Kidney Donation a Low-Risk Choice, Study Finds
2014-02-11
Rigorous screening process leaves only healthy candidatesContinue Reading
Could People’s Well-Being Affect Likelihood of Kidney Donation?
2014-02-07
U.S. study finds those living in regions with greater happiness more likely to donate organs to strangersContinue Reading
Kidney Injury During Surgery Tied to Risk of Heart Problems
2014-02-06
Study from Taiwan followed thousands of post-op patientsContinue Reading
FDA Approves Genetic Test That Helps Explain Developmental Problems in Kids
2014-01-17
Experts caution that it should only be given to young children when problems first appear
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Most Women on Kidney Dialysis OK With Their Sex Lives: Study
2013-12-19
Lack of intimacy doesn’t have to mean there’s a problem, researcher saysContinue Reading
Obesity Tied to Decline in Kidney Function
2013-12-18
Study looked at blood-testing methods to detect changes before symptoms beginContinue Reading
E. Coli ‘Superbug’ May Pose Major Health Threat: Study
2013-12-17
Drug-resistant H30-Rx strain can lead to blood infection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Meds May Cut Risk of Early Death in Kidney Patients: Study
2013-12-16
Drugs called ACE inhibitors and ARBs may help patients avoid dialysis as well, researchers sayContinue Reading
Light Exercise Might Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones
2013-12-13
Intensity of activity doesn’t seem to matter, study findsContinue Reading
Higher Spending on Poor Leg Circulation May Not Pay Off
2013-11-20
Amputation rate for peripheral artery disease was similar despite wide variance in treatment costs between regionsContinue Reading
Kidney Procedure Might Help Ease Tough-to-Treat High Blood Pressure
2013-11-20
Small study suggests a real benefit for ‘renal denervation’ in kidney disease patientsContinue Reading
Eyes Might Be Window Into Common Heart Disorder
2013-11-18
Damage to blood vessels of the retinas and kidneys tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation, study foundContinue Reading
New Study Paints Grim Health Picture for Obese Teens
2013-11-18
Doctors should inform families about short- and long-term consequences, researcher saysContinue Reading
Study Finds Two Drugs Aren’t Better Than One for Kidney Disease
2013-11-14
Combo used in patients with diabetes led to more kidney problems, damageContinue Reading