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Turmeric can help regenerate the liver, groundbreaking new research
Incredible, groundbreaking new research just published in the Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand found that the primary polyphenol in turmeric - curcumin - is able to repair and even regenerate the liver tissues in diabetic rats. Researchers at the Srinakharinwirot...
Source: NaturalNews.com - October 10, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

End of life care needs of urological cancer sufferers
Findings indicate that commissioners of end of life care services need to do more for the 16,000 people who die each year from urological cancers, 8,600 (55%) of which are from prostate cancer and 4,100 (26%) of which are from bladder cancer, to ensure that their end of life care needs and wishes are met.
Source: NHS Networks - October 10, 2012 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news

AstraZeneca And Ardelyx Announce Worldwide Licensing Deal For Nhe3 Inhibitor Programme For Complications Of Renal Disease, Including Diabetes-Induced Renal Disease
AstraZeneca and Ardelyx recently announced a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for Ardelyx’s NHE3 inhibitor programme, including the Phase 2-ready lead compound RDX5791, for the treatment of complications associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). NHE3 is the sodium–hydrogen antiporter 3, a protein essential in the absorption of sodium in the intestines.
Source: Pharmaceutical Online News - October 9, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

AstraZeneca and Ardely sign renal disease drug development deal
AstraZeneca and Ardelyx have entered into a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for Ardelyx's NHE3 inhibitor programme for complications associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Source: Drug Development Technology - October 9, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Data From BeST Clinical Trial Presented at Kidney Cancer Symposium
Nizar M. Tannir, MD, FACP Learn more about the BeST clinical trial 10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Botox Is as Effective as Anticholinergics for IncontinenceBotox Is as Effective as Anticholinergics for Incontinence
A single onabotulinumtoxinA injection shows efficacy equivalent to 6 months of oral anticholinergic therapy in the treatment of urgency urinary incontinence in women. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology News Source Type: news

Synthetic liver enzyme could result in more effective drugs with fewer side effects
Medicines could be made to have fewer side effects and work in smaller doses with the help of a synthetic enzyme developed at Princeton University that makes drug molecules more resistant to breakdown by the human liver.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 9, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news

Lynch & Inherited Polyposis Syndromes
Lynch syndrome and inherited polyposis syndromes are caused by genetic mutations that run in families and can increase your lifetime chance of getting colorectal cancer to 80% or higher.10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Kidney Cancer Association Works with Conquer Cancer Foundation to Stimulate Breakthrough Research
KCA has sponsored more kidney cancer research projects than any organization of its size in the world. In its most recent fiscal year, KCA invested more than $650,000 in research-related program activities.10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Non-genetic Factors Play Role in Non-diabetic Kidney Disease among African-Americans
October 9, 2012 (Newswise) — The high rate of non-diabetic kidney disease in African-Americans is strongly associated with variations in a particular gene. Yet, not everyone who inherits these variations develops the disease. read more
Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com - October 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dlife Source Type: news

With a Little Exercise, Your Fat Cells May Coax Liver to Produce "Good" Cholesterol
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Source: Diabetes News from dLife.com - October 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dlife Source Type: news

Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora
Chronic kidney disease changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that normally play a crucial role in staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance, according to new research.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 9, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news

AVEO stock slides on analyst downgrade
AVEO Oncologyâs (Nasdaq: AVEO) shares dropped more than 7 percent Monday morning, on news the stock was downgraded by Boston life sciences investment bank, Leerink Swann.10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Argos Therapeutics' Phase 3 ADAPT Study for AGS-003 Highlighted During 11th Annual International Kidney Cancer Symposium
Approximately 70 North American Sites Are in Process and Enrollment Will Commence During Fourth Quarter 2012.10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

What's Lift for Life?
Your browser does not support iframes. Penn State Football raises funds and awareness for the Kidney Cancer Association. 10/09/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 9, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

First recipients of research grants to support genomic studies in Africa announced
African scientists will conduct genomic research on kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, tuberculosis and African sleeping sickness through inaugural grants of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Consortium (H3Africa). The grants were announced by the two funding organizations, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Wellcome Trust, a global charity based in London.
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - October 9, 2012 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone DisorderChronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder
CKD-mineral and bone disorder defines a broad syndrome encompassing mineral, bone, and cardiovascular abnormalities seen as a complication of chronic kidney disease. What are its implications? Southern Medical Journal
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news

