NAC May Treat Anemia in HD Patients, Study Shows
Oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplementation may be a promising adjuvant treatment for uremic anemia and oxidative stress in hemodialysis (HD) patients, researchers say.
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Short Selling Can Result in Big Profits
Plenty of fund investors are frustrated. During the three years ending August 16, the S&P 500 lost 7.4% annually and most funds sank into the red. But a few portfolio managers protected their shareholders by using a technique known as selling short. By taking short positions, managers profit when stocks fall. That has been a recipe for success in erratic markets.
Post-Transplant Cinacalcet May Be An Option
Cinacalcet may be useful for treating hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation, new findings suggest.
New Insights into Donor-Recipient Age Matching
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Findings from two large studies presented at The Transplantation Congress in Vancouver provide new insights into the practice of matching donors and recipients by age and point to ways to expand the options for improving kidney and patient survival among recipients of all ages.
Clinicians React to FDA’s Gadolinium Warnings
The rate at which patients with renal disease are undergoing magnetic resonance (MR) studies using gadolinium-based contrast agents decreased dramatically since 2006.
Multiple Arteries Do Not Worsen Transplant Outcomes
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Transplantation of kidneys with single or multiple arteries results in similar long-term outcomes, according to new study presented at The Transplantation Society’s 2010 congress.
Selenium May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
High selenium intake may have a protective effect against bladder cancer, mainly among women, according to a recent meta-analysis.
HGPIN: Precursor, Marker, or Meaningless?
The ongoing controversy as to whether premalignant, prostatic lesions are associated with increase risk of developing cancer.
Healthy Habits May Improve Urinary, Sexual Function
SAN FRANCISCO—Healthy lifestyle choices, such as not smoking and exercising regularly, may significantly impact urinary and sexual function, two studies suggest.
UTI Risk in Spinal Injury Reduced by New Catheter
Hydrophilic-coated catheter shorted time to first UTI in patients with acute spinal cord injuries.
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