June 28, 2010
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Diabetes patients warned of increased kidney failure risk
InTheNews.co.uk
… audit revealed a third of people with diabetes did not have their urine tested, a vital step in identifying the early signs of diabetic kidney disease. …
Wellness by the numbers
Joliet Herald News
“Knowing these numbers can tell you if you are at a greater risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease,” Pollastrini said. …
Study suggests limiting blood flow interruption during kidney surgery
Oneindia
… the blood flow for more than 20 to 25 minutes during kidney cancer surgery leads to a greater risk for patients developing chronic kidney disease. …
Gout Drug Benefits Kidney Disease Patients
Newswise (press release)
Newswise — A drug commonly used to treat gout may help maintain kidney disease patients’ health, according to an analysis appearing in an upcoming issue of …
Tagged as: benefits, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, Patients
January 11, 2010
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Basic tests predict type 2 diabetes
Cincinnati.com
Type 2 diabetes increases a person’s risk of developing heart disease, vision loss, kidney disease and other serious health problems later in life, …
Quitting smoking and diabetes risk
NHS Choices
The study was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. …
Diabetes: The silent epidemic
Macon Telegraph
… diabetes can still lead to very serious medical complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and infections. …
Diabetes on the rise among older Mexican Americans
Reuters
At both time points, the rate of diabetes complications such as kidney disease and vision problems was the same, although people in the second group with …
Tagged as: blindness, diabetes, heart disease, infections, kidney disease, minorities, stroke, type 2
January 19, 2009
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How to learn about product warnings
Philadelphia Inquirer – Philadelphia,PA,USA
Topping the list was aristolochic acid, which it said is a potent carcinogen and has been linked to kidney failure. Also named was kava, a South Pacific …
Cutting Back On Diabetes Meds May Be Safe With Doctor’s Okay
MyNC.com – Raleigh,NC,USA
… three or four blood pressure medications, one or two for cholesterol and then medicines for heart disease, kidney disease or nerve disease,” said Buse, …
Kidney Disease: Many Older Adults Could Be At Risk
Greeneville Sun – Greeneville,TN,USA
By LISA WARREN Chronic kidney disease can affect persons of all ages – but it has become increasingly common among older adults in recent years, …
Chronic kidney disease can be prevented
News Chief – Winter Haven,FL,USA
BY GORDON J. RAFOOL In the United States, chronic kidney disease kills thousands of people annually. The National Kidney Foundation defines chronic kidney …
Tagged as: blood pressure, cholesterol, ckd, diabetes, heart disease