Clinical News Departments - Renal and Urology News

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Page Kidney Resulting in New Onset Hypertension

A 55-year-old Caucasian woman initially presented to one of Cleveland Clinic's regional outpatient urology clinics with gross hematuria and an obstructing right ureteral stone.

Sperm Banking To Remote Sites

Infertility is a stressful experience for many couples, a situation made particularly difficult by the need to produce a semen sample in a clinical setting.

Sickle Cell Trait and Medullary Renal Carcinoma

Since the discovery of Hemoglobin S (HbS), it has been known that the abnormal polymerization of deoxy-HbS is the main cause for vaso-occlusive crisis involving many organs including the kidneys in sickle cell disease (SCD).

To Sell or Not to Sell

Consultants offer advice on key issues to consider when selling a medical practice to a hospital.

Coping with ICD-10

Making the leap from 14,000 codes to almost 69,000, topped with the huge cost to make that change, is understandably daunting.

Remote Care: How to Use Telemedicine

Telemedicine, the use of electronic communication to provide health care, has been relatively slow to catch on in some places, but many physicians who have incorporated telemedicine into their practice believe it can be advantageous.

Bargain Price Stocks for Technology Companies

In recent months, investors have been eagerly pursuing shares of Facebook, Groupon, and other hot technology companies.

Target-Date Funds Enable Investors to Own a Diverse Portfolio

The fund you should pick depends on your tolerance for volatility. Either aggressive or cautious funds can work. Pick one that suits your temperament.

Conservative Investors, Consumer Companies in a Sluggish Economy

Make no mistake: Consumer stocks do not lead the markets every year. During bull markets, investors often ignore consumer goods, which may seem dull compared to technology or finance. But over the long haul, consumer stocks tend to deliver competitive results.