Kidney transplants from, to extreme elderly feasible in ESRD
(HealthDay)—Kidney transplantation among elderly people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) can be successful, allowing them to live dialysis-free, according to …
New treatment could ease the passage of kidney stones
Every year, more than half a million Americans visit the emergency room for kidney stone problems. In most cases, the …
Breast and kidney cancer drugs approved on NHS Scotland
Two new cancer treatment options have been accepted for use in Scotland for some patients living with breast and kidney …
Woman who had kidney and liver transplants wins gold medals at the British Games
A woman who received two lifesaving organ transplants has gone on to win big at the Westfield Health British Transplant …
dnDSA and ethnicity linked with thickening of blood vessels after kidney transplant
Children who developed anti-human leukocyte antibodies against their donor kidney, known as de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA), after kidney transplant …
Kidney cancer immunotherapy combo approved for NHS use in England
A combination of immunotherapy drugs will be made available to NHS patients with advanced and aggressive kidney cancer on the …
Study finds low statin use among some high-risk kidney disease patients
Clinical trials have shown that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in kidney disease patients …
Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 — People who drink lots of sugar-sweetened drinks may be putting themselves at a heightened risk …