Now Playing newInfections May Be Deadly for Many Dialysis Patients• An infection called peritonitis commonly arises in the weeks before many patients on peritoneal dialysis die. • More studies are needed to determine whether peritonitis causes premature death in dialysis patients. 10% to 20% of dialysis patients receive peritoneal dialysis. – American Society of Nephrology (ASN)|5/24/2012 5:00 PM EDT
Obese Patients Face Increased Risk of Kidney Damage After Heart Surgery• Obese patients have an increased risk of developing kidney damage, or acute kidney injury, after heart surgery. • Oxidative stress associated with obesity seems to play a role in this increased risk. – American Society of Nephrology (ASN)|5/24/2012 5:00 PM EDT
As D-Day Anniversary Approaches, New Geological Insights
Two geology professors have discovered tiny bits of shrapnel and other microscopic remnants of the D-Day invasion in samples of sand collected on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The scientists were surprised that these tiny traces survived for decades despite the scouring action of sand and waves, and the rusting action of seawater. – University of Texas at Austin|5/24/2012 2:40 PM EDT
Wake Forest Baptist Offers Tips on the Signs and Symptoms of a StrokeWake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers tips on recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke. – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center|5/24/2012 2:30 PM EDT
Gut Symptoms in the Global Spotlight for “World Digestive Health Day” on May 29The American College of Gastroenterology has created a special online resource center that features the College’s wealth of scientifically-based education material and information, the latest related research from The American Journal of Gastroenterology and expert insight to help patients understand common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and how these symptoms should be appropriately treated and managed. – American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)|5/24/2012 2:30 PM EDT
Discovery’s Edge Summer Online IssueResearch features from Mayo Clinic. – Mayo Clinic|5/24/2012 2:15 PM EDT
Proteins Play Pivotal Role in Neuromuscular DisorderResearch into how carbohydrates are converted into energy has led to a surprising discovery with implications for treating a perplexing and potentially fatal neuromuscular disorder and possibly even cancer and heart disease. – University of Utah Health Sciences|5/24/2012 2:00 PM EDT
University of Florida Physicists Set New Record for Graphene Solar Cell EfficiencyDoping may be a no-no for athletes, but researchers in the University of Florida’s physics department say it was key in getting unprecedented power conversion efficiency from a new graphene solar cell created in their lab. – University of Florida|5/24/2012 1:10 PM EDT
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