kidney disease
Coverage of kidney disease in the Nexus archive.
- Judge calls it illegal. It’s time for Tennesseans to call it immoral.
A Tennessee judge has deemed a state policy illegal, which forces 400 families with children having severe medical needs to choose between losing healthcare or facing immigration enforcement. The policy, linked to HB1710, has drawn criticism for its inhumane impact, particularly on families enrolled in Children’s Special Services.
- ‘I love life’: Wyandotte grandfather, football coach hopes living kidney donor will give him more time
Todd Sowards, a 58-year-old Wyandotte grandfather and football coach, is seeking a living kidney donor as his kidney disease progresses toward Stage 5 failure. His family is using local outreach and social media to find a donor, emphasizing the potential of paired donation programs to connect incompatible matches.
- Blood pressure medication recalled for potential ineffectiveness
The FDA recalled 11,460 bottles of chlorthalidone tablets due to potential ineffectiveness from failed dissolution specifications. The affected batches are RISA24001 (100-tablet bottles) and RISB24002 (1,000-tablet bottles), with an expiration date of April 2027. The medication is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention from conditions like heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or steroid treatments.
- Doctors calling on NHS to roll out urine test to catch life-threatening kidney disease cases early
Doctors are urging the NHS to implement a urine test for the early detection of life-threatening kidney disease. The test aims to identify cases at an earlier stage to improve treatment outcomes.
- Health chiefs issue urgent alert for Ramipril blood pressure and kidney disease medication: 'Check pack immediately'
Health chiefs have issued an urgent alert regarding the blood pressure and kidney disease medication Ramipril, urging patients to check their medication packs immediately.
- New blood test could identify heart and kidney disease years before people fall ill: Patients could benefit from life-changing early interventions
A new blood test can identify heart and kidney disease years before symptoms appear, allowing for early interventions that could change patients' lives. This breakthrough could lead to better patient outcomes and improved healthcare. The test enables timely medical interventions, potentially reducing the risk of severe illness.