Breast Cancer Plus Other Health Issues Linked to Worse Outcomes
2011-06-30
To improve survival, doctors should monitor co-occurring conditions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels Seem to Help Dialysis Patients
2011-06-27
Early trial suggests these engineered grafts have promise, but more study neededContinue Reading
At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring More Telling Than Doctor's Office Readings
2011-06-27
Without the anxiety of a clinic visit, readings from kidney patients may give a more accurate pictureContinue Reading
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
2011-06-25
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency saysContinue Reading
Diabetic Kidney Disease Rising in the U.S.
2011-06-21
About 40 percent of diabetics will develop kidney disease, study saysContinue Reading
Nulojix Approved to Help Thwart Kidney Rejection
2011-06-16
For adults who have had kidney transplantContinue Reading
Hormone Linked to Death Risk in Those With Early Kidney Disease
2011-06-14
Strength of the association with mortality surprised researchersContinue Reading
Vytorin Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Large Study of Kidney Patients
2011-06-09
Cardiovascular trouble reduced as much as 25 percent by cholesterol drug in this high-risk groupContinue Reading
Deadly E. Coli Strain in Europe Should Serve as Warning, Experts Say
2011-06-02
Though unlikely to spread to U.S. shores, dangerous strains of bacteria becoming more commonContinue Reading
Certain COPD Meds Linked to Urinary Troubles in Men
2011-05-23
Inhaled drugs such as Spiriva, Atrovent may raise odds for urinary retention, study findsContinue Reading
What Protects the Heart May Also Ward Off Kidney Stones
2011-05-17
Studies found watching diet and taking statins lowered risk of getting painful conditionContinue Reading
Heavy Smoking Tied to Advanced Kidney Cancer
2011-05-16
Another study finds bladder cancer rates haven’t dropped even though fewer people smokeContinue Reading
Many Dialysis Patients Short on 'Health Literacy'
2011-05-05
Those with least education most likely to lack important information about their careContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Appears Safe After Kidney Transplant
2011-04-28
Vaccinated patients were less likely to lose new organ or to die, study saysContinue Reading