety data for Lantus (insulin glargine) in view of reports of increased cancer risk. |
| Jul02 |
CME proposes changes to physician payment in 2010, including dropping consultation codes. |
| Jul02 |
NEJM: Phospholipase A2 receptor is a target antigen in 70% of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy. |
| Jul02 |
Rebound hyperacidity, reflux symptoms in normals after stopping proton pump inhibitors |
| Jul02 |
Enalapril or losartan markedly slow progression of eye damage in type 1 diabetics. |
| Jul02 |
JBS Swift beef products recalled in Western states due to toxigenic E. coli. |
| Jul01 |
Institute of Medicine Comparative Effectiveness Report lists 100 priorities, including evaluation of different forms of dialysis. |
| Jul01 |
Nephrology consults via telemedicine in California hospital |
| Jul01 |
FDA advisory panel recommends banning Vicodin and Percocet and limiting maximum acetaminophen doses |
| Jun30 |
Six ways in which microbes are smarter than you think. |
| Jun30 |
Doctors increasingly communicate with patients on-line. |
| Jun30 |
Genetic study suggests that relationship between C reactive protein and CV disease is not causal. |
| Jun30 |
FDA grants marketing approval for Feraheme (ferumoxytol) by AMAG |
| Jun30 |
Key culprits in lupus (toll-like receptors) identified in mouse study. |
| Jun30 |
Cabbie leaves 81-year-old dialysis patient by the side of the road in Florida sun after argument. |
| Jun30 |
Common gene polymorphism affecting calcium excretion (claudin 14) linked to both kidney stones and osteoporosis. |
| Jun30 |
Jeddah to have Middle East region's largest dialysis center, will treat 800 patients |
| Jun30 |
Da Vita and Colorado physicians' group in legal battle over non-compete clause. |
| Jun26 |
Mechanism of BPA (bisphenol A) related infertility defined in mice. |
| Jun26 |
FDA to regulate tobacco. |
| Jun26 |
AJKD: Treatment guidelines for treatment of dialysis catheter-related bacteremia, and update. |
| Jun26 |
Inhaled growth hormone shown to be a safe and effective method of administration to children. |
| Jun26 |
Method of killing bacteria contained in biofilms on implants developed. |
| Jun26 |
CJASN: Study highlights long term kidney impairment associated with contrast nephropathy. |
| Jun26 |
Serum tryptophan and kynurenine levels increased in patients and cats with interstitial cystitis. |
| Jun26 |
Controversy over alleged mismanaged prostate cancer brachyterapy as Philadelphia VA hospital. |
| Jun26 |
Twin sisters on dialysis in the news. |
| Jun26 |
Dialysis patients' financial difficulties highlighted on the Daily Kos blog website. |
| Jun24 |
Two new enzymes, WWP-1 and PHA-4 implicated in longevity effects of caloric restriction (in roundworms). |
| Jun24 |
Helicobacter pylorii infection may be transmitted via vomitus or diarrhea. |
| Jun24 |
Analysis of large number of bariatric surgery patients shows the procedure to be relatively safe. |
| Jun24 |
Preserving Kru in peritoneal dialysis patients: role of dehydration and solution biocompatibility. |
| Jun24 |
Steve Jobs' liver transplant - why Tennessee? |
| Jun23 |
HDCN: New approaches to treat IGA nephropathy; Phosphate and cardiovascular disease. |
| Jun23 |
Archives: Meta-analysis suggests QOL benefits largely dissipate at Hb levels above 12 g/dL. |
| Jun23 |
Household pets can spread superbug infections such as MRSA. |
| Jun23 |
Edwards Life Sciences to sell its CRRT product line to Baxter for 56 M. |
| Jun23 |
Older Canadians who are mildly chubby live longer. |
| Jun20 |
New prostate cancer drug ipilimumab shows dramatic results in 2 patients. |
| Jun19 |
ABCG2 gene in the kidney found to affect urate transport and may be linked to gout. |
| Jun19 |
Inhibition of sirtuin gene by antisense technology improves diabetes in an animal model. |
| Jun19 |
Clopidogrel may increase risk of death in patients with diabetic nephropathy. |
| Jun19 |
Nestle's Toll House cookie dough found to be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7 |
| Jun19 |
Fresenius to make saline for dialysis in Guadalajara, MX. |
| Jun17 |
Annals: Stents of no benefit in treating renal artery stenosis |
| Jun15 |
Baxter making swine flu vaccine: advances to full production rate. |
| Jun13 |
Higher vitamin D levels associated with successful weight loss in obese subjects on a diet. |
| Jun13 |
Ghrelin injections improve caloric intake in frail elderly women in a pilot study. |
| Jun13 |
FDA issues alert on increased death risk in liver transplant patients taking Rapamune. |
| Jun13 |
Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela) approved for sale in the European Union |
| Jun13 |
Endocrine Society 2009 meeting (June 10-13) abstracts on-line. |
| Jun10 |
Ferric citrate found to bind phosphate in phase II study with no marked adverse effects. |
| Jun10 |
Florida legislation passed that gives access to Medigap coverage to ESRD Medicare beneficiaries. |
| Jun09 |
Botox injections markedly improve life for patients with bladder dysfunction in RCT. |
| Jun09 |
High-MW-cutoff hemodialysis for multiple myeloma |
| Jun05 |
ADA Scientific Sessions 2009: Late-breaking abstracts handout |
| Jun05 |
ADA 2009 Scientific Sessions newsletter: Preview Edition |
| Jun05 |
American Diabetes Association 69th Sessions 2009 in New Orleans (home page) |
| Jun05 |
Aldosterone levels found to be increased in chubby teenage boys. |
| Jun05 |
Telaprevir substantially increases hepatitis C cure rates (NEJM) |
| Jun04 |
Halofuginone, Th17 cells, and autoimmunity. |
| Jun04 |
Sixty percent of United States bankruptcies driven by medical problems |
| Jun04 |
One in four nursing home residents in the UK carries MRSA. |
| Jun03 |
A new approach to hybrid organs involves reseeding collagen organ scaffolds from one species with cells of the recipient. |
| Jun03 |
FDA reports on serious liver failure risk in patients taking propylthiouracil. |
| Jun03 |
Cucurmin, the ingredient in curry, associated with protection against plaque-associated dementia in animals. |
| Jun02 |
Advances in the treatment of hepatitis B and C presented at conference. |
| Jun02 |
Stool DNA testing detects most colon and stomach cancers. |
| Jun01 |
Modified lycopene extract (ateronon) reduces harmful oxidation of fats. |
| Jun01 |
2009 American Transplant Congress opens in Boston - abstract link here. |
| May30 |
Results from 8 late-breaking clinical trials at Heart Failure 2009 |
| May30 |
Continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes: Free journal supplement (17 articles) |
| May29 |
Holistic approach to CKD offers dialysis in a spa-like environment with numerous support services. |
| May29 |
FDA: Serious fungal infections associated with TNF-alpha blockers. |
| May29 |
Risks of aspirin outweight benefits for primary prevention of stroke, MI in those with normal kidney function. |
