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COVID-19 Takes Heavy Toll on Kidneys

COVID-19 can damage the kidneys and increase patients’ risk of needing kidney dialysis, researchers report. The...
Early Dialysis Doesn’t Improve Outcomes With Acute Kidney Failure

For critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, early dialysis doesn’t reduce death any more than...
Kidney Failure Often a COVID-19 Complication

Many COVID-19 patients are at risk for acute kidney failure, according to a new study. Acute...

Early On, Many Seniors Were Unfazed by Coronavirus Warnings, Study Finds
The coronavirus hits older people and those with chronic medical conditions hardest. But many...
- Posted April 15, 2020
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Are Doctors Discarding ‘Injured’ Kidneys That Might Be Used for Transplant?
Many of the donor kidneys that are discarded each year in the United States...
- Posted January 16, 2020
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‘Don’t Give Up:’ Parents’ Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do
Parents usually know their child better than anyone, and if a parent suspects something...
- Posted November 19, 2019
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Common Muscle Relaxant Could Pose Mental Dangers for Seniors
A commonly prescribed muscle relaxant known as baclofen can leave older kidney patients so...
- Posted November 11, 2019
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New Tool Predicts Odds of Kidney Disease
Imagine that your doctor could predict your risk of kidney disease in the next...
- Posted November 8, 2019
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Supplements Don’t Prevent Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetics
Taking vitamin D and fish oil supplements won’t prevent kidney disease in people with...
- Posted November 8, 2019
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Could Profit Be a Factor in Kidney Transplant Decisions?
In a finding that suggests money may sometimes guide whether someone gets a new...
- Posted September 17, 2019
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