Nephron Information Center News Center

Last updated Fri, 16 May 2008 04:13:22 -0500 GMT.

Top Stories

• Fluvastatin found to markedly lower viral load in hepatitis C. (www.ouhsc.edu)
  
• Viral Hepatitis Awareness --- May 2008 (www.cdc.gov)
  
• Ortho Biotech, L.P. and Centocor, Inc. Alert Authorized Distributors and Prescribing Physicians About Stolen Product (www.prnewswire.com)
  
• AAKP Announces Winners of Says I Can! Campaign (www.aakp.org)
  
• Diabetes mellitus in CKD: Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) and National Health and Nutrition and Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2004. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Lawmakers and #39; budget blueprint excludes Medicare, Medicaid reductions (www.mcknights.com)
  
• State Concludes Investigation of Lufkin Dialysis Unit (www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION: Effect of Clopidogrel on Early Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial (jama.ama-assn.org)
  
• ISHD presents Belding Scribner Award to Bernard Charra (www.ishd.net)
  
• Chloramine Breakthrough in Florida Fresenius Facility Alleged to Put Man in Critical Condition (www.nbc6.net)
  
• Teammates Deeply and Emotionally Affected as Authorities and Company Fully Investigate Lufkin Facility's Unexpected Deaths (www.news-journal.com)
  

• State Concludes Investigation of Lufkin Dialysis Unit(www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• Report Proposes Near-Universal Health Coverage System That Would Allow Individuals, Small Businesses To Purchase Insurance Through Private Plans or New Medicare-Like Option(kaisernetwork.org)
  
• Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• What Does The Label On Your Chicken Really Mean?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Obesity And Its Association With Heart Risk Documented(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval for New Devices to Treat Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Death(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• EDITORIAL: Randomized Trials in Hemodialysis Patients: Time to Step Up to the Plate(jama.ama-assn.org)
  
• ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION: Effect of Clopidogrel on Early Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial(jama.ama-assn.org)
  
• Kidney injury after heart attack an ominous sign(www.reutershealth.com)
  
• Facility factors dominate the ability to achieve target hemoglobin levels in hemodialysis patients.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Albumin dialysis in critically ill patients: use versus omission of intradialytic heparin.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Reduction of the genomic damage level in haemodialysis patients by folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• An examination of productivity and resource utilization associated with epoetin alfa treatment in employees with predialysis chronic kidney disease.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Affymax and Takeda Report Positive Phase II Data for Anemia Drug (www.redorbit.com)
  
• AAKP Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards(www.aakp.org)
  
• US obesity rates alarmingly high; hard on the heart(www.reutershealth.com)
  
• ISHD presents Belding Scribner Award to Bernard Charra(www.ishd.net)
  
• Comparison of sevelamer hydrochloride with colestimide, administered alone or in combination with calcium carbonate, in patients on hemodialysis.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Compositional and oxidative analysis in the saliva and serum of predialysis chronic kidney disease patients and end-stage renal failure patients on peritoneal dialysis.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Dose determination of cinacalcet hydrochloride in Japanese hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Chloramine Breakthrough in Florida Fresenius Facility Alleged to Put Man in Critical Condition(www.nbc6.net)
  
• Proposed Federal Rule Would Ban Certain Marketing Techniques for Private Medicare Plans(kaisernetwork.org)
  
• Acrylamide intake associated with risk of kidney cancer.(www.washingtonpost.com)
  
• Arthritis a Double Whammy for Patients with Diabetes(www.medpagetoday.com)
  
• Just Getting to the Doctor Is Half the Battle(www.renalbusiness.com)
  