| May28 |
DaVita to move its corporate headquarters to Colorado |
| May26 |
Simplified chart may aid in diagnosing hypertension in children. |
| May26 |
FDA approves Samsca (tolvaptan) to treat hyponatremia. |
| May25 |
WCN 2009 newsletter: May 25, 2009 |
| May25 |
WCN 2009 newsletter: May 24, 2009 |
| May25 |
WCN 2009 News (.pdf) May 22. |
| May25 |
Search all abstracts from the World Congress of Nephrology 2009 |
| May25 |
World Congress of Nephrology 2009: Poster sessions on-line |
| May25 |
Gene variant found that increases risk of both severe periodontitis and myocardial infarction. |
| May22 |
Institute of Medicine publishes recommendations for controlling conflicts of interest in the NEJM. |
| May22 |
CJASN: Study describes benefits of in-center nocturnal hemodialysis |
| May22 |
Fenofibrate reduces amputation risk in diabetics. |
| May22 |
NEJM: Aspirin plus dipyridamole increases primary vascular access patency by a modest amount in RCC. |
| May22 |
New anti-inflammatory drug candidate works by releasing hydrogen sulfide gas. |
| May22 |
Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF-1) involved in dietary restriction effects on aging. |
| May22 |
Libel laws threaten peer-reviewed publication of data critical of medical devices, procedures. |
| May22 |
Drinking from polycarbonate bottles for a week increases urinary bisphenol levels. |
| May19 |
NF-kappaB inhibitor might be ideal drug to combat osteoporosis and periodontitis. |
| May19 |
IBMT induces measurable changes on physiologic tests after only 5 days |
| May19 |
Guzzlers of large amounts of cola can get muscle weakness due to hypokalemia |
| May19 |
BCG vaccine has become less effective against TB due to mutation during continuous culture and this can be reversed. |
| May18 |
Edible vaccine against p24 protein of HIV elicits an antibody response in mice. |
| May18 |
Heart disease patients who are overweight do better and live longer. |
| May15 |
Use of CT angiography in the emergency room to help diagnose chest pain found to be cost-effective. |
| May15 |
Study emphasizes burden and cost of physician administrative work dealing with health plans. |
| May15 |
Congressional Health Subcommittee considers legislation that would allow lawsuits against FDA-approved medical devices in state courts. |
| May15 |
JASN early release: Low 25-D levels associated with coronary artery calcification progression |
| May15 |
High triglyceride levels associated with diabetic neuropathy |
| May15 |
Recessive gene associated with VUR localized to chromosome 12, but not yet identified. |
| May15 |
Interventional study in mice links cytomegalovirus infection to high blood pressure. |
| May15 |
Simulator training shown to improve central catheter insertion skills in trainee physicians. |
| May15 |
Metformin shown to act directly via CBP glucose-regulating protein in the liver. |
| May15 |
Virtual doctor visits similar to real visits in terms of patient and doctor satisfaction in RCT. |
| May14 |
When words can harm: the nocebo effect |
| May14 |
Monotherapy with DARA, an endothelin and angiotensin I receptor antagonist, lowers BP a lot. |
| May14 |
Formaldehyde exposure associated with blood and lymph system malignancies. |
| May14 |
Chronic exposure to formaldehyde associated with an increased risk of ALS. |
| May14 |
New projection is that Medicare funds will be gone by 2017. |
| May14 |
Home nocturnal dialysis? 3,480 liters per week of water use causes utility bill to skyrocket. |
| May14 |
ALLHAT follow-up study confirms benefits of chlorthalidone. |
| May13 |
New meta-analysis suggests that bicarbonate better than saline to prevent contrast nephropathy. |
| May13 |
Discharge from wastewater treatment plants loaded with multidrug-resistant superbugs. |
| May11 |
UMOD gene, associated with Tamm-Horsfall protein production, linked to kidney disease. |
| May11 |
Cyclophilin may play a key role in arterial damage associated with atherosclerosis. |
| May11 |
Vitamins C and E block improvement of insulin sensitivity with exercise. |
| May11 |
CDC issues guidance for H1N1 influenza prevention and management in dialysis settings. |
| May08 |
CJASN early release: Risk of hypoglycemia doubled in diabetic patients with CKD. |
| May08 |
Low BP associated with strokes and MI in patients with coronary artery disease. |
| May08 |
Combining dieting with exercise while standing/sitting/kneeling on a vibration plate machine lowers abdominal fat. |
| May08 |
Fresenius opens incenter nocturnal dialysis program in Spokane. |
| May08 |
FDA approves generic version of mycophenolate mofetil |
| May08 |
New mapping tool to track emerging diseases. |
| May07 |
Ghost sockets an early X-ray sign of future osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates. |
| May07 |
Debate about pros and cons of comparative effectiveness research in the NEJM. |
| May07 |
Calcimimetics inhibits late-stage cyst growth in an animal model of ADPKD. |
| May06 |
Danish kidney specialist authors book on Napoleon's kidney disease. |
| May05 |
New monoclonal antibody prevents hepatitis C infection in preclinical studies. |
| May05 |
Addition of telaprevir to ribavirin/peg interferon to hepatitis C treatment improves response rate. |
| May05 |
Fresenius launches national retail pharmacy for dialysis patients. |
| May05 |
New CKD-EPI equation published in the Annals; more accurate than MDRD |
| May04 |
8th Annual Prevention in Renal Disease Conference, September 25-26, 2009 in Toronto. |
| May04 |
White blood cells walk like millipedes along blood vessel walls. |
| May03 |
Mathematica author Dr. Stephen Wolfram to launch new interactive internet search engine. |
| May02 |
Weekend Off-topic: Kiva -- Make a microloan to someone trying to start a small business in the developing world. |
| May01 |
Swine flu virus infection from a not-so-fearful perspective. |
| May01 |
Survey company releases report on usage trends for vitamin D, phosphate binders, and calcimimetics. |
| May01 |
AMAG drug nears approval |
| May01 |
Cerebral blood flow study documents effects of caffeine withdrawal and mechanism of associated headache. |
| May01 |
Cyclohexanone, found in plastic IV tubing (dialysis tubing?) and bags, causes taste alterations, myocardial stunning. |
| May01 |
FDA warns that Hydroxycut diet products associated with serious liver injury as well as rhabdomyolysis. |
| May01 |
Naturally occuring lithium in water supply seems to curb suicide rate. |
| Apr30 |
Urine screening test seems to predict presence of atherosclerotic disease. |
| Apr30 |
Pregabalin effective for restless legs syndrome in patients with normal renal function. |
| Apr30 |
Januvia (sitagliptin) pancreatitis risk suggests potential drug class effect on the pancreas for GLP-1 enhancers. |
