Androgen deprivation therapy linked to acute kidney injuryThe Oncology ReportAndrogen deprivation therapy was strongly associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer, according to a report in the J…
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Prostate Cancer ADT Found to Boost Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Renal and Urology News Prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) are at increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study, by Francesco Lapi, PharmD, PhD, of … Study raises red flag regarding commonly used prostate cancer therapyCape Breton Post Hormone reduction for prostate cancer may harm kidneysLos Angeles Times Hormone Use in Prostate Cancer May Harm KidneysMedPage Today U.S. News & World Report –Doctors Lounge all 14 news articles » |
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Six steps could cut heart failure readmissions
Medical Xpress There are six procedural things hospital teams can do to help heart failure patients avoid another hospital stay in the 30 days after they’re discharged—and if all six are followed, patients are even more likely to avoid readmission, according to new … Report Reveals 6 Steps for Hospitals to Cut Heart Failure ReadmissionsCounsel & Heal Six strategies for reducing hospital readmissions among elderlyHealthCanal.com Yale study identifies ways to prevent Medicare patient readmissionNew Haven Register MedPage Today all 5 news articles » |
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Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise for Preventing Heart Failure
Science Daily (press release) July 16, 2013 — A drug already approved to treat multiple sclerosis may also hold promise for treating cardiac hypertrophy, or thickening of the cardiac muscle-a disorder that often leads to heart failure, researchers at the University of Illinois at … |
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MS drug shows promise for preventing heart failure from cardiac hypertrophy
ScienceBlog.com (blog) A drug already approved to treat multiple sclerosis may also hold promise for treating cardiac hypertrophy, or thickening of the cardiac muscle–a disorder that often leads to heart failure, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College … |
Bloodless Heart Pump: Good News For Heart Failure PatientsSeeking AlphaA small, early stage company from Minnesota, Sunshine Heart (SSH) is developing a heart assist device for Class III heart failure patients. Class III people are comfortable at rest,…
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Researchers aim to slow, reverse cardiac hypertrophy
Newswise (press release) Newswise — A drug already approved to treat multiple sclerosis may also hold promise for treating cardiac hypertrophy, or thickening of the cardiac muscle–a disorder that often leads to heart failure, researchers at the University of Illinois at … |
Effort established to treat acute kidney injuryChina DailyA nationwide collaborative network for treating acute kidney injury was established earlier this month, with more than 100 hospitals from 30 provinces and cities joined for the cause. Acute kidn…
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Liver Failure Via Acetaminophen OD Tied to Worse Outcomes
Monthly Prescribing Reference (HealthDay News) – Long-term survivors of acute liver failure report lower quality of life compared with the general population, while survivors of acetaminophen overdose report the lowest quality of life, possibly due to psychiatric and substance … |
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217 km of vomit and organ failure
NEWS.com.au As you’d expect, the race is hell. A profile of Hong Kong competitor Law Chor-kin in his local paper explained that the runner would face near-certain dehydration, nausea, hallucinations and possible heat stroke. He may also suffer kidney or liver failure. |