Nephron Information Center News Center

Last updated Fri, 16 May 2008 04:13:22 -0500 GMT.

Top Stories

• Fluvastatin found to markedly lower viral load in hepatitis C. (www.ouhsc.edu)
  
• Viral Hepatitis Awareness --- May 2008 (www.cdc.gov)
  
• Ortho Biotech, L.P. and Centocor, Inc. Alert Authorized Distributors and Prescribing Physicians About Stolen Product (www.prnewswire.com)
  
• AAKP Announces Winners of Says I Can! Campaign (www.aakp.org)
  
• Diabetes mellitus in CKD: Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Lawmakers and #39; budget blueprint excludes Medicare, Medicaid reductions (www.mcknights.com)
  
• State Concludes Investigation of Lufkin Dialysis Unit (www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION: Effect of Clopidogrel on Early Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial (jama.ama-assn.org)
  
• ISHD presents Belding Scribner Award to Bernard Charra (www.ishd.net)
  
• Chloramine Breakthrough in Florida Fresenius Facility Alleged to Put Man in Critical Condition (www.nbc6.net)
  
• Teammates Deeply and Emotionally Affected as Authorities and Company Fully Investigate Lufkin Facility's Unexpected Deaths (www.news-journal.com)
  

• New York City Would Lose $1B for Physician Training Under Proposed Medicaid Cuts(kaisernetwork.org)
  
• Fluvastatin found to markedly lower viral load in hepatitis C.(www.ouhsc.edu)
  
• APP Pharmaceuticals raises heparin prices(www.renalbusiness.com)
  
• Hematide well tolerated in CKD patients(www.renalbusiness.com)
  
• Viral Hepatitis Awareness --- May 2008(www.cdc.gov)
  
• Humanity Genetically Divided For 100,000 Years(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Could Violent Video Games Reduce Rather Than Increase Violence?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• When It Comes To Living Longer, It's Better To Go Hungry Than Go Running, Mouse Study Suggests(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Discovery Of Cell Linked To Learning And Memory(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Gravity-defying Bird Beak Mystery Solved(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Accounting Practices Ultimately Affect Global Economy(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Ortho Biotech, L.P. and Centocor, Inc. Alert Authorized Distributors and Prescribing Physicians About Stolen Product(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• AAKP Announces Winners of Says I Can! Campaign(www.aakp.org)
  
• Diabetes mellitus in CKD: Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Lymphocytes are dispensable for glomerulonephritis but required for renal interstitial fibrosis in matrix defect-induced Alport renal disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• WY14,643, a PPARalpha ligand, attenuates expression of anti-glomerular basement membrane disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Lawmakers and #39; budget blueprint excludes Medicare, Medicaid reductions (www.mcknights.com)
  
• Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds (ap.google.com)
  
• Patient and technique survival and factors affecting mortality on peritoneal dialysis in Turkey: 12 years' experience in a single center.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• State Concludes Investigation of Lufkin Dialysis Unit(www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• Report Proposes Near-Universal Health Coverage System That Would Allow Individuals, Small Businesses To Purchase Insurance Through Private Plans or New Medicare-Like Option(kaisernetwork.org)
  
• Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• What Does The Label On Your Chicken Really Mean?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Obesity And Its Association With Heart Risk Documented(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval for New Devices to Treat Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Death(www.prnewswire.com)
  

Clinical Nephrology

• Use of insulin sensitisers for treating renal diseases(www.google.com)
  
• Sponge kidney(www.google.com)
  
• Kidney Stones Questions?(www.google.com)
  
• National Kidney Foundation: A to Z Health Guide Item(www.kidney.org)
  
• National Kidney Registry(www.google.com)
  
• Renal tuberculosis(www.google.com)
  
• Renal tubular acidosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia(en.wikipedia.org)
  
• THE ROLE OF HYPERTENSION IN PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC RENAL DISEASE(www.kidneyatlas.org)
  
• RENAL DISEASE IN PATIENTS INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS(www.kidneyatlas.org)
  
