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    Obese drug dealer goes to prison in ambulance  Oct 15, 2009
    Bates said Turo, who weighs between 570 to 600 pounds, suffers from kidney failure, various staph and strep infections and can walk only a few feet, even with the assistance of other people. Turo was transported to court in the back of Ford F-150 pickup truck and was sentenced near the courthouse's loading dock. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    MEDICARE: Kidney doctor questions dialysis guidelines  Oct 15, 2009
    By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY One way to rein in Medicare spending on chronic kidney failure would be to ration dialysis, which "would almost certainly be politically unacceptable," a pair of Yale kidney doctors write in the October issue of one of their top professional journals ... But he and Knauf question the wisdom of paying for dialysis for patients who are likely to die soon of diseases other than kidney failure. (USA Today -- News)

    Trialing major weight loss for type 2 diabetes in the overweight  Oct 15, 2009
    It can result in major problems in many parts of the body including the heart, leading to heart attacks, the vascular system leading to insufficient blood to the brain and the legs in particular, the kidneys leading to kidney failure, the nervous system, leading to many different disabilities and to the eyes leading to blindness. People with diabetes have a reduced life expectancy. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Risks call dialysis into question for nursing home patients  Oct 15, 2009
    How hemodialysis is used to treat kidney failure For more than 35 years, dialysis has been the most common method for treating advanced kidney failure ... Sources: Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Credit: Adrienne Lewis, USA TODAY ... The fastest-growing group of U.S. patients starting dialysis is those 75 and older, many of whom have health problems other than kidney failure,... (USA Today -- News)

    Dialysis' Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients  Oct 15, 2009
    Dialysis may not be worth undertaking for many older Americans in nursing homes who suffer kidney failure in addition to other ailments, a study finds ... "In these types of patients, kidney failure often occurs in the context of other serious conditions," Kurella Tamura noted ... A weakness of the study was that it did not have a control group of elderly nursing home residents with a similar degree of kidney failure who did not receive dialysis, Aronson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Using Herbs to Control High Blood S...  Oct 14, 2009
    Diabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US, and it is the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness and amputations. Diabetics are significantly more likely to develop heart disease and experience cardiac failure. (Suite101.com)

    Sweat Lodge Retreat Leader 'Being Tested' by Deaths  Oct 14, 2009
    " Fire department reports released Tuesday show the incident wasn't the first involving a sweat lodge ceremony at the resort. Verde Valley Fire Chief Jerry Doerksen said his department responded to a 911 call in October 2005 about a person who was unconscious after being in a sweat lodge. Angel Valley resort owner Amayra Hamilton confirmed that Ray was leading the sweat ceremony during the 2005 event. Ray's spokesman declined to comment. Meanwhile, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office continued... (Fox News)

    Brother of Hamas Spokesman Dies in Egyptian Prison  Oct 14, 2009
    An Egyptian prison official says Abu Zuhri died of heart and kidney failure due to pre-existing conditions. A security official in Cairo said the man was not tortured. (Fox News)

    Local Meat Company Recalls More Than 900 Lbs. Of Beef  Oct 14, 2009
    E. coli is a potentially deadly germ that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most severe cases, kidney failure. Watkins showed 10News how the company makes sure all areas where the beef is processed are kept clean and sanitized. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Austrian ski star Hermann Maier retires at 36  Oct 14, 2009
    Doctors said he was close to kidney failure and having the leg amputated. Surgeons inserted screws and a foot-long titanium rod into his right shin. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Outcry over TV kidney competition  Oct 14, 2009
    " 'Shocking' BNN chairman Laurens Drillich has defended the show The former director of TV station BNN, Bart de Graaff, died from kidney failure aged 35 after spending years on a transplant waiting list. "The chance for a kidney for the contestants is 33%," said the station's current chairman, Laurens Drillich. "This is much higher than that for people on a waiting list. " "We think that is disastrous, so we are acting in a shocking way to bring attention to this problem. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)

    'Death' tweets deepen mystery  Oct 13, 2009
    In addition to the two people who died, 19 were taken to hospital suffering from burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated body temperature. The "sweat lodge", similar to a sauna, is a Native American purification tradition in which water is poured on heated rocks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Should Americans banish the burger?  Oct 13, 2009
    She's got risk of kidney failure. She suffered brain damage. (CNN)

