Children's health
06 Mar 2014
Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolise drugs
Researchers have identified another concern related to low birth weight – a difference in how the body reacts to drugs, which may last a person’s…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Avocado and coconut ice cream
This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich,…
Blood
20 Aug 2013
Kale chips
These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…
Blood
12 Feb 2013
Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause kidney failure in children?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, are commonly used to treat pain and reduce fever in children. However, the use of NSAIDs has been shown to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in some children. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics reports the…
Blood
01 Jan 2013
Nasal Application of 5% Tea Tree Oil (TTO) Versus Mupirocin for the Prevention of Catheter-associated Infections in Renal Dialysis Patients
This study will compare the use of tea tree oil against mupirocin as a topical nasal antiseptic to see which is best at preventing infections in patients that need renal dialysis. Fifty subjects will be recruited into each arm of the trial and will be assessed for signs of infection…
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
A Study of LY2127399 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The purpose of this SLE study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two different doses of LY2127399 administered in addition to standard of care therapy in patients with active SLE. Official Title A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of…
Research and Trials
01 Jan 2013
Incident Dialysis
Randomised trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Cinacalcet treatment in combination with low dose vitamin D for the treatment of subjects with secondary…
Heart
01 Jan 2013
The Effect of Atorvastatin on Postoperative Renal Function After Cardiac Surgery
Atorvastatin might reduce the oxidative stress that occurs during cardiopulmonary bypass, and thus, prevent or reduce the magnitude of acute kidney dysfunction in those patients…
Heart
01 Jan 2013
An Investigation of N-Acetylcysteine and Fenoldopam as Renal Protection Agents for Cardiac Surgery
Patients with abnormal kidney function are at increased risk for complications following heart surgery, including worsening kidney function possibly requiring dialysis, a prolonged stay in the critical care unit and hospital, and the increased risk of death. Prior attempts at kidney protection for heart surgery patients have had mixed results.
