Depression Not Linked to Late Heart Attack Death Mar 20, 2008
Ziegelstein's team did link age, impaired heart and kidney function, and non-use of aspirin to the risk of dying during the years after a heart attack. However, none of these factors changed the relationship between depression and mortality. (MEDLINEplus)
Haiden Lass survives unbelievable odds Mar 15, 2008
For 20 years, Mandy suffered from diabetes and giving birth to Haiden knocked down much of her kidney function. At Christmas time, clots on the atrium of her heart sent her into open heart surgery. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Cardiac Surgery Drug Increases Death Rate, Study Confirms Feb 24, 2008
23, 2008) The largest study to date of a controversial cardiac surgery drug shows it increases death rates and damages kidney function, according Duke University Medical Center researchers ... Shaw and his Duke colleagues also linked aprotinin to impaired kidney function ... "Kidney function is measured by serum creatinine levels which indicate how well the blood is filtering waste products," he says. (Science Daily)
Water aerobics - Cornerstone Aquatic Center offers a unique cross-training experience Feb 22, 2008
Kidney function is even improved, as water fitness increases it by 30 percent. For those with joint problems who have to limit what kinds of exercise they do and how hard they work out, the water's buoyancy reduces joint compression and improves muscle balance. (West Hartford News, CT)
'Cardiac surgery drug ups death rate' Feb 22, 2008
WASHINGTON: A study conducted by researchers at the Duke University Medical Centre, on controversial cardiac surgery drug Aprotinin, has discovered that it increases death rates and damages kidney function ... Shaw and his fellow researchers from Duke also linked Aprotinin to the impaired kidney function ... "Kidney function is measured by serum creatinine levels which indicate how well the blood is filtering waste products," he said. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Biopure Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results Jan 29, 2008
Secondary endpoints include measurements of major adverse cardiac events, kidney function, transfusion requirements, cognitive impairment and length of hospital stay. The trial has enrolled 52 patients, of a total of 60 provided for in the protocol. (PR Newswire)
Calcium pills 'could harm' older women Jan 16, 2008
But they did "suggest that high calcium intakes might have an adverse effect" on heart health, particularly in elderly people with poor kidney function. "The present data do not permit definitive conclusions to be reached in this regard but do flag cardiac health as an area of concern in relation to calcium use," wrote the authors, from the University of Auckland. (The Australian)
Screenings at Women's Conference prelude to Health Fair Jan 15, 2008
Heart disease, diabetes and anemias are on the increase, said June Miller, lab manager at PRMC. Every adult should have the blood tests done annually to make sure these conditions or an infection are not "creeping up" on them and to check on liver and kidney function. The thyroid screen is also good to have annually to detect levels that are too low or too high. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
* Suharto hospitalized with heart trouble Jan 6, 2008
"His kidney function has deteriorated and we are worried that if his lungs follow his condition will worsen," said Rahardjo, adding that Suharto may have to be placed on dialysis if he continues to get worse. Suharto's was last rushed to the hospital in May 2006 for treatment following a bout of intestinal bleeding and spent almost a month there. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Saturday, January 05, 2008. Indonesia's ailing Suharto 'getting worse': doctors Posted: 05 January 2008 1421 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hildreth on Health: Muscular movement vital as we grow older Dec 21, 2007
In Part II, we are going to discuss the relationship between musculoskeletal deterioration and aging and its influence upon the nervous system including the brain, the heart and lungs and digestive and elimination system, which includes bowel and kidney function ... In Part II, we are going to discuss the relationship between musculoskeletal deterioration and aging and its influence upon the nervous system including the brain, the heart and lungs and digestive and elimination system, which... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
A conflict between faith and medicine Dec 13, 2007
His kidney function was poor. In retrospect, according to the hospital's chief of medicine, it may not have been a good decision to admit him to the ICU in the first place. (Globe and Mail)
Lungs' Pressure Needn't Threaten Heart Transplant Survival Nov 28, 2007
23, 2006) A three-year multi-center study of kidney-pancreas transplant recipients has identified a new risk factor for impaired kidney function, which may help physicians refine their treatment. . (Science Daily)
Emergence of the 'eICU' is what doctor ordered for intensive care Nov 19, 2007
A blue line tracking Sisler's kidney function was climbing, a warning that his organs were failing, and Lilly decided he needed an operation right away ... Sisler's kidney function had improved, and he opened his eyes for a few seconds at a time. (Boston Globe)
Clinics far more than last resort Nov 18, 2007
Some patients have lost normal kidney function, some have foot ulcers and a few are blind or had a limb amputated, Perez said. She instructs patients to keep a daily log of their blood sugar and make dietary changes, such as eating more green vegetables and reducing carbohydrates and sweets. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Experimental Drug Fails Against Heart Failure Nov 7, 2007