    Arizona sweat lodge where 2 died lacked permit  Oct 13, 2009
    Nineteen other people were hospitalized with symptoms ranging from dehydration to kidney failure. One remained in critical condition Monday, and two others were in fair condition. (AZCentral -- News)

    Region's high cholesterol prevelance above state average  Oct 13, 2009
    High cholesterol puts you at risk for the hardening of your arteries, which in turn puts you at risk for a heart attack, stroke or kidney failure, said Frank Dubeck, chief medical officer for medical policy at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. People 21 and older should get screened at least once every five years because high cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease, can be lowered through diet, exercise and medication, Dubeck said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Readers Write 10/12  Oct 13, 2009
    As a kidney failure patient, I can verify that the cost of insurance and health care has continued to rise as has the complexity of the system while coverage has decreased. I recently received information regarding my 2010 HMO coverage, and sure enough, my monthly premium has again increased by about 10 percent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Sweat Lodge Victim's Family: We'll Find Out What Happened  Oct 13, 2009
    Nineteen others were taken to hospitals, suffering from burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated body temperature. Brown's family members told My FOXPhoenix on Sunday that they are awaiting the results of an autopsy as well as an investigation that they hope will explain how Brown an avid surfer whom they described as perfectly healthy died at the Angel Valley Retreat Center in Sedona, Ariz. (Fox News)

    Ironing out the genetic cause of hemoglobin problems  Oct 12, 2009
    "The enzyme protein produced by the TMPRSS6 gene is a good target for drug development. Designing a drug that enhances TMPRSS6 activity could augment hemoglobin in people such as cancer and kidney failure patients, who suffer from chronically low levels. A different drug that blocked TMPRSS6 enzyme production might bring down high hemoglobin levels", adds Dr Chambers. The new paper is published as part of a series of new findings on links between genes and regulation of blood cell... (EurekAlert!)

    Anorexia Nervosa  Oct 12, 2009
    It could result in cardiac arrhythmias, loss of bone mass, kidney failure and even death. Treatment for Anorexia. (Suite101.com)

    Sweat Lodge Victim Was in "Top Shape"  Oct 12, 2009
    Nineteen other people were taken to hospitals, suffering from burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated body temperature ... " Nineteen other people were taken to hospitals, suffering from burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated body temperature. Most were soon released, but one remained in critical condition Saturday.". (CBS News)

    IIM-A students sell scrap to help patients  Oct 12, 2009
    The group, for the past six months, has been raising money to fund the treatment of people suffering from kidney failure ... A group IIM-A students, for the past six months, has been raising money to fund the treatment of people suffering from kidney failure. (India Times, India)

    Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements  Oct 11, 2009
    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)

    Nurse sues to block flu vaccinations  Oct 11, 2009
    Nineteen others were hospitalized with burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated temperature. Most were released, but one remained in critical condition yesterday. (Boston Globe)

    2 who died in Ariz. sweat lodge identified  Oct 11, 2009
    Nineteen others were taken to area hospitals for various ailments, including respiratory arrest, kidney failure or elevated body temperature, but most were soon released. One person remained in critical condition and three others were in fair condition on Saturday. (AZCentral -- News)

    Sweat-lodge leader mum about ritual  Oct 11, 2009
    Emergency responders took 19 people to hospitals for burns, dehydration, respiratory arrest and kidney failure. All but one, who remained in critical condition Saturday night, was released. (AZCentral -- News)

    Tech.view: From farm to fork  Oct 10, 2009
    Four children died, dozens of people went to hospital with kidney failure and hundreds more became seriously ill after eating undercooked hamburgers from the Jack-in-the-Box chain of restaurants. Since then, the regulations governing the sale of ground beef have been tightened considerably. (The Economist)

    Future Diabetes Treatment May Use Resveratrol To Target The Brain  Oct 10, 2009
    (June 9, 2008) Diabetes is an increasingly common cause of kidney failure in developed countries. It is thought that activation of a hormone system known as the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) early in the course of. (Science Daily)

    Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins  Oct 10, 2009
    Even with treatment, patients with type I diabetes are at risk for blindness, kidney failure and other complications. "This paper also presents a new clinical intervention strategy blocking T cells from even getting into the islet cells in the first place," Vignali added. (Science Daily)

