Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients
Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds
full story » Kidneys From Dead Patients as Durable as Ones From Those Deemed Brain-Dead
Finding could mean more organs would be available for those who need them
full story » Monitoring of Kidney Health Urged for Injection Drug Users
Excess protein in urine noted in about 25% who shoot up; rates higher in HIV-positive, study found
full story » Pre-Dialysis Procedure Often Delayed in Poorer Communities
Study sheds light on need to provide all patients with recommended treatment
full story » Heart Beat Could Provide Marker for Kidney Health: Study
High resting heart rate and low variability in beat rates may hint at future renal disease, researchers say
full story » Antibiotic May Up Risk of Dangerous Potassium Levels in Seniors
TMP-SMX combo is used to treat urinary tract infections, researchers say
full story » Blacks Seem More Vulnerable to Deadly Blood Infection
Study suggests higher rates of diabetes, kidney disease might explain why sepsis hits them harder
full story » Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer
full story » Common Cancer Drug Tied to Kidney Damage
Doctors should monitor patients taking Avastin, researchers say
full story » Lead Poisoning Unlikely Cause of Beethoven's Death
Technology helped researchers analyze bone fragments to rule out one of many theories
full story » Statin Use Tied to Eye, Kidney, Liver Troubles
But heart-healthy benefits of the cholesterol drugs outweigh these risks, experts say
full story » Kidney Removal May Be Ill-Advised for Some Elderly
With localized cancer, more conservative treatment may be warranted, study finds
full story » Study Disputes Link Between Milk and Kidney Cancer
No need to change your drinking habits, researcher says
full story » Anemia Drugs Hold Dangers for Kidney Patients
Study finds increased risks for potential deadly complications
full story » Why Spouses of Dialysis Patients Get Kidney Disease Too
Similar health habits may be to blame, study finds
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