Tag: Kidney
Longterm kidney threat in E. coli victims
by on Jun.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
As Europe’s E. coli crisis wanes, some experts are now warning of a looming threat: possible long-term kidney complications for many of the victims.
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Heavy Smoking Tied to Advanced Kidney Cancer
by on May.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — Smoking increases the risk of
advanced kidney cancer, researchers report.
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Agent Orange Linked to Kidney Cancer: Study
by on May.14, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) — There appears to be a link
between Agent Orange and kidney cancer in U.S. veterans exposed to the
herbicide in Vietnam, a new study suggests.
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Pilot transplant project aims to spur kidney swaps
by on Nov.23, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Too often, would-be kidney donors are wasted because the friend or loved one they want to help isn’t a match. Now a new national database promises to help find matches for those frustrated pairs so they can be part of so-called kidney exchanges an…
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Odds of getting new kidney uneven
by on Sep.03, 2010, under Health and Fitness
People with kidney disease are more likely to be added to the waiting list for a kidney transplant if they've had a previous heart, lung or liver transplant, a new study suggests.
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Statin Use Tied to Eye, Kidney, Liver Troubles (HealthDay)
by on May.23, 2010, under Health and Fitness
HealthDay – THURSDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — People taking cholesterol-lowering
drugs called statins may be at heightened risk for liver dysfunction,
acute kidney failure and cataracts, British researchers report.
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