    Woman: Sound of Baby's Voice Pulled Me From Coma  Oct 9, 2009
    She has since recovered, but it wasn t easy: Morrisroe-Clutton, a librarian, said she suffered kidney failure, seizures and muscle weakness. I gave up, Morrisroe-Clutton said. (Fox News)

    County braces for flu outbreak  Oct 9, 2009
    Certain populations are considered high risk for the swine flu, particularly health care workers, pregnant women or caretakers of an infant under six months of age, young people between six months and 24 years old, and those 25 to 64 with pre-existing medical conditions or chronic illnesses like heart failure, kidney failure, weakened immune systems, diabetes and compromised respiratory systems. Oddly enough, people over 65 - usually those at the top of the high risk category for most other... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Health Tip: Why Do I Get Muscle Cramps?  Oct 9, 2009
    Having kidney failure. Taking certain medications. (MEDLINEplus)

    Mary Nell Johnston, 90, ‘a well-rounded woman for her generation'  Oct 8, 2009
    Mary Nell Johnston, 90, of Atlanta died Saturday of kidney failure at Altus House in Sandy Springs. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Baby's voice 'saved coma mother'  Oct 8, 2009
    Though she has made a near full recovery, she has been desperately ill, suffering seizures, kidney failure and being put into a medically induced coma. She said: "I did know that I was dying at one point. In fact because I was having all this treatment I knew it wasn't working; at least something wasn't working quite well. "I gave up. (BBC News -- Health)

    Organs still short as donors rise  Oct 8, 2009
    One of the key factors behind this increase is the increasing incidence of kidney failure in the UK - particularly in the over-50s and black and ethnic minority communities. Of those on the list 1,000 will die while waiting, or are removed because they have become too ill to undergo a transplant. (BBC News -- UK)

    Goodpasture's Syndrome  Oct 7, 2009
    If kidney failure exists, dialysis may be needed. If antibody titers fall and kidney function remains impaired, a kidney transplant may be necessary. (Suite101.com)

    World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Foods  Oct 7, 2009
    But, in more severe cases, she sai 00004000 d, food poisoning can turn into kidney failure, paralysis and even death. However, Ashton said, people shouldn't avoid many of these healthy foods. (CBS News)

    Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa dies at 74  Oct 5, 2009
    She had been in the hospital for more than two weeks with liver problems and had since been suffering from progressive kidney failure and cardiac arrest. Her latest album, "Cantora 1," is nominated for three prizes in next month's Latin Grammy awards in Las Vegas, including album of the year and best folkloric album. (MSNBC -- Music)

    National report shines light on lupus 50-year treatment drought  Oct 5, 2009
    In its more severe form lupus can lead to kidney failure, heart attack, atherosclerosis, or even death. According to the report, lupus "stands apart" from other chronic autoimmune diseases because the majority of therapies currently used to effectively manage lupus have not been approved by the FDA for the disease. (EurekAlert!)

    Couple To Present Report On Foodborne Illness  Oct 4, 2009
    Lab test determined the 81-year-old Bellevue woman died off acute kidney failure caused by the tainted spinach. Copyright 2009 by. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Argentine Folksingers Health Worsens  Oct 3, 2009
    She has since been suffering from progressive kidney failure and cardiac arrest. Sosa has recorded more than 70 albums and is best known for her signature song "Gracias a la vida," or "Thanks to Life.". (KWTX.com, TX)

    Kidneys From Deceased Donors With Acute Renal Failure Expand Donor Pool  Oct 3, 2009
    Unlike chronic kidney failure, ARF can often be reversed if the underlying cause is treated or removed, Stratta said. All of the kidneys were refused by multiple centers before being offered for transplantation at Wake Forest Baptist. (Science Daily)

    Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications  Oct 2, 2009
    Complications can be related to the surgery itself, including bleeding, infections and leakages, Dimick said, and they can be related to medical problems that the person having surgery might have, such as a heart attack, blood clots in the leg, kidney failure or stroke. In hospitals with low mortality rates, 12. (MEDLINEplus)

    Outcry over TV kidney competition  Oct 1, 2009
    " 'Shocking' BNN chairman Laurens Drillich has defended the show The former director of TV station BNN, Bart de Graaff, died from kidney failure aged 35 after spending years on a transplant waiting list. "The chance for a kidney for the contestants is 33%," said the station's current chairman, Laurens Drillich. "This is much higher than that for people on a waiting list. " "We think that is disastrous, so we are acting in a shocking way to bring attention to this problem. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)