| Apr29 |
CDC using twitter for swine flu updates |
| Apr29 |
KCER coalition web page gives updated info regarding swine flu and dialysis, including daily conference calls. |
| Apr29 |
Purdue animal study suggests that milk is better than calcium carbonate for building strong bones. |
| Apr28 |
NIDDK kidney-related funding opportunities web page. |
| Apr27 |
CDC swine flu guidance for healthcare professionals |
| Apr27 |
CDC swine flu update website |
| Apr27 |
Kidney Community Care Emergency Response (KCER) coalition pandemic flu info |
| Apr27 |
OSHA pandemic flu guide (2007) for health care workers and employers (104 page .pdf file) |
| Apr27 |
Potential importance of vitamin D receptor, commensal bacteria, and olmesartan in autoimmune disease. |
| Apr27 |
Diet sodas may theoretically help prevent kidney stones via their alkali (citrate and malate) content. |
| Apr27 |
CXCR4 overproduction, kallikreins linked to lupus nephritis in 2 separate studies. |
| Apr27 |
Biotech companies, including Baxter, scramble to respond to flu epidemic with vaccines. |
| Apr26 |
Statins may reduce prostate inflammation and reduce risk of prostate cancer |
| Apr26 |
Sodium in prepared foods frustrates attempts to implement low sodium diet in CHF patients. |
| Apr26 |
Dialysis patients dialyzed using autologously created blood vessels to form access. |
| Apr26 |
Prostaglandin 2-alpha may be new target for control of blood pressure and atherosclerosis. |
| Apr26 |
Pomegranate juice consumption slows rate of PSA rise in patients after failed primary therapy of prostate cancer. |
| Apr26 |
CDC: Update on swine flu infections in Texas and California. |
| Apr23 |
Mitochondrial peptide Humanin (HN) strongly affects insulin sensitivity. |
| Apr23 |
Bacteriophage used to successfully treat chronic Pseudomonas ear infection |
| Apr23 |
AJKD (May): Thrombocytosis -- due more to EPO excess or to iron-deficient erythropoiesis? |
| Apr23 |
JASN early release: Low creatinine production in sepsis may mask AKI. |
| Apr23 |
Low-sodium vegetable juice may help reduce body fat in patients with metabolic syndrome. |
| Apr23 |
Download KDQOL forms and tools |
| Apr22 |
Fructose vs. glucose drink study makes the New York Times; higher LDL and TG and abdominal fat. |
| Apr22 |
Alzheimer beta-amyloid can be degraded, and some drugs can increase breakdown rate 7-fold. |
| Apr22 |
Proton-pump inhibitors and NSAIDS have synergistic anti-inflammatory effects, and ? neuroprotective properties. |
| Apr22 |
Fresenius research focuses on KDQOL-36 and other measures of quality of life. |
| Apr22 |
Korean scientists clone pig with alpha 1,3 galactose gene knocked out, in hopes of pig organs for human transplants. |
| Apr22 |
Genzyme 1Q earnings rise 35% |
| Apr21 |
Fresenius finds that intensive patient education after initiation of dialysis improves outcomes. |
| Apr21 |
Renal dietitian Linda McCann to receive Champion of Hope Award. |
| Apr21 |
Ultrasound imaging now possible with smartphones to analyze and display the data. |
| Apr20 |
AJKD: Phosphorus content of foods varies from 6 to 21 mg phosphorus per gm of protein. |
| Apr20 |
In-center nocturnal hemodialysis, this time by Fresenius, in the news. |
| Apr20 |
New Medicare billing rules emphasize prompt reporting of change of billing address and billing for retroactive services. |
| Apr20 |
Nobel prize winner Rita Levi Montalcini is 100-years old and still working. |
| Apr18 |
Ultrashort-acting prednisolone derivatives (antedrugs) stop inflammation and then are metabolized to avoid side effects. |
| Apr18 |
New stem cell treatment for age-related macular degeneration in development. |
| Apr17 |
New discoveries on how collagen activates platelets may lead to new treatments to prevent clotting. |
| Apr16 |
Heart risk in diabetics may be exaggerated. |
| Apr16 |
Endothelin A receptor antagonist darusentan shows promising results in resistant hypertension. |
| Apr16 |
Vegan Buddhist nuns, with calcium intake of 370 mg/day and protein intake of 35 g/day, have healthy bones. |
| Apr16 |
Rockwell continues with its evaluation of dialysate-based iron replacement therapy. |
| Apr16 |
J. Michael Lazarus to retire as CMO of Fresenius Medical Care NA; Raymond Hakim to replace him. |
| Apr16 |
Quest Diagnostics pays 302 M to Medicare to settle whistleblower lawsuit over alleged misbranding of its PTH assay kits |
| Apr16 |
JASN: Mycophenolate and cyclophosphamide similarly effective as induction therapy for lupus nephritis. |
| Apr16 |
Provenge prostate cancer vaccine significantly prolongs survival. |
| Apr14 |
Medicare announces participants in pilot program designed to prevent hospital readmissions. |
| Apr14 |
Abstracts -- Vascular Access Society 6th International Congress in Rome, April, 2009 |
| Apr14 |
Aspirin and similar drugs associated with brain microbleeds in the elderly. |
| Apr14 |
A short course of teriparatide markedly accelerates bone fracture healing in the elderly. |
| Apr14 |
Ex-idol contestant Scott MacIntyre was recipient of a kidney transplant. |
| Apr14 |
Benefits of finasteride in reducing prostate cancer risk confirmed in new study. |
| Apr14 |
Lynda Szczech named President-Elect of the National Kidney Foundation. |
| Apr12 |
CXCL5, secreted by white adipose tissue, may be the link between obesity and inflammation and insulin resistance. |
| Apr12 |
Eccentric viewing techniques help some patients with age-related macular degeneration read. |
| Apr12 |
Pharma support of medical societies raises conflict of interest concerns. |
| Apr12 |
2nd Congress of the International Society for Hemodialysis, August 28-30, Hong Kong. |
| Apr12 |
18th International Vicenza Course on Peritoneal Dialysis, June 23-26, 2009. |
| Apr11 |
Changing from chlorine to chloramine increased lead levels in regional D.C. water system. |
| Apr11 |
Three papers on brown adipose tissue in this week's NEJM. |
| Apr10 |
MIT tangled wire in a needle system may help avoid pushing the needle in too far. |
| Apr09 |
Gene fusion in prostate cancer cells leaves traces in the urine as a biomarker. |
| Apr09 |
New prostate cancer drug blocks androgen effects even when cancer cells upregulate receptor density. |
| A09 |
The stimulus package and its links to health information technology discussed in NEJM. |
| A09 |
FDA to review efficacy of some medical devices in use prior to 1976, including sorbent cartridges for hemoperfusion. |
| A09 |
A contrarian view proposes that excessive 25-D supplementation might exacerbate autoimmune disease. |
| A09 |
Adenosine receptors in the gut tied to normal bowel motility. |
| A09 |
Joslin study shows adults have more brown fat than previously thought. |
| A09 |
TGF-beta a good guy in maintaining integrity of retinal blood vessels. |
