'Western' Diet May Raise Risk of Kidney Function Decline
2011-01-28
Eating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy offers protection, study suggestsContinue Reading
Stroke Drug May Prevent Dialysis Catheter Infections
2011-01-26
And also appears to reduce catheter malfunctions, study findsContinue Reading
Donor Kidneys Travel Safely, Study Finds
2011-01-18
Organs function equally well whether shipped cross-country or from same hospital, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Attack Patients With Kidney Problems Often Skip Meds
2011-01-14
Strategies needed to boost heart drug adherence in this high-risk group, researcher saysContinue Reading
Dialysis Options Remain After Kidney Transplant Failure
2011-01-13
Home- and clinic-based treatment appear equally effective for these patients, study findsContinue Reading
Heart Rhythm Disorder May Double Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
2011-01-13
Study finds dramatic rise among those with atrial fibrillation being treated for kidney diseaseContinue Reading
Vegetarian Diet Cuts Kidney Patients' Levels of Toxic Phosphorus
2010-12-23
Diet made it easier to eliminate potentially hazardous substance from blood, urineContinue Reading
Kidney Disease Could Be More Deadly for Kids With Lupus
2010-12-17
Researcher suggests that risk stems from damaging effect on the heartContinue Reading
Health Tip: Urinary Tract Infections Are Common in Children
2010-12-17
Here are typical risk factorsContinue Reading
Naturally High Hemoglobin Levels May Not Threaten Kidney Patients
2010-12-16
No need to lower them in people with chronic kidney disease, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Kidney Stones
2010-12-16
A primary warning sign is severe, sudden painContinue Reading
Marital Status May Affect Kidney Transplant Decision
2010-12-08
Married or divorced adults have an edge over widowers, study findsContinue Reading
Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients
2010-11-22
6 sessions a week improved heart function, overall health, but is not for everyone, researcher saysContinue Reading
Moderate Drinking Could Lower Death Risk for Kidney Transplant Patients
2010-11-19
One to two drinks a day is also linked to fewer cases of diabetes, but concerns about weight still matterContinue Reading