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ASN strongly recommends all adults to undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease

The American Society of Nephrology strongly recommends that all adults undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD), the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. This contradicts screening guidelines recently released by the American College of Physicians (ACP).

23 Oct 2013

Hereditary high blood cholesterol overlooked and untreated worldwide

Hereditary high blood cholesterol leads to premature heart disease. It is overlooked and untreated virtually worldwide -- including in Europe. This is a major problem as the disease is dangerous for health. However, this disease is easy to diagnose and treat, according to the conclusion of a consensus report from the European Atherosclerosis Society.

21 Oct 2013

Dialysis while sleeping improves kidney health and decreases risk of heart disease

Montreal- Receiving dialysis at home while sleeping not only improves kidney health and quality of life for people with kidney disease, it could also decrease their risk of heart disease, says new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

18 Oct 2013

Diaverum broadens footprint in Saudi Arabia

Diaverum, Europe's largest product independent and one of the world's leading renal care service providers, broadens its footprint in Saudi Arabia by being awarded with a five year contract to run 50 % of the dialysis clinics previously under the management of the state.

16 Oct 2013

Behavioral therapy may help patients with kidney failure who struggle with depression

Behavioral therapy provided chair-side to kidney failure patients while they're undergoing dialysis may help fight depression and improve patients' quality of life, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

12 Oct 2013

Scientists introduce new approach to the production of synthetic heparin mimetics

One of the risks of any large operation is the occurrence of blood clots. To prevent this, patients are routinely given the anticoagulant heparin or related drugs. American scientists have now introduced a new approach to the production of synthetic heparin mimetics with better activity profiles.

11 Oct 2013

Hispanics with kidney failure are less likely to receive kidney transplant due to living location

In the United States, Hispanics with kidney failure are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to receive a kidney transplant largely due to their blood type and because of where they live, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN).

11 Oct 2013

Less educated, African Americans receive lower quality or marginal kidneys for transplantation

Among younger kidney transplant recipients, a disproportionate number of African Americans and individuals with less education receive organs that are of lower quality or are considered marginal, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings suggest that there are racial and social disparities in the allocation of transplanted organs that need to be addressed.

11 Oct 2013

Suppression of mitochondria: A dominant feature of diabetic kidney disease

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified 13 metabolites - small molecules produced by cellular metabolism - that are significantly different in patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease compared to healthy controls.

11 Oct 2013

Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary FSGS gets FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis either before transplant, or after renal (kidney) transplantation in which there is recurrence of FSGS.

11 Oct 2013

Vital Access launches SAVE-2 post-market clinical follow-up study

Vital Access Corporation today announced the launch of the SAVE-2 post-market clinical follow-up study. The SAVE-2 study follows the U.S. SAVE study, an IDE pivotal trial that clearly demonstrated the benefits of the VWING™ Vascular Needle Guide in restoring vascular access to hemodialysis patients with uncannulatable and deep arteriovenous fistulae.

10 Oct 2013

FMCNA encourages dialysis patients to get vaccinated against flu

With early cases of seasonal flu already being reported in the U.S., Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation's leading network of dialysis facilities, is strongly encouraging dialysis patients to get flu shots to protect themselves against this common infectious disease.

9 Oct 2013

Amgen presents data from several romosozumab and Prolia at ASBMR 2013 Annual Meeting

Amgen today announced that it will present data from several romosozumab and Prolia® (denosumab) studies at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Baltimore from Oct. 4-7, 2013.

5 Oct 2013

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

Major diseases that stem from vitamin deficiencies are rare in the U.S., where food is abundant and rich in vital nutrients, explains David J. Park, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician in Henderson, Nev., during the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) OMED 2013, the Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition taking place this week in Las Vegas.

5 Oct 2013

Component of grape, citrus fruits block formation of kidney cysts

A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits, naringenin, successfully blocks the formation of kidney cysts.

3 Oct 2013

Study explains why survival is low in peritoneal dialysis patients

Clinicians and scientists from Keele and Cardiff universities have published data from a landmark study that explains why survival in patients on peritoneal dialysis is low.

23 Sep 2013

Vital Access reports first commercial implantation of VWING vascular needle guide in patient

Vital Access today announced the first U.S. commercial implantation of their VWING™ Vascular Needle Guide, in a patient presenting with cannulation challenges and with difficulties in achieving ideal dialysis access due to the depth and tortuosity of their AV fistula.

21 Sep 2013

Researchers identify two accurate predictors of short-term mortality

Having the right tool to estimate surgical risk in patients at high risk for complications and death during and after surgery is crucially important, according to a study in the October issue of Anesthesiology.

19 Sep 2013

Winners of Renal Support Network's Annual Essay Contest announced

Now in its 11th year of providing a voice for people who have kidney disease and are passionate about writing, Renal Support Network announces the winners of its Annual Essay Contest.

18 Sep 2013

Large numbers of kidney disease patients inappropriately prescribed statins to lower cholesterol

A new analysis concludes that large numbers of patients in advanced stages of kidney disease are inappropriately being prescribed statins to lower their cholesterol - drugs that offer them no benefit and may increase other health risks such as diabetes, dementia or muscle pain.

11 Sep 2013

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Latest Dialysis News and Research

ASN strongly recommends all adults to undergo routine screening for chronic kidney disease

Hereditary high blood cholesterol overlooked and untreated worldwide

Dialysis while sleeping improves kidney health and decreases risk of heart disease

Diaverum broadens footprint in Saudi Arabia

Behavioral therapy may help patients with kidney failure who struggle with depression

Scientists introduce new approach to the production of synthetic heparin mimetics

Hispanics with kidney failure are less likely to receive kidney transplant due to living location

Less educated, African Americans receive lower quality or marginal kidneys for transplantation

Suppression of mitochondria: A dominant feature of diabetic kidney disease

Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary FSGS gets FDA approval

Vital Access launches SAVE-2 post-market clinical follow-up study

FMCNA encourages dialysis patients to get vaccinated against flu

Amgen presents data from several romosozumab and Prolia at ASBMR 2013 Annual Meeting

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

Component of grape, citrus fruits block formation of kidney cysts

Study explains why survival is low in peritoneal dialysis patients

Vital Access reports first commercial implantation of VWING vascular needle guide in patient

Researchers identify two accurate predictors of short-term mortality

Winners of Renal Support Network's Annual Essay Contest announced

Large numbers of kidney disease patients inappropriately prescribed statins to lower cholesterol

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