Nephrology
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Hidden heart condition increases the risk of death in patients waiting for kidney transplants
brightsurf.com 23 hrs ago 7 related
An often asymptomatic condition_systolic dysfunction, or decreased pumping of the heart_poses an increased risk of death for patients on kidney transplant waiting lists, according to a study appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).
Akela Pharma wins Best Abstract Reward at the 11th Asia Pacific Congress of Nephrology
newswire.ca May 14, 2008 1 related
www.akelapharma.com Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: AKL MONTREAL, May 14 /CNW Telbec/ - Akela Pharma Inc. (TSX: "AKL"), a drug development company focused on developing therapies for the inhalation and pain markets, today announced that it has won the "Best Abstract Reward" at the recent 11th Asia...
Bariatrics: Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine have provided new...
newsrx.com May 13, 2008
New investigation results, 'Nephrolithiasis after bariatric surgery for obesity,' are detailed in a study published in Seminars In Nephrology. "Surgical intervention has become an accepted therapeutic alternative for the patient with medically complicated obesity. Multiple investigators have...
Vitamin D linked to reduced mortality rate in CKD
physorg.com May 7, 2008 12 related
For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with activated vitamin D may reduce the risk of death by approximately one-fourth, suggests a study in the August Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ... Many patients with advanced...
Medical research is essential to improving the economy and bettering lives
eurekalert.org May 7, 2008 3 related
Health care in the United States is expensive, but its funding is crucial because it also is a major contributor to the economy and can better lives, according to an essay appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology. Because of the cost of health care, this...
Nebraska Physician Appointed to Position at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
pr.com May 1, 2008
Dr. Scott P. Liggett, M.D. recently accepted an appointment to join the internationally renowned medical practice and staff at Mayo Clinic at Rochester. “I am truly honored and flattered to be invited to practice medicine at such a credible institution,” says Liggett. “To work among the best of...
Research and Markets: India Nephrology and Urology Devices Industry report available now
tmcnet.com Apr 30, 2008 7 related
Research and Markets: India Nephrology and Urology Devices Industry report available now ... Dublin: Research and Markets has announced the addition of "India Nephrology and Urology Devices Industry Report: Detailed Analysis of the Medical Equipment & Medical Devices...
Robert L. Benz, MD, FACP Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Continued Excellence in the...
24-7pressrelease.com Apr 29, 2008 4 related
Dr. Benz is an accomplished physician with a multi-faceted career. ... Cambridge Who's Who is 200,000 Members Strong Cambridge Who's Who is committed to delivering the highest-quality networking resource, for job recruitment, career enhancement and new business...
Efficacy and Safety of Renal Tubule Cell Therapy for Acute Renal Failure
asnjournals.org Apr 28, 2008 2 related
The mortality rate for patients with acute renal failure (ARF) remains unacceptably high. Although dialysis removes waste products and corrects fluid imbalance, it does not perform the absorptive, metabolic, endocrine, and immunologic functions of normal renal tubule cells. The renal tubule...
Poverty and Human Development - A Global and a Local Issue
redorbit.com Apr 25, 2008
By Ulrich, Beth One often hears about the power of the press. Truly, in this age of global communication, it is possible for an event to occur and news of it to spread around the globe in minutes, if not seconds. ... Posted on: Friday, 25 April 2008, 03:00 CDT By Ulrich,...