Clinical Nephrology

• Treatment of Wegener's Granulomatosis With Cyclophosphamide(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Reducing Total Cardiovascular Risk in an Urban Community(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Fenofibrate and Metformin Fixed Combination vs Rosiglitazone - FAME ROSI(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Effect of Increased Convective Clearance by on-Line Hemodiafiltration on All Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Mycophenolate Mofetil to Treat Wegener's Granulomatosis and Related Vascular Inflammatory Conditions(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Uremic Hyperhomocysteinemia -A Folate Trial for Possible Prevention of Cardiovascular Events(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Safety and Efficacy of ABT-335 and Statin Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Subjects With Mixed Dyslipidemia(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD)(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Intravenous Immunoglobulin After Relapse in Vasculitis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Valsartan in Cardiovascular Disease With Renal Dysfunction (The V-CARD) Study(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Morbidity in SAHS(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Effect of Enalapril and Losartan Association Therapy on Proteinuria and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Diabetic Nephropathy: a Clinical Trial on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• The FLAVO Trial: Dietary Flavonoids and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction in Postmenopausal Women With Type 2 Diabetes(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Impact of Diet and/or Exercise-Induced Weight Loss on Cardiovascular Risk Factors(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Rituximab for the Treatment of Wegener's Granulomatosis and Microscopic Polyangiitis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Prevention of Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetic Patients With Vitamin E Treatment(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Etanercept for Wegener's Granulomatosis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Fat Gain and Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Clinical Trial of Mycophenolate Versus Cyclophosphamide in ANCA Vasculitis(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• HIV and Cardiovascular Risk(clinicaltrials.gov)
  

Medicare and Policy

• Japan to send disaster relief team to China to join effort to ... (www.iht.com)
  
• Disaster assistance made available to more counties in Maine (www.boston.com)
  
• Commentary: Quake disaster unites Chinese nation (news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• disaster exposes wider wealth gap (www.theaustralian.news.com.au)
  
• Daniel Goldbloom on Cyclone Nargis, The Sichuan Earthquake and ... (network.nationalpost.com)
  
• CPC to and quot;test and quot; officials through performance in disaster relief ... (news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• National Weather Service: 15 tornadoes statewide, 8 in midstate (www.macon.com)
  
• Military airdrops disaster relief goods to quake-stricken towns (news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• Gov and #39;t moves quickly after disaster (www.chinadaily.com.cn)
  
• China ramps up rescue effort in quake disaster zone (afp.google.com)
  

Financial News

• Crestor RUSH (The Efficacy of RosUvaStatin for Korean Dyslipidemia Patients With Hypertension )(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Pfizer Extends 10 Million Yuan to Earthquake Victims and Relief Efforts in China(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Pinnacle Entertainment Reports First Quarter 2008 Results(www.foxbusiness.com)
  
• Dialysis Corporation of America Reports First Quarter 2008 Results(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• Expectations high on Gates and #39; visit(old.thejakartapost.com)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• Baxter CEO sees no financial impact from heparin recall(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Bicyclic heterocycles as cannabinoid receptor modulators(patft.uspto.gov)
  
• Officials expand probe of Lufkin dialysis facility(www.lufkindailynews.com)
  
• Pfizer to Settle Some Celebrex Cases(feeds.wsjonline.com)
  
• Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Termination of SUN-MACRO Phase 4 Trial(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• NABI BIOPHARMACEUTICALS Files SEC form 8-K, Change in Directors or Principal Officers(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Opening Glance: Biotechnology shares rise(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Change in Directors(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Prevails in Opposition Hearing for NicVAX Patent(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Events at Amgen Punish Shares(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Receives Nasdaq Notification(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Baxter International Inc. Annual Shareholders Meeting(biz.yahoo.com)
  
• Nabi Biopharmaceuticals Earnings Call scheduled for Thu, May 8(biz.yahoo.com)
  

Pharma

• FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy(www.fda.gov)
  
• Amgen to Participate in CHMP Oncology Scientific Advisory Group Meeting in May(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer(www.fda.gov)
  
• Lev Announces FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval of Cinryze for Hereditary Angioedema(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• Women's Health Menopausal Symptoms Report Contains Detailed Information on the Current Drug Pipeline(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• DA Renews Nationwide Alert on IV Flush Brand of Heparin or Sodium Chloride Intravenous Catheter Flushes in Light of New Contamination Reports(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA Assesses New Report on Acrylamide(www.fda.gov)
  
• FDA Updates Labeling for Viagra, Cialis and Levitra for Rare Post-Marketing Reports of Eye Problems(www.fda.gov)
  
• Osteoporosis Drug Fosamax Linked to Heart Problem(www.pharmalive.com)
  
• DHHS and DHS Issue Bioterrorism Act Food Facilities Registration Final Rule(www.fda.gov)
  

