Side Effects of Lithium Prescribed to Bipolar Patients May Increase Risks of Thyroid, Kidney Problems: Study
Cutoff levels for healthy doses of lithium to prevent severe side effects were lower than expected, according to researchers.
Tag Archives: Kidney Disease
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Preventing Preeclampsia in Women With Chronic Hypertension Lowers Death Risk: Study
Chronic hypertension did not significantly increase the risk of severe health problems during pregnancy for women who did not develop preeclampsia.
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Study Finds Link Between PFAS and Kidney Problems Caused by Gut Bacteria
Findings come as chemical companies face thousands of lawsuits involving kidney cancer from PFAS exposure, which could be the result of damage to gut microbiomes.
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Babies Born Through IVF Face Higher Risk of Heart Defects: Study
While IVF has been linked to higher risks of cancer and birth defects, new research warns IVF babies may also be at higher risk of heart problems.
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Treating IBD with Humira, Remicade May Increase Risk of Kidney Damage: Study
Side effects of Humira, Remicade and similar rheumatoid arthritis drugs reduced kidney functioning in many IBD patients, making them equivalent to kidneys found in much older patients
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Study Finds Insufficient Care for Women with Pregnancy-Related Kidney Disease
Pregnant Black women had double the rate of end-stage kidney disease than their peers, highlighting disparities in treatment, the researchers found.
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Children Twice as Likely to Die if Treated at For-Profit Dialysis Centers, Study Warns
For-profit dialysis centers are less likely to offer potentially life-saving treatment if those services are less profitable, researchers found.
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Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study
One-in-four patients with end-stage kidney disease experienced rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves within just six months of implantation.
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Risk of Toxic Exposures from Dialysis Systems Results in FDA Warning Letter to Health Care Providers
The agency indicates it is still analyzing the potential health risk of toxic exposures from the affected dialysis systems.
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Prolia Hypocalcemia Problems Among Dialysis Patients Results in FDA Investigation
Prolia side effects may increase the risk of dangerously low calcium levels in the blood of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment, according to interim findings of an ongoing study
