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Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Alport Syndrome

WASHINGTON—Several cell-based therapy approaches could provide new treatments for patients with Alport syndrome, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More

October 16, 2009

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Pregnancy, Birth Safe for Women with Kidney Transplants

WASHINGTON—Women who have had a kidney transplant and have good kidney function can get pregnant and give birth without jeopardizing their health or the health of their transplant, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the Journal of the American Society of ...More

September 25, 2009

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Post-Transplant Treatment Can Reduce Risk of CMV Infection

WASHINGTON—For kidney transplant recipients, infection with a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) may lead to devastating complications. New research suggests that extending the period of preventive treatment after kidney transplantation can reduce the risk of CMV disease, ...More

September 18, 2009

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Healthy Diet Helps Prevent Kidney Stones

WASHINGTON—A healthy diet—including fruits, vegetables and less salt—helps prevent kidney stones from forming, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More

August 13, 2009

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New Statistical Method Shows Importance of Dialysis Dose

WASHINGTON—A new approach to statistical analysis may be better suited to study the relationship between higher “dose” of dialysis and survival time for patients with advanced kidney disease, according to a study published online July 30 in the Journal of the American ...More

August 3, 2009

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JASN Explores Male-to-Female Kidney Transplants

Female recipients of kidneys from deceased male donors demonstrate an increased risk of allograft failure in the first year after transplant, but show no increased risk after ten years, according to a study in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of ...More

July 29, 2009

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New Lab Test Helps Predict Kidney Damage

WASHINGTON—A new laboratory test called urine neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (NGAL) helps predict if patients will develop acute kidney injury, according to a study published online July 23 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More

July 27, 2009

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Baking Soda Slows Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

WASHINGTON—A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate—better known as baking soda—slows the decline of kidney function in some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online July 16 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More

July 21, 2009

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Study: Bundling Could Cut Dialysis Access to Blacks

WASHINGTON— A change in Medicare reimbursement policy could make it more difficult for African Americans with kidney disease to access dialysis services, according to a study published online April 23 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More

April 23, 2009

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Immunosuppressant Could be Lupus Nephritis Treatment

WASHINGTON—The immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate mofetil is less commonly used than cyclophosphamide to treat lupus nephritis, but may be an attractive alternative for some patients, according to a study appearing in the May 2009 issue of the Journal of the American ...More

April 15, 2009

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