Urinary System
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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
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Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After Dialysis
Study included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United States
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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
More Urinary System News
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1 in 7 Americans Has Kidney Disease: CDCStatistics should serve as a 'warning bell,' health expert says
- Posted June 9, 2017
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Cutting Salt a Health Boost for Kidney PatientsBlood 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 HeartBlocked 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 ListStudy finds language a barrier to getting needed care
- Posted February 9, 2017
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Undocumented Immigrants Often Face Tough Health Care ChoicesTwo 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 PatientsSometimes it's the kidney doctors who nix antidepressants, study finds
- Posted January 26, 2017
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Native Americans Make Progress Against Diabetes ComplicationKidney failure down by 54 percent over 2 decades, CDC report finds
- Posted January 10, 2017
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Native Americans Make Progress Against Diabetes ComplicationKidney failure down by 54 percent over 2 decades, CDC report finds
- Posted January 10, 2017
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For Kids With Kidney Disease, Race May Play Role in OutcomesRisk of death from kidney failure is 36 percent higher in black children than...
- Posted December 29, 2016
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Past Kidney Damage Linked to Pregnancy ProblemsThe high blood pressure condition preeclampsia is 6 times more common, study finds
- Posted December 22, 2016