    Hospitals repatriating undocumented patients  Oct 1, 2009
    The woman's mother, sister and niece died of kidney failure in the country despite receiving care, they said ... "I don't want to go back. I have no family back there ... " said Lopez, 23 ,who relied on Grady for dialysis three times a week for kidney failure. (CNN)

    Chasing an epidemic  Sep 30, 2009
    The Better Care Program was born out of a personal event in Milam s life in 2003, when the business of diabetes became much more: A close friend with diabetes died from kidney failure. With diabetes, it s the complications that kill you, said Milam, adding that most can be prevented if diabetics take care of themselves. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Poor Math Skills May Worsen Diabetes Control  Sep 30, 2009
    A number of studies have found that compared with their white counterparts, African Americans with diabetes tend to have poorer blood sugar control -- as well as higher rates of diabetes complications, like heart disease and kidney failure. Numbers come into play everyday for people with diabetes -- in counting carbohydrates, adjusting insulin doses and keeping track of blood sugar readings, for instance. (MEDLINEplus)

    Hankinson man supports others, now needs support  Sep 30, 2009
    Brandt has also moved into third-stage kidney failure, has a resistance to insulin and cannot sense the side-effects of low blood sugar, which at some point will be fatal to him, according to a benefit flyer. He will later require a kidney transplant and possibly a kidney donor. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)

    Top Poisons That Can Harm Pets  Sep 30, 2009
    Clinical signs of exposure-including vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination and thirst due to kidney failure-often don't occur for more than 24 hours after ingestion ... Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure ... Lilies are especially toxic to cats, and can cause life-threatening kidney failure even in small amounts. (W-USA News, DC)

    Home dialysis patients struggle to pay power bills  Sep 30, 2009
    Albert Daines and his daughter Debby Riley. Photo: Eric Parnis / Tenterfield Star. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Sutter fined for heart surgery mishap  Sep 25, 2009
    The ring was removed on Christmas Day, but the patient suffered more complications following that procedure, including kidney failure. A surgery technician told state investigators he noticed the ring sizer was missing from its handle before he was relieved for a lunch break, state records show. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Obituaries in the news  Sep 25, 2009
    Osmanoglu died of kidney failure at an Istanbul hospital on Wednesday, the Culture Ministry said ... Osmanoglu died of kidney failure at an Istanbul hospital on Wednesday, the Culture Ministry said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Head of the Former Ottoman Dynasty Dies  Sep 25, 2009
    Osmanoglu died of kidney failure at an Istanbul hospital on Wednesday, the Culture Ministry said. He was the last surviving grandson of an Ottoman sultan and regarded as the head of the living members of the dynasty. (Time.com)

    Farm E.coli twin leaves hospital  Sep 25, 2009
    One of the two-year-old twin boys who suffered kidney failure after contracting E.coli at a Surrey petting farm has left hospital. Todd Furnell, from Paddock Wood, in Kent, underwent dialysis at St Thomas's Hospital in London after he and his twin caught the O157 infection. (BBC News -- UK)

    Joyce Hiroko IshidaSept. 6, 1943 - Sept. 13, 2009  Sep 25, 2009
    Joyce was a longtime Seattle-area resident and, after a courageous 30-year battle with lupus and 17-year fight with kidney failure, passed away from heart complications with her family at her side. Joyce was the beloved wife of Jack Ishida for over 44 years. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    LETTER OF THE WEEK: Ill never bury the wrong cat again, I promise  Sep 24, 2009
    The fact that Stinky has a level of kidney failure requiring a prescription diet, medication and weekly hydration sessions made it remarkable that he was able to survive until I found his remains (or so I thought). The fact that he has survived more than eight weeks is even more remarkable. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    Malaria 1,2,3  Sep 23, 2009
    Severe malaria including cerebral malaria, severe anaemia, kidney failure etc. can develop within hours, so immediate action is needed. (iAfrica.com)

    Accused woman out on bail  Sep 20, 2009
    When Ward was transported to McBride's home from a Pocatello nursing home, Sorensen said she was in kidney failure. "They sent (Opal) home to die," Sorensen said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Eight more cases of farm E.coli  Sep 20, 2009
    The youngsters, from Kent, suffered acute kidney failure following the E.coli outbreak at Godstone Farm, which was closed last Saturday. The HPA said the first case had come to light on 27 August but it later emerged that the agency had received a report of two cases in the previous week. (BBC News -- UK)