| A09 |
Agalsidase alfa slows progression in patients with Fabry's disease. |
| A09 |
Why premature application of guidelines may be dangerous |
| A07 |
New method of inducing transplantation tolerance works well in animals. |
| A07 |
Chemokine CXCL5, produced by fat cells, linked to inflammation and insulin resistance. |
| A07 |
Has the economic recession temporarily alleviated the nursing shortage? |
| A06 |
Headache? It could be caffeine withdrawal syndrome. |
| A06 |
Impax, a generic drug manufacturer, challenged by Genzyme with Renvela patent. |
| A06 |
Chlorthalidone increases SNS activity, spironolactone does not |
| A03 |
Murder by bleach in Texas dialysis unit hits the mainstream news. |
| A02 |
Consumpton of sugary beverages associated with weight loss or weight gain. |
| A02 |
Glitazones linked to diabetic macular edema |
| A02 |
Robot scientist independently makes some new scientific discoveries. |
| A02 |
GAO sting reveals that 1 of 3 commercial IRBs approves clearly risky protocol |
| A02 |
Natalie Cole needs a kidney; a number of fans call in to TV show offering one of theirs. |
| A01 |
Former Texas dialysis nurse charged with murder in bleach-related patient deaths. |
| A01 |
Red blood cells can be made by specialized endothelial cells in the embryo. |
| A01 |
Yeast-powered fuel cells (for implantable devices) derive energy from glucose in human blood. |
| A01 |
HLA matching may affect risk of liver fibrosis in hepatic transplant in patients with hepatitis C |
| M31 |
Build muscle while you can; no further increase in exercising octogenarian grannies. |
| M30 |
New lupus susceptibility gene (IRAK1) on the X-chromosome may explain increased risk of lupus in women. |
| M30 |
Variants of nisin, an FDA-approved antibiotic used in food preservation, show effectiveness against MRSA. |
| M30 |
GNSOR-deficient mice markedly resistant to heart attacks. |
| M30 |
Lipoic acid supplements markedly lower triglycerides in an animal model. |
| M30 |
Some stimulus-derived NIH research funds to focus on cost comparisons |
| M30 |
AURORA study confirms the 4D study: Statins of no benefit in dialysis patients. |
| M30 |
Radiofrequency ablation of renal sympathetic nerve activity results in sustained improvement in refractory hypertension. |
| M30 |
NEJM: Ventriculoplasty of no benefit when added to CABG in patients with CAD and heart failure. |
| M30 |
FDA approves mTOR inhibitor everolimus for treatment of advanced kidney cancer. |
| M29 |
Link to slide/audio and audio symposia on HDCN |
| M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 3 newsletter |
| M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day 2 newsletter |
| M29 |
American College of Cardiology 2009 - Day1 newsletter |
| M29 |
Crestor (rosuvastatin) lowers risk of venous thromboembolism by 34%. |
| M28 |
NEJM: Two studies report on efficacy or lack of same with PSA/DRE screening for prostate cancer. |
| M28 |
2009 San Diego CRRT Conference abstracts on-line |
| M28 |
3rd annual scientific symposium on nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, May 9, at Yale, New Haven, CT. |
| M28 |
Corking shut the atrial appendage markedly reduces risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. |
| M27 |
NIH solicits research grants on comparative effectiveness of medical therapies. |
| M26 |
Myxedema madness, or myxedema mania? |
| M26 |
Estrogen mimicking chemicals can leach out of plastic water bottles. |
| M26 |
Testing for endothelial function using a finger device that evaluates reactive hyperemia linked to CV outcomes. |
| M26 |
Preliminary data show potential benefits of catheter-based thrombolysis for stroke. |
| M26 |
Cholesterol crystals linked to arterial plaque disruption and heart attack. |
| M25 |
Natasha Richardson's family donates her organs after fatal head injury. |
| M25 |
Thymoquinone protects pancreatic beta cells from oxidative effects of protease inhibitors; a renoprotective role as well, maybe? |
| M25 |
Fructose and glucose have opposite effects on appetite in animal study. |
| M25 |
UK sciences impregnate silicone with antibiotics; resulting catheters have promising antimicrobial activity. |
| M25 |
Synsepalum dulcificum berry turns sour taste to sweet temporarily. May increase appetite in chronically ill. |
| M24 |
Cathelicidin antimicrobial protein levels, regulated by vitamin D, linked to infection risk in dialysis patients. |
| M24 |
Higher dose vitamin D may lower fracture risk in the elderly. |
| M24 |
New needle insertion device senses when a cavity has been entered. |
| M22 |
Ten genes associated with prolonged QT syndrome and risk of sudden cardiac death. |
| M22 |
FDA cautions of hepatitis, other infectious disease, risk from sharing insulin pens |
| M22 |
Correct warfarin dose determined by 3 genes only. |
| M22 |
Protein in yellow peas lowers BP by 20% in animal model of PKD. |
| M20 |
FDA panel gives nod to alternative to warfarin |
| M19 |
DNA-dependent protein kinase of key importance in metabolic regulation, esp. fat synthesis from CHO. |
| M19 |
Small but randomized lupus trial suggests that both cyclophosphamide and cyclosporine are useful additions to prednisone. |
| M18 |
Updated kidney cancer management guidelines to be presented at the European Association of Urology. |
| M18 |
Another statin (Crestor, rosuvastatin) fails to show a benefit (rumor has it) in dialysis patients. |
| M17 |
Kisspeptin found to be key to restoring ovarian cycling in some women. |
| M17 |
Shire sues Barr for patent infringement over Fosrenol clone. |
| M17 |
Endothelial lipase linked to levels of good cholesterol |
| M12 |
Dr. Margaret Hamburg proposed as new head of the FDA. |
| M12 |
HDL levels and glucose sensitivity linked to neck circumference. |
| M12 |
Low serum 25,D levels associated with higher BP and metabolic syndrome in teenagers. |
| M12 |
New anti-clotting compound derived from magnolia trees shows encouraging results in phase II safety study. |
| M11 |
Higher dose vitamin C (1-1.5 g/day) associated with reduced risk of gout. |
| M11 |
FDA issues class I recall of Baxter Colleague volumetric infusion pumps |
| M11 |
Folic acid supplementation may increase prostate cancer risk. |
| M11 |
Rituximab study as adjunct to MMF in lupus nephritis shows disappointing results. |
| M11 |
Fresenius shares fall on fears of US health legislation decreasing role of private insurance. |
| M10 |
Bacteriophage-derived enzyme Cpl-1 better than amoxicillin in treating pneumococcal pneumonia. |
| M09 |
Eating fish associated with increased intelligence in Swedish teens. |
| M09 |
Omental cells may play a role in regenerating the liver in an animal study. |
| M09 |
Cranberry juice proanthocyanidins, and not low pH, impair E. Coli attachment to urinary bladder endothelium |
| M06 |
