Rosemary Frei, MSc

 
 

Recent Articles

MRI Can Help Find Evasive Prostate Tumors

January 22, 2010

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can aid in identifying prostate tumors undetectable by digital rectal examination (DRE) and in biopsy specimens, researchers concluded.

Halting Progression of Membranous Nephropathy

January 15, 2010

The primary goal of treatment should be complete or partial remission of proteinuria.

Avoiding Nephrotoxicity from Chemotherapy

December 17, 2009

Nephrologist offers prevention advice related to the use of cisplatin, gemcitabine, and other agents.

Arsenic Exposure Possibly Protective Against Bladder Cancer

November 24, 2009

High levels of arsenic reduced mortality by 50% compared with low levels.

Genetic Data Confirm Bladder Cancer Link to Smoking

November 19, 2009

Researchers who analyzed genetic data from patients with bladder cancer discovered three common inherited genetic variants, also known as polymorphisms, which are significantly associated with development of this malignancy.

End-Stage Renal Disease Risk in Diabetics Tied To Urine IgM

November 19, 2009

High levels of immunoglobulin M (IgM) in the urine of diabetic patients may predict development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), independent of albuminuria, a small study suggests.

Bladder Tumor Substaging May Improve Outcome Predictions

October 23, 2009

TORONTO—Substaging of bladder cancer tumors provides important prognostic information that could help guide patient management decisions, according to researchers.

TNM Staging System for Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Imprecise

October 23, 2009

The number and density of positive nodes provide more accurate survival predictions.

OAB Meds Not Equal When It Comes To Adverse Effects

October 22, 2009

Solifenacin-treated patients experienced less dry mouth than those taking oxybutynin immediate release.

Taller Men Are At Higher Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

October 16, 2009

The association is especially strong among men younger than 65 years, according to researchers.