Aide charged with bringing loaded gun to school Sep 4, 2008
Lowney said that Jackson has kidney problems and needs to be home for the sake of his health. Judge Tracy Lee Lyons ordered him held on $20,000 cash bail. (Boston Globe)
Skillet meals are better bargain than store-bought alternatives Sep 4, 2008
15-ounce can Great Northern or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1/4 cup sliced almonds. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Chili: It’s all about intensity Sep 4, 2008
14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 28-ounce can low-sodium crushed tomatoes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Blood calcium tied to lethal prostate cancer Sep 4, 2008
People treated for high blood calcium usually have chronic kidney disease, which is associated with low vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D levels elevate parathyroid hormone levels, Schwartz said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Sep 4, 2008
Among the substances are aristolochia, a herb linked to kidney failure and cancer; yohimbe, a sexual stimulant linked to heart problems; and the herbal stimulant Citrus aurantium, or bitter orange. Bitter orange is now used in a new generation of herbal diet pills that are being marketed as safe alternatives to the banned ephedra. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
More of this story Sep 4, 2008
Long-term effects are fatal kidney and lung disorders, liver damage, severe depression, permanent psychological problems, behavior resembling paranoid schizophrenia, disturbance of personality, and inability to function socially (i. e., stay employed, parent, cope with life issues, etc. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Sanders glad to be back in Cub green -- Running back returns after two years at Bellaire High Sep 4, 2008
But during Sanders freshman year, his grandfather developed kidney problems that required dialysis treatments in Houston. Sanders would go with them for the treatments, forcing him to miss a lot of school and putting his life in upheaval. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Feline Dental Hygiene Sep 4, 2008
Moreover, bacteria from tartar and broken teeth can cause diseases of the liver, kidneys and heart ... Feline dental problems can also be caused by other, more serious health issues such as kidney disease, disorders of the immune system or bacterial and viral infections resulting from leukemia and feline AIDS.. (Suite101.com)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Sep 4, 2008
Some have been shown to be consistently more efficient in lowering blood pressure, but this is often dependent on the patient and other complications, such as the need for ACE inhibitors, the use of Rifampin, and kidney disease ... Serious side effects, including kidney or liver failure, swelling, decreased white blood cells, and allergic reactions are rare, but a doctor should be consulted if irritations or unexpected symptoms occur. (Suite101.com)
Chili: It's all about the flavor Sep 4, 2008
JERKY CHILI Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced jarred jalapeno pepper slices (more or less to taste) 1 pound beef jerky (if large, cut into 1-inch chunks) 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 28-ounce can low-sodium crushed tomatoes 14-ounce can low-sodium tomato puree In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil... (Montana Standard, MT)
* Sick Singaporean tycoon sentenced over kidney deal Sep 4, 2008
Sick Singaporean tycoon sentenced over kidney deal ... Retail tycoon Tang Wee Sung was sentenced to one day in jail and fined S$17,000 (US$11,813) by a Singapore court for trying to buy a kidney and lying about it in a case that has forced lawmakers to rethink a ban on organ trading ... Tangs case made front-page news, highlighting the plight of kidney-failure patients in a country where twice as many sufferers join transplant waiting lists as there are organs available. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Sep 4, 2008
First came kidney, liver and heart transplants. Then a few doctors started transplanting hands. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Battling Diabetes With Beta Cells Sep 4, 2008
Affecting eight percent of America s population, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, strokes and heart disease ... If successful, this method, which artificially replicates the insulin cells people need, could ensure that fewer people will die while waiting for a life-saving pancreas and kidney. (Science Daily)
Potential cure for diabetes within sight Sep 4, 2008
Diabetes is a debilitating condition that afflicts eight percent of Americans and can lead to blindness, kidney failure, strokes and heart disease ... If successful, this method, which artificially replicates the insulin cells people need, could ensure that fewer people will die while waiting for a life-saving pancreas and kidney. (Sify.com, India)
Efficacy Questions Still Dog Vytorin Sep 4, 2008
