NEWS

US launches cancer gene mapping project Dec. 14, 2005
Diabetes 'linked to cancer risk' Dec. 14, 2005
High cholesterol may lead to high blood pressure Dec. 12, 2005
Low-fat dairy tied to lower blood pressure Dec. 9, 2005
EU asks public for help in tackling rise in obesity Dec. 8, 2005
Olive oil's heart effect located Nov. 27, 2005
Mediterranean diet good for the heart Nov. 25, 2005
High cholesterol tied to hypertension Nov. 23, 2005
Premature birth linked to high BP Nov. 22, 2005
Nursing mothers gain diabetes protection: study Nov. 22, 2005
Antihypertensive action varies on central arterial BP Nov. 17, 2005
High colon cancer risk with diabetes confirmed Nov. 17, 2005
Diabetes linked with risk of sudden cardiac death Nov. 16, 2005
Check homocysteine after pregnancy-induced diabetes Nov. 15, 2005
UK nurses and pharmacists to prescribe drugs Nov. 10, 2005
Cola, not coffee, linked to hypertension Nov. 9, 2005
Overweight, obese hypertensives risk kidney disease Nov. 8, 2005
Low blood sugar a risk for active diabetic kids Nov. 4, 2005
Diabetes-related kidney disease rates falling Nov. 3, 2005
Pregnancy outcomes poor prior to lupus diagnosis Nov. 2, 2005
Deep brain stimulation alters BP Nov. 1, 2005
Scientists complete map of human genetic variation Oct. 26, 2005

FDA approves first brain stem cell transplant

Oct. 21, 2005
US kidney failure rates stabilize Oct. 21, 2005
Antihypertensives differ on long-term adherence Oct. 20, 2005
International stem cell bank open Oct. 19, 2005
New therapies useful for type 2 diabetes Oct. 18, 2005
Antianxiety treatment may lower blood pressure Oct. 17, 2005
Ethnic BP treatment differences 'of concern' Oct. 17, 2005
More doubt on blood pressure drug Oct. 17, 2005
Pulse pressure may best predict CVD death Oct. 13, 2005
Kidney disease outlook improving in diabetics Oct. 12, 2005
Antihypertensives prevent headaches Oct. 11, 2005
Stem cell heart cure to be tested Oct. 11, 2005
Most liver donors do well after the surgery Oct. 4, 2005
Match up live kidney donors, researcher urges Oct. 4, 2005
Reduce salt intake to 6 grams to cut blood pressure Oct. 3, 2005
Kidney transplantees face higher melanoma risk Sept. 26, 2005
Liver transplant possible without transfusion Sept. 22, 2005
Drug firms launch Web site to disclose trials data Sept. 21, 2005
Bedtime aspirin: a novel antihypertensive? Sept. 19, 2005
Functioning artificial kidney on the way Sept. 15, 2005
Painkillers not implicated in hypertension Sept. 13, 2005
Animal-human transplants soon to be reality -expert Sept. 9, 2005
New EU law to boost child drugs Sept. 7, 2005
Dialysis units fail to cope as kidney failure rises 40% in UK Sept. 6, 2005
Diabetes not associated with depression: study Sept. 5, 2005
High aluminum levels rare in US dialysis patients Sept. 5, 2005
ASCOT-BPLA: CCB- beats beta blocker-based antihypertensive regimen Sept. 5, 2005
Blood pressure-kidney stone risk linked to weight Aug. 30, 2005
Blacks, Hispanics prone to diabetes complications Aug. 25, 2005
Kidney donor exchange programs catching on Aug. 25, 2005
Drug may keep transplanted kidneys healthier longer Aug. 24, 2005
High Blood pressure may lead to cardio event -study July 26, 2005
High blood pressure not often treated in elderly July 26, 2005
ACE inhibitors save on diabetic health costs July 25, 2005
Statins have no overall benefit in diabetic hemodialysis July 21, 2005
Dark chocolate 'acts against hypertension' July 19, 2005
Inhaled insulin effective add-on for diabetics July 14, 2005
ACE inhibitors supported for diabetic CAD July 13, 2005
White-coat precedes sustained hypertension July 12, 2005
Enzyme's role in hypertension revealed July 11, 2005
Home psychotherapy helps teens control diabetes July 7, 2005
Soy protein may lower BP