"The majority of patients with shortness of breath and congestion are treated with intravenous diuretics. There is a 10 to 12 percent death rate and a 20 percent readmission rate within 30 days. There is also serious concern among physicians that the treatment may have deleterious effect on kidney function.". But several promising drugs now are in large-scale trials, said Dr. Christopher M. O'Connor, professor of medicine and director of the heart center at Duke University in Durham, N.C.... (U.S. News & World Report)
Pfizer Inc UK Regulatory Announcement: New Lipitor Data Analyses from Landmark Ideal and SPARCL Trials to Be Presented at Upcoming Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association Nov 5, 2007
Pfizer announced today that new data regarding the cardiovascular and kidney function effects of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets will be presented next week at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association ... A new post-hoc analysis (planned after the study completed) of the Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction of Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) study looked at the potential kidney function effects of patients treated with Lipitor 80 mg in post-stroke patients with... (BusinessWire)
Aging heart changes shape, shrinks and loses pumping function too Nov 5, 2007
This study highlights how the aging hearts anatomy and function change hand in hand over time, similar to arteries stiffening, bones weakening from loss of calcium, and kidney function declining, says Lima. Physicians and patients need to recognize it as a process that can be accelerated by risk factors or possibly slowed down by healthy lifestyle choices and sound medical care. (EurekAlert!)
Horse owners should beware of blister beetles Nov 1, 2007
"In horses, the kidney function increases and the calcium level decreases," the veterinarian said. "The beetles cause sores in the animal's mucosa, so sometimes you see lesions in the mouth." Horses will slobber in their water as they try to find relief from the blisters and burning sensation in their mouth. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Blister beetles lethal to local horses Oct 30, 2007
In horses, the kidney function increases and the calcium level decreases, the veterinarian said. The beetles cause sores in the animal s mucosa, so sometimes you see lesions in the mouth. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts Oct 24, 2007
Exercise-related improvement in blood pressure was the second most important (a 27 percent reduced risk), followed by lipids (blood fats), body mass index, glucose abnormalities, kidney function, and homocysteine. Due to a lack of clinical evidence, the inclusion of inflammatory and hemostatic biomarkers as risk factors in assessing cardiovascular disease isn't yet recognized by the American Heart Association. (MEDLINEplus)
Low-fat for the season| Oct 20, 2007
Parsely is a diuretic which aids in kidney function. What you need. (iAfrica.com)
Research Defines New Eating Disorder Sep 22, 2007
"It's associated with electrolyte imbalances that can influence heart and kidney function, dehydration. It can also cause incredible problems with dental decay.". Though there is no "cure" for the disorder, Keel said that in the future "the main thing we need to do is really start focusing on what is contributing to the propensity to purge among these women. "Most of the research that we've done on bulimia nervosa, we understand that the immediate trigger is binge-eating episodes. (CBS News)
The 'poisonous cocktail' of multiple drugs Sep 19, 2007
Some drugs cause effects like dehydration that reduce kidney function and the ability to eliminate drug metabolites. The combined effects of some drugs can be more potent than the prescriber intended. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Merck Closes $366 Million Deal To Buy Heart Drug Sep 12, 2007
Merck spokesman Richard Pasternak has said the experimental drug enhances fluid removal and may improve kidney function. WCBSTV.COM'S MOST POPULAR PAGES. (CBS New York, NY)
Gas distributor takes advantage, too Sep 9, 2007
As your readers may know, dialysis is a blood-cleansing process necessary for those who have lost kidney function. The care we provide is not optional -- short of a kidney transplant, dialysis treatments are life-saving. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Understanding heart ailments Aug 26, 2007
Some of the risks of the procedure include - allergic reactions to dye, deterioration in kidney function (in patient with already compromised kidney function) clot around the catheter may block the artery, bleeding from site of puncture or damage to the artery by catheter. When is Coronary Angioplasty recommended. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Diabetic Foot Disease Aug 18, 2007
Vision and kidney function can gradually worsen. There is increased risk for a heart attack and stroke because of. (Suite101.com)
Biogen heart-failure drug does well in trial Aug 15, 2007
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology published the results yesterday on Adentri, which is designed to protect kidney function by raising levels of salt excretion in patients receiving treatment for heart failure. The company said that in heart-failure patients, it is believed that deteriorating kidney function is caused by pre-existing medical problems and the chronic use of high-dose diuretics. (Boston Globe)
