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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Causes Symptoms Of Kidney Disease

MRI contrast agent linked to fatal kidney disease

October 03, 2008
A newly identified kidney disease has been linked to exposure to the contrast agent gadolinium during MRI scans, U.S. researchers report. The disease, called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, increases the risk of death in patients undergoing treatment for kidney disease. A U.S. Public Health Advisory is urging caution in the use of MRI scans for kidney disease patients and prompt dialysis for those who've had MRI scans involving the contrast agent. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Could Metformin Actually Protect the Kidneys?
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...drug metformin is not recommended for people with kidney disease. For this reason, some people... Read more »

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TNF-alpha inhibitors may prevent kidney cysts
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...hope to people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).  ADPKD is a... Read more »

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Cholesterol and Your Kidneys: A Fatal Connection
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

Chronic kidney disease in itself has been found to be an independent predictor for the development... Read more »

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Where can I find potassium? Can I eat too much?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...Depending on any underlying medical conditions such as kidney disease or the use of certain... Read more »

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Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...example: Kidney conditions such as kidney infection or kidney disease Endocrine disease... Read more »

Health Guide

Diabetes and Anemia
...Higher death rates are more common for anemic diabetes patients who also have heart failure and/or kidney disease. Treatment of the anemia does not guarantee a longer life. Problems are further... Read more »
Kidney disease: resources
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Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
...over time. This stress can result in conditions such as stroke, heart disease, sexual dysfunction, kidney disease, and even neurological problems. Find out more about complications related to high... Read more »
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...Company; 2004: 573-578. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).... Read more »

Medications

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...diseases. It is used to treat a certain type of kidney disease in children after other... Read more »

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...such as congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can help to improve... Read more »

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...such as congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can help to improve... Read more »

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...Dosage is based on your medical condition (e.g., kidney disease) and response to treatment. In... Read more »

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...Dosage is based on your medical condition (e.g., kidney disease) and response to treatment. Do... Read more »

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