That leaves doctors who want more proof of the drug's efficacy to wait for a study in patients with kidney disease. But again, this study mostly compares Vytorin to placebo, making it difficult to get a read on Zetia's efficacy. (Forbes)
The Dietitian Magician: Building a better baby Sep 4, 2008
Consuming sufficient calcium during pregnancy can reduce the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal disorder of high blood pressure and kidney failure ... Daily intakes of up to 2,500 milligrams have been recognized as safe and do not increase the risk of kidney stones. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Wilson drops 130 pounds, keeps losing Sep 4, 2008
He passed away at 70 of kidney failure as a result. He was diagnosed at my age, 54. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suharto buried in state funeral Sep 4, 2008
Suharto was rushed to hospital on 4 January suffering from various heart, lung and kidney problems. Suharto ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for three decades. (Yahoo News -- Indonesia)
Barron County Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch Center (Chetek area calls) Sep 4, 2008
She had a kidney stone removed last week. Emergency medical services paged. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
Family MIDDLETOWN - Oct. 5 is the Middlesex County Historical Society 23rd annual Antique/Classic Car Show at Pat Kidney Field (Farm Hill Road), sponsored by the Middlesex County Historical Society, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 12. General admission is $3; car entry, $10, which includes the driver; flea market spaces are $15. (Middletown Press, CT)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Sep 4, 2008
In a report in the May issue, the consumer publication found a dozen herbal supplements some banned in Asia, Europe and Canada but widely available in the USA that may cause cancer, kidney or liver damage and even death ... Aristolochia, linked to kidney failure and cancer ... The researchers also cited chaparral, comfrey, germander, kava and scullcap, all of which are known or likely causes of liver failure; lobella because of its impact on the heart; and pennyroyal oil because of possible... (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Gas prices confine sick people Sep 4, 2008
The American Kidney Fund, which helps patients on dialysis, offers transportation grants up to twice a year for a maximum of $175 each, president LaVarne Burton says. More people are applying, citing gas prices and other pressures, she says. (USA Today)
Yar'Adua back... 'very soon' Sep 4, 2008
In the case of Yar'Adua, it has been speculated that he might be seeking the best place to get a kidney transplant, a remedy German and western hospitals are said to be reluctant to offer any patient whose condition may not be alleviated by such transplant. According to informed medical sources, such a patient would be such that is suffering from severe kidney damage caused by a rare disease called Churg Strauss Syndrome (CSS) ... Said he: "If the above conditions exist, the patient may not have... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Tang jailed for a day and fined in kidney-for-sale case Sep 4, 2008
" Last Wednesday, Tang's lawyer Cavinder Bull urged the judge to impose a fine for the organ-trading charge. For the second charge of lying to the Commissioner of Oaths, Mr Bull said at most a one-day jail sentence would be appropriate. Mr Bull laid out factors to convince the judge why Tang should not go to jail. He said Tang was driven by pure desperation to commit the offence as he suffers not just from end-stage renal failure but other medical problems such as diabetes and coronary artery... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Sep 3, 2008
Among the substances are aristolochia, a herb linked to kidney failure and cancer; yohimbe, a sexual stimulant linked to heart problems; and the herbal stimulant Citrus aurantium, or bitter orange. Bitter orange is now used in a new generation of herbal diet pills that are being marketed as safe alternatives to the banned ephedra. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Sees Doctors, as Gani Calls for Prayers Sep 3, 2008
While government officials insisted the President had gone to that country to perform the lesser hajj, media reports suggested that Yar'Adua had gone for medical treatment and even underwent a kidney transplant in a Saudi hospital - but THISDAY gathered that he had not undergone any surgery. In a telephone chat with THISDAY on Sunday night, President Yar'Adua had said he was in the Holy Land and would start the Ramadan fast with the Saudis on Monday before returning to the country anytime from... (allAfrica.com)
Yeast Infections And Candidiasis Sep 3, 2008
If Candida albicans gets into the urinary tract, cystitis, acute kidney infections, and prostratitis can result. How Can I Tell Whether Or Not I Have Systemic Candidiasis. (Suite101.com)
