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Category Archives: Nephrology
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Linked to Circulation Problems Years Later
High blood pressure during pregnancy puts women at higher risk for a circulation problem years later known as peripheral arterial disease, a Mayo Clinic study shows. Peripheral arterial disease is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood … Continue reading
By sharontheimer |
Posted in aging, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Nephrology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Research, vascular, Women's Health
Tagged aging, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mayo, peripheral artery disease, Women
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Biomarkers Discovered for Early Risk Assessment of Acute Kidney Injury
A large number of hospitalized patients often develop acute kidney injury (AKI) even if they have no prior kidney-related illnesses. This is one of the most costly and deadly conditions that can affect critically ill patients. However, a recent Mayo Clinic study … Continue reading
By Dana Sparks |
Posted in Nephrology
Tagged acute knee injury, AKI, critical care, critically ill, Kashani, kidney, Nephrology
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Kidney Stones Are More Common in the Summer
Written by Cindy Weiss Kidney stones affect approximately 3.8 million people in the U.S. each year, the number of cases is on the rise and they are especially more common in the summer. The stones are described as small, hard deposits of mineral … Continue reading
By Jason Pratt |
Posted in Nephrology
Tagged Kidney Stones, MayoClinicFL, William Haley
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Mayo Clinic Lauded as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its “Best Hospitals” list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the … Continue reading
By nickhanson |
Posted in Cancer, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, ENT/Audiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, History, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry/Psychology, Pulmonary, Quality, Rehabilitation, Rheumatology
Tagged Cancer, Cardiology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Gastroenterology, GI, Health Care, Mayo Clinic, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, quailty, rankings, rheumatology, U.S. News, U.S. News & World Report, US News and World Report Rankings
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Vitamin D for Renal Disease
A commentary by Mayo Clinic Nephrologist Rajiv Kumar, M.D., in the current issue of the journal Kidney International suggests that Vitamin D may improve the treatment of renal disease. Dr. Kumar says that while larger clinical trials are needed, he … Continue reading
By joedangor |
Posted in Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Research
Tagged Kidney Disease, Mayo Clinic, Renal Disease, Vitamin D
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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year
U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading
By Karl Oestreich |
Posted in Cancer, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, ENT/Audiology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry/Psychology, Pulmonary, Rehabilitation, Urology
Tagged Best Hospitals, Cancer, Cardiology, Diabetes, Diabetes & Endocrinology, ENT, Gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, Heart surgery, Mayo Clinic, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, Orthopedics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, U.S. News & World Report, urology
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Mayo Clinic Study on Surgical Treatment of Kidney Tumors
Patients with small kidney tumors are more likely to be offered treatment options based on surgeons’ case volume and type of practice than on tumor characteristics, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Fellowship-trained surgeons who practice in academic medical centers … Continue reading
By Bryan Anderson |
Posted in Cancer, Nephrology, Research
Tagged Kidney Tumors, Mayo Clinic, Surgery, Weight
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Limiting Blood Flow Interruption During Kidney Surgery Helps Avoid Chronic Kidney Disease
Interrupting the blood flow for more than 20 to 25 minutes during kidney cancer surgery leads to a greater risk for patients developing chronic kidney disease, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. The team’s study was published today in the journal European … Continue reading
By Amy Tieder |
Posted in Cancer, Nephrology, Research
Tagged chronic kidney disease, ischemia, kidney cancer, nephrectomy, Thompson
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