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Registered: Jun 09, 2021

Early Referral Key to Avoiding Dialysis and Transplantation

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:09 pm by steve

When considering the overwhelming prevalence of kidney disease, nephrologists and transplant surgeons alike agree that early referral is key to slowing the progression of rena.... Read More

Speaking Out about the Silent Disease

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:07 pm by steve

Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is often referred to as the "silent disease" because it tends to stay quiet until it reaches more advanced stages. However, by utilizing clinic.... Read More

New Study May Help Make Angioplasty An Outpatient Procedure

Feb 08, 2006 at 02:48 pm by steve

For years now, angioplasty plus stenting to clear clogged arteries has required patients to stay in the hospital for as much as two or three days before doctors felt they coul.... Read More

Survey: High Deductibles Often Steer Patients Away From Care

Feb 08, 2006 at 02:44 pm by steve

Those high-deductible and consumer-directed health plans may be all the rage in the insurance industry, but researchers say they ultimately may pose a threat to people's healt.... Read More

How is Alabama Dealing with Soaring Medicaid Costs?

Feb 08, 2006 at 02:38 pm by steve

As healthcare costs go up and the number of uninsured Americans rises, Medicaid funding is an ongoing concern, especially for providers such as nursing homes and teaching hosp.... Read More