LESS nephrectomy associated with reduced pain
Recovery from laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) was less painful for kidney cancer patients than traditional laparoscopic surgery, according to a recent study by University of California, San Diego researchers.
Source: Modern Medicine - October 9, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Novel Oncogenic Network Specific To Liver Cancer Initiation, A Basis For Potential HCC Preventive Strategies
Researchers headed by Erwin Wagner, the Director of the BBVA Foundation-CNIO Cancer Cell Biology Programme at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), have deciphered how a stress-inducible gene regulator, AP-1, controls the survival of liver tumor-initiating cells. These results, published in the online edition of Nature Cell Biology, could provide new preventive strategies and identify potentially targetable molecules to prevent liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) causes more than 500,000 deaths per year worldwide...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 9, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news

HEMORRHOIDAL (Cocoa Butter, Phenylephrine Hcl, Shark Liver Oil) Suppository [H E B]
Updated Date: Oct 9, 2012 EST
Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - October 9, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Meta-analysis: Infection retardant coating for benefit in penile prosthetic implants
Source: The Journal of Urology Area: News A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Urology has evaluated the effectiveness of infection retardant coated inflatable penile prostheses (IPP) vs. non-coated devices. The meta-analysis included data from 14 studies involving a total of 9,910 patients with a first time implant, including 5,214 inflatable penile prostheses without an infection retardant coating and 4,696 coated inflatable penile prostheses impregnated with minocycline/rifampin (3,158), rifampin/gentamycin immersion (181), vancomycin/gentamycin immersion (181) and a hydrophilic coating only (1,176)....
Source: NeLM - News - October 9, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Ferumoxytol
Source: London New Drugs Group Area: Evidence > Drug Specific Reviews Ferumoxytol is a colloidal iron complex, with a superparamagnetic iron oxide core surrounded by a polyglucose sorbitol-carboxymethylether shell. The compound is designed to release iron in the reticulo-endothelial system macrophages of the liver, spleen and bone marrow. In June 2012 the EMA granted the marketing authorisation for ferumoxytol for the intravenous treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Launch is estimated in Q4 2012. The dose is one or two doses of 510mg, dependin...
Source: NeLM - Drug Specific Reviews - October 9, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Synthetic liver enzyme could result in more effective drugs with fewer side effects
(Princeton University) Medicines could be made to have fewer side effects and work in smaller doses with the help of a synthetic enzyme developed at Princeton University that makes drug molecules more resistant to breakdown by the human liver.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 9, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Study: Non-genetic factors play role in non-diabetic kidney disease among African-Americans
(Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center) The high rate of non-diabetic kidney disease in African-Americans is strongly associated with variations in a particular gene. Yet, not everyone who inherits these variations develops the disease.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 9, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora, UCI study finds
(University of California - Irvine) Chronic kidney disease changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that normally play a crucial role in staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance, according to UC Irvine researchers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 9, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Preterm labor powerhouse therapy offers promise for inflammatory diseases
(Case Western Reserve University) Magnesium sulfate is given to many pregnant women to treat preterm labor and preeclampsia and was recently shown to prevent cerebral palsy; however little is known about how it works. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University recently discovered the mechanism by which magnesium reduces the production of cytokines. Cytokines are molecules responsible for regulating inflammation; they play a key role conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, asthma, and alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 9, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Ultrasound group accredits first urologic practice
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has granted ultrasound practice accreditation in urology to the Smith Institute for Urology of The North Shore LIJ Health System in New Hyde Park, NY.
Source: Modern Medicine - October 9, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

What Your Breath Reveals
Doctors are developing cheap, painless tests to diagnose lung cancer, liver disease, diabetes and more. All patients have to do is blow.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - October 8, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news

Saddled with difficulties, but LeMond powers on
From sexual abuse to ADHD and living with just one kidney, Greg LeMond’s story is one of victory over all obstacles, writesEOIN BURKE-KENNEDY
Source: The Irish Times - Health - October 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Eating Veggies May Slash Kidney Cancer Risk By 32%
10/08/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 8, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

New Treatment Options for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
The results from three phase III trials shed new light on treatment options for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. The studies were presented at the ESMO 2012 Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology in Vienna.10/08/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 8, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

First recipients of research grants to support genomic studies in Africa announced
African scientists will conduct genomic research on kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, tuberculosis and African sleeping sickness through inaugural grants of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa Consortium (H3Africa). The grants were announced by the two funding organizations, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Wellcome Trust, a global charity based in London. The organizations also awarded grants for the development of an African bioinformatics network and two pilot biorepositories, which are banks that maintain biospecimens for future scientific investigation.
Source: NHGRI Press Releases - October 8, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: news

