Chronic kidney disease alarm bells rung

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The National Kidney Foundation believes many people have the early stages of chronic kidney disease but are not aware of it. In one study of diabetics and patients with high blood pressure, the foundation discovered that 47% had the early stages of chronic kidney disease but only 3% knew it. The foundation expects the number of people with chronic kidney disease to increase substantially as the population ages.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Demographic aspects, Kidney diseases, National Kidney Foundation

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Scientists warn NIH funding squeeze hampering biomedical research

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The funding from National Institute of Health (NIH), which plays a major role in the U.S medical research has almost been stagnant from 2003 to 2007. The scientists have warned that the same condition of the NIH budget could delay research for new cures and treatments for variety of diseases.

Government expenditures, Evaluation, United States. National Institutes of Health, Government finance, Federal aid to medical research, Medical research assistance

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Attacking host of risk factors is key to treating, preventing diabetic kidney disease

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that diabetes is the leading cause of end-staged renal disease (ESRD). The link between diabetes and kidney disease, which is one of the growing problems faced by researchers and doctors are discussed.

Science & research, Care and treatment, Research, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Chronic kidney failure

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