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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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  Native Americans Make Progress Against Diabetes Complication

  Kidney 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 Complication

  Kidney 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 Outcomes

  Risk 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 Problems

  The high blood pressure condition preeclampsia is 6 times more common, study finds

  • Posted December 22, 2016
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  Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Kidney Damage in Kids

  Raised risk of reduced organ function seen in 3-year-olds whose moms smoked while pregnant

  • Posted December 22, 2016
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  Don’t Rule Out Kidneys From Elderly Donors

  Study finds similar survival rates whether organ comes from 50-year-old or octogenarian

  • Posted December 15, 2016
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