    E.coli alert closes fourth farm  Sep 19, 2009
    " HPA apologyThe agency said there are many potential sources of E.coli and only about 1 in 50 of all cases are associated with outbreaks linked to petting farms. Earlier in the week, the HPA apologised for delays in its handling of the outbreak at Godstone Farm and announced that an external investigation would be carried out. Justin McCracken, the agency's chief executive, also phoned parents of the children most seriously affected to apologise. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires... (BBC News -- UK)

    Swine flu vaccine approved  Sep 19, 2009
    The vaccine will first be delivered to those considered most at risk, including people with HIV, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, obese people with a Body Mass Index over 35, and pregnant women. "Children in special schools, although I note this will only be for those aged 10 and over until the child safety data is available, and parents and guardians of children aged zero to six months, will also receive [the vaccine].". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    NxStage Patient Takes Dialysis Machine on Third Annual Patient Good-Will Tour  Sep 19, 2009
    NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) is a medical device company, headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, that develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for the treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and acute kidney failure. For more information on NxStage and its products, please visit NxStage's website at. (PR Newswire)

    Eight-Year-Old's 'All American' Paint Scheme Walks Away With Ford Customer Service Division's Funny Car Design Contest to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation  Sep 18, 2009
    Insulin, however, is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1. (PR Newswire)

    Why do Whales Beach Themselves?  Sep 18, 2009
    Due to their large size and body weight, without the supporting water, whales can suffer from kidney failure and their weight causes damage to muscles causing the release of the protein myoglobin. Myoglobin transports oxygen throughout the whale s body, but when a whale is out of the water, the extra myoglobin that is released is toxic to the kidneys. (Suite101.com)

    Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements  Sep 18, 2009
    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 questions on 9/11  Sep 18, 2009
    and based on a Taliban leader's remarks at the time, the mellifluous Saudi jihadi died of kidney failure in Tora Bora on December 13, 2001. Problem is, by that time, according to local mujahideen, Bin Laden had already escaped across the mountains with a bunch of al-Qaeda diehards. (Asia Times Online)

    Health reform should include diabetes 'war'  Sep 18, 2009
    Diabetes can result in ghastly consequences for its 24 million victims, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, amputations and nervous system disease, and it is hugely expensive to the economy ... But such a war surely would prevent many strokes, heart attacks, leg amputations and kidney failures. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Rare genetic disease successfully reversed using stem cell transplantation  Sep 18, 2009
    The only available drug to treat cystinosis, cysteamine, while slowing the progression of kidney degradation, does not prevent it, and end-stage kidney failure is inevitable. "Cysteamine must be given every six hours, so children have to be woken up each night to take this drug, which has unpleasant side effects, and many others to treat various symptoms," Cherqui says. (EurekAlert!)

    Doctor: Medicare rule may discourage home dialysis  Sep 17, 2009
    How hemodialysis is used to treat kidney failure For more than 35 years, dialysis has been the most common method for treating advanced kidney failure ... Sources: Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Credit: Adrienne Lewis, USA TODAY ... By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY Medicare's just-released proposed rule for revamping how it pays for treating chronic kidney failure could discourage... (USA Today -- News)

    Lead, arsenic found in products from handbags to car seats  Sep 17, 2009
    Consumers are also more conscious of the safety of pet products today because of melamine contamination in pet food in 2007, which caused many dogs and cats to develop kidney failure. One-quarter of all pet products and nearly half of all pet collars and tennis balls designed for dogs had detectable levels of lead. (USA Today)

    Entrepreneurial tightrope  Sep 16, 2009
    Anna's husband has recently been diagnosed with kidney failure and is on treatment. Because of his illness he is unable to run his construction company as he has in the past. (USA Today -- Money)

    Lupus Worse in Blacks, Hispanics Than in Whites, Study Finds  Sep 15, 2009
    In all, Hispanic and black patients with SLE were twice as likely as whites to also have nephritis, kidney failure and inflammation of the heart lining, all of which complicate the treatment and severity of the disease, according to the researchers. "Ethnic minority populations have a higher incidence of severe SLE for several reasons, such as a lower socioeconomic status, barriers to adequate health care and genetic predisposition," lead author Katie Crosslin, a research scientist at Children's... (MEDLINEplus)

