Nephrology

                   

RSN Leaders Convene At ASN Renal Week 2008

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2 hrs ago 1 related
        

Renal Support Network, a national non-profit organization for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), brought kidney community patient leaders together for a weekend meeting during the American Society of Nephrology's (ASN)...

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The Washington Manual™ Nephrology Subspecialty Consult (WuNephro) 11.0.

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6 hrs ago
        

The Washington Manual™ Nephrology Subspecialty Consult (WuNephro) 11.0.This is a brand new program."An ideal resource for residents called on to do an inpatient consult, for students working on an inpatient medicine service,...

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New Guidelines For Managing Kidney Disease - Canadian Society Of Nephrology

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46 mins ago
        

The Canadian Society of Nephrology has issued new guidelines through CMAJ for the management of chronic kidney disease that aim to encourage shared care for patients by general practitioners and specialists. They include...

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ASN Welcomes President and Councilor During Renal Week 2008

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13-Nov-2008
        

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) warmly welcomed its new president, Thomas M. Coffman, MD, FASN, of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, during its recent 41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Exposition, which is...

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Low Vitamin K2 Status is A Risk Factor for Hardening of the Arteries - Presented at the American S..

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13-Nov-2008
        

13 November 2008, Lysaker, Norway -NattoPharma and PL Thomas, announced significant exposure and discussion of Vitamin K2 and its role in promoting cardiovascular health at the American Society of N.. - Read more

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High-normal phosphate levels linked to early atherosclerosis

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13-Nov-2008 11 related
        

Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries, a key indicator of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular disease risk, reports a...

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Preventing anemia is important to kidney disease patients' quality of life

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11-Nov-2008 7 related
        

Maintaining sufficient red blood cell levels is important to the physical and mental health of patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of the...

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FibroGen Announces New Research on HIF-PHI and Anti-CTGF Development Programs in Chronic Kidney...

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10-Nov-2008 4 related
        

FibroGen, Inc. today announced data from research on its therapeutic programs related to hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (PHI) and anti-connective tissue growth factor (anti-CTGF) were reported at...

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Depression heightens sensitivity to pain

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10-Nov-2008 1 related
        

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 NEWS DESK When anticipating pain, the brains of people with depression kick into overdrive and hinder their ability to handle hurt, a new study shows. More than 75 percent of depression patients have...

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Assessing Potential Health Complications For Obese Kidney Donors

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10-Nov-2008 4 related
        

Individuals who are obese face certain risks when donating their kidneys, but their kidney function remains strong one year later, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting...

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