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Gadolinium-Based Contrast Raises Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Risk
Gadolinium-based contrast material used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) increases the risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF), according to a report in the June issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Kidney Disease Linked to Lower Medication Use Post-MI
Kidney disease is linked to lower medication use after myocardial infarction, but this is unlikely to explain the worse long-term outcomes, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Astellas Wins Japan Approval for Once-Daily Formulation of Tacrolimus
Astellas Pharma Inc said on Thursday it had won approval to sell a new version of its key transplant drug in Japan, the second major region where it has gained approval although it is facing delays in the United States.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Renal Transplant Ups Risk of Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
Anemia and hypertension occur more often in children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who have undergone a kidney transplant than in those with CKD in native kidneys, results of a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases indicate.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Promising Against Renal Clear-Cell Carcinoma
The non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors efavirenz and nevirapine induce cell differentiation and enhance the immunogenic phenotype in human renal clear-cell carcinoma (RCC), according to Italian researchers.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Talactoferrin Promising Against Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Talactoferrin, a recombinant form of human lactoferrin, shows activity against metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in previously treated patients, according to a report in the July 1st issue of Cancer.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Rituximab Plus IVIG Useful for Desensitization During Renal Transplantation
In kidney transplant candidates highly sensitized to HLA, treatment with rituximab plus intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) may cut anti-HLA antibody levels and improve transplantation rates, the results of an open-label, phase 1-2 study suggest.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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U.S. Health Care Is a Mess, Candidates Agree
Barack Obama and John McCain agree that the U.S. health care system is a mess. They agree Americans spend too much and get too little for it, and they agree that 47 million Americans without health insurance need coverage.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Hotter Climate May Mean More Kidney Stones
Climate change may mean up to 30% more cases of kidney stones in some areas of the United States, according to a new study.
WebMD Health News, July 2008
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Routine Tests May Underestimate Kidney Disease Prevalence in HIV
Serum creatinine-based estimates of glomerular filtration rates (GFR) may overestimate the true GFR in patients with HIV infection and thereby underestimate the prevalence of kidney disease in these patients.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Patients Often Report Hospital Adverse Events Not Found in Medical Record
New research suggests that there may be a disconnect between patients and hospitals when it comes to reporting adverse events.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Sex of Kidney Donor May Affect Graft Success
H-Y minor histocompatibility affects human kidney transplantation; transplantation of male donor kidneys into female recipients had an increased risk for graft failure.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Recalls & Warnings Fluoroquinolones Earn Black Box Warning for Tendon-Related Adverse Effects
The magnitude of reported adverse events related to fluoroquinolone use necessitates stronger warnings regarding the risk for tendonitis and tendon rupture.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Hepatitis C Virus Infection Not Directly Tied to Kidney Disease
Infection with hepatitis C virus per se is not associated with an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to findings published in the June issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
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Even in Normal Ranges, Higher Albumin Excretion Associated With Hypertension
The findings of this study, in conjunction with the findings of numerous other analyses, suggest that it may be time to reevaluate the current concept of "normal" albumin excretion, say investigators.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Vaccine Shows No Benefit in Renal Cell Carcinoma
The heat-shock protein peptide complex, which was showing promise in early study, has failed a phase 3 trial.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Chronic Diseases Linked to Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Children
In a case-control study, cancer, chronic renal diseases, splenectomy, and transplantation were strongly associated with an increased risk for invasive pneumococcal disease in children.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Control of Bone, Mineral Metabolism Markers Improves Survival in Kidney Disease
A study shows that meeting target ranges recommended by the National Kidney Foundation for all 3 markers was associated with improved survival vs controlling fewer markers.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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FDA Safety Changes: Atripla, Halcion, Restoril
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for efavirenz plus emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, triazolam tablets, and temazepam capsules.
Medscape Medical News, July 2008
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Fluid Management Crucial in ICU Patients With Acute Renal Failure: Study
A positive fluid balance is associated with a worse outcome in ICU patients with acute renal failure, according to observational data from the Sepsis Occurrence in Acutely Ill Patients (SOAP) study.
Reuters Health Information, July 2008