• Disparities in renal endowment: causes and consequences.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Lymphocytes are dispensable for glomerulonephritis but required for renal interstitial fibrosis in matrix defect-induced Alport renal disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Diabetes mellitus in CKD: Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Effect of Apple Flavanols on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support in Vasculitis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Effects of Black Tea on Cardiovascular Disease in the Mauritian Population(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Determining Disease Activity Biomarkers in Individuals With Takayasu's Arteritis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Effectiveness and Safety of Ramipril Alone Compared With Telmisartan Alone and in Combination With Ramipril in Patients at High Risk for Cardiovascular Events. Patients Intolerant to Ramipril Were Entered in TRANSCEND, Telmisartan Compared to Placebo(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Crestor RUSH (The Efficacy of RosUvaStatin for Korean Dyslipidemia Patients With Hypertension )(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Development of New Software Capabilities for Use With Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Polypill For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease(clinicaltrials.gov)
  

Medicare and Policy

• Another 1.17b yuan earmarked for disaster relief (www.chinadaily.com.cn)
  
• Cracked dams threaten new Chinese disaster (www.euronews.net)
  
• Flooding unlikely from hot weather (www.dhonline.com)
  
• Disaster aftermath (www.canada.com)
  
• Air China Allocated Large Aircrafts for Disaster Relief (www.foxbusiness.com)
  
• China exempts banks in 6 disaster-zone cities from reserve hike ... (www.forbes.com)
  
• Medical teams in disaster affected areas (news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• Humanitarian Responses How effective is disaster relief (www.welt.de)
  
• Disaster Help For China (www.voanews.com)
  
• Lawmakers and #39; budget blueprint excludes Medicare, Medicaid reductions (www.mcknights.com)
  

Financial News

• Ortho Biotech, L.P. and Centocor, Inc. Alert Authorized Distributors and Prescribing Physicians About Stolen Product(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• Crestor RUSH (The Efficacy of RosUvaStatin for Korean Dyslipidemia Patients With Hypertension )(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Pfizer Extends 10 Million Yuan to Earthquake Victims and Relief Efforts in China(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Pinnacle Entertainment Reports First Quarter 2008 Results(www.foxbusiness.com)
  
• Dialysis Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2008 Results(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• Expectations high on Gates and #39; visit(old.thejakartapost.com)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• Baxter CEO sees no financial impact from heparin recall(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Bicyclic heterocycles as cannabinoid receptor modulators(patft.uspto.gov)
  
• Officials expand probe of Lufkin dialysis facility(www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• Pfizer to Settle Some Celebrex Cases(feeds.wsjonline.com)
  
• KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• NABI BIOPHARMACEUTICALS Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Wyeth and Amgen bolster fatal infection warning on skin drug(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Keryx Ends Sulonex Development(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Nabi Settles Suit Against Roxane Labs(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Isis, Genzyme expect 1-year delay on cholesterol drug(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Bristol-Myers Squibb sells unit for $4.1 billion(biz.yahoo.com)
  

Pharma

• FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy(www.fda.gov)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer(www.fda.gov)
  
• Lev Announces FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval of Cinryze for Hereditary Angioedema(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• Women's Health Menopausal Symptoms Report Contains Detailed Information on the Current Drug Pipeline(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• DA Renews Nationwide Alert on IV Flush Brand of Heparin or Sodium Chloride Intravenous Catheter Flushes in Light of New Contamination Reports(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA Assesses New Report on Acrylamide(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA Updates Labeling for Viagra, Cialis and Levitra for Rare Post-Marketing Reports of Eye Problems(www.fda.gov)
  
• Osteoporosis Drug Fosamax Linked to Heart Problem(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• DHHS and DHS Issue Bioterrorism Act Food Facilities Registration Final Rule(www.fda.gov)
  

