Urinary tract infection from pets?
25/2/2008 |
Picking up an E. coli bug from your pet might lead to a urinary tract infection, according to Minneapolis-based researchers.
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Home dialysis best
19/9/2007 |
Undergoing dialysis at home most nights of the week may be better for some kidney patients' health than conventional three-times-a-week dialysis, new research suggests.
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Gall bladder through mouth?
25/6/2007 |
A new surgical procedure in which the gall bladder is removed through the mouth has been developed.
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Heart blues tied to kidneys
15/6/2007 |
Ailing kidneys can harm the heart and vice-versa, according to two studies highlighting the close connection between the two systems.
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New kidney med OK’d
31/5/2007 |
The US FDA has approved a new drug called Torisel (temsirolimus) for treating renal cell carcinoma, a type of advanced kidney cancer.
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Drinking good for kidneys?
18/5/2007 |
Moderate drinking may lower the risk of a type of kidney malignancy called renal cell cancer, according to a new review of data from 12 studies.
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Chinese herbs for kidney
30/4/2007 |
A compound derived from a traditional Chinese medicine may reduce the incidence of kidney-destroying cysts in people prone to the illness, researchers report.
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Weight lifting and dialysis?
16/4/2007 |
In patients with end-stage renal disease, doing high-intensity weightlifting exercises during dialysis sessions can help counteract muscle wasting.
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MRI dyes may do harm
26/2/2007 |
Certain metallic dyes injected into people for MRI scans may trigger a dangerous skin condition in those with kidney problems, the Associated Press reports.
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Smart bladder unveiled
19/2/2007 |
Researchers say they've moved a step closer to developing a smart bladder pacemaker that could restore bladder control in people with spinal cord injury or neurological diseases.
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