Stable Blood Sugar Curbs Diabetes Complications Nov 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people with type 1 diabetes, adequate control of blood sugar over the long haul helps reduce the risk of diabetes-related eye and kidney disease, new data suggest ... By analyzing hemoglobin A1C levels over time -- a standard indicator of long-term blood sugar control -- the researchers observed that increasing variability in hemoglobin A1C heightens the risk of new or worsening diabetic retinopathy (damage to the retina) and diabetic kidney disease ...... (MEDLINEplus)
'I just want to give thanks' Nov 25, 2008
Peggy was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 1985 after the birth of her third child, although she had lived with it her entire life undetected. By 2005, Peggy was no longer able to work, had lost both her kidneys and was on dialysis. (Calhoun Times, GA)
LETTER: Global diabetes epidemic knows no boundaries Nov 25, 2008
It is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and lower limb amputation. Unfortunately, many people are unaware they have diabetes or are at risk for developing the disease. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Alcoholism and the Coming Social Crisis in Ghana Nov 24, 2008
Those unable to afford the expensive treatment for kidney diseases may eventually die, leaving behind single-parent families to fend for themselves. To the degree that single- parent families are more likely to be poor, this too undermines any national efforts at poverty reduction. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hypertension : Hypertension found to develop early and silently in ... Nov 24, 2008
It may even lead to heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. The study included 55 young men, 30 white and 25 African-American, with the majority being university seniors. (Entertainment and Showbiz!)
Brookline residents head back to Nicaragua to present public health study Nov 23, 2008
Sarah Johnson and Peter Stringham, members of the Brookline Sister City Health Committee, and Carol Caro, president of the Brookline-Quezalguaque Project, will return to Nicaragua this December to report on a study of chronic kidney disease to the town of Quezalguaque, to the local health officials in Leon and to the Ministry of Health in Managua. Last summer, the Brookline Sister City Health Committee coordinated a team of more than 50 people in the United States and Nicaragua to study an... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Nine women jurors key to verdict Nov 23, 2008
Gear only was thinking that his daughters were in danger, said Tolley, who claims Gear suffers from chronic kidney disease, just a step away from dialysis and maybe an early death. "He is particularly in love with his children because he knows his time with his children is limited," Tolley told jurors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 23, 2008
This could be quite a substantial increase in the number of live donors," said Dr. Francis L. Delmonico, medical director of the New England Organ Bank in Boston, which manages the region's organ supply.The paired-exchange system appears to be surmounting the ethical concerns that have sunk other ideas for fostering more organ donation. Congress long ago barred financial incentives to encourage donors, but medical ethicists are also concerned about any system that pressures people to undergo a... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Local schools supply good nurses, but can't produce enough of them Nov 22, 2008
"First, the baby boomers are aging. The other reason is that there is a significant number of people in the Orangeburg area who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, renal failure and (kidney disease), which usually involves more hospitalization.". Knight pointed out that each year, approximately 25 graduates of the OCtech ADN program are employed at the RMC.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Diuretic Reduces Risk For A Type Of Heart Failure That Is More Common Among Women, Study Suggests Nov 22, 2008
8, 2006) Older Americans with high blood pressure and moderate to severe chronic kidney disease have a greater chance of developing heart disease than people with normal kidney function. These patients are. (Science Daily)
A good example of how to serve Nov 21, 2008
Berger s disease is a kidney disease often known as a smoker s disease. The doctors weren t optimistic he would survive that surgery. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Sorry State of American Health Nov 21, 2008
For all races, additional golden years aren't necessarily healthy years, with seniors increasingly burdened by such chronic illnesses as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Part of that is simply because the more years you pile up, the more opportunity you have to develop diseases associated with aging. (Time.com)
New Study by BioTrends Highlights Practice Management Shifts Among Canadian Nephrologists Nov 20, 2008