Science

• Gravity-defying Bird Beak Mystery Solved(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Could Violent Video Games Reduce Rather Than Increase Violence?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• When It Comes To Living Longer, It's Better To Go Hungry Than Go Running, Mouse Study Suggests(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Humanity Genetically Divided For 100,000 Years(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Accounting Practices Ultimately Affect Global Economy(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Discovery Of Cell Linked To Learning And Memory(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Neglected Tropical Diseases Rarely Make The Headlines(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Dialysis patients may be overmedicated due to unreliable blood test(www.eurekalert.org)
  
• Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Binge Drinkers Have A Disconnect Between Assessing Their Driving Abilities And Reality(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• What Does The Label On Your Chicken Really Mean?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Obesity And Its Association With Heart Risk Documented(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Drug does not increase suitability for dialysis of surgically-enlarged blood vessels(www.eurekalert.org)
  
• When Statins Aren't Enough: New Trial Drug Points To Better Management Of Coronary Heart Disease(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Cyclone Nargis And Myanmar Floods Seen From Space(www.sciencedaily.com)
  

Technology and Computers

• Indonesia To Participate in New Global Bird Flu Monitoring Database(www.ihealthbeat.org)
  
• Internet Ushers in New Era for Chinese Censorship(english.donga.com)
  
• Ortho Biotech, L.P. and Centocor, Inc. Alert Authorized Distributors and Prescribing Physicians About Stolen Product(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• ReliefWeb (press release)(www.reliefweb.int)
  
• Durham medical technology company pulls in $6 million(www.newsobserver.com)
  
• dBTechno(www.dbtechno.com)
  
• TechJournal South(www.techjournalsouth.com)
  
• Battling Bird Flu With Better Public Information(english.chosun.com)
  
• Development of New Software Capabilities for Use With Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Cystinuria Information(www.google.com)
  

Medicine

• New York City Would Lose $1B for Physician Training Under Proposed Medicaid Cuts(kaisernetwork.org)
  
• Fluvastatin found to markedly lower viral load in hepatitis C.(www.ouhsc.edu)
  
• SKorea to build bird flu vaccine factory next year: ministry (AFP) (us.rd.yahoo.com)
  
• Verotoxin pharmaceutical compositions and medical treatments therewith(www.google.com)
  
• Viral Hepatitis Awareness --- May 2008(www.cdc.gov)
  
• Bird flu: more drugs please(blogs.nature.com)
  
• S. Korea to build bird flu vaccine plant(english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
  
• Indonesia To Participate in New Global Bird Flu Monitoring Database(www.ihealthbeat.org)
  
• Cull after bird flu hits S Korea(news.bbc.co.uk)
  
• Indonesia to Share Bird Flu Data with Researchers(www.transworldnews.com)
  

Recent FDA Announcements

• FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device(www.fda.gov)
  
• Exubera (insulin human rDNA origin) Inhalation Powder(www.fda.gov)
  
• KFC Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert, Recalls Unlabeled Double Chocolate Chip Cakes (April 18)(www.fda.gov)
  
• Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements (Feb. 28)(www.fda.gov)
  
• Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) and Foradil (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) Capsules (www.fda.gov)
  

Health Information Technology

• Detection and prevention of prescriptions with excessive doses in electronic prescribing systems(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease--non-clinicians and computerised algorithms together are as accurate as the best clinical practice(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Best Practices for Laptop Management and Data Breach Prevention(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• A Randomized Trial of the Effectiveness of On-Demand vs. Computer-Triggered Drug Decision-Support in Primary Care(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Cancer informatics(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Advancing Personalized Health Care Through Health Information Technology: An Update from the American Health Information Community's Personalized Health Care Workgroup.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• The impact of health information technology on collaborative chronic care management.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Operationalizing MTM through the use of health information technology.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Medical Informatics Group(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Medical Informatics Database(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Digital X-Ray Platform(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Medical Informatics Mobile Monitoring Solutions(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Health IT Implementation Stories: Michigan Electronic Medical Records Project Provides Lessons Learned for Data Exchange(healthit.ahrq.gov)
  
• Telemedicine Initiative(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Emerging Lessons: Electronic Health Records(healthit.ahrq.gov)