    Medicare covers transplants, but limits drugs to 36 months  Sep 15, 2009
    Whitaker, 31, who describes herself as "kind of a nerd," has Alport syndrome, a genetic disorder that caused kidney failure and significant hearing loss by the time she was 14 ... Whitaker, 31, who describes herself as "kind of a nerd," has Alport syndrome, a genetic disorder that caused kidney failure and significant hearing loss by the time she was 14. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Parents fear for E.coli children  Sep 15, 2009
    A mother of twin boys with acute kidney failure after an E.coli outbreak at a farm in Surrey has said she fears for their long-term health ... A parent, known only as Marianne, from London, said her daughter suffered from kidney failure two days after visiting the farm on 12 August and ended up in hospital for six days. (BBC News -- UK)

    NYT: Medicare policy forces new transplant  Sep 15, 2009
    Ms. Whitaker, 31, who describes herself as kind of a nerd, has Alport syndrome, a genetic disorder that caused kidney failure and significant hearing loss by the time she was 14. In 1997, after undergoing daily dialysis for five years, she received her first transplant. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    * Transplant policy looks penny wise, pound foolish  Sep 15, 2009
    Whitaker, 31, who describes herself as kind of a nerd, has Alport syndrome, a genetic disorder that caused kidney failure and significant hearing loss by the time she was 14. In 1997, after undergoing daily dialysis for five years, she received her first transplant. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Twin Boys Suffer Kidney Failure After Visiting Petting Zoo  Sep 15, 2009
    Twin Boys, 2, Suffer Kidney Failure After Visiting Petting Zoo Linked to E. coli Outbreak ... Two-year-old twin boys are in the hospital suffering from kidney failure after visiting a petting zoo linked to an E. coli outbreak, the Times Online reported Monday. (Fox News)

    Critical Illness Plans Help Pay for What Health Insurance Won't  Sep 15, 2009
    Text hiding to spacing. New Colonial Life voluntary critical illness plan covers more illnesses, helps fill health insurance gaps. (PR Newswire)

    * UK children in hospital after E. coli outbreak  Sep 14, 2009
    The E. coli 0157 bacteria causes diarrhea and vomiting, but can lead to kidney failure, especially in young children, the HPA said. Officials believe the outbreak began on Aug. 8. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Liberty Tree  Sep 13, 2009
    In a small room on the first floor, illegal immigrants are being treated at great cost for kidney failure. This enrages some people who cannot understand how the cash-strapped American tax-payer now comes to be funding the healthcare of people who have no right to be in the country in the first place. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Officials knew of E.coli outbreak  Sep 13, 2009
    The bacteria causes diarrhoea and can lead to kidney failure, especially in young children. It is fatal in very rare cases. (BBC News -- UK)

    DaVita Launches Nationwide Series of Kidney Awareness Run/Walks  Sep 12, 2009
    Beyond raising awareness around CKD, the free kidney screening and other services offered during the events aim to delay or prevent people from experiencing kidney failure and having to undergo dialysis ... DaVita Inc., a FORTUNE 500(R) company, is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, providing dialysis services and education for patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. (PR Newswire)

    Click to read:Obama Tells Congress to Stop Bickering  Sep 10, 2009
    "For me and for many others, dialysis is a life-saver," Bryant said, "because with kidney failure, your kidneys are not working to cleanse your blood.". She is one of only four patients to use the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in the spring of 2008. (CBS News)

    Emerging New Monkey Malaria Species Potential Deadly In Humans  Sep 10, 2009
    Complications included breathing difficulties and kidney problems (including kidney failure in a small number of cases), which are also common in severe P. falciparum cases. Although the researchers saw a case fatality rate of just under 2%, which makes P. knowlesi malaria as deadly as P. falciparum malaria, they stress that an accurate fatality rate is hard to determine given the relatively small number of cases studied so far. (Science Daily)

    DaVita's Patient-Centric Modalities Offer Students with Kidney Disease More Choices  Sep 10, 2009
    DaVita Inc., a FORTUNE 500(R) company, is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, providing dialysis services and education for patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita has been recognized as the only FORTUNE 500(R) company on WorldBlu's annual List of Most Democratic Workplaces(TM). (PR Newswire)

    JDRF-funded studies show regular CGM use increases diabetes control for all age groups  Sep 9, 2009
    And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1. (EurekAlert!)

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