Genetic risk for obesity ups likelihood of kidney disease
Feb 08, 2022
Findings largely independent of blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
Post-acute kidney sequelae studied in COVID-19 survivors
Sep 07, 2021
Graded increase seen in risks for kidney outcomes according to the severity of the acute infection
Risky business: Over time, certain heartburn drugs may pose a serious health risk to seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2019
A new study ties long-term use of certain heartburn drugs to fatal illnesses. And seniors may be especially at risk, according to researchers.
Drug regimen found effective for common kidney condition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A major clinical trial out of the United Kingdom points a new direction for treating a common form of kidney disease.
Researchers decry ‘regressive attitude,’ urge more consideration of seniors for kidney transplants
Jan 13, 2012
More seniors with kidney disease should be put on transplant lists, according to a Johns Hopkins researcher. Attitudes based on outdated outcomes instead appear to be keeping seniors off transplant lists,...
FDA warns of risk of anemia drugs
Jun 28, 2011
Medications given to treat anemia in kidney and cancer patients greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular problems and need to be used more conservatively, the Food and Drug Administration has said.