Sentences with phrase «kidney care in»

I offer a multi-faceted background in a general lab setting, specialty areas of genetics, infertility and kidney care in addition to seven years of experience in finance.

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• Somatus, a Vienna, Va. - based kidney care company, raised $ 11 million in Series B funding.

He is an internationally renowned expert in the field of acute care and especially acute kidney injury, and is the author of over 100 peer - reviewed publications.

«We also expect to pursue other investments in health - care services outside of kidney care,» Thiry said.

As I lay in intensive care crying tears of blood... literally, my heart broken and remaining broken to this day as I slowly die with kidneys failing.

so ask your friend why she isn't suggesting that other patients go without pain relief so that we can afford more care for more patients... examples, pain relief in trauma care... post op pain relief, pain relief for gall stone attacks, kidney stones (you know, other conditions that are relatively «benign» other than discomfort).

A teenage family member was hospitalized in the intensive care unit because of kidney failure.

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Floating Hospital for Children in Boston is made up of a team of specialists that provide care for the range of cystic kidney diseases.

The specialists in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Floating Hospital for Children work with our colleagues in Newborn Medicine to provide care for any kidney - related issues that may arise in preemies.

In a communiqué issued at the end of meeting, the State Council of Health called on the government the state kidney Care Centre should be strengthened to be a resource and transplant centre.

«Sepsis is the leading cause of death in intensive care units in the United States, and patients with the diagnosis of sepsis have a minimum of a 30 percent chance of dying of their disease; if their vital organ systems — brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys — are affected, they have a 70 percent chance of dying.

The past century's great advances in medical diagnosis and treatment — including kidney dialysis, artificial body parts such as lenses and joints, magnetic resonance imaging, and genetic testing — could have happened only with crucial contributions from physical scientists and engineers, who will also be needed for the next generation of health care miracles.

Our experience in performing kidney transplants from living donors ensures the highest level of care and better outcomes for our patients — both kidney donors and recipients.»

In the U.S. alone, therapy for chronic kidney disease is likely to exceed $ 48 billion per year, and the end - stage kidney disease program consumes 6.7 percent of the total Medicare budget to care for less than 1 percent of the covered population.

Patients with multiple illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and dementia, and rural residency were less likely than others to receive follow - up care in the following month.

«First, in clinical practice, it could be used to prioritize care to those patients most at risk of losing their kidney function.»

«By looking at the genes of the children who participated in TEDDY, we can now identify who among them is at highest risk for celiac disease, and their parents and health care providers can monitor these children to detect the disease early,» said Beena Akolkar, Ph.D., project scientist for TEDDY at the NIH's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

The kidney trade has its origins not in the underworld but in the bright light of medical advancement and the globalization of health care.

Intensive dialysis treatments in pregnant women with kidney failure lead to a higher proportion of live births than standard dialysis care, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Each year, an estimated 5 - 7 percent of patients admitted to hospitals in the U.S. and 30 - 50 percent of patients in critical or intensive care settings, are diagnosed with acute kidney injury (AKI).

Should the results of this study be repeated in the larger Phase III trial, it would lead to a new standard of care for kidney cancer patients, said Dr. Hammers, formerly of Johns Hopkins medical system, who holds the Eugene P. Frenkel, M.D. Scholar in Clinical Medicine at UT Southwestern.

«But in a busy, time - pressured setting such as the emergency room or intensive care unit, doctors rely to a greater extent on the blood test used as a proxy for measuring kidney function in order to make an immediate diagnosis.

Beyond the obvious benefits of improved survival and quality of life for transplant patients, each living kidney donation is estimated to result in a net health care savings of $ 100,000.

We continuously evaluate new technologies for treating heart, liver, lung, and kidney disease in order to provide the highest level of care for patients who need transplants, and we're investigating novel ways to increase the number of healthy donor organs so that we can help more people.

Dr. Diamantidis» research interests include the use of mobile technologies to promote patient engagement in chronic disease, person - centered chronic kidney disease care, patient safety, and health disparities in kidney disease.

When cubs are born they get regular medical checkups and medical care, But just like humans in old age, older zoo snow leopards can face health issues like arthritis, failing eyesight, cancer and kidney failure.

