A Better Method of Kidney Storage
Continuous pumping of solution through donated organ improved odds, study shows
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Cancer Drug May Help With Kidney Transplants
Bortezomib reduces organ rejection, study finds
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ICU Nutritional Program Failed to Boost Outcomes
Early feeding didn't cut length of stay either, study finds
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FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs
Prescription products, used to prep for colonoscopy, may harm the kidneys, agency says; non-prescription treatments also will get warnings
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Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin
A man-made chemical was added to the blood thinner imported from China
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U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds
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Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect
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Many Ignore Symptoms of Bladder Trouble
November is health awareness month, so check with a physician if you're in pain
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Overnight Dialysis Saves Lives: Study
Kidney patients also experienced better blood pressure control
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Gene Mutation in Dalmatians Sheds Light on Kidney Stones in Humans
Finding explained high levels of uric acid in dog breed
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Tailored Treatment Boosts Kidney Cancer Survival
Study concludes one-size-fits-all therapy needs to be changed
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Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death
Study found inflammation, malnutrition raised risk in this group
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Drug Sorafenib Improves Kidney Cancer Outcomes
It helped older and younger patients, study says
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Chamomile Tea May Ward Off Diabetes Damage
Rats fed herbal extract showed significant decrease in blood sugar levels
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More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
Doctors blame sedentary lifestyle, obesity, poor diet
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