Tests often fail to diagnose high BP in kids with chronic kidney diseaseNovember 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new American study suggests that medical tests often fail to diagnose high blood pressure in kids with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The report indicates that those children, who do not receive proper treatment for hypertension, are likely to develop an enlarged heart, or left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), which often causes progressive heart disease.
Angioplasty in kidney blood vessels has surprising risks, no benefit, British researchers findNovember 11th, 2009 more imagesStudy: Kidney angioplasty brings risks, no benefit
If you're among the hundreds of thousands of Americans with clogged kidney arteries, you might want to consider trying medicines before rushing into angioplasty to open them up. The pricey procedure is no more effective and carries surprisingly big risks, a study found.
Poor kidney function may increase heart attack riskNovember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Poor kidney function may increase an individual's risk for suffering heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease and early death, reveals a new study. Researchers revealed that to evaluate heart health, clinicians should look at their patients' current level of kidney function and also changes in kidney function over time.
Phosphorus levels in blood may predict heart disease riskNovember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found a link between higher levels of phosphorus in the blood and increased calcification of the coronary arteries- a key marker of heart disease risk. "This may help to explain why even early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk that is not otherwise explained by traditional risk factors," said Katherine R.
Charcoal may help fight heart disease in kidney patientsNovember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has found that charcoal can prove useful in dealing with the high rate of heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease. It has been observed in the past that patients with advanced kidney disease have high rates of atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries" and death from heart disease.
Too much diet soda can damage your kidneyNovember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Too much diet soda can lead to decline in kidney function among women, say researchers. The team from Brigham and Women's Hospital has found that individuals consuming a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks might be damaging their kidney.
Earlier not necessarily better for pre-emptive kidney transplantsOctober 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pre-dialysis transplant patients with high level of kidney function are unlikely to benefit from the transplantation as compared to those with low-level kidney function, say researchers. Kidney disease patients with pre-dialysis transplants ("preemptive" transplantation) tend to live longer and have higher functioning transplants than post-dialysis transplant recipients.
Leg pain may be a strong marker for heart disease, strokeOctober 27th, 2009 TORONTO - Researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton have found that the nagging pain in the legs while walking is a strong marker for heart disease and stroke. Hence, they're urging people over the age of 40 to get a simple test for peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Here's what causes arteries to clog upSeptember 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British scientists have identified an enzyme that plays a crucial role in clogging up of arteries. They have discovered that an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-8 that raises blood pressure and causes abnormal build-up of cells in the arteries - both of which increase the risk of heart disease.
Lack of sunshine vitamin linked to high BP in womenSeptember 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Vitamin D deficiency in younger women is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure in mid-life, claims a new study. The research has been reported at the American Heart Association's 63rd High Blood Pressure Research Conference.
High-fructose diet increases BP in menSeptember 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A high-fructose diet can significantly increase blood pressure in men, reveals a new study. Study's researchers claim that a drug used to treat gout might provide protection against high BP.
Weight loss can prevent kidney disease progression in obese patientsSeptember 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shedding extra pounds can preserve kidney function in obese people with kidney disease, according to a new study led by Indian origin scientist from Cleveland Clinic. Weight loss can improve a number of health problems, like it can improve control of diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduce the effects of heart disease.
Indian American finds weight loss is good for kidneysSeptember 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shedding pounds can help patients of kidney diseases protect their health, says a new study led by an Indian American. More than a third of US adults are either obese or overweight.
Insomnia bad for the heartSeptember 6th, 2009 TORONTO - Insomniacs have heightened blood pressure (BP) during the night, which can cause cardiac problems, says a new study. The investigation, which measured the 24-hour BP of insomniacs compared to sound sleepers, was conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal (UM) and the University of Laval.
Obese kids aged 12 showing early signs of heart disease: EU studySeptember 1st, 2009 LONDON - Overweight and obese kids as young as 12 are showing early signs of heart disease, warn Spanish researchers. During a study, scientists in Barcelona analysed 80 obese and overweight kids with an average age of 12 and compared them with 60 lean youngsters.