Surgery to separate conjoined girls called off Aug 14, 2007
Anastasia, the bigger twin, has no kidney function and relies on Tatianas kidneys. Even though few twins similarly conjoined have survived past childhood, doctors decided last week, after reviewing weeks of tests conducted on the girls, that the risk of proceeding with separation is too great, Levitan said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Phase II Clinical Trial Results for ADENTRI Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology Aug 14, 2007
"We are excited to have these data published showing the potential of ADENTRI in patients with heart failure. Worsening kidney function occurs commonly in these patients and it is typically associated with adverse outcomes," said Barry H. Greenberg, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at University of California, San Diego Medical Center. "Our results demonstrate significant increases in salt excretion without significant adverse events on renal function,... (Canada Newswire)
Combination Therapy Stops Loss Of Kidney Function In Rare Genetic Disease Jul 28, 2007
A combination of two types of blood pressure-lowering drugs--an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) plus an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), added to enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with agalsidase-beta (Fabrazyme, Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA)--is the first treatment shown to stop progressive loss of kidney function in patients with severe kidney involvement due to the rare genetic disorder Fabry disease, reports a study in the September Journal of the American Society of... (Science Daily)
Opening of Kidney Arteries Brings Dangers Jul 3, 2007
FRIDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- Angioplasty and stenting can open blocked kidney arteries, but the procedure also throws off an immense amount of debris that can hurt kidney function, a new study shows ... The number of particles found in specific patients was directly related to their subsequent kidney function, the researchers found: more debris, worse kidney function ... That can bode ill for patient's longer term health, Edwards said, since "poor kidney function after kidney artery... (MEDLINEplus)
Angioplasty procedure has potential to damage kidneys, research shows Jun 29, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. The most common procedure for clearing blocked kidney arteries can also release thousands of tiny particles into the bloodstream that can impair kidney function, according to researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and colleagues. This is the first data in humans to show that debris released during angioplasty and stenting of the kidney arteries can be harmful to kidney function, said Matthew Edwards, M.D., M.S., lead researcher and an assistant... (EurekAlert!)
22-month old sick, could be E.coli Jun 27, 2007
he concern for Mallory is that her kidney function began to decline in the past 24 hours. She is on dialysis, temporarily, and she has had a blood transfusion. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Haven golf course to host Isaac Alvarez fundraiser Jun 22, 2007
Photo SubmittedThirteen-month-old Isaac Alvarez suffers from Prune Belly Syndrome, a disease that affects his abdominal muscles and his kidney function. Isaac s parents, Brenda and Enrique, have organized a charity golf tournament at Haven Golf Course July 7 to help raise money to attend a Prune Belly Syndrome convention in Wisconsin to further educate themselves about their son s condition. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gout Linked to Heart-Related Death Risk Jun 20, 2007
After taking into consideration known risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, alcohol use, family history of heart attack, use of diuretics and aspirin, and impaired kidney function, men with gout were about 50 percent more likely to die of a heart attack than men without gout. Krishnan said that the findings suggest that doctors should keep a particularly close eye on their patients with gout to make sure they don't develop heart disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Women With Diabetes Left Behind In Drop In Death Rates Jun 19, 2007
What can a woman with diabetes do to live as long as possible" The American College of Physicians suggests: Make sure you are under a doctor's care. Have blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked regularly and maintain tight control of these key markers of diabetes and heart health. Get regular checkups of your eyes, feet, and kidney function. If you're overweight, lose weight. If you smoke, quit. Eat a healthy diet (fewer carbohydrates, sweets and starches that affect blood... (Science Daily)
Community Center Programs Improve Diabetes Care Jun 8, 2007
Specifically, they observed improvements in the patients' blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, kidney function, and vision. Prescriptions of ACE inhibitors and aspirin also increased significantly. (MEDLINEplus)
Trials Ahead for a Drug Maker Jun 7, 2007
Several cardiologists and nephrologists with whom we spoke or corresponded via e-mail are concerned that fenofibrate the generic name for TriCor may cause a decline in kidney function ... Creatinine levels also rose for patients in the FIELD study, which has left Weintraub questioning whether patients taking fenofibrates experienced reduced kidney function, and whether that caused a build-up in arterial plaque that offset the drug's benefits ... The authors of the FIELD study are analyzing... (SmartMoney)