Why Should You Breastfeed? Sep 3, 2008
Homozygous galactosemia: This genetic disorder prevents the complete breakdown of lactose (milk sugar); increasing levels of galactose lead to cirrhosis, kidney failure, and brain damage. Affected infants (about 1 in 50,000) must be fed a soy-based formula. (Suite101.com)
Chili: It's all about the flavor Sep 3, 2008
JERKY CHILI Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced jarred jalapeno pepper slices (more or less to taste) 1 pound beef jerky (if large, cut into 1-inch chunks) 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 28-ounce can low-sodium crushed tomatoes 14-ounce can low-sodium tomato puree In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil... (Montana Standard, MT)
Sex Hormones Link To Heart Risk Sep 3, 2008
13, 2007) Women have a "female advantage" when it comes to chronic kidney disease. When compared to men, they have fewer and less severe episodes of this disorder throughout most of their lives. (Science Daily)
Horse Whisperer author taken ill Sep 3, 2008
They were given dialysis and other forms of treatment to support their kidney functions, and were said to have responded well. A family friend who visited them said all four were walking about and were in a cheerful and positive frame of mind. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Alabama Plans to Tax Fat Employees to Recoup Insurance Costs Sep 3, 2008
Being fat has long been blamed for conditions like diabetes, which can lead to heart, kidney and nerve diseases. Alabama is rolling out a creative but controversial program that will subject its 37,527 state employees to possibly humiliating at-work weigh-ins and fat tests. (Fox News -- Politics)
Suharto buried in state funeral Sep 3, 2008
Suharto was rushed to hospital on 4 January suffering from various heart, lung and kidney problems. Suharto ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for three decades. (Yahoo News -- Indonesia)
Poisoned boy's mother slams recall system Sep 3, 2008
The existence of any long-term damage to Dominic's kidney and neurological functions is still unknown. "If Dominic had been a 12-month-old instead of three-year-old, I very much doubt he'd be here today," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
VUMC to research blood pressure medication's effect on Type 2 diabetes Sep 3, 2008
The drug, Ramipril, belongs to a class of drugs known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, which are used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and kidney failure associated with high blood pressure. ACE inhibitors such as Ramipril work by reducing the body's production of angiotensin II, which in turn relaxes arterial muscles and allows arteries to enlarge to help lower blood pressure. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Local doctor develops angioplasty risk scale Sep 3, 2008
Singh said he developed his own seven-point scale, which uses information gathered from the patient such as age, gender, the incidence of heart attack, cardiac shock, kidney failure, diabetes or heart failure to arrive at a risk score. Singh and other Mayo researchers tested the scale for its accuracy on a data base of more than 300,000 patients nationwide, calculating the predicted probability of death and comparing how patients actually did after they had the procedure. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
5 things you didn't know about ... Werner syndrome Sep 3, 2008
He also had diabetes, osteoporosis, calcification of blood vessel walls and kidney problems. All signs pointed to Werner syndrome. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Sep 3, 2008
In a report in the May issue, the consumer publication found a dozen herbal supplements some banned in Asia, Europe and Canada but widely available in the USA that may cause cancer, kidney or liver damage and even death ... Aristolochia, linked to kidney failure and cancer ... The researchers also cited chaparral, comfrey, germander, kava and scullcap, all of which are known or likely causes of liver failure; lobella because of its impact on the heart; and pennyroyal oil because of possible... (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Hydrating Kidney Patients With Sodium Bicarb Has Little Effect Sep 3, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Hydrating kidney disease patients with sodium bicarbonate during coronary angiography is no more effective in reducing the risk of serious kidney disease than hydration with sodium chloride, researchers say. Neuropathy is a serious kidney disorder and a known complication of exposure to the iodine in the contrast agent used during angiography ... A new study in the Sept. 3 Journal of the American Medical Association looked at 353 people with moderate to... (Health-Finder)
Harrison celebrates 7 years with donated kidney from sister Sep 3, 2008
