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Study finds transplantation of Hepatitis C-infected donor kidneys to uninfected recipients to be safe

Transplantation of kidneys from Hepatitis C-infected donors to uninfected recipients is safe and can be successfully implemented as a standard of care, according to an observational study by physicians at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the James D. Eason Transplant Institute at Methodist University Hospital.

30 Aug 2019

Study reveals outcomes in transplant patients after declined offers of deceased donor kidneys

Patients who die waiting for a kidney, or who are removed from the transplant waitlist for poor

30 Aug 2019

Managing fluid volume and salt losses during a marathon may help avoid post-race kidney injury

Legend states that after the Greek army defeated the invading Persian forces near the city of Marathon in 490 B.C.E., the courier Pheidippides ran to Athens to report the victory and then immediately dropped dead.

30 Aug 2019

Molecular mechanism by which human stomach pathogen is attracted to bleach revealed

Researchers at the University of Oregon have uncovered a molecular mechanism by which the human stomach pathogen Helicobacter pylori is attracted to bleach, also known as hypochlorous acid or HOCI.

30 Aug 2019

Research reveals family perceptions of end-of-life care for patients with advanced CKD

In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), receiving high intensity care before death was linked with lower family satisfaction with care, while receiving palliative and hospice care was associated with greater family satisfaction.

30 Aug 2019

Cell-free DNA identifies pathogens and quantifies injuries to organs

A common problem in diagnosing infectious disease is that the presence of a potential pathogen in the body does not necessarily mean the patient is sick. This can be particularly challenging for the treatment of organ transplant recipients, who often grapple with infection as well as complications related to immunosuppression.

29 Aug 2019

Tanner Pharma Group signs distribution agreement with Nephcentric LLC

Tanner Pharma Group, a global provider of integrated specialty access solutions, has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Nephcentric LLC, a developer and marketer of evidence based therapeutic options for people with kidney disease and metabolic disorders.

From Tanner Pharma Group 29 Aug 2019

Gout patients have higher risk of advanced kidney disease, study finds

Patients with gout are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure, according to new University of Limerick (UL), Ireland led research.

29 Aug 2019

MUSC researchers narrow down risk of preeclampsia to a specific phenotype

The force of blood traveling through your arteries and veins determines much of your heart health. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, heart failure, heart attack, stroke and chronic kidney disease, and when it's coupled with type 1 diabetes and pregnancy, it can put both the mother and the baby at risk.

29 Aug 2019

Early planned delivery reduces impact of preterm pre-eclampsia

Doctors have long debated over the optimal time to deliver mothers with pre-eclampsia in late pregnancy (after 34 but before 37 completed weeks). This is because too early delivery compromises the baby’s health, while delayed action may endanger the mother’s health.

29 Aug 2019

How much control is too much in type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) affects thousands of children, and causes high sugar levels because of low insulin production. In places with good access to medical care, blood glucose is first measured by capillary blood testing or continuous monitoring. Insulin is given as required by subcutaneous injection or insulin pump.

29 Aug 2019

New MRI computing technique can measure strain in the heart without damaging kidneys

3D MRI computing can measure strain in the heart using image registration method. Traditional method involves giving the patient a dose of gadolinium which can affect the kidney, researchers at WMG, University of Warwick have found.

28 Aug 2019

Polycystic kidney disease may be preventable

Kidney failure is a lifelong burden in hundreds of thousands of people who need to be treated either by dialysis or a kidney transplant. Both procedures significantly increase the cost of healthcare and reduce the quality of life.

26 Aug 2019

French organ transplant centers more likely to accept kidneys discarded in the United States

French organ transplant centers are far more likely to accept "lower-rated" kidneys, like those from older organ donors, than centers in the United States, according to a first-of-its kind analysis published today in JAMA Internal Medicine.

26 Aug 2019

Blood sugar levels linked to DNA damage and cancer in diabetics

Increased blood sugar levels in diabetics could damage DNA and make the genome unstable, increasing the risk of certain cancers.

26 Aug 2019

Johns Hopkins researchers estimate real-world prevalence of prurigo nodularis

Johns Hopkins researchers report that prurigo nodularis, a skin disease characterized by severely itchy, firm bumps on the skin, may be associated with other inflammatory skin disorders as well as systemic and mental health disorders.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 26 Aug 2019

Dialysis industry spends big to protect profits

The dialysis industry spent about $2.5 million in California on lobbying and campaign contributions in the first half of this year in its ongoing battle to thwart regulation, according to a California Healthline analysis of campaign finance reports filed with the state.

23 Aug 2019

Animal-assisted interventions help reduce patient stress in aeromedical staging facilities

They're physically and emotionally wounded – most likely suffering from post-traumatic stress. Members of the United States military who serve abroad often return to the U.S. to treat their injuries and must be transported by aeromedical evacuation between medical facilities.

23 Aug 2019

Public health officials unprepared for magnitude of heat waves and climate-related diseases

An epidemic of chronic kidney disease that has killed tens of thousands of agricultural workers worldwide, is just one of many ailments poised to strike as a result of climate change, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

23 Aug 2019

Psychiatric disorders are prevalent among adults and kids with kidney failure

New research indicates that psychiatric illnesses are common in children and adults with kidney failure, and hospitalizations for such illnesses are associated with a higher risk of early death in adults.

22 Aug 2019

Kidney News and Research

Study finds transplantation of Hepatitis C-infected donor kidneys to uninfected recipients to be safe

Study reveals outcomes in transplant patients after declined offers of deceased donor kidneys

Managing fluid volume and salt losses during a marathon may help avoid post-race kidney injury

Molecular mechanism by which human stomach pathogen is attracted to bleach revealed

Research reveals family perceptions of end-of-life care for patients with advanced CKD

Cell-free DNA identifies pathogens and quantifies injuries to organs

Tanner Pharma Group signs distribution agreement with Nephcentric LLC

Gout patients have higher risk of advanced kidney disease, study finds

MUSC researchers narrow down risk of preeclampsia to a specific phenotype

Early planned delivery reduces impact of preterm pre-eclampsia

How much control is too much in type 1 diabetes?

New MRI computing technique can measure strain in the heart without damaging kidneys

Polycystic kidney disease may be preventable

French organ transplant centers more likely to accept kidneys discarded in the United States

Blood sugar levels linked to DNA damage and cancer in diabetics

Johns Hopkins researchers estimate real-world prevalence of prurigo nodularis

Dialysis industry spends big to protect profits

Animal-assisted interventions help reduce patient stress in aeromedical staging facilities

Public health officials unprepared for magnitude of heat waves and climate-related diseases

Psychiatric disorders are prevalent among adults and kids with kidney failure

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