Kidney Dialysis Patients May Fare Better When Docs Have Lighter Caseloads
2013-08-08
Study found a 2 percent increased risk of death for every 50 additional patientsContinue Reading
Psoriasis, Other Medical Conditions May Be Linked, Study Says
2013-08-07
As skin disorder worsened, likelihood of multiple diseases rose, researchers foundContinue Reading
Young Teens at Raised Risk of Kidney Transplant Failure: Study
2013-07-29
Kids aged 14 to 16, especially blacks, more likely to experience graft loss, research showsContinue Reading
Can You Skip Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infection?
2013-06-04
In small study, UTI symptoms cleared on their own for most women, but an expert urges cautionContinue Reading
Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
2013-05-15
It’s important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts sayContinue Reading
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
2013-05-14
Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
2013-05-14
Polluted air can lower organ’s filtering ability, new research suggestsContinue Reading
Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?
2013-05-08
Study of 4 women found E. coli that ‘migrated’ and thrivedContinue Reading
Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
2013-05-06
Better care, advances in technology may explain improved survival for these young kidney failure patientsContinue Reading
Exercise May Lower Older Women’s Risk for Kidney Stones
2013-05-03
Study also found that cutting high-calorie foods can helpContinue Reading
Almost Half of Americans Would Consider Donating Kidney to Stranger: Poll
2013-04-25
Percentage of people in favor of donation keeps rising, experts sayContinue Reading
‘Off-the-Shelf’ Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
2013-04-24
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggestsContinue Reading
‘Bioengineered’ Kidneys Show Promise in Rat Study
2013-04-15
Artificial organs produced urine, but hurdles remain before they might be used in humans, experts sayContinue Reading
Belly Fat May Be Tied to Kidney Damage
2013-04-11
Study links an apple-shaped figure to early signs of kidney problemsContinue Reading