Kidney Failure

Smoking May Be Even Riskier Than Once Thought

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 23:16:29 +0000

Smokers, it’s never too late to quit — and there may now be even more good reasons to do so.

Some Surgery Patients Boomerang Back to Hospital

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:56:23 +0000

Surgical complications could make some patients boomerang back to the hospital. And health care professionals are working to improve care for these patients.

The Gift of Life: Transplants Save Many, More Still Needed

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:32:01 +0000

Organ transplants have been saving lives for years. And as the need for transplants grows, so does the need for donors.

Too Much of a Good Thing: Some Diabetes Patients Overtreated

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:05:47 +0000

Like Goldilocks and her porridge, people with diabetes need their blood sugar "just right." In some cases, though, diabetes treatment for older adults with other health problems can be overly strict, which may cause blood sugar problems.

Who Is Protected From Obesity Problems?

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:52:29 +0000

Obesity and metabolic problems may not always go hand-in-hand. Some obese people may not develop the metabolic changes that are often tied to obesity.

Heat Waves Might Ignite Health Issues

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:05:43 +0000

Extreme heat may spark more health problems than just heat stroke.

Diabetes Rx May Be Safe for Kidney Patients

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 19:05:40 +0000

There’s new hope for people who have both diabetes and kidney disease.

Frequent Blood Pressure Checks May Trump Doctor Test

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:05:44 +0000

Having high blood pressure in a test at the doctor's office may not mean you have it all the time. Monitoring blood pressure outside the doctor's office, however, may lead to more accurate results.

Rx May Boost Bone Strength in Kidney Patients

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:02:11 +0000

Some dialysis patients taking a medication called cinacalcet just can't catch a break — and that's a good thing.

Weight Loss Surgery May Improve Kidney Health

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:35:43 +0000

Obese patients sometimes choose weight loss surgery to improve their heart health and drop pounds more quickly. And new research suggests the surgery may improve kidney function.