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  Kidney Disease May Boost Odds of Infection

  Patients become more vulnerable as organ function declines, study says

  • Posted August 18, 2017
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  Are Doctors Discarding Donor Kidneys That Could Save Lives?

  Study found suboptimal organs prolonged lives and were a much better option than dialysis

  • Posted July 7, 2017
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  Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After Dialysis

  Study included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United States

  • Posted June 30, 2017
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  U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study

  1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren't necessary

  • Posted June 15, 2017
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  1 in 7 Americans Has Kidney Disease: CDC

  Statistics should serve as a 'warning bell,' health expert says

  • Posted June 9, 2017
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  How Much Water Do You Really Need?

  And the role H2O plays in kidney health

  • Posted May 18, 2017
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  Cutting Salt a Health Boost for Kidney Patients

  Blood pressure and fluid retention improve in those counseled by dietitians, small study shows

  • Posted February 16, 2017
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  Heart Disease Affects Far More Than the Heart

  Blocked arteries can restrict blood flow to the legs, feet, kidneys -- even brain,...

  • Posted February 14, 2017
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  Non-English Speakers Less Likely to Be on Kidney Transplant List

  Study finds language a barrier to getting needed care

  • Posted February 9, 2017
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  Undocumented Immigrants Often Face Tough Health Care Choices

  Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate kidney dialysis and end-of-life care

  • Posted February 6, 2017
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  Depression Often Untreated in Dialysis Patients

  Sometimes it's the kidney doctors who nix antidepressants, study finds

  • Posted January 26, 2017
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