Signs of enterovirus found in pancreases of 60% of children with type 1 diabetes, but rarely in controls. |
| M06 |
MMWR: Hepatitis C transmission at a dialysis unit |
| M05 |
NIH issues RFAs for Stimulus Challenge grants to help award 200 million dollars in new funding. |
| M04 |
Reduction of stroke risk associated with green/black tea drinking appears consistent and linear. |
| M04 |
FDA December, 2008 drug labeling changes (including Sensipar, CellCept, Actos) |
| M04 |
Bionic eye implant showing encouraging results. |
| M04 |
Night shift work adversely affects leptin levels and insulin resistance. |
| M04 |
Pharma consultancy of medical school faculty members in the news. |
| M03 |
Obama's health czar, Nancy-Ann DeParle, previously worked for DaVita dialysis. |
| M03 |
AMAG hopeful that the FDA will approve its injectable iron supplement. |
| M03 |
PGC-1b gene knockout prevents fructose-fed mice from developing insulin resistance. |
| F27 |
New target (CR6261) for flu vaccine may be effective against a broad variety of strains. |
| F27 |
FDA warns of tardive dyskinesia risk with Reglan (metoclopramide) |
| F26 |
Clavulanate plus meropenem found to be surprisingy effective in vitro against multidrug-resistant TB |
| F26 |
Off topic: See Emily, another step forward in photorealistic animation technology. |
| F26 |
Extracting power from river-ocean salt differences using osmosis. |
| F26 |
Cornell researchers develop and market a point-of-care urinary sodium test strips to monitor salt intake. |
| F25 |
High fat diet leads to obesity in mice via PKC-beta |
| F25 |
NEJM: Randomized trial of 4 different diets (low fat, low CHO, etc.) fails to find a single winner. |
| F25 |
Higher 25-D levels associated with reduced risk of catching cold. |
| F25 |
CMS requests feedback on information to be collected via CrownWeb |
| F25 |
Nephros 510k application of on-line hemodiafiltration module receives initial FDA response. |
| F25 |
Use of innovative kidney swaps involving multiple donors, increasing. |
| F25 |
New position of NKF re incentives for kidney donation in the news. |
| F23 |
FDA warns about risk of metabolic acidosis with epilepsy drug Zonegran (zonisamide) |
| F23 |
Genes controlling atrial natriuretic peptide expression linked to hypertension. |
| F21 |
2009 NANT meeting power point presentations |
| F20 |
MPO study to appear in the March issue of JASN (high-flux dialysis and survival RCT). |
| F20 |
Avosentan cuts urinary albumin excretion in diabetics. |
| F18 |
NEJM: Genetic testing helps predict warfarin dose. |
| F18 |
Baxter wins a round in patent infringement lawsuit against Fresenius over PD cycler. |
| F18 |
Study suggests that warfarin dose needs to be lower in patients with CKD. |
| F17 |
19 billion in the stimulus bill to develop a U.S. wide health information database. |
| F17 |
FASEB Special Update: Stimulus bill to include at least 15 billion for science (NIH, NSF, DOE, and VA) |
| F17 |
Iron overload an important co-factor in development of liver disease in alcoholics |
| F17 |
Ain't necessarily so series: oxidative stress may prolong, instead of shorten, life (worm study) |
| F17 |
CMS to cover bariatric surgery in obese type 2 diabetics. |
| F17 |
ANNA announces election results of national officers. |
| F16 |
Wearing of hijab (conservative female Muslim dress) lowers 25-vitamin D levels by 50% |
| F16 |
FDA approves Uloric (febuxostat) for treatment of gout. |
| F16 |
Restaurant reviewer Zagat plans to review doctors. |
| F15 |
FDA now requiring that each patient receiving CellCept (mycophenolate) receive a patient education guide. |
| F15 |
High MUFA, lower CHO diet good for diabetics: maybe a good diet for patients on PD? |
| F14 |
Sea sponges zap bacterial biofilms |
| F13 |
More about Dr. Willem Kolff |
| F13 |
Fructose-sweetened drinks increase postprandial serum triglycerides more than when glucose is used. |
| F13 |
Chewing gum containing phosphate binders dramatically lowers serum phosphate in dialysis patients. |
| F13 |
Fish oil supplements may protect the liver in obese mice with insulin resistance. |
| F13 |
New tattoo ink changes color according to glucose level; could be used to monitor blood sugar in diabetics. |
| F12 |
Draft version of Neanderthal genome completed |
| F12 |
MMWR: Coccidiomycosis incidence rate in California has tripled recently. |
| F12 |
FDA and consortium release first data on genetic associations with serious drug adverse events. |
| F12 |
Willem Kolff, pioneer in dialysis therapy, dies at age 97 |
| F12 |
Eating eggs is good for you, according to British Nutritional Foundation |
| F11 |
Very high doses of candesartan effective in further reducing proteinuria. |
| F11 |
Healthies with high urinary protein have elevated risk of developing CKD |
| F11 |
Urine test may distinguish between aggressive and mild forms of prostate cancer. |
| F11 |
DaVita 4th quarter financial results surpass expectations. |
| F10 |
Many "natural" herbal weight loss products contain hidden pharmaceutical drugs. |
| F10 |
Vigorous exercise (running) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. |
| F10 |
JAMA: Educating CKD patients about phosphate additives in foods lowers serum phosphate by 0.6 mg/dL. |
| F10 |
Vancouver sets up pilot self-care nocturnal dialysis unit in one of its hospitals. |
| F10 |
American Heart Association focuses on the high risk of stroke in women |
| F10 |
NHANES study shows that women (but not men) who drink sugary sodas (but not diet sodas) have higher risk of albuminuria |
| F09 |
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine receives 510(k) approval from the FDA. |
| F09 |
LSR, lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor, found to be deranged in type 2 diabetes with obesity. |
| F09 |
Monoclonal antibody against PIM-1 a potential new treatment for advanced prostate cancer. |
| F09 |
Price for genome sequencing of an individual patient falls to 5 thousand dollars. |
| F06 |
FDA approves antithrombin derived from the milk of genetically-modified goats. |
| F06 |
Diethylene glycol induced AKI - a problem that keeps resurfacing - most recently, in Nigeria. |
| F06 |
AAKP appoints Kim Buettner as Executive Director |
| F05 |
Sensory nerves in fat cells help regulate lipolysis, according to animal study. |
| F05 |
Regulatory approval for self-care dialysis (discussion blog) |
| F05 |
Journal of Renal Care (EDTNA) supplement on CKD-MBD |
| F05 |
Blood set tubing recall (CombiSet True Flow) due to potential for port cracks. |
| F04 |
Arginine discovery may help fight human obesity. |
| F03 |
Short-term growth hormone treatment attenuates muscle loss after bariatric surgery. |
| F03 |
Have trouble dunking the basketball? Check your vitamin D levels. |
| F03 |