Cheri had just donated one of her kidneys to Stacie, who was suffering with chronic kidney disease ... Before the surgery, Stacie was near death, her kidneys had reduced to about half the normal size, and her spleen was removed ... They told us that it could be 24 to 48 hours after surgery before the transplanted kidney begins to function. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Therapy Curbs Insomnia in Dialysis Patients Sep 3, 2008
Dialysis is a procedure that people with failing kidneys must undergo in order to remove toxins from the bloodstream. More than half of people with advanced kidney disease receiving dialysis treatment suffer from insomnia and other sleep disturbances ... After 4 weeks, there was an "impressive" trend toward improvement in sleep based on standard tests, although the results were not statistically significant, the team reports in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. (MEDLINEplus)
Blood Pressure Pill Works Well in Kids, Study Shows Sep 3, 2008
Hypertension is rare in young children, typically caused by underlying kidney disease or other secondary causes ... In most of them, high blood pressure was caused by kidney disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Too much calcium in blood may increase risk of fatal prostate cancer Sep 3, 2008
" Several drugs already used in patients with high levels of parathyroid hormone, such as patients with chronic kidney disease, could be used to reduce calcium and/or parathyroid hormone in the blood, he said. Measurements of serum calcium are routinely collected and are part of most medical visits. Thus, a physician can readily determine whether a man's serum calcium level is at the high end of normal. "What is particularly exciting if this study is replicated, and attempts to do so are... (EurekAlert!)
‘Buttercup’ will truly be missed by his fans Sep 3, 2008
However, just as it was when Buttercup could not perform because of a serious kidney ailment in 2005, he can not be replaced. Story created Sep 03, 2008 - 00:02:02 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Exclusive: Horse Whisperer author Nicholas Evans left fighting for ... Sep 2, 2008
People who eat Destroying Angels usually suffer liver and kidney failure. A family friend said: "They have picked mushrooms in the woods before and simply thought these were the safe ones. "The family are normally very careful about picking them. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Pressure Building: KishHealth offering blood pressure screenings Sep 2, 2008
- High blood pressure plays a major role in health problems including stroke, dementia, brain damage, heart disease and kidney failure. - A person with high blood pressure is five times more likely to have a heart attack than a person without high blood pressure. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Sep 2, 2008
First came kidney, liver and heart transplants. Then a few doctors started transplanting hands. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Hamlet hospital to hold health fair on Sept. 13 Sep 2, 2008
Dr. Nascimento will talk about kidney health and dialysis at 9 a.m. in the education classroom, and will answer questions ... There is a growing number of kidney failure patients in our community, said Andy Davis, SHRMC CEO. We believe it is vital that we address this epidemic to help members of this community improve their health ... SHRMC blood profiles will now include a screening that tests kidney function at no additional cost. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Powerful Donor Motivators For Fundraising Sep 2, 2008
(July 5, 2007) According to a new review in American Journal of Transplantation, people who donate their kidney or part of their liver to help someone else may themselves encounter difficulty with life and health ... Computer Scientists have created an algorithm able to sort through up to 10,000 kidney donor/patient pairs, taking over the mammoth task of. (Science Daily)
Thyatira News Sep 2, 2008
George Wilhite was scheduled to return to his doctors this week to discuss a surgery date for his kidney stones. I hope all goes well for him. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Obituaries for Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2008
Contributions: The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Arrangements: Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Aspirin 'cuts pre-eclampsia risk' Sep 2, 2008
Pre-eclampsia can trigger high blood pressure and kidney problems. It affects approximately 7% of pregnancies, and, if uncontrolled, can increase the chances of both mother and baby dying. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
The risk is greatest in people older than 60, in those who are also taking steroids and in kidney, heart and lung transplant recipients, according to the FDA. If you fall into one of those groups, talk to your doctor about whether you should switch to another antibiotic, the agency says. And if you're taking a fluoroquinolone, you should call your doctor immediately at the first sign of pain, swelling or inflammation of a tendon, such as an inability to move the affected area or bear weight on... (USA Today -- Money)
