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Nephrology

Could Serotonin Be a Natural Diabetes Fighter?
Blocking expression of a serotonin receptor in mice caused insulin resistance, highlighting why certain anti-psychotics cause problems with metabolism.
Combating Myths about Hypertension
Despite the availability of accurate and reliable information online, many myths about hypertension persist.
Information for Attendees of Renal Week 2010
Scheduling, exhibit hall, and other information for attendees of Renal Week 2010 -- the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology.
In Kidney Disease Marriage, Raloxifene Wears the Pants
Women taking raloxifene had less of a decline in kidney function than women taking placebo during a three year study.
Hyponatremia in the Nephrology Setting
In this activity, experts in hyponatremia discuss the etiology and management of this condition.
Hyponatremia: Common but Dangerous Episode
Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte problem that is dangerous if ignored or treated improperly.
Hyponatremia in Heart Failure: Current Concepts and Future Directions
Mihai Gheorghiade, MD, discusses the relationship between acute heart failure and hyponatremia.
Hyponatremia in Athletes
Chronic Hyponatremia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Acute Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Children
Desmond Bohn, MC, BCH, discusses his editorial, "The Problem of Acute Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Children."
Most Kidney Dialysis Patients Not Prepared for Emergency Evacuation
Barely half of dialysis patients who responded to a disaster-preparedness survey had enough bottled water or food to last three days in the event of a disaster.
Racial Disparities in Black and White Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Black children with chronic kidney disease suffer from more severe anemia than white children, even when they receive the same medical treatment.
Bret Michaels Develops Hyponatremia
It has been reported that Bret Michaels, who recently suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, has developed hyponatremia.
New Therapeutic Approach Identified for Kidney Disease Associated With Lupus
New research suggests that targeting macrophages may be a more effective approach to lupus kidney disease management.
'Silent Strokes' Linked to Kidney Failure in Diabetics
Type 2 diabetics with silent cerebral infarction are more than twice as likely to develop or die from end-stage kidney disease.
Kidney Cancer Drug Slows Growth of Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumors
Sunitinib, approved to treat renal cell carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, boosts survival rates in patients with neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors.
Decreased Kidney Function May be Associated with Coronary Spastic Angina
Research shows that early-stage CKD is related to atherosclerosis; therefore, management of CKD might lower the incidence of coronary spastic angina
Chronic Kidney Disease

Dr. Rasheed Balogun discusses the risk factors and rising worldwide incidence rates of chronic kidney disease.

Patient Education Resources: Kidney Cancer
This PDF newsletter features a list of kidney cancer sites that you can share with your patients.
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