Microalbuminuria Found to Increase Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Increased levels of protein in urine may indicate a higher risk of developing kidney and cardiovascular problems among individuals with hypertension.
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Cerebral Infarction May Predict Renal Decline
The presence of silent cerebral infarction (SCI) may predict an increased risk for worsening kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study.
Reduced Salt Intake Could Yield Big Benefits
Modest reductions in dietary salt intake can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and significantly lower medical costs, a study found.
Black HD Patients Benefit More from Obesity
Obesity is associated with greater survival in African-American maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients compared with other races, according to a study.
Sleep Apnea May Raise Cardiovascular Risk in Kidney Transplant Patients
Kidney transplant patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for developing heart-related complications, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (2009; published online ahead of print).
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