Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
NKF: Synthetic Marijuana Tied to Kidney Damage
Observational studies strongly support that there is a correlation between the two
Older Patients Can Benefit From Older Donor Kidneys
Many of these organs would otherwise get discarded, researcher says
NKF: Many Nephrologists Report Pregnant Patients on Dialysis
Survey of nephrologists shows kidney failure becoming more common for expectant moms
NKF: Dialysis Patients Living Longer
Better treatments, tighter management of disease may explain promising trend
Models May Predict Two-Year Mortality Risk for CKD Patients
Risk prediction models may be helpful in directing prognosis and treatment decisions
Outcomes Favorable for HIV+ Kidney Transplant Recipients
However, survival rates lower if organ recipient also has hepatitis C
Premature Death From Kidney Failure a Global Issue
Dire need for low-cost dialysis techniques that could be used worldwide, researcher says
Any Kidney Disease to Be Seen As Relevant in Pregnancy
Careful monitoring necessary, researchers say
Damaged Kidneys May Still Be Viable in Transplant
For reasons that are unclear, certain organs even performed better six months after transplant
FDA: Device Authorized for Use in Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis
Lixelle Beta 2-microglobulin Apheresis Column authorized for use in DRA