FOXO3A gene variants associated with living beyond 100 in multiple parts of the world. |
| F03 |
FDA web pages, teaching program, focus on errors in luer-lock connections of IV tubing. |
| F03 |
NTSB probes multiple recent crashes of medical helicopters. |
| F03 |
Intestinal absorption-blocking sleeve gives encouraging weight loss results. |
| F03 |
Vaccines based against adenovirus under development |
| F03 |
Green tea completely blocks the anticancer effects of antimyeloma drug bortezomib. |
| F03 |
Trans-vaginal donor nephrectomy in the news. |
| F02 |
Leprosy drug clofazimine holds promise as an immunomodulatory agent. |
| F02 |
CDC reports on multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated peanut butter. |
| F02 |
ICD-10 diagnostic code compliance requirements postponed until 2013. |
| F02 |
Brachytherapy cure rate for early stage prostate cancer reported to be 95% in new study. |
| J31 |
FDA advisory panel recommends that Darvon (propoxyphene) be pulled from the marked due to suicide risk, low efficacy. |
| J30 |
Epoxide hydrolase inhibitor reduces heart failure in animal model |
| J30 |
Sulfenic acid may be reason for potent anti-oxidant effect of garlic. |
| J30 |
FDA mandates detailed hyperkalemia warning for Aldactone (spironolactone) |
| J30 |
Stem cell transplants reverse early-stage multiple sclerosis in some patients. |
| J30 |
NKF launches program designed to reduce the wait for a transplanted kidney. |
| J29 |
Medicaid cuts and payer mix affect financial viability of dialysis units |
| J29 |
NEJM Perspective: Universal health care coverage vs. economic relief - a false choice |
| J28 |
Gene therapy for adenosine deaminase deficiency gives encouraging results. |
| J28 |
NEJM: Kidney donors have a normal lifespan. |
| J28 |
Gene deletion studies identify G-proteins necessary for anaphylactic shock. |
| J28 |
The new study that caused the fuss about clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitors. |
| J28 |
New class of small RNAs, not associated with promoters, discovered - function unknown. |
| J28 |
FDA cautions on combined use of clopidogrel and proton-pump inhibitors until more info is obtained. |
| J28 |
Four 30-second sprints on an exercise bicycle 3/week improve insulin effect - muscle glycogen depletion? |
| J28 |
Genzyme shares climb after Amgen abandons development of phosphate drug. |
| J28 |
A small amount of mercury was, and may still be, present in high-fructose corn syrup. |
| J26 |
Animal study suggests benefit of statins in preventing stroke in patients with cerebral cavernous angioma or malformation. |
| J26 |
Astronauts at the International Space Station lose an alarming amount of hip bone strength. |
| J26 |
Abstracts from 2009 Annual Dialysis Conference, to be held in March, 2009 in Houston, now available. |
| J26 |
Nephrologist Dr. Robert Geronemus killed by hit and run driver in Florida. |
| J26 |
Hospital noncompete clause traps dialysis patient between hospital and nephrologist. |
| J25 |
18th International course on Peritoneal Dialysis, Vincenza, Italy, June 23-26, 2009 |
| J23 |
Mississippi state house of representatives passes bill to fund dialysis patient transportation costs. |
| J22 |
Patient with new type of specific antibodies against T-cells may point to a new way to treat autoimmune disease. |
| J21 |
Interleukin-21 linked to lupus in an animal model. |
| J21 |
Urinary haufen identify patients with polyomavirus infection post transplant. |
| J21 |
JASN Early Release: Schwartz improves the Schwartz equation to estimate GFR, using both creatinine and cystatin. |
| J21 |
Health information technology may be part of the economic stimulus bill. |
| J20 |
NICE or not so nice? Congressional bill considers cost-effectiveness of prescribed drugs. |
| J20 |
Randomized (DRIP) trial reports benefits of dry weight reduction in dialysis pts. on 24-h blood pressures. |
| J20 |
Dr. Donald Gleason, who quantified atypical changes in prostate biopsies, dies at age 88. |
| J20 |
Flu vaccine controversy - cost benefits in nonESRD elderly a matter of some debate. |
| J20 |
FDA update on Salmonella investigation - focus on crackers and processed foods containing peanut butter. |
| J20 |
Low carb diet lowers liver fat better than standard low calorie diet |
| J20 |
Kidney transplant recipients with HIV have good allograft and patient survival. |
| J20 |
NANT 26th National Symposium to be held in Las Vegas, NV, February 10-12, 2009. |
| J19 |
Three new genes linked to childhood obesity identified. |
| J19 |
Trial of stem cell treatment to treat stroke patients approved for recruitment. |
| J19 |
CMS rescales launch of Crownweb to a pilot group of dialysis units. |
| J19 |
A look at U.S. government factors that may affect kidney care in 2009 |
| J19 |
NY - I want my kidney back - divorce drama - the recipient's (wife's) story |
| J17 |
Salmonella warnings focus on ready-made snack products containing peanut butter |
| J17 |
CKD blogs multiply, provide unique perspectives. |
| J17 |
CMS announces start of implementation of CROWNWeb data system to begin February 1. |
| J17 |
Nephrologist Dr. Keith Norris appointed to research ambassador post relating to US-funded global research initiatives. |
| J17 |
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario issues "alert" against combined use of ACEIs and ARBs. |
| J17 |
NIDDK pledges 12.5 M over the next five years to fund CKD biomarker grants. |
| J17 |
Diabetes cure in 5 years? These genetically-altered pigs could be the answer. |
| J17 |
New 2009 CPT codes for outpatient dialysis |
| J17 |
Kidney injury biomarker panel now commercially available for animal testing of new drugs |
| J17 |
NY Times and its readers opine on the kidney donor divorce drama. |
| J16 |
Mutations in gene regulating melatonin-mediated insulin secretion increases type 2 diabetes risk |
| J16 |
GAO report criticizes FDA on device testing |
| J16 |
Obama and Reid take aim at Medicare HMOs |
| J15 |
New family of antibiotics isolated from hydras and leeches. |
| J15 |
Source of endogenous salicylic acid identified as benzoic acid found in fruits and vegetables. |
| J15 |
HipA, a protein kinase, involved in bacterial dormancy, allowing survival during antibiotic therapy. |
| J15 |
NEJM perspective on chances of health care reform under Obama (.pdf) |
| J15 |
JASN early: Preconditioning animals with xenon gas lowers risk of ischemic injury. |
| J15 |
Telemedicine outpatient consultations predicted to become more popular in 2009. |
| J14 |
Genzyme reports Q4 results |
| J14 |
Codapedia - a free wiki dealing with proper coding for medical reimbursement, to launch in April of 2009 |
| J14 |
NKF offers coffeehouse conversations - ask the expert conference calls for patients. |
| J14 |
JASN early release: Neither fructose nor vitamin C intake affect blood pressure. |
