89 jobs to go! 89 jobs to go from hospital Nov 29, 2008
Mrs Smith is the carer for her 84-year-old father, David Higgins, who has congestive heart failure; chronic renal failure and a history of strokes. She said he arrived at the hospital by ambulance at 6. (Coff's Coast Advocate)
Nicki touched by community support Nov 28, 2008
For Harman, imagining what the Oestereich family has been going through was not very difficult, since she is has brain complications resulting from renal cell carcinoma. Harman said the community, even complete strangers, had been very supportive of her something she said someone stricken with cancer can definitely appreciate. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Kidney Injury Puts Elderly Individuals At High Risk For Developing Serious Kidney Disease Nov 28, 2008
27, 2008) Acute kidney injury (AKI) which is often caused by trauma, illness, or surgery predisposes elderly individuals to the most serious form of chronic kidney disease (CKD), known as end stage renal disease (ESRD), according to a new study ... To determine the risk of serious CKD among elderly patients with AKI, Allan J. Collins, MD, of the United States Renal Data System (USRD) in Minneapolis, MN, and his colleagues studied a sampling of Medicare beneficiaries and their medical claims from... (Science Daily)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Nov 28, 2008
Mr Geelani, who is in his seventies, is suffering from renal cancer. An official in Indian-administered Kashmir said Mr Geelani, whose Indian passport was impounded in 1981, would be given a new one. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Major North American breakthrough for dialysis patients Nov 28, 2008
Montreal, Canada, November 27, 2008 Suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a growing number of patients at the Centre hospitalier de l'Universit de Montral (CHUM), have become the beneficiaries of a North American breakthrough: high efficacy hemodiafiltration (HDF) ... Renal replacement therapy for ESRD is based on two processes: diffusion and convection ... HD is the most widely used renal replacement function technology for ESRD.. (EurekAlert!)
FDA Draws Fire Over Chemicals In Baby Formula Nov 27, 2008
If melamine and cyanuric acid combine, they can form round yellow crystals that can also damage kidneys and destroy renal function. Melamine was found in Good Start Supreme Infant Formula With Iron made by , and cyanuric acid was detected in Enfamil Lipil With Iron infant formula powder made by Mead Johnson. (Washington Post)
Nigeria: 25 Children Die From Tainted Drugs Nov 27, 2008
Meanwhile, parents, especially mothers, have been advised to immediately stop the use of teething mixture and syrups pending the completion of the investigation of the outbreak of renal failure amongst children between the ages of four months and two years. They were advised to use paracetamol tablet instead of the teething mixtures and syrups. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Nafdac, Luth, Barewa Trade Blames Nov 27, 2008
"Seven paediatric patients within the ages of one to three years were referred to the UCH from hospitals in Lagos. The seven toddlers had renal failure linked to administration of My Pikin," Akunyili said, pointing out that two out of the seven died. But in a statement by Barewa Pharmaceuticals and signed by its Chairman, Mr. Kola Okunlola, the company said it was surprised by the allegations of NAFDAC in the face of facts by some of the teaching hospitals disclaiming the agency's reports. (allAfrica.com)
Planting exotic seeds could pay off with winter surprise Nov 27, 2008
(A warning is in order for those with kidney problems: do not eat star fruit unless your doctor says it is OK. They contain enough oxalic acid to interrupt renal functions in those who suffer from kidney ailments. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Tribute to Paka Nov 27, 2008
Tests revealed that he was suffering from acute renal failure and had but a short time left to purr, so we brought "Our Boy" home to spend his last days in the company and care of his family. Paka was born somewhere on Haleloke Place, where he spent his entire life. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Surprising dangers for pets during... Nov 27, 2008
Typical holiday staples such as grapes and raisins have been shown to cause renal failure when ingested by dogs. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Law)
HOPE FUND: She's still trying to look out for others Nov 27, 2008
For the past nine years, the biggest of the health issues she faces - renal failure - has consumed her life, with dialysis treatments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays often leaving her bed-ridden. The 59-year-old Jacksonville woman is in the end stages of acute renal failure caused by high blood pressure and drives herself to dialysis at a clinic off Lem Turner Road. (Florida Times-Union)
Officials scramble to meet demands for uranium info Nov 26, 2008
The family's youngest child, a three-year-old who had drunk the water her entire life, showed mild renal tubular injury associated with a decreased ability to absorb water, the article stated. Residents of Legend Hill, which have known about the elevated levels of uranium in their drinking water for a while, have had mixed reactions to the knowledge, and to the news of the heavy metal, which can be toxic to kidneys, in Brown and Ryerson middle schools. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Teething syrup suspected in 24 Nigerian deaths Nov 26, 2008
33 cases of renal failure reported in kids who took mix, health minister says ... "All parents, especially mothers, have been advised to immediately stop the use of teething mixture and syrups for now pending the full report of the investigation of the outbreak, which is causing renal failure in children," Lawal told reporters in the nation's capital Abuja ... At least 33 cases of renal failure in children have been reported in Lagos, Zaria and Ibadan since Nov. 3. (MSNBC -- Health)
