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Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone in General Populations: Understandings in 2009 and Applications to Chronic Kidney Disease. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Obama speaks to AMA on health care reform (blogs.wsj.com)
One gene and kidney disease in blacks (www.kxan.com)
Electronic nose to sniff out kidney disease in exhaled breath (www.nanowerk.com)
Snoring Associated With Sleep Apnea May Impair Brain Function More Than Previously Thought (www.sciencedaily.com)
kidneyspa Introduces A Revolutionary Approach To Dialysis ... (www.prweb.com)
GAO: CMS Should Monitor Effect of Bundled Payment on Home Dialysis Utilization Rates (www.gao.gov)
Joe White, Civic Leader, Dies after Lengthy Illness (nephron.com)
3-D Kidney Atlas Created For Researchers And Physicians (www.sciencedaily.com)
Natalie Cole Gets a New Kidney (www.renalbusiness.com)
Tweets from OR follow kidney transplant step by step (www.modernmedicine.com)

Mad Cow And Related Diseases: Copper Linked To Normal Functioning Of Prions(www.sciencedaily.com)
Why Saints Sin And Sinners Get Saintly(www.sciencedaily.com)
Inflammation Markers Linked More With Fatal Than Nonfatal Cardiovascular Events In Elderly(www.sciencedaily.com)
Measuring Brain Atrophy In Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment(www.sciencedaily.com)
The Seeds and #39; Sky Sunlight Saxon Dead Of Heart, Kidney Failure (www.pluginmusic.com)
Kidney Stones Common After Weight Loss Surgery (www.nytimes.com)
Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone in General Populations: Understandings in 2009 and Applications to Chronic Kidney Disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Referral patterns to renal services: what has changed in the past 4 years?(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Renal function predicts cardiovascular outcomes in southern Italian postmenopausal women.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Kidney Failure and amp; Trasylol(www.google.com)
World renowned drummer Clyde Stubblefield suffers kidney failure - WKOW(www.wkowtv.com)
Hazmat at New Haven dialysis center (www.wtnh.com)
No official was held accountable after report on dialysis center (www.saipantribune.com)
Dialysis patient left out in the sun (www.saudigazette.com.sa)
Evaluation of the incidence of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in patients with moderate renal insufficiency administered gadobenate dimeglumine for MRI.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
A scoring system to predict renal outcome in IgA nephropathy: a nationwide 10-year prospective cohort study.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D synthesis after renal transplantation: the role of fibroblast growth factor 23 and cyclosporine.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Acute Phase Reaction to Gadolinium-DTPA in Dialysis Patients (www.medscape.com)
A simple method to create buttonhole cannulation tracks in a busy hemodialysis unit.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
FDA Issues Alert On Wyeth Kidney Transplant Drug (online.wsj.com)
Therapeutic efficacy of a composition of amphotericin B and dialdehyde dextran in kidney damage in mice of various strains with systemic candidiasis.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Involvement of interstitial structures of the kidney into hydrosmotic effect of vasopressin (morphofunctional study).(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Dyslipidemia of kidney disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
One gene and kidney disease in blacks(www.kxan.com)
Electronic nose to sniff out kidney disease in exhaled breath (www.nanowerk.com)

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The Seeds and #39; Sky Sunlight Saxon Dead Of Heart, Kidney Failure (www.pluginmusic.com)
Kidney Stones Common After Weight Loss Surgery (www.nytimes.com)
Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone in General Populations: Understandings in 2009 and Applications to Chronic Kidney Disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
[Renal hematomas after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)](www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
[First report on hybrid transvaginal nephrectomy for renal cancer](www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Cushing syndrome and adrenal carcinoma: clinic case.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in rheumatology outpatients.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Referral patterns to renal services: what has changed in the past 4 years?(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
IL-18 neutralization ameliorates obstruction-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and renal fibrosis.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Depressive status does not alter renal oxidative and immunological parameters during early diabetic nephropathy in rats.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Regulation of mRNA translation in renal physiology and disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
ESPEN guidelines on parenteral nutrition: Adult renal failure.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Renal function predicts cardiovascular outcomes in southern Italian postmenopausal women.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Kidney Failure and amp; Trasylol(www.google.com)
QOF results in better kidney dialysis care (www.pulsetoday.co.uk)
Glucose in Dialysis Water in Non-Diabetics(clinicaltrials.gov)
Hannover Dialysis Outcome Study(clinicaltrials.gov)
A Clinical Trial of IntensiVE Dialysis(clinicaltrials.gov)
PRO: hydroxyethylstarch can be safely used in the intensive care patient-the renal debate.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Laparoscopic resection of an adrenal pseudocyst mimicking a retroperitoneal mucinous cystic neoplasm.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

