Latest kidney disease Stories
In adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for CKD progression and transplant failure. Now, a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Dayton Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins University has found a possible similar effect in children with kidney disease who are exposed to secondhand smoke. Dayton, OH (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 In adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), cigarette smoking is associated with an increased risk for...
AbbVie presents results of Phase 2b studies NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced today the initiation of a Phase 3 clinical study called SONAR (Study Of Diabetic Nephropathy with Atrasentan) to assess the effects of the investigational compound atrasentan - when added to standard of care - on progression of kidney disease in patients with stage 2 to 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes. SONAR is a large, multinational,...
Cats with renal disease also may have "silent killer" RALEIGH, N.C., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest known veterinary clinical trial of its kind with 35 study sites in the United States and Canada is currently evaluating cats with kidney disease to determine if they also have hypertension (high blood pressure). Kidney disease and hypertension often occur together, especially in older cats. Hypertension has been called a "silent killer" and is difficult to diagnose because...
NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Award winning actor, comedian and host of NBC-TV's top rated "America's Got Talent," was named Honorary National Chair of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk program, kicking off this March. More than 100 events are held around the country, drawing 100,000 walkers on 5,000 teams with the goal of raising $8 million throughout the year. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130424/DC99921) The Kidney Walks raise...
Eco-friendly Kidney Cars Program Saves Lives NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The old car sitting in your driveway can breathe new life into the environment, your pocketbook and those suffering from kidney disease. This Earth Day, donate the car to Kidney Cars and become eligible for a tax deduction while helping the National Kidney Foundation get more mileage out of its education and prevention programs. (Photo:...
Mom’s Meals offers some early warning signs for kidney disease risk, and information on what you can do to lower that risk – including the option to have home meal delivery with specific renal-friendly options. Des Moines, IA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 With over 4-million American adults diagnosed with kidney disease every year, it is now the eighth highest cause of death in the US. Because kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing excess waste, when they aren't...
A study just published in a nationally recognized journal proposes that the antioxidants in grape seed extract, like those used in Prescopodene, the popular weight loss supplement created by Prescopodene Nutritionals, may actually prevent and/or treat those with kidney disease caused by a diet too high in fat. Australia (PRWEB) April 12, 2013 Eat too much fat and you risk doing some damage to your internal organs because they cannot function as efficiently as they should. However, new...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online If you have an apple-shaped body, then you may be more apt to develop a kidney disease, according to research written in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Researchers found people who have these types of bodies tend to have lower kidney function, lower kidney blood flow and higher blood pressure within the kidneys than those with pear-shaped bodies. The study suggests people with apple-shaped bodies may benefit from...
Tests of resistance could help doctors monitor and treat patients Highlights: -Suboptimal kidney response to the hormone FGF-23 may put chronic kidney disease patients at increased risk of premature death and cardiovascular events. -Resistance to the hormonal actions of FGF-23 in the kidney may identify novel aspects of kidney dysfunction. -60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. The kidneys' response to a particular hormone may affect kidney disease patients' heart...
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health, along with the National Kidney Foundation and the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, gave free kidney screenings today in Harrisburg. A total of nine organizations participated in the event, arranged for World Kidney Day. Visitors to the event were given information and educational materials, free blood pressure screenings and kidney health risk assessments. In addition, a...