July 6, 2005

Hypertension shortens life expectancy June 29, 2005
Pancreas transplant for diabetes improves kidneys June 28, 2005
ALLHAT results change little with glycemic status June 28, 2005
Hypoglycemia increases mortality in diabetic cardiac patients June 27, 2005
Novel antibody saves insulin cells in diabetics June 23, 2005
Steel workers at risk for kidney stones June 22, 2005
Insulin cells persist in long-standing diabetes June 14, 2005
RIO-DIABETES trial results announced June 14, 2005
Gene variant linked to chronic kidney disease June 14, 2005
Systolic BP varies greatly between arms June 6, 2005
Transplanting kidneys which have stones poses little risk to organ's viability May 25, 2005
More exercise equals greater benefits for diabetics May 25, 2005

Child hypnosis cited as new kidney disease treatment

May 20, 2005
New drug slows advanced kidney cancer May 18, 2005
ARB beats CCB in diabetes prevention? May 18, 2005
New hypertension definition proposed May 16, 2005
Liver transplants work better from live donor-study May 16, 2005
Insulin identified as trigger that causes diabetes May 12, 2005
Diabetes control crucial after heart attack May 3, 2005
No renal benefit from ACE inhibitors or calcium channel blockers Apr. 29, 2005
Sleep Patterns Linked to Diabetes Risk Apr. 25, 2005
Pancreatic cell transplant done with living donor Apr. 18, 2005
Kidneys not solely responsible for BP control Apr. 18, 2005
Waist Size Indicates Risk of Diabetes - Study Apr. 15, 2005
Traditional risk factors predict kidney disease CV death Apr. 13, 2005
After Kidney Graft, Heart Failure May Improve Apr. 12, 2005
Blood Pressure Benefits of Exercise Limited Apr. 11, 2005
Kidney transplant improves dialysis HF Apr. 11, 2005
Diabetes Ups Urinary Infection Risk in Older Women Apr. 8, 2005
High Blood Pressure Common in the Overweight Apr. 7, 2005
Acupuncture could lower blood pressure Apr. 4, 2005
Drug Cuts Cancer Risk After Kidney Transplant Mar. 30, 2005
Hair is good source of stem cells Mar. 28, 2005
Special Acupuncture Lowers Blood Pressure -- Study Mar. 28, 2005
Hypertensives Fare Better Early After Heart Attack Mar. 24, 2005
Australia Scientists Grow Adult Stem Cells from Nose Mar. 24, 2005
Gene Tied to Development of Diabetes Identified Mar. 17, 2005
Fatal Rabies Cases Caused by Infected Organ Donor Mar. 16, 2005
Bulgarian Police Bust Kidney-Trafficking Ring Mar. 09, 2005
High and Low Blood Pressure Bad for Brain Function Mar. 09, 2005
UN vote urges human cloning ban Mar. 08, 2005
Stem cell therapy safety boosted Mar. 08, 2005
Genes influence kidney health after coronary bypass Mar. 01, 2005
Extended-release nitrates offer antihypertension option Feb. 25, 2005
'Sartan' Improves Blood Flow in Diabetic Kidneys Feb. 22, 2005
Two die in German rabies outbreak Feb. 21, 2005
Pollution could promote blood coagulation Feb. 21, 2005
Diabetes Heart Risk Higher for Women Than Men Feb. 18, 2005
Obesity Poses Risk to Kidney Transplant Kids Feb. 17, 2005
Herbal Extract Shows Promise for Diabetes Feb. 16, 2005
Study May Mark Advance in Diabetes Transplant Care Feb. 15, 2005
New Organs Could Come from Pig Embryos - Study Feb. 14, 2005
New Pain Relievers Boost Blood Pressure More - Study Feb. 14, 2005
Family Stress Linked to Diabetes in Children Feb. 10, 2005
Insulin sensitizers may improve diabetic HF survival Feb. 9, 2005
Blood Pressure Therapy Boosts Cerebral Blood Flow Feb. 9, 2005
Blood Infection More Likely in Diabetics Feb. 8, 2005
Kidney Disease Tied to Mental Impairment Feb. 3, 3005

World-first living donor islet cell transplant a success

Feb. 3, 2005
Predictors of Sudden Death in Diabetics Questioned Feb. 3, 2005
Treat Diabetes Early and Aggressively-US Experts Feb. 2, 2005
Statins Reduce Deaths Among Dialysis Patients Jan. 27, 2005
Study Links Obesity to Kidney Stones Jan. 25, 2005
Lomu relishing return to action after kidney transplant Jan. 24, 2005
Chromosomes for Black hypertension identified Jan. 24, 2005
High folate intake cuts hypertension risk Jan. 19, 2005
Autonomic neuropathy not pivotal in diabetic sudden death Jan. 18, 2005
Global hypertension rise threatens CVD epidemic Jan. 14, 2005
CV event order of hypertensives identified Jan. 13, 2005
Genes may not hold key to Black hypertension Jan. 5, 2005
High Body Weight Linked to Kidney Cancer Risk Jan. 3, 2005