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 Raloxifene May Reduce Fractures in Kidney Disease
April 17, 2008
As chronic kidney disease becomes more severe, the likelihood of having low bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis increases.
Cell Injections for Urinary Incontinence
July 8, 2007
There's an apparent breakthrough in the treatment of female urinary incontinence. Austrian researchers have taken cells from a woman's muscle tissue and grown them in cell culture to obtain myeloblasts and fibroblasts (primitive muscle and connective tissue cells). They theorized that, based on animal studies, the myloblasts could aid in regeneration of the 1½ centimeter ring of muscle around the urethra, which controls the passage of urine from the bladder, improving continence. They therefore injected myeloblasts into this muscle (called the rhabdosphincter) and fibroblasts into the connective tissue beneath the urethral wall, using ultrasound to guide the needle.
Exercise while on kidney dialysis is beneficial
March 20, 2007
Patients who take sitting exercise while on kidney dialysis are more mobile later on.
Kidney failure affects around ten per cent of the American population
March 12, 2007
Nearly one in ten Americans has a family history of kidney failure, and these people are at increased risk of the disease.
Men need not put up with overactive bladder
March 6, 2007
There are many ways of dealing with the problem of an overactive bladder, say urology experts.
A simple model can identify those at risk of chronic kidney disease
February 28, 2007
Researchers develop tool to screen at-risk population for chronic kidney disease.
Study finds link between chronic kidney disease and chronic peripheral arterial disease
January 11, 2007
Screening chronic kidney disease patients could help reduce complications from peripheral artery disease.
Men should try combination therapy for urinary tract symptoms
November 17, 2006
Combination therapy works better than single drug for male urinary tract symptoms according to a clinical trial.
Study shows that gastric bypass raises kidney stone risk
November 15, 2006
People who have had gastric bypass surgery seem to be at increased risk of kidney stones because of changes in their urine composition.
Study shows how thymoglobulin reduces rejection risk in kidney transplant
November 13, 2006
Treatment with thymoglobulin has a clear advantage for patients after kidney transplant because it helps reduce the risk of organ rejection.
Try orange juice to stop recurrent kidney stones
September 6, 2006
Orange juice does a better job than other citrus juices in keeping kidney stones away.
Problem of radiocontrast nephropathy highlighted in new study
August 24, 2006
Decrease in kidney function after dye injection link with increased mortality.
New procedure helps stress urinary incontinence
August 18, 2006
Supporting the urethra with tape helps with the majority of cases of stress urinary incontinence.
Gene discovery may be linked to kidney disease
August 10, 2006
New research has found genetic mutations linked to Alagille syndrome which may be important in kidney disease.
Link between chronic kidney disease and mortality
June 9, 2006
People with chronic kidney disease have a five times increased mortality compared to the rest of the population.
Reducing tablet burden in kidney disease
May 3, 2006
A new trial shows that lathanum carbonate offers a simpler way of controlling phosphate burden in kidney disease.
Stem cells can reverse genetic kidney disease
May 2, 2006
Bone-marrow derived stem cells could repair kidney damage in animals with Alport syndrome.
Kidney stone procedure increases diabetes risk
April 18, 2006
A follow up study suggests that lithotripsy for kidney stones increases the risk of both diabetes and hypertension.
Tests reveal risk of kidney disease
April 13, 2006
A study shows that simple urine and blood tests show who is at risk of end-stage renal disease.
Chronic kidney disease is on the increase around the world
March 20, 2006
Doctors in Britain warn of the burden of kidney disease which is being driven by diabetes and an aging population.
Acute renal failure on the increase
March 7, 2006
Although there are more cases of acute renal failure, at least mortality from the condition is down.
Pre-eclampsia linked to kidney disease
January 24, 2006
Women who have pre-eclampsia or who have a low birth weight infant are more likely to develop kidney disease later on.
Urine test may help detect bladder cancer
November 2, 2005
Measurement of the activity of the enzyme telomerase in urine may aid the detection of bladder cancer among men.
Kidney dysfunction increases death risk
October 6, 2005
For patients in hospital, even relatively small decreases in kidney function will increase mortality.
Why kidney failure may lead to complications
August 24, 2005
The use of the anticoagulant heparin may lead to complications among those with kidney failure.
Global prevalence of kidney failure
August 17, 2005
Around five per cent of those in intensive care experience kidney failure, according to a new study.
Type of dialysis affects outcome in kidney disease
August 5, 2005
A new study shows that peritoneal dialysis is linked with a worse outcome for patients who have end-stage kidney disease.
New way to reduce hospital infections
August 3, 2005
A simple written reminder can reduce the number of days a hospital patient spends on a catheter.
Bladder does not shrink as you get older
May 25, 2005
Contrary to popular belief, the bladder does not get smaller with age although this perception may be part of an underlying urinary condition.
Lab tests for reduced kidney function
April 4, 2005
Routine lab tests can pick up people with reduced kidney function, enabling those at risk to be identified early on.
Age is not a barrier in kidney transplant
March 14, 2005
A study shows that older recipients of kidneys have as good a chance as those who are younger, even if they get an organ from an older donor.
Overactive bladder treatment given all clear
March 1, 2005
A new study shows that a treatment for overactive bladder does not have an adverse effect on cognition.
Overweight increases kidney stone risk
January 26, 2005
A new report from two long-running studies shows that obesity and weight gain increase the risk of developing a kidney stone.
High phosphate a warning sign in kidney disease
January 21, 2005
People with chronic kidney disease have a higher risk of mortality, and heart attack, if they have high levels of phosphate in their blood.
Calcium intake may be important in kidney stones
January 7, 2005
People with kidney stones should take medical advice over the amount of calcium in their diet.
Warming decreases renal colic symptoms
September 10, 2003
An active heating pad can decrease pain, nausea and anxiety in patients with symptoms of urinary stones.
New theory for kidney stone formation
March 6, 2003
Researchers have used new technology to study how kidney stones are formed.
Minimally invasive treatment for kidney tumors
February 4, 2003
Many tumors on the kidney can be removed without conventional surgery, according to a new study.
Human kidneys created in mice
January 3, 2003
It is possible to create kidneys from pig and human stem cell tissue in mice, opening the prospect of generating organs for human transplant.
Dialysis guidelines are confirmed
January 3, 2003
Increasing the frequency of kidney dialysis or using different filters does not improve the outcome for patients.
Gene linked to kidney disease discovered
December 9, 2002
A study of families with an inherited kidney disorder shows how a mutation affects a protein produced in urine.
New drug helps kidney patients
November 5, 2002
A new trial shows how a drug that binds phosphorus reduces complications among patients on kidney dialysis.
Diet is a factor in kidney stones
January 18, 2002
Reducing calcium in the diet does not help prevent the return of kidney stones, say Italian researchers.
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