In the anemia market, Amgen's Aranesp is the market share leader among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease not on dialysis (CKD) whereas share between Aranesp and Eprex in the dialysis market is more evenly divided. Satisfaction between brands is similar, but Eprex has a perceived competitive advantage on achieving target hemoglobin levels quickly and allowing for easy dosing modifications. (PR Newswire)
African-Americans With Depression And Heart Attack Have Greater Risk Of Death Nov 20, 2008
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Risk factors include cardiovascular disease, older age, tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, excessive alcohol consumption and chronic high level of stress. Using the Patient Health Questionnaire as part of a prospective myocardial infraction registry, Parashar and her team measured depressive symptoms in 397 African-American MI patients at Grady Memorial... (Science Daily)
New Equation Provides More Accurate Estimates Of Kidney Function Nov 20, 2008
19, 2008) A newly developed equation produces more accurate estimates of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) a key indicator of kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to research being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... "Equations to estimate GFR are routinely used to assess kidney function and to detect, evaluate, and manage CKD," comments Andrew S. Levey, MD, of... (Science Daily)
Kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 19, 2008
Miller, who has since moved to Connecticut to be with her children, was one of the millions of Americans unaware that they are suffering from chronic kidney disease, which is caused in most cases by uncontrolled hypertension (as in her case) or diabetes, and is often asymptomatic until its later stages ... An analysis of federal health data published last November in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that 13 percent of American adults about 26 million people have chronic... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Heart Failure Hospitalization Rates Rise Among Nation's Seniors Nov 19, 2008
Efforts also should be made to prevent chronic kidney disease and pneumonia as they contribute to heart failure as well, Liu said. Liu listed no specific funding support for the study. (Science Daily)
Diabetes: Diagnosis spurred Canton woman to healthier habits, life Nov 19, 2008
Johnson suffered from diabetes, a condition that often leads to kidney disease, heart disease and stroke. Additional consequences can include amputation and blindness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Katrina angel awaits kidney transplant Nov 19, 2008
But what the families didn't know is that a month after Katrina, Drue's kidneys almost completely gave out and she had to start dialysis for the first time in 23 years of kidney disease. Now I'm on like 21 pills, she said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Questions on Steroids, Health Care Reform, and the 'Nocebo' Effect Nov 19, 2008
An Epidemic of Kidney Disease. The number of Americans suffering from chronic kidney disease, which is caused by uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes, has increased to 26 million, up from about 20 million a decade ago, The New York Times reports. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
People Who Develop Kidney Stones Are At Increased Risk For Chronic Kidney Disease Nov 18, 2008
17, 2008) Kidney stones may damage the kidneys and lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... The study abstract, "Kidney Stones Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease," (F-FC202) will be presented as part of a Free Communications session on the topic of "Chronic Kidney Disease: Its Prediction, Prevention, and... (Science Daily)
Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight Nov 18, 2008
The Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy also found that being male, having higher blood pressure, having protein in urine (a manifestation of diabetic kidney disease) and a greater body mass index also increased one's risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Maintaining glycemic control, based on blood levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A1 -- a measure of average blood sugar -- helped improve the condition in those that had it as well, regardless of how long the patient had type... (MEDLINEplus)
Blue Cross lists tips for fighting flu Nov 17, 2008
In need of regular medical care or were in a hospital during the previous year because of a metabolic disease (like diabetes), chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system (including immune system problems caused by medicines or by infection with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV/AIDS]). A child six months to 18 years of age on long-term aspirin therapy. (Medfield Press, MA)
Hypertension develops early, silently, in African-American men Nov 17, 2008
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. In 2002, hypertension was listed as a primary or contributing cause of death for 277,000 Americans. (EurekAlert!)
