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Medical Research is Essential to Improving The Economy and Bettering Lives (Newswise)
Health care in the United States is expensive, but its funding is crucial because it also is a major contributor to the economy and can better lives, according to an essay appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Because of the cost of health care, this is not time to shrink the budget at the National Institutes of Health, which funds medical ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 07 May 2008 16:23:36 GMT

Vitamin D linked to reduced mortality rate in CKD (PhysOrg)
For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with activated vitamin D may reduce the risk of death by approximately one-fourth, suggests a study in the August Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Publ.Date : Wed, 07 May 2008 17:54:16 GMT

Medical research is essential to improving the economy and bettering lives (EurekAlert!)
Washington, DC (Monday, May 5, 2008) — Health care in the United States is expensive, but its funding is crucial because it also is a major contributor to the economy and can better lives, according to an essay appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). Because of the cost of health care, this is not time to shrink the budget at the National ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 07 May 2008 04:15:20 GMT

Woman Donates Kkidney to Former High School Teacher (FOX 29 Lake Charles)
ELWOOD, Ind. -- Twenty-two years after graduating from high school, Angie Collins is now her former English teacher's favorite student. Collins, 40, donated her kidney this week to Darren Paquin, who teachers English at Elwood Community High School, where she graduated back in 1986.
Publ.Date : Fri, 09 May 2008 11:27:58 GMT

Vitamin D Linked To Reduced Mortality Rate In Chronic Kidney Disease (Science Daily)
For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease, treatment with activated vitamin D may reduce the risk of death by approximately one-fourth, suggests a new study.
Publ.Date : Thu, 08 May 2008 14:46:38 GMT

Vitamin D makes kidney disease less deadly (UPI)
SEATTLE, May 8 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests treatment with vitamin D may reduce the risk of death from kidney disease.
Publ.Date : Thu, 08 May 2008 23:35:37 GMT

Medical Research Is Essential To Improving The Economy And Bettering Lives (Medical News Today)
Health care in the United States is expensive, but its funding is crucial because it also is a major contributor to the economy and can better lives, according to an essay appearing in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).
Publ.Date : Wed, 07 May 2008 11:09:03 GMT

Woman Donates Kidney To Former High School Teacher (WRTV Indianapolis)
Twenty-two years after graduating from high school, Angie Collins is now her former English teacher's favorite student.
Publ.Date : Fri, 09 May 2008 10:56:51 GMT

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American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology Publishes original manuscripts on subjects relating to the kidney, urinary tract, and their respective cells and vasculature, as well as to the control of body fluid volume and composition.
DaVita Patient Citizens Independent, nationwide, nonprofit dialysis patient organization.
Dialysis Access Care Center Online Provides planning and consulting information for nephrologists interested in access care and interventional nephrology.
Dialysis Online Message Boards Threaded message boards for professionals in the dialysis healthcare profession. Boards for Nephrologist, Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, and Technicians.
European Society for Paediatric Nephrology Information on officers, meetings and other news.
International Society of Nephrology Includes information on programs, congresses, officers, and commissions.
National Nephrology Associates Dedicated to improving the quality of life and care for patients with renal disease.
Neonatal Nephrology Study Group Facilitates improved knowledge of neonatal and perinatal nephrology and organizes multicenter studies in the various neonatal nephrology fields.
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation Journal devoted to clinical and laboratory research in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation.
NephrologyRecruiters.com Placement and recruitment service for nephrology physicians and fellows. Includes job listings for renal dialysis centers, nephrology practice groups, and locums.
Nephron Information Center, The Designed to give the public easy access to information about kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis and related subjects.
Nephronline Amed at members of the nephrology team in the U.K.
NephroWorld Virtual community and marketplace for professionals, patients, organizations, and companies related to nephrology.
Renal Physicians Association Advocates for fair practice and reimbursement legislation, and for regulation of nephrology physicians.
Renal Research Institute Evaluates the development and application of new technology to enhance the quality of care for patients with chronic renal failure. Also offers dialysis services.
Renalnet - Kidney Information Clearinghouse Created to provide access to resources related to the care of patients with renal disease and the medical specialty of Nephrology.
RenalWEB Includes links to products and services, discussion groups, job ads, and web-based dialysis training.
University of Pennsylvania - Division of Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Academic program providing patient care.
World Foundation for Renal Care Not-for-profit foundation committed to providing education to healthcare workers on the prevention, care, and treatment of renal diseases.

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