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Obituary: Eclectic CRC professor didn't go by the book
May 13, 2012

Pet Connection: Tough treatment worked for ill dog
April 24, 2012

Inside Medicine: How much salt is too much?
April 12, 2012

Pet Connection: ODV scary for dog, owner; but treatable
March 27, 2012

Integrative Medicine: Alternative remedies can ease GERD
April 05, 2012

Preps Plus: Inderkum's Hunter Royal is a two-sport athlete - and a diabetic
February 16, 2012

Kidney Disease Videos

Kidney disease affecting more Latinos
May 10, 2012 | KSNW NBC 3

Latinos at high risk for kidney disease
May 10, 2012 | KOB Albuquerque, NM

Woman searches for kidney on the internet
May 09, 2012 | KNXV ABC 15 Phoenix, AZ

Kidney Disease Wikipedia Information

Nephrology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney. The word nephrology is derived from the Greek word nephros, which means "kidney," and the suffix -ology, signifying "study of."

Sacramento Connect

Hunter-Gatherers, Forager-Horticulturalists Demonstrate Minimal Hypertension and Lower Risk of Heart Disease
May 21, 2012
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. May 21, 2012 - While age-related increases in blood pressure –– and the associated risk of atherosclerosis –– are commonplace in the United...

840 Health Professionals Agree: Coal Ash is Hazardous to Your Health
April 26, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 26, 2012 – Physicians for Social Responsibility delivered to the Obama Administration today a petition signed by 840 medical doctors,...

Poor U.S. Farming Practices Foul Drinking Water at the Source
April 12, 2012
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2012 - A new Environmental Working Group report examines water pollution caused by farm runoff and details how treating the problem after...

Oil Pulling – What It Is, What It Helps, How To Do It, and Using Coconut Oil for It
March 09, 2012
Oil Pulling was discovered by world renowned physician Dr. F. Karach, M.D., while suffering horribly from a blood disease. Like millions of Americans and people...

High Sodium, Low Potassium Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Death
July 12, 2011
July 11, 2011 - Americans who eat a diet high in sodium and low in potassium have a 50 percent increased risk of death from any cause, and about twice the risk...

Thousands of Californians Call on Gov. Brown to Ban Cancer-Causing Pesticide
July 19, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. July 19, 2011 — More than 15,000 people have called and emailed California Governor Jerry Brown in the last 24 hours urging him to...

From around the web

Blog: Nevada among worst in nation for cat and dog obesity, kidney disease
May 14, 2012 | Latest news updates from RGJ.com
1 in 4 dogs and cats is overweight or obese in Nevada, according to a new report from Banfield Pet Hospital. ...

Third chance for one kidney
May 08, 2012 | chicagotribune.com - Local news
By the time Ray Fearing was first diagnosed with a rare kidney disease back in 2000, the damage that had already been done was such that a transplant would eventually be his only...

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April 19, 2012 | indystar.com
All proceeds will benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana in honor of Brian Pearce's brother Steve, who died of kidney disease in 2009 at age 34. The April 21 - 22...

What Worked for Me: Diet, exercise made kidney disease tolerable
October 02, 2011 | indystar.com
Vicki L. Hulett, 62, Indianapolis, retirement planning attorney I did not know I had chronic kidney disease ... I knew one's risk of heart disease rises with kidney disease ...

Transplant technique opens door to patients forgoing anti- rejection drugs
April 10, 2012 | chicagotribune.com - Local news
Since she was first diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age 19, Lindsay Porter, now 47, has had to face the reality that she would someday need a kidney transplant. ...

Paid leave restored for University of Iowa doctor
March 28, 2012 | DesMoinesRegister.com
'' In his ruling, Grady pointed out that Robillard -- while having substantial administrative experience at the university -- is an expert in chronic kidney disease. Grady also...

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