Science

• Neglected Tropical Diseases Rarely Make The Headlines(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Binge Drinkers Have A Disconnect Between Assessing Their Driving Abilities And Reality(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• What Does The Label On Your Chicken Really Mean?(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Obesity And Its Association With Heart Risk Documented(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Drug does not increase suitability for dialysis of surgically-enlarged blood vessels(www.eurekalert.org)
  
• When Statins Aren't Enough: New Trial Drug Points To Better Management Of Coronary Heart Disease(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Cyclone Nargis And Myanmar Floods Seen From Space(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Study shows that dialysis patients often have close family members also on dialysis(www.eurekalert.org)
  
• Cholera Study Provides Exciting New Way Of Looking At Infectious Disease(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Protecting U.S. Troops With Fireproof Wool(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Causes Of Disease Can Be Revealed By Metabolic Fingerprinting(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• High Blood Pressure Still Sneaking Past Doctors, Stanford Study Shows(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Engineer Develops Thermosuit For Rapid Cooling Of Critically Ill Patients(www.sciencedaily.com)
  
• Better-educated Women Are A Healthier Weight, New Research Reveals(www.sciencedaily.com)
  

Technology and Computers

• ReliefWeb (press release)(www.reliefweb.int)
  
• Durham medical technology company pulls in $6 million(www.newsobserver.com)
  
• dBTechno(www.dbtechno.com)
  
• TechJournal South(www.techjournalsouth.com)
  
• Battling Bird Flu With Better Public Information(english.chosun.com)
  
• Development of New Software Capabilities for Use With Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging(clinicaltrials.gov)
  
• Cystinuria Information(www.google.com)
  
• Ocala Regional Health Information Organization Selects WorldDoc ...(www.healthnewsdirect.com)
  
• SAIC Awarded ENCORE II Information Technology Solutions Contract ...(www.prnewswire.com)
  
• Cystinuria Information(www.google.com)
  

Medicine

• Indonesia to provide bird flu data online (AP) (us.rd.yahoo.com)
  
• Bird flu pandemic seen needing multiple drugs (Reuters) (us.rd.yahoo.com)
  
• Expired bird flu drugs dumped(tvnz.co.nz)
  
• Government and #39;s bird flu drugs strategy is and #39;flawed and #39;(www.telegraph.co.uk)
  
• Personalized medicine startup Proventys lands $5.65M funding ...(www.techjournalsouth.com)
  
• S Korea to build bird flu vaccine plant(news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• PETA warns of link between factory farm filth and bird flu(www.thehindubusinessline.com)
  
• Research questions stockpiling of bird flu drugs(www.abc.net.au)
  
• Two siblings die of suspected bird flu in Jakarta(news.xinhuanet.com)
  
• Durham medical technology company pulls in $6 million(www.newsobserver.com)
  

Recent FDA Announcements

• FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device(www.fda.gov)
  
• Exubera (insulin human rDNA origin) Inhalation Powder(www.fda.gov)
  
• KFC Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert, Recalls Unlabeled Double Chocolate Chip Cakes (April 18)(www.fda.gov)
  
• Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements (Feb. 28)(www.fda.gov)
  
• Spiriva (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) and Foradil (formoterol fumarate inhalation powder) Capsules (www.fda.gov)
  

Health Information Technology

• Detection and prevention of prescriptions with excessive doses in electronic prescribing systems(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease--non-clinicians and computerised algorithms together are as accurate as the best clinical practice(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Best Practices for Laptop Management and Data Breach Prevention(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• A Randomized Trial of the Effectiveness of On-Demand vs. Computer-Triggered Drug Decision-Support in Primary Care(www.informatics-review.com)
  
• Cancer informatics(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Advancing Personalized Health Care Through Health Information Technology: An Update from the American Health Information Community's Personalized Health Care Workgroup.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• The impact of health information technology on collaborative chronic care management.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Operationalizing MTM through the use of health information technology.(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
  
• Medical Informatics Group(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Medical Informatics Database(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Digital X-Ray Platform(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Medical Informatics Mobile Monitoring Solutions(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Health IT Implementation Stories: Michigan Electronic Medical Records Project Provides Lessons Learned for Data Exchange(healthit.ahrq.gov)
  
• Telemedicine Initiative(www.medinfonews.com)
  
• Emerging Lessons: Electronic Health Records(healthit.ahrq.gov)