New Once A Year Osteoporosis Drug Shows Promise May 3, 2007
There were some adverse events in both placebo and drug groups, including changes to kidney function. However, the drug group showed a higher incidence of serious atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm) compared to the placebo group (50 versus 20 patients), but this was not statistically significant (probability factor less than 1 in 1000). (Medical News Today)
1st Kuwaiti woman MP sworn in Apr 30, 2007
Canadian researchers say they've made a chemical discovery that may explain how contaminated pet food blocked animals' kidney function. The Conservative government is clamping down on the emissions produced by average consumer goods from cars to dishwashers under a new environmental plan released Thursday. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Readers questions about environmental issues are answered in this periodically updated column. The latest issues: programs for students, and hormones in dairy cows. Apr 29, 2007
Chronic exposure to styrene is associated with central nervous system damage as well as skin, eye and respiratory irritation, depression, fatigue and compromised kidney function. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the International Agency for Research on Cancer both consider styrene a possible human carcinogen. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Sticking With Guidelines For Acute Coronary Syndromes Benefits Even Very Elderly Patients Apr 27, 2007
In the meantime, bleeding risk may be minimized by adjusting the dosage of anticlotting medications, based on a more careful assessment of kidney function, Dr. Cohen noted. In extremely elderly patients, a normal blood creatinine may give false assurance that kidney function is normal ... "One of the things we've learned over the last several years from the CRUSADE registry is the importance of checking kidney function and adjusting medication dosage," Dr. Cohen said. (Science Daily)
Heart Transplant Patients Benefit From New Approach To Immunosuppression, According To Mayo Clinic Apr 27, 2007
A new immunosuppression regimen for heart transplant patients can improve kidney function and prevent transplant coronary artery disease, according to two new Mayo Clinic studies ... One study involving 78 heart transplant patients over four years found that gradually transitioning stable patients from calcineurin inhibitors to sirolimus showed consistent improvement of kidney function. (Science Daily)
Study warns barbecue lovers about toxin Apr 26, 2007
" Once AGEs enter the body, it becomes more difficult to get them out, especially as people age. Older people have a reduced capacity for removing AGEs from the body, the researchers explain, most likely because kidney function slows as the body ages. The study, done in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is published in the April issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. Canada AM nutrition expert Leslie Beck says average Canadians should already be cutting... (CTV.ca)
Changing Heart Transplant Drugs Could Boost Kidney Function Apr 26, 2007
THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Changing a heart transplant patient's immunosuppression drug regimen may improve their kidney function and help prevent coronary artery disease, according to two Mayo Clinic studies ... One four-year study of 78 heart transplant patients found that gradually switching stable patients from calcineurin inhibitors to sirolimus resulted in improved kidney function. (Health-Finder)
Stem cells could blow hole in insulin market Apr 15, 2007
A further drawback to insulin replacement therapies is that they do not prevent many side effects such as blindness, heart attacks, loss of limbs and kidney function (although frequent or continuous insulin replacement has been shown to reduce some negative effects). A stem cell therapy might also address these problems by directly treating the cause of the disease - namely the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta islet cells in the pancreas. (BiopharmaReporter.com)
Sodium Hydration Therapies Equally Effective Apr 3, 2007
The objective of the trial was to see how many patients developed renal dysfunction, defined as a less than 25 percent decrease in the GFR (a measure of kidney function). This result was seen in 13. (Science Daily)
First Step In Developing Heart Hormone-based Pill To Control High Blood Pressure Mar 28, 2007
In an era of increasing death and illness from heart and blood vessel disease -- which also can impair kidney function -- Mayo Clinic researchers have designed two promising new cardiovascular treatment approaches ... The second advance is the development of a therapeutic hybrid molecule that helps improve both heart and kidney function ... Reduced kidney function leads to buildup of toxins in the blood that can disable a person -- and progress to kidney failure that requires lifelong dialysis,... (Science Daily)
Antifreeze poisoning 'a painful way to die' Mar 18, 2007
The emergency room doctor was concerned and told Thompson to mention the kidney function to his regular doctor when he saw him the next week for an already scheduled appointment. Then he sent Thompson home with an anti-nausea suppository. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Best practices Mar 11, 2007
Doctors and hospital directors were evaluated and publicly rated, for example, on how often their diabetic patients had their vision and kidney function checked, or how often heart attack victims were given cholesterol-lowering drugs and beta-blockers. Research has incontrovertibly shown that such simple measures can save lives and improve the health of patients, yet they're often neglected by doctors. (Boston Globe)