| J13 |
Human beta cells can easily be induced to replicate. |
| J13 |
Orlistat of no benefit in obese patients with fatty liver disease. |
| J13 |
Baxter announces 2008 Renal Discovery Grant winners |
| J12 |
Is there a United States connection to organ trafficking? |
| J12 |
High sodium to potassium ratio in the urine increases cardiovascular event rate. |
| J10 |
Latest U.S. survey shows 1/3 obese, 1/3 overweight. |
| J10 |
King Nut peanut butter distributed to nursing homes and hospitals may be linked to Salmonella outbreak. |
| J10 |
MedPac approves increased payment to dialysis units |
| J10 |
FDA expert panel recommends approval of drug (antithrombin alfa) extracted from the milk of genetically-engineered goats. |
| J09 |
New anti-anginal drug acts by working on sodium channels. |
| J09 |
Off-topic: Ten extinct beasts that could walk the earth again |
| J09 |
Human insulin produced by genetically modified safflower plants ready for testing. |
| J09 |
New drug combo (Mozobil, VEGF, GCSF) induces the body to release new types of autologous "healing?" stem cells into the blood. |
| J08 |
Quest Diagnostics acknowledges errors (mostly overestimation) in vitamin D tests. |
| J08 |
Rep. Stark introduces Americare Health Act of 2009. |
| J08 |
You broke my heart - now give me back my kidney |
| J07 |
CDC reports on outbreaks of hepatitis B or C in outpatient clinics due to staff failures. |
| J07 |
Clioquinol, a drug previously used in people to control diarrhea, shown to retard neurodegenerative disease. |
| J07 |
Atkins-style low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet superior in controlling blood glucose in type 2 diabetics. |
| J07 |
AAKP to award Medal of Excellence to Dr. Bob Schrier |
| J06 |
Antiviral therapy for adults with hepatitis B |
| J06 |
NIH Consensus Conference: Management of Hepatitis B |
| J05 |
Standard culture methods miss amniotic fluid infection in low-birth-weight deliveries: Implication for PD? |
| J01 |
New Year's Resolution? Quit smoking. American Lung Association support info. |
| J01 |
Cognitive decline associated with aging linked to higher blood glucose levels in nondiabetics. |
| J01 |
Dentists reporting jaw necrosis in patients taking oral bisphosphonates. |
| J01 |
Sorin sells its renal care business (Bellco-Soludia) to investor group. |
| J01 |
MMWR: Lower acute MI rates after city implements smoke-free ordinance |
| J01 |
FDA and manufacturer warn or increased mortality risk in elderly patients with CKD treated with tinzaparin |
| D31 |
Perfused, machine-stored donor kidneys do better than donor kidneys packed in ice. |
| D31 |
Giant, multinucleated osteoclasts found in bone of long-term users of alendronate. |
| D31 |
Next generation of antifreezes developed with potential application to donor organ cryopreservation |
| D31 |
Feeling guilty about the health implications of eating holiday steaks? Marinate them in wine and you'll be OK. |
| D30 |
Scientists isolate genes that made 1918 flu lethal. |
| D29 |
Study of Amish identifies a new gene linked to sodium control and hypertension |
| D29 |
Nephrology Oral History Project posts initial interviews on the web. |
| D29 |
High-phosphate diets in nonuremic mice accelerate spread of lung cancer. |
| D27 |
Proteosome inhibitor and multiple myeloma drug bortezomib effective in reversing acute transplant rejection in a pilot study. |
| D26 |
New insights into how bacteria biofilm formation is triggered. |
| D24 |
Bone disease in CKD management tool developed in the UK wins IT award |
| D23 |
Thiazolidinediones associated with higher fracture risk in diabetic women. |
| D23 |
AMAG Pharma receives complete response letter from the FDA. Is it good news? |
| D23 |
Court dismisses lawsuit by seven health plans against Amgen |
| D19 |
Hexokinase-1 gene variations associated with HbA1c levels |
| D19 |
CMS now rating nursing homes with 1 - 5 stars. Are dialysis units next? |
| D19 |
Noscapine, an ingredient in common cough medicines, slows spread of prostate cancer in mice. |
| D19 |
Low glycemic index diet improves lipid profile in diabetics |
| D19 |
Transplant surgeon acquitted in case involving allegations that he hastened an organ donor's death. |
| D18 |
Evidence mounts that probiotics may be useful to treat post-antibiotic diarrhea. |
| D18 |
FDA raises the bar for new diabetes drugs |
| D18 |
JASN early: MPO study results published. High flux marginally better, significantly so in patients with lower albumins or diabetes. |
| D18 |
JASN early: First morning urine better than spot urine to detect microalbuminuria |
| D17 |
Cleveland Clinic completes first U.S. face transplant |
| D17 |
Study backs the effectiveness of soap operas and dramas in health education. |
| D17 |
Longitudinal study shows infants and children who will later develop type 1 diabetes exhibit prior metabolic abnormalities. |
| D16 |
C.B. Fleet Co. recalls higher-dose oral phosphate bowel prep products; besieged with lawsuits. |
| D15 |
Lithonia, GA school sugar-free for 10 years with positive results. |
| D15 |
FDA approves premounted renal stent system manufactured by Boston Scientific |
| D15 |
Coke to market a new soft drink sweetened with stevia. Pepsi waiting for the FDA. |
| D15 |
DaVita gets subpoena related to Medicare claims for injectables. |
| D14 |
Study in the Amish links APOC3 gene mutation, triglycerides, and resistance to heart disease. |
| D13 |
CROWNweb data implementation costs being stressed in the blogosphere |
| D13 |
New study shows links between 30 genes and cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
| D13 |
Should nephrologists give beta-blockers to their patients with CKD? |
| D13 |
Another FDA link regarding oral bowel preps. |
| D13 |
FDA alert regarding phosphate-containing oral bowel preps and new black box warning. |
| D11 |
Outbreak of hemolysis being investigated in a dialysis unit in Northern Ireland. |
| D11 |
FDA puts black box warning on phosphate-containing oral bowel prep drugs |
| D11 |
Fructose metabolism engages the liver in complex and possibly not beneficial ways. |
| D11 |
CJASN: Rosiglitazone may benefit patient with FSGS |
| D11 |
NEJM: Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease may share a common immunologic mechanism. |
| D11 |
Lack of vitamin D stunts growth and causes weight gain in girls. |
| D11 |
Low carbohydrate diets affect cognition skills. |
| D11 |
Studies in animals confirm addictive properties of sugar. |
| D11 |
Glitazones lower bone density substantially in women but not in men. |
| D09 |
New scientific journal dedicated to WATER to make its debut in January of 2009. |
| D09 |
Cost-benefit of newer renal anticancer drugs debated in the UK |
| D09 |
Statins adversely affect placental development in an in vitro model. |
