Feature Channels: Kidney Disease

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This release highlights the following three topics in the area of kidney health: 1) Potassium Citrate May Help Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis; 2) The Wider the Waist as a Child, the Greater the Chance of Having a Risk Factor (High Pulse Pressure) Related to Heart Problems in Adults; 3) Early Urine Test Predicts Pregnancy Complications.

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Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition. Falls are a serious health problem for the elderly and account for about 50 percent of deaths due to injury in the elderly.

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Among kidney disease patients, earlier care from a nephrologist is associated with a decreased likelihood of developing end-stage renal disease and a lower risk of death during the first year of dialysis, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition.

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This press release highlights two topics in transplantation: 1) H1N1 Vaccine: No Good in Kidney Transplant Recipients? 2) Reimbursement Policies Need Work to Increase Kidney Donation.

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Chronic kidney disease, likely caused by diabetes or hypertension, can lead to flat-out kidney failure. Now what? Nearly half of patients who end up with end stage renal disease, or kidney failure, have never seen a nephrologist, according to a new study by the University of Michigan. But patients who get early care by a nephrologist are less likely to develop kidney failure, are more prepared for dialysis and better informed about their transplant options.