Heparin's Deadly Side Effects Nov 17, 2008
Bonnie Hubley, his wife, had polycystic kidney disease, in which cysts grow in the kidneys, often becoming so large that the kidneys fail and have to be replaced. All of the Hubley children inherited the genetic disease. (Time.com)
I. Bernard Weinstein, Who Studied Causes of Cancer, Dies at 78 Nov 16, 2008
The cause was kidney disease, his family said. At Columbia, where he headed the Comprehensive Cancer Center from 1985 to 1996, Dr. Weinstein investigated chemical sources of cancer and how cancers can progress in stages and over time at the molecular and cellular levels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
4 students advocate care for all Nov 16, 2008
Montague said he's not only worried about finding a job in the area and eventually paying his $5 a day to stay in the shelter, he has high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. He wants to go a doctor, but he said he can't afford it. (Florida Times-Union)
Objects to objector in ad Nov 15, 2008
buck_urban wrote on Nov 14, 2008 8:04 AM:" People, the items you are so exhuberant about have little to do with the point I was making. My point is, that a coward from the Vietnam Era has no right to add his name to a roll of honor for VETERANS. It was, purely and simply, a political statement. Perhaps some of you are not old enough to remember Vietnam. Keep this in mind when you think about my position:My father-in-law was drafted in 1967. His wife had passed away from a kidney disease the year... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tiger dies at Ohio's Akron Zoo Nov 15, 2008
Zoo officials announced on Friday that a 17-year-old female Sumatran tiger named Aneh (A'-nuh) was euthanized Wednesday because of worsening kidney disease. The zoo still has two male tigers. (WKRC.com, OH)
November is Diabetes Awareness Month Nov 15, 2008
Of the 24 million, there are 600,000 residents in Georgia with this illness that puts them at an increased risk for a number of serious, even life-threatening, complications, such as heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. Another 300,000 Georgians could have the disease and not know it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hawaii liver research center gets grant Nov 15, 2008
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases awarded the grant to the Liver Center and the University of Michigan for hepatitis B clinical research. Hawaii s diverse ethnic population and immigration rate provide us the opportunity to add critical data not readily available to our mainland study partner, the University of Michigan, said Dr. Naoky Tsai, director of the Liver Center, in a statement. (Pacific Business News, HI)
High-normal Phosphate Levels Linked To Early Atherosclerosis Nov 15, 2008
Patients with kidney disease have increased phosphate levels, which are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. If higher phosphate levels play a role in causing cardiovascular disease, then a link between phosphate level and early atherosclerosis might be found even in healthy people without kidney disease ... Another study in the same issue of JASN shows that higher phosphate levels are linked to increased coronary artery calcium in patients with moderate chronic kidney disease... (Science Daily)
Flu season needs to be taken serious by all Arkansans Nov 15, 2008
adults and children with chronic metabolic diseases (including diabetes), kidney diseases, blood disorders (such as sickle cell anemia), or weakened immune systems, including persons with HIV/AIDS. residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
AMAG Soars On Approval Nov 15, 2008
Shares of AMAG Pharmaceuticals (nasdaq: - - ) more than doubled on Thursday when the company announced that the FDA would finally set an approval date for its drug ferumoxytol, which treats anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. The stock jumped 103. (Forbes, NY)
Dalmatian Bladder Stones Caused By Gene That Regulates Uric Acid In Humans Nov 14, 2008
The study was supported, in part, by a fellowship from the Morris Animal Foundation and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases within the National Institutes of Health. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Large Waist Can Almost Double Your Risk Of Premature Death, Says Europe-wide Study Nov 14, 2008
(June 24, 2008) Healthy individuals who gain weight, even to a weight still considered normal, are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The study suggests that CKD should be added. (Science Daily)
Diabetic teens skipping insulin to lose weight: research Nov 14, 2008
"People who omit or don't take sufficient insulin often will have worse control and we know that worse control of diabetes leads to serious consequences, which are things like blindness, kidney disease and heart disease," he said. Tags. (ABC Online)
Milk scandal Nov 14, 2008