Mailbag: Why rebuild at midseason? Sep 2, 2008
That Suzuki has thrived in the late innings early in his career suggests he's one of the former, so sure, if the A's get back to the playoffs "before they trade him" -- sweet kidney punch, by the way -- it wouldn't be a bad thing to see him at the plate in the ninth inning with a game on the line. Just for fun, lets say you're Beane, and you want to go after some established hitters this offseason to help bolster the A's offense. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
How not to land in medical debt Sep 2, 2008
Plus, Trim, who has insurance, owed more than $1,100 in copayments from when he'd had kidney stones earlier in the year. His son did not have insurance. (CNN -- Health)
How much is one mans life worth? Sep 2, 2008
Neil Haines, aged 46, suffers from Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma, he was chosen to take a new drug called Sutent that reduced the size of his kidney tumour after only one full cycle of treatment ... When I was first prescribed Sutent I was told it was revolutionary and they were seeing amazing results but now kidney cancer sufferers and their families not only have to cope with their disease they will also suffer even greater torture in the face of this decision ... I doubt very much if a... (WalesOnline)
Robot removes kidney Sep 2, 2008
A robot has for the first time removed a kidney with only a single incision ... the Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit) recently removed a diseased kidney using a new procedure designed by its surgeon, Craig Roger ... "This is the first time that a robot has been used to remove a kidney through a single incision," said Mani Menon, director of the Vattikuti Urology Institute at the Henry Ford Health System. (EETimes)
Institute offers hope for smallest cancer sufferers Sep 1, 2008
Despite being left with developmental difficulties, partial deafness and one kidney, Jake survived - largely thanks to techniques and technologies developed by world-class cancer researchers both here and overseas. An example of one of the latest advances is an inhibitor for a protein encoded by the gene ODC 1, which Prof Kavallaris said was shown to destroy tumours in the lab and she expects it to go to clinical trials soon. (Brisbane Times)
Dr. Robert Maronde, academic cocreated an artificial kidney Sep 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Dr. Robert F. Maronde, a professor emeritus at the University of Southern California School of Medicine whose accomplishments included cocreating an artificial kidney in the late 1940s and developing an early computerized prescription drug system in the 1960s, has died ... They were at the forefront of medical innovation, creating an artificial kidney that used a stainless-steel beer keg as the reservoir. (Boston Globe)
Too Little or Too Much Sleep Harmfu... Sep 1, 2008
High blood pressure can damage arteries, kidneys, cause kidney disease or a stroke and lead to congestive heart failure later in life. The Pool of Teens. (Suite101.com)
Busy day set for Silvagni Sep 1, 2008
Tony Silvagni drove all the way from Kure Beach, N.C., to compete in the 23rd annual National Kidney Foundation surf contest at Shepard Park ... Salick's brother, Phil, said he was being examined by a kidney specialist because Rick has had three kidney transplants. (Florida Today)
Brick by brick: Martial arts champ hasn't let kidney disease slow him down Sep 1, 2008
Breaking away from a newfound life of kidney disease and the dialysis treatments that shadow him, however, has been much tougher ... "What he has done is remarkable," says surf contest organizer Rich Salick of Rockledge, who still perseveres despite the daily struggles of three kidney transplants. (Florida Today)
BIOTECH: Master switch for hunger, reproduction, identified Sep 1, 2008
Potential complications include heart disease, blindness, nerve and kidney damage. Obesity and Type II diabetes are linked. (North County Times)
Louisiana residents hunker down in Arkansas Sep 1, 2008
A patient needing kidney dialysis, an expectant mother, and others needing critical care who were moved from Louisiana hospitals all needed attention when they arrived. The center set up a hotline to help people locate family members brought to Arkansas hospitals. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Sep 1, 2008
New England transplant surgeons, working with a Harvard economist, are planning a unique organ-trading system that could ease the shortage of kidneys available for transplant by giving willing donors a strong new incentive to give their kidneys to strangers. Currently, hundreds or even thousands of potential organ recipients must join a long transplant waiting list even though friends or family members are willing to donate a kidney, because the would-be donors prove to be a poor match with the... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
