American Society of Nephrology

Contact: Kurtis Pivertkpivert@asn-online.org 202-699-0238American Society of Nephrology Atlanta, GA (November 9, 2013)—Three new studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake could help improve kidney health....

Acid levels in the diet could have profound effects on kidney health

Ralph Turchiano

November 15, 2013

Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

Contact: Kurtis Pivert kpivert@asn-online.org 202-699-0238 American Society of Nephrology Atlanta, GA (November 9, 2013)—Three new studies suggest that controlling dietary acid intake could help improve...

High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension

Ralph Turchiano

November 3, 2012

2009 study posted for filing Contact: Shari Leventhal sleventhal@asn-online.org 202-558-8423 American Society of Nephrology Elevated dietary fructose linked to high blood pressure A diet high...

Baking soda appears to slow progression of chronic kidney disease

Ralph Turchiano

October 24, 2012

Disease and Conditions Ignored - Breakthrough Cures & Treatments

2009 study posted for filing Contact: Shari Leventhal sleventhal@asn-online.org 202-416-0658 American Society of Nephrology Baking soda: For cooking, cleaning and kidney health? Sodium bicarbonate appears...

Kidney damage from medical imaging procedures can cause long-term health problems: Most patients are told that injury is only temporary

Ralph Turchiano

October 23, 2012

Lethal or Unintended Side Effects Pharmaceutical - Medical Devices

2009 study posted for filing Contact: Shari Leventhal sleventhal@asn-online.org 202-416-0658 American Society of Nephrology Kidney injury that can arise after undergoing certain medical imaging...

Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones: 70 percent reduction in the risk of recurrent kidney stones

Ralph Turchiano

September 5, 2012

All Posts Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

Contact: Gina Digravio gina.digravio@bmc.org 617-638-8491 Boston University Boston, MA—Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that the bacteria Oxalobacter formigenes (O. formigenes), a...

Low vitamin D levels explains most ESRD risk in African-Americans

Ralph Turchiano

October 14, 2009January 15, 2014

Highlights Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

Public release date: 29-Oct-2009 - Low levels of vitamin D may account for nearly 60 percent of the elevated risk of end-stage renal disease Future...

LOW POTASSIUM LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Ralph Turchiano

November 16, 2008December 16, 2013

Highlights Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

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VITAMIN D LINKED TO REDUCED MORTALITY RATE IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Ralph Turchiano

May 11, 2008December 11, 2013

Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

Public release date: 7-May-2008 Washington, DC (Tuesday, May 6, 2008) — For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with...

Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones – Oxalobacter formigenes

Ralph Turchiano

March 8, 2008December 8, 2013

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Acid levels in the diet could have profound effects on kidney health

Acid levels in the diet could have profound effects on kidney health

High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension

Baking soda appears to slow progression of chronic kidney disease

Kidney damage from medical imaging procedures can cause long-term health problems: Most patients are told that injury is only temporary

Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones: 70 percent reduction in the risk of recurrent kidney stones

Low vitamin D levels explains most ESRD risk in African-Americans

LOW POTASSIUM LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

VITAMIN D LINKED TO REDUCED MORTALITY RATE IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Study finds bacteria may reduce risk for kidney stones – Oxalobacter formigenes