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The Seeds and #39; Sky Sunlight Saxon Dead Of Heart, Kidney Failure (www.pluginmusic.com)
Kidney Stones Common After Weight Loss Surgery (www.nytimes.com)
Fresenius to Manufacture Saline in Mexico for US Dialysis Market (www.renalbusiness.com)
Fresenius Endorses PEAK Campaign Efforts to Reduce Dialysis ... (newsticker.welt.de)
Hope for dialysis patients (www.thesudburystar.com)
QOF results in better kidney dialysis care (www.pulsetoday.co.uk)
Fresenius Medical Care to Manufacture Saline for US Dialysis ... (newsticker.welt.de)
No criminal case yet in dialysis project (www.saipantribune.com)
Association Between Altitude and Mortality in Incident Dialysis ... (jama.ama-assn.org)
World renowned drummer Clyde Stubblefield suffers kidney failure - WKOW(www.wkowtv.com)

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Fresenius to Manufacture Saline in Mexico for US Dialysis Market (www.renalbusiness.com)
Fresenius Endorses PEAK Campaign Efforts to Reduce Dialysis ... (newsticker.welt.de)
Fresenius to make saline for dialysis in Guadalajara, MX.(newsticker.welt.de)
Fresenius Medical Care to Manufacture Saline for US Dialysis ... (newsticker.welt.de)
FDA probe of Pfizer's anti-smoking drug continues(biz.yahoo.com)
DaVita Dialysis Center to soon open in FCity - Times(www.thnews.com)
Pamela M. Arway Joins DaVita Board of Directors(biz.yahoo.com)
U.S. court to hear Merck appeal on Vioxx investor suit(biz.yahoo.com)
DaVita Wins Eight Hermes Creative Awards Recognizing Excellence in Communications and Marketing(www.prnewswire.com)
Fresenius offers disaster preparedness tips for dialysis patients (www.nephronline.com)
Fresenius Medical Care AG Co and amp; kgaa (NYSE:FMS) - Dialysis Care ... (blogs.iirgroup.com)
DaVita Becomes the First FORTUNE 500 Healthcare Services Company to Join the EPA Green Power Partnership(www.prnewswire.com)
Fresenius opens incenter nocturnal dialysis program in Spokane.(www.spokanejournal.com)
Fresenius begins nighttime dialysis at Sherman center (www.spokanejournal.com)
Dialysis Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2009 Results(www.prnewswire.com)
Fresenius launches national retail pharmacy for dialysis patients.(www.businesswire.com)
Dialysis Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2009 Results (www.prnewswire.com)
Kidney dialysis operator DaVita says no charges filed (www.dailybreeze.com)
Fresenius Medical Care Sponsors Dialysis Patient and #39;s 4000 Mile Cross ... (newsticker.welt.de)
Baxter Working with WHO on Swine Flu Vaccine(www.renalbusiness.com)

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Combination Of Aspirin And An Anti-Clotting Drug Reduces Risk Of Dialysis Access Failure(www.pharmalive.com)
FDA Notifies Health Care Professionals of Problem with Baxter Healthcare's Meridian Hemodialysis Instrument(www.fda.gov)
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer(www.fda.gov)
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans(www.fda.gov)
Affymax Reports Phase 2 Sub-Analysis of Hematide in Hemodialysis Patients(www.pharmalive.com)
Plexxikon and Roche Enter Second Partnership to Develop PLX5568 for Polycystic Kidney Disease(www.pharmalive.com)