Nuclear Kidney Scans in Children with Urinary Tract Infections Increase Costs and Radiation Exposure
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bladder Diseases, Urinary Tract Infections
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Home Hemodialysis Systems Are Easier For Kidney Disease Patients To Use
Approximately 2 million patients in the world receive some sort of dialysis treatment. Most patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo hemodialysis put up with a grueling treatment regimen that involves going into a clinic several days a week and sitting through a three-to-four hour dialysis session at each visit. Home hemodialysis is more accessible than ever, though, with the advent of newer systems that are easier for patients to learn, use, and maintain, according to a review appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN)...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

Four bitter herbs heal the liver, gall bladder, and other ailments
Certain bitter herbs are considered liver herbs because they stimulate, cleanse, and protect the liver and gall bladder. While Western palates are not fond of bitter tasting foods, they do stimulate and support digestion. German research shows that bitter tonic herbs...
Source: NaturalNews.com - October 8, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

FTC Takes 'Pay for Delay' Drug Case to U.S. Supreme CourtFTC Takes 'Pay for Delay' Drug Case to U.S. Supreme Court
The Federal Trade Commission asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to take up its fight against deals between brand-name drug companies and generic firms which they say delay the production of cheaper medicines. Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 7, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology News Source Type: news

A novel oncogenic network specific to liver cancer initiation
Researchers have identified a connection between an oncogene, an epigenetic modulator and an anti-apoptotic regulator relevant to liver cancer initiation.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 7, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news

Lucentis Safe in Diabetic Eye Disease (CME/CE)
BERLIN (MedPage Today) -- As-needed injections of ranibizumab (Lucentis) for diabetic macular edema (DME) appear to be safe in the long run, researchers said here.
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - October 7, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

A novel oncogenic network specific to liver cancer initiation
(Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas (CNIO)) Researchers in Europe and Asia led by Erwin Wagner from the CNIO identify a connection between an oncogene, an epigenetic modulator and an anti-apoptotic regulator relevant to liver cancer initiation
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 7, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Silence Is Deadly for T2D and Low Glucose (CME/CE)
BERLIN (MedPage Today) -- Silent hypoglycemic episodes may correlate with asymptomatic episodes of ventricular arrhythmias, which might explain the risk of sudden death for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease during bouts of hypoglycemia, researchers suggested.
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - October 6, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

GREENS SLASH CANCER RISK
A study highlights the link between poor diet and the killer disease and confirms that certain vegetables have the power to heal the bodyâs cells.10/06/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 6, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Pfizerâs patent on cancer drug revoked
In yet another blow to Big Pharma, the Delhi Patent Office has revoked a patent granted in 2007 to US drugmaker Pfizer for sunitinib (brand name Sutent), a drug used to treat a type of kidney cancer, which had global sales of $1.19 billion in 2011.10/06/2012
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - October 6, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

ArQule Pleads Tivantinib’s Promise in Liver Cancer After Lung Cancer Blow-up
With partner Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. still on board, ArQule Inc. is signaling a shift in the primary focus for its c-Met inhibitor tivantinib to liver cancer after the companies announced that the Phase...
Source: OncologySTAT Latest News - October 5, 2012 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Climate linked to California ER visits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of heading to the emergency room for certain conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease and low blood pressure rises slightly as temperature and humidity increase, according to a new study from California.
Source: Reuters: Health - October 5, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Climate Linked to California ER Visits
The risk of heading to the emergency room for certain conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease and low blood pressure rises slightly as temperature and humidity increase, according to a new study from California.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Heat Illness
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 5, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

PodMed: A Medical News Roundup From Johns Hopkins (with audio)
(MedPage Today) -- This week's topics include markers of cardiovascular disease, vitamin D and the common cold, patient access to physician notes, and diabetes screening impact.
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - October 5, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

Mom's BP May Predict Sons' Thinking Ability (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Men whose mothers were hypertensive during pregnancy had worse cognitive function in later life, a Finnish study found.
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - October 5, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

Watchdog Group Wants Black Box on BP Meds
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The consumer watchdog group Public Citizen petitioned the FDA to add a black box warning to three classes of hypertension drugs, cautioning against their combined use.
Source: MedPage Today Nephrology - October 5, 2012 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: news

Diabetes discovery: Two genes increase risk of developing diabetes-associated kidney disease
An international group of researchers has discovered two genes that increase the risk of developing diabetes-associated kidney disease.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 5, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: news