Balanced Health Products, Inc. Conducts Voluntary Urgent Nationwide Recall of Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient Nov 26, 2008
Bumetanide is a diuretic indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease including nephrotic syndrome. Bumetanide has been detected in STARCAPS at a level of 0. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
No more than 2 pneumonia shots in life, experts say Nov 26, 2008
People who fall into that category include those with chronic renal failure, chronic heart disease, chronic liver disease, diabetes, sickle cell disease, a splenectomy, any immunodeficiency disorder or chemotherapy treatment. Name. (Missoulian, MT)
No place to call home but $50,000 still owed on care unit Nov 26, 2008
The 66-year-old pensioner, who suffers from hyper-anxiety, depression and renal failure, has no hope of paying the debt to FKP.. Geoff Breusch, FKP's media manager, said the fees covered health services, cleaning, cooking and gardening, the costs of which were not diminished with the departure of a single resident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Study Calls for Greater Scrutiny Of 'Off-Label' Drug Use Nov 26, 2008
Doctors often prescribe medicines for conditions that haven't been studied thoroughly. Monday, November 24, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Seniors encouraged to sign up for Medicare drug program Nov 25, 2008
You can also get Medicare if you are under 65, disabled and have been receiving either Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits for at least two years, or get continuing dialysis for renal disease or need a kidney transplant, or are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance and have ALS. "Enrollment happens every year," said Peter Pitts, president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. "You can either 're-up' or change your plan." Medicare is... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends FDA Approval of Febuxostat for the Treatment of Hyperuricemia in Patients With Gout Nov 25, 2008
Both doses were well tolerated and required no dose adjustments in patients with renal impairment. The most commonly reported adverse events were upper respiratory tract infections, musculoskeletal and connective tissue signs and symptoms, and diarrhea. (PR Newswire)
More studies urged for off-label drugs Nov 25, 2008
Chronic renal failure. Anemia from chronic disease. (USA Today)
Cledus T. Judd fired Nov 25, 2008
Now, lay back, hold on tight to the financial bonuses you raked in two years ago, and enjoy the renal exam you are about to receive. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Outcry over TV kidney competition Nov 25, 2008
"The scenario portrayed in this programme is ethically totally unacceptable," said Professor John Feehally, who has just ended his term as president of the UK's Renal Association. "The show will not further understanding of transplants," he added. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Now, its rat fever in Bangalore, 40 cases treated this month Nov 25, 2008
If left untreated, it could even affect the kidneys causing hepato-renal disease, Dr. Subhas said ... Otherwise, it can even lead to renal failure and internal bleeding, resulting in leptospiro ictero haemorrhagica, he said. (Hindu)
New Cancer Treatment Shrinks Pancreatic Tumor Nov 24, 2008
In addition to pancreatic cancer and melanoma, they include colon cancer, renal (kidney) cancer, mesothelioma, and a group of sarcomas, including osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Fatigue is the most notable side effect of NeoPlas Innovation's cancer treatment. (PR Newswire)
Genes Associated With Fat Metabolism Could Increase Kidney Cancer Risk Nov 24, 2008
"Our study suggests that common genetic variation may account for some of the increased risk in the other half of cases. This is the first and largest study of renal cell cancer to evaluate the influence of these genes.". For the study, Moore and a group of international colleagues studied blood DNA from 987 kidney cancer patients and 1,298 healthy counterparts living in Central and Eastern Europe, which have the highest rates of kidney cancer worldwide. (Science Daily)
Widely Used Cancer Drug Associated With Significantly Increased Risk Of Blood Clots Nov 23, 2008
Bevacizumab, a new, widely-used angiogenesis inhibitor, has shown benefits in the treatment of many types of malignancy including colorectal cancer, non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), renal cell cancer and breast cancer ... The lowest incidence was seen in patients with renal cancer at 3. (Science Daily)
Brookline residents head back to Nicaragua to present public health study Nov 23, 2008
In the project s sample of 294 men, 11, or 4 percent, had such severe renal disease that in the United States they would need dialysis or kidney transplantation. Seven of the 11 men were under 60 years old. (Brookline TAB, MA)
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)
Letter: Change YC water, limit cancer risk? Nov 22, 2008
Since 1976 I drank our tap water and used it for cooking without thinking about arsenic levels, but last January I was diagnosed with renal cell (kidney) cancer. I was very lucky some medical tests found it before it had spread, but after a difficult surgery I only have one kidney left. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
New study data: JANUVIA (sitagliptin) Nov 22, 2008
Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection in the elderly, and it may be useful to assess renal function in these patients prior to initiating dosing and periodically thereafter ... No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild to moderate hepatic insufficiency or in patients with mild renal insufficiency (CrCl 50 mL/min) ... To achieve plasma concentrations of JANUVIA similar to those in patients with normal renal... (EurekAlert!)
