Particular variations of the CAV1 gene in a kidney donor may determine the success of a kidney transplant. A new analysis uncovered significant differences in graft survival according to donor genotypes of CAV1, which has a role in tissue fibrosis and vascular proliferation.
Patients with diabetes who undergo cancer surgery are approximately 50% more likely to die shortly after the operation than non-diabetics.
The condition can be challenging to diagnose because it frequently refers to a vague constellation of pelvic pain and voiding symptoms.
This article is the first in a two-part series examining the expanding use of diagnostic imaging in urology.
Dr. R, 52, was a rheumatologist with his own solo practice. Many of his patients came from referrals.
They need to know how to identify phosphate additives on food labels.
Obesity one year after radical surgery also boosted risk.
Compared with incident hemodialysis (HD) patients, incident peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, especially non-diabetics, show a robust and consistent survival advantage for up to five years.
Patients with renal disease who are well prepared to start dialysis are significantly more likely to survive their first year of treatment, according to a study presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings.
Higher serum phosphorus is associated with lower pulse pressure in women, but not men, with non-dialysis dependent CKD, according to researchers at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings.
