16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC
2013-02-14
Five people needed their blood filtered after using designer drugs such as ‘Spice,’ researchers reportContinue Reading
‘Watch and Wait’ Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
2013-02-13
Study finds small tumors often grow so slowly as to pose little threat, so surgery may not be neededContinue Reading
Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
2013-02-12
Such designer drugs, called Spice or K2, may have toxic additives, researchers sayContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
2013-02-11
Even transient hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease, diabetesContinue Reading
Daily Dialysis Has Risks, Benefits for Kidney Disease Patients
2013-02-07
Quality of life improves, but odds for complications around site of needle entry also rises, study findsContinue Reading
High Doses of Vitamin C May Raise Risk of Kidney Stones
2013-02-05
Large study found men who take supplements were twice as likely to get painful condition, though occurrence was still rareContinue Reading
Ravicti Approved for Urea Cycle Disorders
2013-02-01
Conditions inhibit ammonia removal from the bodyContinue Reading
Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments Similar in Long Run: Study
2013-01-30
Researchers comparing surgery, radiation therapy did find short-term differences in men’s sexual, urinary, bowel problemsContinue Reading
1st OTC Drug Approved for Women With Overactive Bladder
2013-01-25
Oxytrol is intended for use by those 18 and olderContinue Reading
Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
2013-01-25
Expert says NSAIDs are overused for treating kids with feverContinue Reading
Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says
2013-01-24
10-year mortality for those with both conditions was 31 percentContinue Reading
Botox Approved for Overactive Bladder
2013-01-22
When people don’t respond to standard treatmentsContinue Reading
Obese Patients Urged to Lose Weight Before Kidney Transplant
2013-01-21
Extra pounds may hinder success of procedure, research review suggestsContinue Reading
Could Chemical in Dishware Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones?
2013-01-21
Small Taiwanese study shows higher concentrations of melamine in urine tied to presence in plastic bowlsContinue Reading