bed crisis 'could cost lives' Nov 22, 2008
" Their comments follow a damning report by the Australian Medical Association that said 1500 Australians die each year because of overcrowding in public hospitals. SA needs 300 beds to stop the needless deaths, the AMA says, and State President Dr Peter Ford says the problems are rampant across the public hospital system. For years, doctors have complained the QEH was being downgraded. It has suffered funding cuts to intensive care, the loss of maternity services and will lose its renal unit... (NEWS.com.au)
Overshadowed, kidney disease takes a growing toll Nov 21, 2008
Patients get dialysis or a kidney transplant only when they are in the final stage of the disease, also known as kidney failure or end-stage renal disease ... Because of Medicare s role in paying for dialysis and transplantation, the federal government knows far more about the epidemiology and costs of end-stage renal disease than about chronic kidney disease overall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care Nov 21, 2008
"Ethnic disparities in our health care system have been well documented in treatment of several diseases, such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, renal failure, acute appendicitis and organ transplant," write researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. "These disparities range from limited access to health care to lower use of evidenced-based therapies and a lower rate of invasive procedures.". (MEDLINEplus)
Tell us why you are thankful this year ... Nov 20, 2008
My mom has Diabetes,HBP and Renal Failure. She has dialysis 3 times a week for 3 1/2 hrs. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
New Study by BioTrends Highlights Practice Management Shifts Among Canadian Nephrologists Nov 20, 2008
The report is based on the results of an on-line survey completed by 40 Canadian Nephrologists and focuses on the management of renal anemia and hyperphosphatemia. 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. (PR Newswire)
Rhesus Factor Controls Renal Function And Male Fertility Nov 20, 2008
This discovery - which validates the starting assumption leads to the revision of the concept taught since the 1940th according to which renal ammonium excretion occurs solely by a process of passive diffusion (which does not imply the function of a protein). These mice show the characteristics of human genetic renal pathologies known under the name of distal renal tubular acidosis and whose determinants are not completely known ... They suggest that in man, mutations affecting the RHCG gene... (Science Daily)
New Equation Provides More Accurate Estimates Of Kidney Function Nov 20, 2008
"Our new estimating equation, developed from pooled databases, is more accurate than the widely used Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Study equation." ... The study abstract, "A New Equation to Estimate GFR from Serum Creatinine: Improved Accuracy and Updated Estimates of Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States," (F-FC160) will be presented as part of a Free Communications session on the topic of "Effects of Traditional and Nontraditional Risk Factors on... (Science Daily)
Very low birth weight is a risk factor for 1 cause of CKD Nov 20, 2008
"Premature babies with very low birth weights may develop renal disease in adolescence or adulthood that is a consequence of retarded kidney development and overwork of the kidney," said Dr. D'Agati. "Doctors need to be aware of this association so that the condition is not misdiagnosed or treated inappropriately," she added. (EurekAlert!)
