|
|
|
|
Kidney Disease: Research reports from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas provide new insights into kidney disease
Today's Medical & Research News Kidney Disease Research reports from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas provide new insights into kidney disease February 9th, 2010 Printer-Friendly Version City:Dallas State:Texas Country:United...
|
|
|
Aug
Source: NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Aug 31 2007 Source: NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Aug 31 2007 Source: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Aug 30...
|
|
|
Cleveland Clinic appoints Dr. Sabanegh as urology department chair
Urology Times E-News Edmund Sabanegh, Jr, MD, has been named chairman of the department of urology in the Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute at Cleveland Clinic.Sabanegh joined Cleveland Clinic in 2006 and has served as director of the...
|
|
|
Kidney cancer drug too expensive, says NICE
Draft guidance has rejected the usage of an expensive drug treating advanced kidney cancer on the NHS.Everolimus (Afnitor) was found to be expensive, while there is limited data on exactly how long it can extend peoples lives, NICE said. The drugs...
|
|
|
Kidney cancer drug rejected over cost
A drug to treat advanced kidney cancer has been rejected for use on the NHS in draft guidance, because of its cost.Drugs watchdog the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) said that everolimus (Afinitor) is clinically effective, but...
|
|
|
Kidney cancer drug rejected over cost
A drug to treat advanced kidney cancer has been rejected for use on the NHS in draft guidance, because of its cost.The drug's manufacturer Novartis insists it offers patients a longer and better quality of life. However, it costs 2,970 for 30 tablets, with...
|
|
|
Early Urinary Markers of Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Nested Case-Control Study From the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
Kern EFO et al.Early in type 1 diabetes, repeated measurements of AER and urinary NAG excretion may identify individuals susceptible to future diabetic nephropathy. Combining the 2 markers may yield a better predictive model than either one alone. Early...
|
|
|
Potential New Therapeutic Agents for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Turgut F et al.A number of new agents have been described that have the potential to delay the progression of diabetic kidney disease and minimize the growing burden of endstage renal disease. Potential New Therapeutic Agents for Diabetic Kidney...
|
|
|
Kidney cancer drug too expensive, says Nice
A drug to treat advanced kidney cancer has been rejected for NHS use by the Nati Kidney cancer drug too expensive, says Nice.
|
|
|
Life Sciences: New findings reported from Exponent, Inc. describe advances in life sciences
Today's Medical & Research News Life Sciences New findings reported from Exponent, Inc.describe advances in life sciences February 9th, 2010 Printer-Friendly Version City:Menlo Park State:CA Country:United States Life Sciences Kidney Cancer...
|
|
|
Kaiser Study Finds Link between First-line Tenofovir (Viread) Use and Kidney Impairment
People with HIV have been shown to have higher rates of kidney disease.In some cases, this is related to HIV infection itself (HIV-associated nephropathy), but antiretroviral drugs may also play a role. The nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor...
|
|
|
Stem-cell Transplantation Technique Reversed Sickle Cell Disease in Adults
Nonmyeloablative stem-cell transplantation reversed sickle cell disease in adults, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.1 Myeloablative allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is curative in children with sickle cell disease;...
|
|
|
Kidney function and bone loss
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Print | Comments: Read | Post Even a slight loss of kidney function is associated with increased loss of bone mineral density and greater risk of disabling fractures that can lead to premature death.The relationship...
|
|
|
Genome Mapped for Type 2 Diabetes
FRIDAY, Feb.5 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have completed a map of areas of the human genome that control which genes are switched on or off in type 2 diabetes, a finding that may advance understanding of the genetic basis of this and other common diseases...
|
|
|
Prometheus Makes Deal to Sell Skin and Kidney Cancer Drug
A deal struck with Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG will allow San Diego-based Prometheus to begin selling skin and kidney cancer drug Proleukin in the United States.The deal, announced Jan. 26, involves an undisclosed payment to Novartis, which will...
|
|
|
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibody Therapy for Treating Acute Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trial Data
_ Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibody Therapy for Treating Acute Rejection in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trial Data.
|
|
|
The Intrinsic Renal Compartment Syndrome: New Perspectives in Kidney Transplantation
Herrler T et al.The data support the hypothesis of the existence of a renal compartment syndrome as a consequence of ischemiareperfusion injury. The Intrinsic Renal Compartment Syndrome: New Perspectives in Kidney Transplantation.
|
|
|
A Study of Renal Outcomes in African American Living Kidney Donors
Nogueira JM et al.A Study of Renal Outcomes in African American Living Kidney Donors.
|
|
|
Kidney Stones and Pregnancy
Karlovsky ME Urolithiasis is characterized by urinary calculi, or stones, anywhere along the urinary tract.Stones are abnormal concretions of crystals often mixed with a protein matrix. Urolithiasis affects approximately 1% to 5% of the population in...
|
|
|
Bone mineral density loss faster in those with kidney disease
( From http://www.rxpgnews.com ) Even slight kidney impairment can speed up the loss of bone mineral density (BMD) among older people, putting them at risk of potentially disabling fractures, new research shows.Our findings highlight the importance of...
|
|
|
Kidney Damage in Earthquake Crush Victims may be Prevented by Headache Pill
Experiments in rats, conducted by scientists at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, have shown that the drug prevents 'crush syndrome', or rhabdomyolysis, in which muscle debris from crushed limbs floods the kidneys soon after the limb is freed from rubble,...
|
|
|
DSG Partners with Biotech Company to Battle Progressive and Chronic Kidney Disease
DSG's electronic data capture and data management vital to two ongoing clinical trials MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 1, 2010 - DSG's eCaseLink (EDC) and data management are currently being used by a biotechnology company for two current phase 2 and phase...
|
|
|
Medical News: Kidney Cancer Drug Shows Promising Results
The drug pazopanib (Votrient) slowed the progression of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a form of kidney cancer, in patients by 54% percent, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.Medical News: Kidney Cancer Drug...
|
|
|
Kidney patient: 'I owe my life to my sister and Leeds hospital'
When Rosemary Main was diagnosed with renal failure just over a year ago, her sister Jackie did not hesitate in stepping forward to donate a kidney.One year down the line both siblings are grateful to staff at St James's University Hospital who have given...
|
|
|
Kidney Cancer Drug Shows Promising Results
The drug pazopanib (Votrient) slowed the progression of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a form of kidney cancer, in patients by 54% percent, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.'Advanced renal cell carcinoma remains a...
|
