Children Twice as Likely to Die if Treated at For-Profit Dialysis Centers, Study Warns
A new study finds children are twice as likely to die if treated at for-profit dialysis centers than at nonprofit facilities.
Tag Archives: Kidney Disease
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Rapid Deterioration of TAVR Heart Valves Seen in Some Kidney Disease Patients: Study
The findings of a new study indicate end-stage kidney disease patients may experience rapid deterioration of TAVR heart valves.
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Risk of Toxic Exposures from Dialysis Systems Results in FDA Warning Letter to Health Care Providers
The FDA is expanding the warning about the risk of toxic exposures from Fresenius hemodialysis machines to include other manufacturer's devices and peritoneal dialysis systems.
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Prolia Hypocalcemia Problems Among Dialysis Patients Results in FDA Investigation
The FDA warns Prolia has been linked to dangerously low calcium blood levels.
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ISMP Warns of Dosing Errors Linked to Paxlovid
The ISMP warns of dozens of dosing errors linked to the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, often involving overdosing of patients with renal impairment.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Foam In Recalled Philips Mechanical Ventilator
A husband says a Philips mechanical ventilator used by his late wife led to her death because it exposed her to toxic sound abatement foam.
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Philips CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Over Injuries Linked To Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines
Four plaintiffs who filed a Philips CPAP machine lawsuit, say the recalled sleep apnea devices led to multiple injuries, including kidney disease, respiratory and lung problems, and even death.
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Hypertension Patients Often Given Medications Which Raise Their Blood Pressure Even Higher: Study
Nearly 20% of hypertension patients are prescribed drugs which may raise their blood pressure even further, according to the findings of a new study.
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia Risk Linked To Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
A new study links the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Paraquat Kidney Disease Lawsuit Filed Over Exposure To Herbicide on Farmlands
A paraquat lawsuit claims the weed killer not only can cause Parkinson's disease, but can also cause severe kidney damage.
