In diabetic patients with overt nephropathy, those taking amlodipine have fewer strokes and myocardial infarctions, and those taking irbesartan have a lower rate of congestive

The angiotensin-II receptor blocker telmisartan reduces blood pressure comparably to hydrochlorothiazide, but also reduced albuminuria, European researchers said here November 1 at the 35th annual

Even when started in the first month after renal transplantation, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are effective and safe. Richard

Erythrocytosis associated with cyclosporine inununosuppression therapy in kidney transplant patients can be safely treated with a low doses of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Intravenous iron may induce oxidative stress in patients on haemodialysis, suggests a study from France. Study findings strengthen the theory that oxidative stress, which is

PURPOSE: Children with a solitary testis or kidney are generally advised against contact team sport participation to protect the solitary organ. We performed a review

Women who receive a kidney transplant may find that symptoms of incontinence accompany the return of the ability to form urine.  This finding was reported

Dextrin augments haemoglobin levels in patients with iron deficiency, which often goes unrecognised during chronic haemodialysis.  Researchers from the University of Cape Town, South Africa,

Compared with the beta-blocker atenolol, the calcium antagonist lacidipine significantly slows the progression of asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis, according to the results of a randomized trial.

Among chronic hemodialysis patients, eccentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is less responsive to treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy than concentric LVH, according to

Journal of Perinatology By Elda Hauschildt Antenatal indomethacin used for suppression of pre-term labour can result in significant, prolonged renal insufficiency in the infant. United

By Roberta Friedman Special to DG News SAN FRANCISCO, CA — October 21, 2002 Women who receive a kidney transplant may find that symptoms of

Hypertension Research 10/18/2002 By Anne MacLennan Patients with renal dysfunction resulting from renal artery stenosis are at risk of death from cardiovascular disease and end-stage

Journal of Perinatology 10/18/2002 By Elda Hauschildt Antenatal indomethacin used for suppression of pre-term labour can result in significant, prolonged renal insufficiency in the infant.

A two-step screening protocol for type 2 diabetes, which incorporates both universal screening and screening tests targeted to high-risk subjects, has been well received by

Hoffmann-La Roche Limited today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PEGASYS(R) (peginterferon alfa-2a) for the treatment of adults with chronic

A recently recognized form of congestive heart failure in which the heart contracts normally but doesn’t fill with enough blood results in more deaths nationwide

According to a report from the British Cardiac Society and the Royal College of Physicians, Britain has one of the highest coronary heart disease rates

By Alison Palkhivala Special to DG News PHOENIX, AZ — October 15, 2002 —  A clear pattern of laboratory findings has yet to be determined

Leflunomide reversed chronic renal allograft dysfunction in a prospective pilot study reported in the October issue of the American Journal of Transplantation.  “Leflunomide is an