Science

Measuring Brain Atrophy In Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment(www.sciencedaily.com)
Why Saints Sin And Sinners Get Saintly(www.sciencedaily.com)
Inflammation Markers Linked More With Fatal Than Nonfatal Cardiovascular Events In Elderly(www.sciencedaily.com)
Mad Cow And Related Diseases: Copper Linked To Normal Functioning Of Prions(www.sciencedaily.com)
Diet May Reduce Risk Of Prostate Cancer(www.sciencedaily.com)
First Heart Patients Implanted With Next-generation Mechanical Heart Pump(www.sciencedaily.com)
Snoring Associated With Sleep Apnea May Impair Brain Function More Than Previously Thought(www.sciencedaily.com)
Nervous System May Be Culprit In Deadly Muscle Disease(www.sciencedaily.com)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Appears Beneficial For Long-term Treatment Of Insomnia(www.sciencedaily.com)
3-D Kidney Atlas Created For Researchers And Physicians(www.sciencedaily.com)
Global Warming May Result In Some Periods Of Cooling In Southeastern United States(www.sciencedaily.com)
Novel Genetic Risk Factors For Kidney Disease(www.sciencedaily.com)
Seven Countries Have Officially Reported Cases Of Swine Influenza, WHO Reports(www.sciencedaily.com)
Swine Flu Outbreak Continues To Grow, As Worldwide Pandemic Alert Level Raised To Phase 4(www.sciencedaily.com)
Drinking Diet Soda May Reduce Risk Of Forming Kidney Stones(www.sciencedaily.com)

Technology and Computers

Peritoneal Dialysis for Acute Kidney Injury: Techniques and Dose.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
California Dialysis Council Launches New Web Site (www.renalbusiness.com)
World’s Largest Wave Power Project… On Hold(feedproxy.google.com)
The Chevy Volt on Letterman(feedproxy.google.com)
Daimler Buys 10% Stake in Tesla(feedproxy.google.com)
Obama Calling for a 42 MPG Fleet Average by 2016(feedproxy.google.com)
Turning Dreary High Rises Into Walkable Urbanism(feedproxy.google.com)
Google Announces First Round of PowerMeter Partners(feedproxy.google.com)
Wind and Solar-Powered Street Lighting Skips the Grid(feedproxy.google.com)
Question of the Hour: Insight or Prius(feedproxy.google.com)

Medicine

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: use of cyclosporine A.(www.guidelines.gov)
The clinical course of ANCA small-vessel vasculitis on chronic dialysis.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Fresenius Medical Care to Manufacture Saline for US Dialysis ... (newsticker.welt.de)
Glucose in Dialysis Water in Non-Diabetics(clinicaltrials.gov)
Hannover Dialysis Outcome Study(clinicaltrials.gov)
A Clinical Trial of IntensiVE Dialysis(clinicaltrials.gov)
L-Carnitine in Peritoneal Dialysis(clinicaltrials.gov)
Compare the Immune Response and amp; Safety Elicited by Henogen's Adjuvanted Hepatitis B Vaccine vs Aventis Pasteur MSD's Hepatitis B Vaccine in Pre-Dialysis and amp; Dialysis Patients Who Did Not Respond to Previous Hepatitis B Vaccination(clinicaltrials.gov)
Renal Protective Effects of Benazepril and Valsartan in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients(clinicaltrials.gov)
Haemodialysis anticoagulation and adequacy.(www.guidelines.gov)

Recent FDA Announcements

FDA Clears Rapid Test for Avian Influenza A Virus in Humans (www.fda.gov)
FDA Approves Drug for an Advanced Form of Kidney Cancer(www.fda.gov)
Olde Cape Cod Foods issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish Protein (Anchovy) in Product (www.fda.gov)

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