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Low-income kidney patients receive less pre-dialysis care
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00

Low-income individuals who are at risk for renal disease may benefit from kidney testing before they start to notice symptoms. A new study has found that socio-economic factors impact the care a kidney patient receives before they are forced to start dialysis treatments.... Full Story

Study: HIV-positive drug users need kidney testing
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00

Health officials are urging HIV infected injection drug users to seek kidney testing following the results of a recent study that show that these individuals often have poor kidney function. The study suggests that careful monitoring of these individuals may be necessary. ... Full Story

Small amount of kidney damage may have large effects for diabetics
Date: 2010-08-25 00:00:00

Individuals with type 1 diabetes may benefit from kidney testing, as a new study found that even a small amount of damage - which is common among those with the disease - significantly increases their risk of dying. ... Full Story

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