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Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.

Skin phenotype of pediatric eczema opens door for personalized treatment of AD in infants

Researchers for the first time have identified the skin phenotype of pediatric eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants, opening the door for personalized treatment approaches for young children with eczema.

23 Sep 2016

Review highlights anxiety may lead to serious health consequences in dialysis patients

A new review looks at the potential effects of anxiety on a vulnerable patient population: individuals undergoing hemodialysis for the treatment of kidney failure.

23 Sep 2016

CIRM approves $5.2 million for research on life-long treatment for rare childhood disease

Cystinosis is a rare disease that usually strikes children before they are two years old and can lead to end stage kidney failure before their tenth birthday.

22 Sep 2016

Mount Sinai and TJU researchers awarded grant for UM research

Uveal melanoma (UM) is the second most common type of skin cancer. Approximately 50 percent of patients will develop metastasis or spread of their cancer, most commonly to the liver.

21 Sep 2016

Improving muscle health could enhance response to insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients

Loss of physical strength due to muscle deterioration is a complication for people living with Type 1 diabetes that's often overlooked. New research from McMaster University shows it shouldn't be.

20 Sep 2016

Performance-enhancing drug may improve cognition in patients with bipolar disorder or depression

A study has found that EPO (erythropoietin) - best known as a performance-enhancing drug in sport - may improve cognitive functioning in patients suffering from bipolar disorder or depression.

18 Sep 2016

New study shows how increase in medication-resistant bacteria impedes treatment of kidney infections

The increase in illnesses and deaths linked to medication-resistant bacteria has been well-documented by researchers and received extensive public attention in recent years. Now, UCLA-led research shows how these bacteria are making it more difficult to treat a common but severe kidney infection.

16 Sep 2016

Leading experts in iron deficiency to participate in 3rd European Iron Academy meeting

The 3rd European Iron Academy (EIA) will take place on the 12th and 13th September 2016 in Berlin, Germany, and will bring together over 450 clinicians with an interest in iron deficiency.

From CSL Ltd 16 Sep 2016

Intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure could save many lives

Intensive treatment to lower systolic (top number) blood pressure to below 120 would save more than 100,000 lives per year in the United States, according to a study led by Loyola University Chicago researcher Holly Kramer, MD, MPH.

15 Sep 2016

Five common misconceptions about eating with diabetes

Do a quick online search and you'll find thousands of diets, tips, products and tricks claiming to lower your blood sugar, or even 'cure' diabetes. A diabetes dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center says she's heard them all.

13 Sep 2016

New scoring system may help expand pool of available kidneys in two ways

With over 120,000 patients in the United States waiting for a kidney transplant, scientists and physicians are constantly looking to expand the pool of available organs through increasing donation and optimizing allocation.

13 Sep 2016

Study reveals risk factors and outcomes of infective endocarditis after TAVR

Among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, younger age, male sex, history of diabetes mellitus, and moderate to severe residual aortic regurgitation were significantly associated with an increased risk of infective endocarditis, and patients who developed endocarditis had high rates of in-hospital mortality and 2-year mortality, according to a study appearing in the September 13 issue of JAMA.

13 Sep 2016

Philips unveils innovative interventional oncology solution for liver cancer treatment at CIRSE 2016

Royal Philips today announced that it will unveil its latest innovation in interventional oncology at the 2016 Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe annual meeting (CIRSE 2016), which will be held in Barcelona (Spain) from September 10 until 14.

13 Sep 2016

International researchers discover 44 novel gene sites linked to hypertension

In papers receiving advance online publication in Nature Genetics, two international multi-institutional research teams describe identifying a total of 44 novel gene sites associated with hypertension or high blood pressure.

13 Sep 2016

Researchers uncover specific sites in the genome linked to high blood pressure

Three large, collaborating international consortia of researchers, including a team co-led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, have uncovered new genes and sites in the genome tied to elevated blood pressure, implicating certain biological pathways and pointing toward new therapeutic strategies for treating hypertension.

12 Sep 2016

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Skin phenotype of pediatric eczema opens door for personalized treatment of AD in infants

Review highlights anxiety may lead to serious health consequences in dialysis patients

CIRM approves $5.2 million for research on life-long treatment for rare childhood disease

Mount Sinai and TJU researchers awarded grant for UM research

Improving muscle health could enhance response to insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients

Performance-enhancing drug may improve cognition in patients with bipolar disorder or depression

New study shows how increase in medication-resistant bacteria impedes treatment of kidney infections

Leading experts in iron deficiency to participate in 3rd European Iron Academy meeting

Intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure could save many lives

Five common misconceptions about eating with diabetes

New scoring system may help expand pool of available kidneys in two ways

Study reveals risk factors and outcomes of infective endocarditis after TAVR

Philips unveils innovative interventional oncology solution for liver cancer treatment at CIRSE 2016

International researchers discover 44 novel gene sites linked to hypertension

Researchers uncover specific sites in the genome linked to high blood pressure

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

Charity funding awarded to new study aiming to prevent kidney damage in patients with diabetes

Isolation of human NP cells may offer way to foster renal regeneration after chronic kidney failure

Study opens door to new class of therapies for Ras-dependent cancers

Triptolide molecule can turn into 'cruise missile' against cancer

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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