| D09 |
Fresenius' APP reassures about the safety of its heparin supply; launches heparin safety website. |
| D09 |
Hapless roundworms that don't dauer well yield clues about a fat-burning enzyme |
| D08 |
Thiamine supplementation found to lower proteinuria in early type 2 diabetics. |
| D08 |
CMS Sends Memorandum on CfC Waivers and Phase-In Time Extensions |
| D08 |
Reducing stress in laboratory mice by allowing nest-building; plus importance of temperature |
| D05 |
Int. Soc. Hemodialysis gives Scribner Trailblazer Award to Dr. Nathan Levin |
| D05 |
How many happy people are in your surroundings? Happiness found to rub off on others. |
| D05 |
Health care rationing and quality-adjusted years of life: Implications for dialysis in the blogs. |
| D05 |
Fresenius announces availability in Sweden of PVC- and phthalate-free PD dialysate bags and lines. |
| D04 |
Cleveland Clinic discloses all industry ties of its doctors on the Clinic's website. |
| D04 |
NEJM study shows that irbesartan of no benefit to patients with diastolic heart failure. |
| D04 |
Liver fat, rather than abdominal fat or shape, may be main cardiovascular risk. |
| D04 |
Wine and beer drinking increase omega-3 in the body independent of fish intake. |
| D04 |
HALT-C trial shows absolutely no impact of interferon on progression of hepatitis C |
| D03 |
Bicarbonate therapy lowers urinary calcium excretion in older adults. |
| D03 |
Gene therapy cures sickle cell disease in mice. |
| D03 |
Scientists film inner workings of the immune system sing multiphoton microscopy. |
| D03 |
NEJM publishes case control study of allergic reactions due to OSCS-contaminated heparin. |
| D03 |
Senators Baucus and Kennedy release their vision for health care reform. |
| D03 |
NEJM: ACEI plus amlodipine better than ACEI plus a thiazide in terms of cardiovascular events. |
| D02 |
Depression increases risk of subsequent visceral fat gain in longitudinal study. |
| D02 |
Consumer Reports investigates sodium content of foods: salt is present where one may not expect |
| D02 |
Cardiologists debate NEJM study comparing coronary CT scans with percutaneous angiography. |
| D02 |
FDA issues Question and Answer sheet for medication guides aimed at patients taking ESAs |
| D02 |
Tasimelteon resets melatonin level circadian cycle: potential benefit for jet lag, shift workers. |
| D01 |
Canadians publish best practice recommendations for stroke care. |
| N27 |
New studies confirm importance of sirtuin pathway in mammalian ageing; attention focuses on resveratrol. |
| N27 |
Mechanism of how the brain senses fatty foods identified. |
| N27 |
Serotonin formation rate in the gut linked to bone formation rate. |
| N27 |
JASN early release: Imatinib suppresses cryoglobulin production in mice. |
| 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 |
Trouble controlling serum phosphate? Chew on this... |
| N19 |
New GFR estimating equation first presented at Renal Week in the news. |
| N19 |
FDA advisory panel greenlights anti-MRSA antibiotic telavancin, but not approved by the FDA yet. |
| N18 |
New microRNA compound protects mice against heart failure. |
| N18 |
CDC updates guidelines for disinfection and sterilization in health care facilities. |
| N18 |
AMA: Obama win accelerates drive for health care reform. |
| N18 |
NY Times article highlights growing burden of CKD. |
| N18 |
Anticancer drugs sunitinib and imatinib cause remission of type 1 diabetes in mice. |
| N18 |
Extreme calorie restriction (study in anorexic teens) impairs bone structure before bone density is affected. |
| N18 |
Five days of cipro cause pervasive and persistent changes in gut microflora abundance. |
| N17 |
Network 9/10 and RPA sponsored symposia on Conditions for Coverage and Medical Director Responsibilities |
| N17 |
Canadians issue new guidelines for CKD management |
| N17 |
Pain and itch responses can be separated and differentially targeted by drugs. |
| N17 |
UK panel of experts advises against presumed consent and donor opt out legislation. |
| N17 |
Dr. Chris Blagg appointed editor of Hemodialysis International. |
| N14 |
New xenotransplant technique in pigs based on modification of cell surface genes by altering pig sperm. |
| N14 |
Renal Week: Relative vitamin K2 deficiency linked to vascular calcification in ESRD |
| N13 |
Catheter thermoablation of atrial fibrillation far superior to drug treatment. |
| N13 |
Sen.Baucus unveils Universal Health Care proposal |
| N13 |
FDA: Review of atrial fib - bisphosphonate data suggests a weak or no relationship. |
| N11 |
Bone marrow reconstitution with CCR5-negative cells apparently cures AIDS in a leukemia patient. |
| N11 |
Gene expression during kidney development catalogued. |
| N11 |
Sleep apnea associated with increased risk of sudden death. |
| N11 |
Pie in the sky or pie on the table? Nanoporous ceramic membranes may reject protein buildup. |
| N11 |
AHA Scientific Sessions 2008 in New Orleans, LA: Daily News, Nov 8 -12. |
| N09 |
Rosuvastatin given to patients with normal cholesterol levels but high CRPs markedly lowers CV risk. |
| N09 |
MP3 player earbuds should not be kept in shirt pockets in patients with pacemakers due to electrical interference. |
| N07 |
MDRD equation to estimate GFR is out, new CKD-EPI equation is in and is more accurate. |
| N07 |
Covidien recalls miscalibrated insulin syringes (overdose risk!) sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. |
| N06 |
Beta-alanine supplements increase fitness level in the elderly. |
| N06 |
Having trouble with consistency in your lab results? The problem could be in your use of plastics. |
| N06 |
MMWR: CDC recommendations against multiple puncture of parenteral medication vials. |
| N06 |
CMS announces Open Door Forum on CrownWeb and Dialysis Facility Compare on Nov 19. |
| N06 |
Dr. Bryan Becker appointed as President of the National Kidney Foundation. |
| N06 |
Swabbing the mouth with probiotics as good as chlorhexidine in reducine ventilator-associated pneumonia risk. |
| N06 |
Nicotinamide benefits cognition in an animal model. |
| N06 |
Cancer genetic blueprint revealed by comparing genomes of cancerous and noncancerous cells in the same patient. |
| N06 |
JASN early release: Serum phosphorus associated with coronary artery calcification in healthy young adults in longitudinal observational study. |
| N06 |
KDOQI announces expansion plans |
| N06 |
Ghrelin-like drug increases muscle mass by 20% in the elderly. |
| N04 |
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) good for diagnosing certain liver conditions. |
| N04 |
Intraocular anti-VEGF drugs to treat retinal proliferative disoders may have a dark side. |
| N04 |
NK-22 cells - they're in the gut, they make IL-22, and are involved in mucosal immunity. |
| N04 |