China to Overhaul Battered Dairy Industry Nov 20, 2008
Melamine poses little danger in smaller amounts but larger doses can cause kidney stones and ultimately renal failure. The government plans to step up regulation of milk collection stations, where dairy farmers sell their raw milk, and "firmly crack down on and outlaw illegal milk vendors, firmly crack down on any illegal acts involving adulteration," according to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission. (Time.com)
US teen lives 118 days without heart Nov 20, 2008
Simmons also suffered renal failure and had a kidney transplant the day after the second heart transplant. Ricci said her prognosis was good. (India Times, India)
Hazardous Alternatives To Alcohol Beverages Are Still Widely Available In Russia Nov 19, 2008
(May 16, 2007) Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is associated with a decreased risk of renal cell cancer, review of twelve relevant articles. (June 2, 2005) The same gene that accounts for part of a genetic risk for developing alcoholism in a U.S. population is found in a Russian population, according to a published study by a Yale School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
All about the flu clinic Nov 19, 2008
Persons who have chronic pulmonary (including asthma), cardiovascular (except hypertension), renal, hepatic, hematological or metabolic disorders (including diabetes mellitus). Persons who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by human immunodeficiency virus). (Harwich Oracle, MA)
The donor trail Nov 18, 2008
"When I first worked in Belfast I had a 17-year-old donor, and the dignity of that family and the amount that person was able to give and the benefit it brought has always stayed with me. Then I came to London and worked in a renal unit, and saw for the first time people with renal failure and their dreadful lifestyles - even the colour of their skin, they're just drained and grey, old before their time - and the miraculous effect that a transplant can have. When I was doing my renal course in... (guardian.co.uk)
Thinking Systems Corporations Installs ThinkingPACS(TM) at Humber River Regional Hospital (HRRH) in Toronto, Canada Nov 17, 2008
" Wang said, "Thinking Systems will showcase its flagship products -- Thinking PACS(TM) and ThinkingRIS(TM) -- in (Booth 7121 in Hall A, North Building) at the 94th Annual Meeting Of The Radiological Society Of North America (RSNA), held November 30 through December 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Thinking Systems is also debuting its new release of web-based ThinkingRIS(TM) unified with its ThinkingPACS(TM) powered by a single database, as well as its integration with third party PACS,... (Canada Newswire)
Answer may not be drugs, but it's surely lower cholesterol Nov 16, 2008
" One concern expressed by local cardiologists is the statin drugs' reputation for producing dangerous side effects. Doctors said statin drugs actually are generally safe, if monitored properly. But a percentage of people on statins do experience muscle fatigue and a rare few suffer renal failure, among various other side effects. One patient in the Jupiter study who suffered the beginnings of renal failure was removed from Crestor, study results state. Another study funded by the NIH points to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Beware! Clouded vision is a pointer to diabetes Nov 16, 2008
The added causes are high blood pressure, high altered lipid profile and renal complications. If the person is a smoker - the adverse effects get exaggerated. (Sify)
High-normal Phosphate Levels Linked To Early Atherosclerosis Nov 15, 2008
"Phosphate level may represent a previously unidentified and modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, and could help identify people for whom modifiable risk factors could be screened and managed," comments Robert N. Foley, MD, of University of Minnesota and the US Renal Data System (USRDS), both in Minneapolis, MN. ... The two studies raise the possibility that phosphate-lowering drugs generally used only in patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis might help to reduce cardiovascular... (Science Daily)
Raising Alcohol Taxes Reduces Deaths, Study Finds Nov 15, 2008
(May 16, 2007) Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is associated with a decreased risk of renal cell cancer, review of twelve relevant articles. (Oct. (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Nov 14, 2008
The products concerned were earlier found by the Centre for Food Safety to have been adulterated with melamine, a chemical that can cause kidney stones leading to renal failure, said the statement, issued on Wednesday. THAILAND Market blast wounds 13. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kidney transplant patients doing well Nov 14, 2008
Three renal patients received kidney transfers ... At a news briefing in Accra, Dr. Charlotte Osafo and Head of the Renal Unit said "one of the patients is fit and would be discharged tomorrow. We are celebrating the hope that renal patients has got for this historic event." ... According to her, renal cases constituted 9. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cross-donor system planned for region's kidney patients Nov 14, 2008
I don't think that there are any ethical issues" to expanding the number of trades, said Dr. Paul Morrissey of Rhode Island Hospital, chairman of the Renal Transplant Oversight Committee. ''It's just setting up the mechanism to carry it out.". Even tough critics such as Dr. Lainie Friedman Ross, medical ethicist at the University of Chicago, agree that the paired-exchange system can be fair. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Superhero of dialysisIronman triathlete brings hope and help to fellow patients Nov 12, 2008
