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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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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Treating Kidney Disease
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...in the September issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the... Read more »

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Update on Evista and Kidney Disease
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with CKD, or chronic kidney disease.  This information is... 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

......spectrum of kidney failure ranging from those with mild kidney disease to even those who have... Read more »

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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 »

Health Guide

Kidney disease: resources
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Polycystic kidney disease
...Alternative Names Cysts - kidneys; Kidney - polycystic; Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease; ADPKD Prevention Read more »
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Diet for people with chronic kidney disease
... Renal disease - diet; Kidney disease - diet 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 »

Related News

Genes Predict Kidney Disease?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study reveals three genes that contain common mutations may put some people at a higher risk for kidney disease. More than... Read summary »

Easier Treatment for Kidney Disease
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A once-a-month treatment could be all it takes to improve the quality of life for people with severe kidney disease.... Read summary »

Enhanced Meats May Spell Trouble for Kidney Disease Patients
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Uncooked "enhanced" meat products may contain high levels of phosphorous and potassium that are not listed on food labels,... Read summary »

Pass the Peas to Lower BP
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A protein found in common garden peas could be the key to saving the lives of millions of people who suffer from high blood... Read summary »

Kidney Transplant Saves the Brain
November 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common procedure could stop the cognitive impairment often seen in patients with chronic kidney disease. Researchers report... Read summary »