Kidney – ClinicalNews.Org

November 25, 2014

Ottawa, ON (February 28, 2013) – New insight into grape seed extract as a therapeutic and preventative measure to fight obesity-induced kidney damage is...

Dance boosts young girls’ mental health

November 8, 2014

30 NOV 2012 Young girls can dance their way to better mental health. Symptoms like depression, stress, fatigue, and headaches are alleviated with regular dancing....

A common cholesterol medication may impact kidney health

July 9, 2014

20 Apr 2012 New study by Lawson Research cautions further research is needed LONDON, ON, – Older patients taking a common cholesterol medication should be...

Low cholesterol linked with worse survival in patients with kidney cancer / “patients with high cholesterol had a 43 percent lower risk of dying from their cancer”

June 13, 2014June 13, 2014

Counter Intuitive - Medical Lethal or Unintended Side Effects

Low cholesterol linked with worse survival in patients with kidney cancer // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 12-Jun-2014 People are often told to reduce their cholesterol to...

New cause of high blood pressure and heart disease discovered – Phosphate rich foods

May 9, 2014

05-05-2014 - Why phosphate rich foods can increase blood pressure and promote vascular calcifications has been discovered by scientists at the Vetmeduni Vienna. The key...

Long live dopamine production by the kidneys / dopamine made within the kidneys is critical for maintaining normal blood pressure

Counter Intuitive Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

April 2, 2014

Public release date: 23-Jun-2011 NEPHROLOGY: Dopamine is a natural chemical in the body well known for its role in nerve cell communication; loss of dopamine-producing...

Estrogen therapy may be associated with kidney stones in postmenopausal women

February 26, 2014

Public release date: 11-Oct-2010 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Stones (Photo credit: rkramer62)[/caption] Use of estrogen therapy is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney...

Chromium picolinate may lessen inflammation in diabetic nephropathy

Highlights Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

February 20, 2014

Public release date: 22-Sep-2010 - Taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease) - The untreated diabetic mice excreted nearly...

Toxin in seafood causes kidney damage in mice at levels considered safe for consumption

Highlights Lethal or Unintended Side Effects Missed - Medical Breakthroughs

February 7, 2014

- "We have found that domoic acid damages kidneys at concentrations that are 100 times lower than what causes neurological effects," said Dr. Bell. "This...

New research shows clear association between ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury

November 8, 2013

Contact: Genevieve Maul gm349@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge These and similar drugs are the second most prescribed on the NHS Cambridge scientists have found an...

New research shows clear association between ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury

November 8, 2013

Contact: Genevieve Maul gm349@admin.cam.ac.uk 44-012-237-65542 University of Cambridge These and similar drugs are the second most prescribed on the NHS Cambridge scientists have found an...

Current Black Market Prices for People and Organs

October 16, 2013

Health Technology News

EEV: This list helps brings the reality of human exploitation a little closer to home. These are generalized estimates, based on few sources. Click dollar...

Component of citrus fruits found to block the formation of kidney cysts

October 5, 2013

Contact: Tanya Gubbay tanya.gubbay@rhul.ac.uk 01-784-443-552 Royal Holloway, University of London A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component...

Component of citrus fruits found to block the formation of kidney cysts

Ignored - Breakthrough Cures & Treatments

October 5, 2013

Contact: Tanya Gubbay tanya.gubbay@rhul.ac.uk 01-784-443-552 Royal Holloway, University of London A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component...

Chinese man kept alive for 13 years with homemade dialysis machine

January 27, 2013

Monday, Jan 28, 2013 The New Paper CHINA - A man in China suffering from kidney disease has been using a homemade dialysis machine for...

Common anti-fever medications pose kidney injury risk for children

January 25, 2013

Contact: Eric Schoch eschoch@iu.edu 317-274-8205 Indiana University Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given...

Common anti-fever medications pose kidney injury risk for children

January 25, 2013

Contact: Eric Schoch eschoch@iu.edu 317-274-8205 Indiana University Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given...

Baking soda appears to slow progression of chronic kidney disease

Disease and Conditions Ignored - Breakthrough Cures & Treatments

October 24, 2012

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