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Neoadjuvant VEGF-Targeted Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma

Steven Campbell, MD, PhD, Brian L. Rini, MD November 19, 2009

Recent therapeutic advances in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have included agents targeted against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

Bioartificial Kidney Meeting Research Milestones

William Fissell, MD November 19, 2009

A pioneering implantable artificial kidney developed jointly by teams of researchers at Cleveland Clinic, the University of California at San Francisco, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is on track to meet project milestones in a pilot and feasibility study funded by the NIH.

Changes in the In-Hospital Dialysis Unit

Martin Lascano, MD October 08, 2009

The provision of in-hospital dialysis services over the next decade will necessitate a rethinking of the unit infrastructure.

Partial Nephrectomy for Larger Renal Masses

Nicholas Muruve, MD October 08, 2009

Partial nephrectomy has been the procedure of choice for patients with poor renal function, tumors in solitary kidneys or bilateral renal tumors.

How a 'Glomerulonephritis Board' Can Help Improve Patient Care

Surafel Gebreselassie, MD October 08, 2009

Considering the advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of glomerular disease, we formed a Glomerulonephritis Board (GN Board) at Cleveland Clinic that brings together key medical specialists.

Optimal Use of the Electronic Medical Record in CKD

Joseph V. Nally, Jr., MD October 08, 2009

The electronic medical record (EMR) has enabled creation of a CKD registry, a database that contains demographic information, clinical parameters, and outcome measurements of more than 41,000 CKD patients who have received medical care within the Cleveland Clinic Health System since January 2005.

Redefining Hypertension for Tomorrow: Target Levels

Mohammed A. Rafey, MD, MS September 01, 2009

There is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that lowering BP to less than 140/90 mm Hg offers cardiovascular and renal protection.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate

Brian R, Herts, MD, Joseph Veniero, MD, PhD September 01, 2009

Prostate magnetic resonance (MR) provides high-resolution images of the prostate; seminal vesicles; and nearby pelvic organs and structures, including the bladder and rectum.

Kidney Function in Living Donors: Understanding Health Versus Disease

Emilio Poggio, MD August 19, 2009

Data from 1,000 former kidney donors suggest that normal values of glomerular filtration rate decline with age.

First Completely Transvaginal Nephrectomy

May 01, 2009

Jihad Kaouk, MD, Director of the Center for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, and his team performed the world's first completely transvaginal nephrectomy on March 13, 2009.

Take a look back at our thorough coverage from Renal Week 2010 featuring daily articles in four subject areas.
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