15 Oct: Nearly 6,000 infants remain in hospital across China for kidney diseases. Six are in a serious condition. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Bound for Boston Nov 13, 2008
Gleason's daughter, Kaylei, now 7, was born with kidney disease and his son, Braeden, now 5, underwent surgeries to correct a soft spot in his skull. Gleason and his family spent many hours at University Hospital in Syracuse, where he said his children received the best possible care. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Pet owners skip vet visits to cut back on costs Nov 13, 2008
Risks of skipping pet checkupsInfectious diseases, parasitism and degenerative diseases such as heart problems, kidney disease and arthritis in pets can go untreated or unnoticed when people skip well-pet visits, says John Hamil, a veterinarian at Canyon Animal Hospital in Laguna Beach, Calif. Thats especially true in lower socioeconomic areas, he says, where pets might be more likely to encounter other animals that havent been vaccinated or given preventive medication for heartworms or... (MSNBC -- Health)
Overnight Hemodialysis Dramatically Improves Survival, Study Shows Nov 13, 2008
21, 2007) Patients who received hemodialysis at night six times a week for treatment of end-stage kidney disease had improvements on certain outcomes, including reduced need for blood pressure medications and. (May 13, 2008) The anti-platelet drug clopidogrel reduced the frequency of early blood clot formation in new surgically enlarged blood vessels created for patients requiring dialysis, but did not increase the. (Science Daily)
Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure Nov 13, 2008
The study abstract, "Dietary Potassium Deficiency Is Independently Associated with Increased Blood Pressure in a Multi-Ethnic Population-Based Cohort," (SA-FC404) will be presented as part of a Free Communications session on the topic of Clinical Aspects of Hypertension in Kidney Disease on November 8, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Genetic Blueprint Revealed For Kidney Design And Formation Nov 13, 2008
Part of an international consortium sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a research team led by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center reports the creation of a detailed genome-based atlas for understanding healthy and abnormal kidney development and disease. Published in the Nov. 11 Developmental Cell and featured on the journal's cover, the research provides a molecular genetic map detailing "gene expression analysis of all the major... (Science Daily)
Marion Nestle: Why cutting salt is easier said than done Nov 13, 2008
Less salt in everyone's diet would reduce the risk of high blood pressure and, therefore, the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. But, alas, this is easier said than done. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Survey Results Indicate Focus on Earlier Treatment Will Help to Address the Growing Medical and Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Nov 12, 2008
(7) "Diabetes-related complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease account for many of the costs associated with diabetes. As the survey opinion results have highlighted, treating patients earlier is a preferred approach. Whether greater flexibility in prescribing would help to reduce the likelihood of complications developing, and in turn help to lower the increasing financial demands diabetes places on healthcare budgets needs further study," said Professor Anthony Barnett,... (Canada Newswire)
Blood pressure race gap cited in deaths Nov 12, 2008
The researchers also looked at patients who were sick with one or more conditions like heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes. They found that blood pressure control was much worse in blacks than whites. (CNN)
Schneck offering flu shot clinic Nov 12, 2008
The Center for Disease Control recommends an annual flu vaccine for children from six months of age through 18 years of age; anyone 50 years of age or older; anyone who has long-term health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and other disorders; anyone with a weakened immune system due to disease or treatments such as chemotherapy; physicians, nurses, family members, people who provide essential community services, or anyone else coming in close contact with... (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Preventing anemia is important to kidney disease patients' quality of life Nov 12, 2008
Maintaining sufficient red blood cell levels is important to the physical and mental health of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The findings indicate that preventing anemia in kidney disease patients should be an integral part of their care ... Erythropoiesis-stimulating agentsmedications that elevate red blood cell levels (hemoglobin)have been a topic of... (EurekAlert!)