New Mechanism For Nutrient Uptake Discovered Feb 13, 2007
The discovery, published in the February 11th on-line edition of Nature, has widespread potential--from understanding human diseases, such as kidney function, to engineering better crops. "Every cell in every organism has a system for bringing in nutrition and expelling waste," explained lead author Dominique Loqu. (Science Daily)
Lessons Learned From Liver Retransplantation Feb 5, 2007
Their findings led to several therapeutic measures, including lowering the dosage of immunosuppressants very early, administering medication to improve kidney function, early blood transfusions, and continuous improvements in intensive care management. They note that patient survival after retransplant very strongly depends on the reason for the transplant, with patients experiencing ITBL and rejection showing the best survival rates. (Science Daily)
Gender Affects Genes' Influence on Blood Pressure Jan 6, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Variations in genes that play a role in regulating heart rate and kidney function appear to affect blood pressure differently in men and women, new research suggests. This could have important implications for selecting blood pressure-lowering medications. (MEDLINEplus)
High-normal Uric Acid Linked With Mild Cognitive Impairment In The Elderly Jan 4, 2007
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins and Yale university medical schools have found that a simple blood test to measure uric acid, a measure of kidney function, might reveal a risk factor for cognitive problems in old age. Of 96 community-dwelling adults aged 60 to 92 years, those with uric-acid levels at the high end of the normal range had the lowest scores on tests of mental processing speed, verbal memory and working memory. (Science Daily)
Sensory Nerve Discovery In Diabetes Opens Door To New Treatment Strategies Dec 25, 2006
Insulin deficiency is fatal and current insulin replacement therapies cannot prevent many side effects such as heart attacks, blindness, strokes, loss of limbs and kidney function. The SickKids research group has long been pursuing links between diabetes and the nervous system, studying both humans and animal models of the disease. (Science Daily)
FDA advisers back Celebrex for children despite risks Nov 30, 2006
Because children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis could be prescribed Celebrex or other painkillers for years, Pfizer should establish a patient registry to track such health indicators as blood pressure and kidney function for as long as three decades, the panel said. Celebrex can raise blood pressure and potentially place children who take it at higher risk for suffering a heart attack decades later, advisers said. (Boston Globe -- Business)
Altered Sodium Channel Function Linked To Heart Failure Nov 28, 2006
(April 22, 1998) -- Sodium transport - the kidney function that regulates the level of salt in the kidney and bloodstream and, ultimately, blood pressure, may be intimately related to some of the same oncogenes that. . (Science Daily)
Vegetable-rich low-carb cuts heart disease risk, says study Nov 10, 2006
"One likely explanation that we did not see increased risk of CHD with low-carbohydrate diets is that the adverse effects of animal products might be counterbalanced by reducing refined carbohydrates. The quality of fat and carbohydrate is more important than quantity. A heart-healthy diet should embrace healthy types of fat and carbohydrates, he said. Indeed, the authors did note a link between glycaemic load and CHD. The use of glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to their... (NutraIngredients.com)
Seven-point system gauges seriousness of heart failure in elderly Nov 10, 2006
high urea in the blood (a reflection of poor cardiac output that affects kidney function). low blood pressure (a result of weakened heart function). (EurekAlert!)
Sharon moved out of intensive care Nov 7, 2006
The last time Sharon, 78, was in intensive care was in August, when he was treated for an infection that affected his kidney function. . (Yahoo News -- Israel)
Vioxx Risks Confirmed By New Studies Sep 14, 2006
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of Vioxx (rofecoxib), the anti-inflammatory drug at the center of many high-profile lawsuits, does, in fact, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes and may also adversely affect kidney function, according to the results of two studies released early by the Journal of the American Medical Association. Both reports suggest that only Vioxx, not other COX-2 inhibitors, markedly raises the risk of these events. (MEDLINEplus)
New Painkiller Studies Show New Risks Sep 14, 2006
He urges patients on any of those drugs to get liver and kidney function tests every six months. The heart risks from diclofenac were reported by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia. (CBS2.com, CA)
Diagnostic Dyes May Put Patients at Risk Aug 25, 2006
Injected agents undermine kidney function, researchers explain ... WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Injected radiocontrast dyes used in diagnostic testing can trigger declines in kidney function, and a new study suggests that even a fairly minor decline in kidney function can increase death risk for patients ... In this study, changes in the patients' serum creatinine levels (an indicator of kidney function) were evaluated before and after they were injected with the dye. (MEDLINEplus)