In the June 2007 issue of Health Services Research, a University of Chicago - based research team reports that a relatively inexpensive national effort to improve the process of care at selected clinics was able to make enough difference in its first four years that, if sustained, it could reduce patients» lifetime risk of blindness, end - stage kidney disease and coronary artery disease — all common complications of diabeteIn the June 2007 issue of Health Services Research, a University of Chicago - based research team reports that a relatively inexpensive national effort to improve the process of care at selected clinics was able to make enough difference in its first four years that, if sustained, it could reduce patients» lifetime risk of blindness, end - stage kidney disease and coronary artery disease — all common complications of diabetein its first four years that, if sustained, it could reduce patients» lifetime risk of blindness, end - stage kidney disease and coronary artery disease — all common complications of diabetes.

From 2008 to 2014, I directed the Programs in Kidney and Testicular Cancers at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and currently oversee the Division of Urology's Program in Surgical Outcomes, Quality Care, and Patient Safety.

Dr. Kauffman specializes in the care of patients with kidney and prostate cancers and provides expertise in both robot - assisted and open operative approaches, including partial or radical nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy.

The Department of Urology's kidney cancer program continues to innovate and push research breakthroughs that will improve patient care, and the patient was enrolled in two clinical trials in which Dr. Badani is the primary investigator.

As a person with kidney disease having to take dialysis three days a week, she cleaned people's houses in the «nice neighborhoods» part - time while taking care of my siblings and I full - time, making sure we always had a full breakfast, a packed lunch for school, a snack waiting for us when we returned home and dinner before off to bed.

Thomas M and others: «The association between dietary sodium intake ESRD and all - cause mortality in patients with type 1 kidney disease» Diabetes Care: 2011 Apr; 34 (4): 861 - 6.

Also high in potassium, which takes care of your nerves and muscle function, manganese, for healthy bones, liver and kidneys, and bonus for expecting moms, they have a high B folate content.

And speaking of protein, the standards of care initially state explicit instructions to not reduce protein consumption even in those with kidney disease, then later state reducing protein «might» be considered if the kidney disease is progressing to a certain degree.

But the problem with this is that the iron will build up in your organs — in your kidney, in your liver, basically in all these places where it shouldn't be if you don't take care of this issue and then you can go on an organ failure and have some serious issues.

Personally, I would not alter my diet much because of the Crohn's, other than to reduce oxalates and increase water and lemon juice, but I would take extra care to be well nourished in micronutrients, take extra salt and water to help the kidneys work, and get plenty of magnesium, lemon juice, potassium, and antioxidants.

If you have kidney disease, ask your health care provider if you need to be careful about the amount of potassium in your diet.

The plot (as if you care): Harry removes Lloyd from a psychiatric ward where he has been faking (for a gag) his insanity for nearly 20 years, and the two soon discover that Harry may have a full - grown daughter he conceived but didn't know about, which is very timely given that Harry is in need of a kidney transplant.

We excel in caring for «special needs» cats, including diabetic cats and kidney patients.

Decontamination (like inducing vomiting and giving binders like activated charcoal) are imperative in the early toxic stage, while aggressive intravenous fluid therapy, kidney function monitoring tests, and supportive care can greatly improve the prognosis.

Although Alice's background was initially in human resources, her labor - intensive outpatient and at - home care of her beloved Ben (who was in chronic kidney failure for 7-1/2 years) gave Alice a deep understanding of the client side of feline health care.

Dental Care — Dental disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in adult pets, and can potentially lead to heart or kidneys problems.

She has particular interests in acute kidney injury, hospital - acquired infection, fluid therapy, polytrauma, postoperative critical care, and exotic animal emergency and critical care.

It is important that the steroids are administered with care; in some dogs, the lengthy administration of prednisone may lead to serious side effects such as kidney failure or liver dysfunction.

Feeding an old dog food high in phosphorus will overwork the old tired kidney and might easily provoke a shutdown if care is not taken.

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Lily toxicosis results in vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure therefore intestinal decontamination and supportive care is required.

Without adequate care and attention, periodontal disease can result in pain, bad breath, loose teeth, irreversible damage to the gums, premature loss of teeth, and infection that may affect other organs in the body such as the heart, liver and kidneys.

The 2015 IRIS dog and cat publications recommend considering «heroic» procedures for pets in stage 4 kidney failure - Implanted feeding tubes, stomach ports, multiple IVs, peritoneal dialysis and hospice care.

Ingestion of both grapes and raisins can results in kidney failure therefore intestinal decontamination and supportive care is required.