Moore is a drummer for the Zion Lion reggae band, which performs at local venues such as Bell's Brewery and at Kalamazoo's Island Festival, but his renal failure forced him into early retirement in 1996 from Hendrickson Spring Metal Fabrication in Chicago, which has since closed down. CONTINUED 1. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Jackson sues supplement maker Nov 12, 2008
Bumetanide is used for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic and renal disease. Bumetanide is on the NFL s list of banned substances as a diuretic masking agent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Nov 12, 2008
Mr Geelani, who is in his seventies, is suffering from renal cancer. An official in Indian-administered Kashmir said Mr Geelani, whose Indian passport was impounded in 1981, would be given a new one. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Korle Bu begins kidney transplant Nov 12, 2008
Three renal patients will have their kidneys transplanted within the week. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview, Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Public Relations Officer of the Hospital, said such operations were usually replete with privacy and other complicity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Despite terminal illness, Worde exudes happiness Nov 12, 2008
The key to happiness is to live every minute, said Worde, diagnosed with terminal renal cell cancer ... Worde, 52, was diagnosed with renal cell cancer in June 2007 ... Why: Worde has been diagnosed with terminal renal cell cancer. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Binding Site Announces Trading Update for Year Ended September 30th 2008 Nov 11, 2008
" Notes to Editors: About The Binding Site The Binding Site Ltd. is a British based company specialising in the research, development and production of immunodiagnostic kits and reagents. The Binding Site manufactures a wide range of high quality and innovative products used in clinical laboratories world-wide. The business is divided into three main areas:- Freelite(TM), a novel and highly significant assay increasingly used for the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple myeloma (MM), a cancer of... (PR Newswire)
BELLUS Health Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008 and on EMEA Update Nov 11, 2008
EMEA has agreed with the study design including the new primary endpoint focusing on renal events and excluding death ... Results from a validated rat model of diabetes and metabolic syndrome have demonstrated that NC-503 decreases glycemic levels in obese diabetic Zucker rats, when compared to the control group, while preserving 40% more pancreatic islet cells (insulin secreting cells) as compared to the control group, and showed some protective effect on renal function. (PR Newswire)
More in Hawaii tethered to costly, painful dialysis treatments Nov 11, 2008
Okabayashi, like the other patients with end-stage renal disease stationed around him, is among a rapidly expanding group of people in Hawai'i for whom costly, three-times-a-week dialysis treatments have become a way of life ... According to the Western Pacific Renal Network, the number of dialysis patients in Hawai'i increased 38 percent over the past 10 years, from 1,518 to 2,449 ... "Since Okabayashi suffers from end-stage renal disease, his options are narrowed to two: continued dialysis for... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Transplant Experts Discuss Organ Trafficking Nov 11, 2008
During the Renal Week session on this topic, members of The Declaration of Istanbul Steering Committee will present the background, rationale and recommendations from the summit ... We are concerned about this issue and feel it s important for Renal Week attendees to understand the severity of organ trafficking and the implications of the Declaration of Istanbul, says William E. Harmon, MD, of Children's Hospital in Boston, MA, and a co-moderator of the session. (Science Daily)
Age Is Not A Key Factor In Cancer Survival, But Clinical Trials Exclude Older Patients Nov 11, 2008
7, 2008) Older and younger patients with renal cancer derive similar benefit from sorafenib therapy and tolerate the drug equally well, according to a new. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Healthcare Commission to investigate Birmingham Children's Hospital Nov 11, 2008
The concerns relate to services including renal transplant, liver transplant, neurosciences and vascular. The PCTs said there needed to be better reporting and more service support and development of clinical and managerial leadership. (Health Service Journal)
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply Nov 11, 2008
"Clearly we know that patients who are older in age require longer hospital stays and usually have other co-morbidities [illnesses] such as renal failure or anemia," Erwin added. "This is going to put a huge burden on the health-care system. It already is.". (MEDLINEplus)
Affymax sees good Hematide tests Nov 11, 2008
said it is seeing positive safety and efficacy results of its lead drug, Hematide, which is aimed at treating a blood disorder in chronic renal failure patients by stimulating the production of red blood cells. Chronic renal failure is the progressive loss of kidney function ... The Phase 2 study news was announced Nov. 6 by the Palo Alto-based biopharmaceutical company (NASDAQ:AFFY) in conjunction with the American Society of Nephrology Renal Week 2008 in Philadelphia. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
