Drug treatment aims to ease the pain of passing kidney stones
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
Passing kidney stones could become faster and less painful with a new two-drug combination, researchers report.
Natural fruit extract may change kidney stone treatment
Aug 09, 2016
Compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) can dissolve calcium oxalate crystals, the most common part of human kidney stones. The finding is expected to lead to new treatment.
C. diff especially deadly for those with kidney disease, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 08, 2013
People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have a significantly elevated risk of dying from Clostridium difficile infection, according to a recent study.
Kidney decline correlated to cognitive failure, study says
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 21, 2012
In the first study to look at cognitive function and impaired renal function, researchers at Temple University found the rate of cognitive decline was associated with deterioration in kidney function.
Study: Sodium phosphate enemas can be dangerous in the elderly
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 28, 2012
Sodium phosphate enemas, which are commonly used to relieve constipation, can cause kidney failure and even death in elderly individuals, a new study finds.
Medicare may pay dialysis centers based on performance
Jul 29, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that would create a pay-for-performance system for end-stage renal disease facilities.