Radiation caused man’s illness Nov 12, 2008
Evidently it didn t look like routine kidney disease. Radiation looks different, and they spotted it after removing my kidney. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
DaVita proposes Indian Trail dialysis site Nov 12, 2008
DaVita is a provider of dialysis services for individuals with chronic kidney disease. The company (NYSE:DVA) has more than 1,400 outpatient dialysis facilities and acute units in more than 700 hospitals, with operations in 43 states and the District of Columbia. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diab... Nov 11, 2008
Early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent frequently disabling or deadly complication including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation. Can Diabetes Be Cured. (Suite101.com)
Scientists Map Molecular Regulation Of Fat-cell Genetics Nov 11, 2008
The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases and the National Cancer Institute provided funding for this research. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
And, the heart association says, closer monitoring with home blood pressure checks is especially useful if you have heart disease, diabetes or kidney disease; if you're pregnant, because preeclampsia, or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, can develop rapidly; or if you just started taking high blood pressure medication, so you can see if it's working ... That's a problem, because , one of the most important, modifiable risk factors for heart and kidney disease and stroke, has no symptoms ...... (USA Today -- Money)
Unique New Initiative by World-Recognized Specialists in Heart Disease and Diabetes to Reduce Residual Vascular Risk Launched Today Nov 10, 2008
NEW ORLEANS and LOS ANGELES, November 10 /PRNewswire/ -- - Current Treatment Fails to Abolish Majority of Vascular Risk - Residual Risk Reduction Initiative (R3i) Calls for Action to Reduce the Lipid-Related Residual Vascular Risk Unaddressed by Current Standards of Care in Millions of Patients With Heart Disease and Diabetes Internationally recognized specialists from North America, Europe, Asia and Japan have come together today to launch the Residual Risk Reduction initiative (R3i) - a unique... (PR Newswire)
Diabetes in children: Emerging epidemic Nov 10, 2008
Inadequately treated, affected children can develop complications such as eye disease, heart disease and kidney disease. Lifelong treatment with insulin injections, along with strict adherence to diet and lifestyle advice, can help patients to live a near-normal life and avoid complications. (Hindu)
Diabetes strikes 1 in 15 Oregonians Nov 9, 2008
Case said diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, lower leg amputation and kidney disease. Many undiagnosed diabetics wait until their symptoms progress before going to a doctor. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study Nov 9, 2008
Most patients who undergo dialysis do so on a thrice weekly schedule for between three to five hours per treatment, according to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. For the new study, Ok and his colleagues tracked 224 Turkish dialysis patients -- average age, 45 -- who were switched from conventional dialysis to a routine of three nights a week, eight hours per session at a dialysis center. (Forbes)
Compatible Cohorts... When a fellow staffer needed a kidney, this Boyceville teacher didnt hesitate to offer hers Nov 9, 2008
In January, the Boyceville area woman began to experience deteriorating effects of polycystic kidney disease, an inherited condition she had been dealing with for many years ... With kidney disease, it s very different. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste Nov 8, 2008
"Lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, and polyvinyl chloride, all of these materials have known toxicological effects that range from brain damage, kidney disease, to mutations, cancers," he tells Pelley. And there's no shortage of refuse that contains these hazardous materials. (CBS News)
Fairbanks mayor donates kidney to cousin Nov 8, 2008
Kathy's mother died of polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, when Kathy was 2 ... Polycystic kidney disease affects more than 600,000 Americans ... According to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Web site, about 3,000 Americans affected with the genetic disease are on a wait list for a kidney transplant. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Mental Performance, Study Finds Nov 8, 2008
7, 2008) Individuals with kidney disease often suffer from cognitive impairment, but kidney transplantation can improve their mental performance, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ... While researchers and clinicians consider cognitive decline to be a common occurrence in patients with chronic kidney disease, it is unclear if this impairment is due to patients' advanced age,... (Science Daily)
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure May Cause People With Alzheimer's Disease To Die Sooner Nov 8, 2008
12, 2002) Monitoring nighttime blood pressure is a simple, painless and noninvasive method of identifying patients with type 1 diabetes who are at increased risk for kidney disease, according to a study. . (Science Daily)
Problems And Solutions To Inequities In Kidney Transplant Allocation Nov 8, 2008
3, 2008) Kidney disease patients of African descent in both Canada and the United States are less likely than Caucasian Americans to have access to kidney transplants, but only African-Americans in the United. (May 2, 2007) While the field of transplantation is quite young, substantial advancements and success have led to the current imbalance between the supply of organs and the demand for them. (Science Daily)
Mourning still wants to play in NBA Nov 8, 2008
Mourning, who has battled kidney disease, said that Lance Armstrong's Tour de France titles inspired him greatly. He said Armstrong has inspired a lot of people. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 8, 2008
This could be quite a substantial increase in the number of live donors," said Dr. Francis L. Delmonico, medical director of the New England Organ Bank in Boston, which manages the region's organ supply.The paired-exchange system appears to be surmounting the ethical concerns that have sunk other ideas for fostering more organ donation. Congress long ago barred financial incentives to encourage donors, but medical ethicists are also concerned about any system that pressures people to undergo a... (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
