News, Events and Information from the Renal Support Network http://www.rsnhope.org en-us Copyright 2013 Renal Support Network. All Rights Reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 PST Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20130514082433 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20130514082433 The Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), encourages people with kidney disease to let their voices be heard by entering the 11th Annual RSN Essay Contest. This year's theme is, "Provide an example of how you became an active participant in your care." All submissions must be written by someone who has been diagnosed with CKD, and cash prizes will be awarded. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20130301100642 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20130301100642 Renal Support Network (RSN) is releasing a commemorative book of essays written by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to create awareness, inspire hope and give those with CKD a voice. Created and published by RSN, Hope, Inspiration & Wisdom: A Treasury of Thoughts on Coping with Kidney Disease, is a collection of the 30-plus thought-provoking essays submitted over 10 years by the first-, second- and third-place winners of RSN's annual Patient Essay Contest. Thousands of essays have been submitted since the contest began in 2002. The book is being released just in time for World Kidney Day on March 14 and in celebration of RSN's 20th anniversary. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20120525171744 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20120525171744 The Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), encourages patients with kidney disease to let their voice be heard by entering its 10th Annual RSN Essay Contest. All submissions must be authored by someone who has been diagnosed with CKD. This year's theme is, "What small act of kindness by a health care professional made a difference in your life?" Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20111202142232 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20111202142232 Renal Support Network Hosts the 13th Annual Renal Teen Prom for Hundreds of Young Adults with Kidney Disease on Sunday, January 15, 2012 Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20111101124647 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20111101124647 A Conversation About A New Bill Introduced in Congress. Congressman Burgess explains why this bill is good policy and a necessity, to save Medicare money and to save patient lives. Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110915143153 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110915143153 "What hobby helps improve your quality of life and helps you forget the many challenges kidney disease presents?" was the theme of Renal Support Network's (RSN) Ninth Annual KidneyTimes Essay Contest, which had only one qualification for entry - to have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110913151735 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110913151735 Actor/comedian, Jack Black and a host of celebrities will 'ante-up' at the "All-In to Win for Hope" No Limit Texas Hold'em Celebrity Poker Tournament on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Commerce Casino in Commerce, California benefiting Renal Support Network and Love Across the Ocean charities. The celebrity poker tournament will award cash prizes. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110913151235 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110913151235 Renal Support Network Educates Patients to be Their Own Advocates Via Regional Patient Lifestyle Meetings Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110706122825 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110706122825 Texas Hold'em Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament benefiting: Renal Support Network and Love Across the Ocean Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110607132321 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110607132321 GLENDALE, Calif. JUNE 6, 2011 - On June 6, Renal Support Network (RSN) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its online radio show, KidneyTalk. This half-hour program features discussions by special guests about various health and lifestyle topics affecting the kidney community. To commemorate its increasingly popularity, RSN will be highlighting favorite episodes from the show's history each weekday in June. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110607132321 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110607132321 GLENDALE, Calif. JUNE 6, 2011 - On June 6, Renal Support Network (RSN) will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its online radio show, KidneyTalk. This half-hour program features discussions by special guests about various health and lifestyle topics affecting the kidney community. To commemorate its increasingly popularity, RSN will be highlighting favorite episodes from the show's history each weekday in June. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110513100833 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110513100833 The 9th Annual KidneyTimes Essay Contest, sponsored by Renal Support Network, has announced the 2011 theme, "What hobby helps improve your quality of life and helps you forget the many challenges kidney disease presents?" There are cash prizes of $500, $300, and $100 for the top three entries and an additional $100 cash prize for the best Spanish essay. All winners will be featured on the front page of KidneyTimes.com and featured in RSN's publication Live & Give. Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110513101601 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20110513101601 Lori Hartwell, RSN President & Founder, receives Heart & Excellence Award from the YWCA of Glendale during the 14th Annual Legacy Luncheon on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Hartwell, who is recovering from a recent kidney transplant (her fourth), made her first public appearance to accept this honor. Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20101129160502 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20101129160502 The 12th Annual Renal Teen Prom, "Out of This World," sponsored by Renal Support Network (RSN), will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Notre Dame High School. Set in the style of a gala senior prom, there is no charge for teenagers and young adults with kidney disease and one guest to attend the event. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20101013121258 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20101013121258 ABC'S "Port Charles," Dale Wade Davis and ABC7 News Anchor, Phillip Palmer Host Celebrity No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to Raise Money and Awareness for RSN, October 17th Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/about/press_releases.php http://www.rsnhope.org/about/press_releases.php Renal Support Network (RSN) announces the implementation of a long-planned centralized toll-free phone line that will allow Spanish speaking people affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD) to call a fellow patient for peer support. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100909165626 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100909165626 "Lessons learned from a book, movie or song that help me deal with CKD" was the theme of the Renal Support Network's (RSN) 8th Annual Kidney Times Essay Contest, which had only one qualification for entry - to have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120753 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120753 Anemia is a Common Side Effect of Kidney Disease; New Educational Supplement Offers Questions to Ask Your Doctor, Guidelines for Tracking Anemia and Other Tips for Patients Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120622 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120622 KidneySpeak will connect speakers with meeting/event organizers across the country. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120503 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120503 Share your tips for chronically happy living through video. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120248 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826120248 Everyone has a favorite song, a movie that has inspired them or a book that has touched them. We want to know if any of these have helped you deal with kidney disease. That's why our essay contest theme this year is: "Lessons Learned from a Book, Movie, or Song that Help Me Deal with CKD." Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826114259 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826114259 Author to give away free copies to first fifty who share tips for living joyfully Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826113921 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826113921 Aiming to Promote Kidney Health and Joyful Living to Chronic Illness Patients Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826113140 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100826113140 The Amgen Foundation has approved a challenge grant totaling $150,000 to Renal Support Network (RSN) to support RSN's HOPEline, the organization's toll-free hotline. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100120172501 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20100120172501 For one precious night, movie star Jack Black helped more than 300 teens forget about dialysis and renal disease and enjoy a right of passage most kids take for granted: the prom. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091201145458 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091201145458 Community invited to donate items or attend fundraiser for local renal charity. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113153658 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113153658 Renal Support Network (RSN) has landed five Ovation Award nominations for its groundbreaking production of "Who Lives?," a play that explores the 1960's anonymous citizens committee that determined the life-or-death fate of kidney patients applying for dialysis... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113151658 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113151658 How Do You Live a Joyful Life in Spite of Kidney Disease? Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113151022 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113151022 RSN Creates Online Forum KidneyPublicPolicy101.com to Foster Discussion Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113114140 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20091113114140 Kidney patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend a free regional meeting "Kidney Survivor" to learn ways of living long and well with kidney disease. The meeting will be held on October 10th, 2009... Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20090109145715 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20090109145715 Dialysis or Kidney Transplant, All are Friends at RSN Renal Teen Prom Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20090105112932 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20090105112932 Holly Cummings fought a family history of kidney disease, and when she heard that the 10th Annual Renal Teen Prom needed prom dresses to give away this year, she went out and bought three, then donated them. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081203182357 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081203182357 Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Health Literacy on Access to Transplants Should be Explored Wed, 3 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081119172442 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081119172442 RSN Uploads new KidneyTalk Show Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081118174630 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081118174630 Renal Support Network brought kidney community patient leaders together for a weekend meeting during the American Society of Nephrology's (ASN) Renal Week 2008 in Philadelphia this past week. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081117151542 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081117151542 RSN joins the kidney community in mourning the passing of Kris Robinson Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081112142355 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081112142355 Study Indicates that FDA Statements May Need to Be Revised Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028091108 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028091108 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028093558 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028093558 PKD Foundation schedules second webinar as patient education expansion celebrates first success Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081022174711 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081022174711 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081020115036 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081020115036 Consolidates information in one access point Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081015174207 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081015174207 "Transplant Tourism" Linked to Increased Acute Rejections and Infectious Complications Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081010111041 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081010111041 As of Oct. 6, 2008, more than 100,000 people were registered awaiting an organ transplant from a deceased donor at U.S. transplant centers. This is the first time that threshold has been exceeded. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081008105532 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081008105532 New RSN KidneyTalk Show Uploaded Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930162159 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930162159 Impaired Filtering Causes Self-Perpetuating Injury in Older Kidneys Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930162407 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930162407 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080924172042 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080924172042 New RSN KidneyTalk Show Uploaded Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080915132936 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080915132936 Getting the word out about The Renal Support Network's (RSN) HOPEline call-in support program will become easier this month Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080909142430 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080909142430 Senate approves "PKD Awareness Week" Legislation to coincide with Walk for PKD. Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080909171347 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080909171347 New RSN KidneyTalk Show Uploaded Tue, 9 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080904172037 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080904172037 Two News Briefs from the Nephrology Nursing Journal Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080811175644 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080811175644 What in the World is Mineral and Bone Disorder? New RSN KidneyTalk Show Uploaded Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080811180234 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080811180234 One in seven Americans -26 million- is at some stage of chronic kidney disease. 20 million more are at risk. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080716113940 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080716113940 Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080709100928 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080709100928 Taking the Myths and Mysteries Out of PD ---New KidneyTalk Show Uploaded Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080701121808 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080701121808 Transplant candidates and recipients who are displaced from their homes and unable to reach their transplant coordinators and centers may call UNOS' toll-free Patient Services line, (888) 894-6361, which is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080630153002 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080630153002 RSN Recognizes Marine with a Heart of Gold as a Salute to American Independence Day Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080606145451 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080606145451 Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have mild reductions in thyroid function Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080603151332 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080603151332 All people who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and who love to write are encouraged to enter Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080528103453 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080528103453 WeKAN Program Visits 136 Congressional Offices Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080528154007 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080528154007 Innovation was the recurring theme Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080527121934 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080527121934 This Common Procedure is Safe for Most Patients Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080522094932 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080522094932 Researchers analyzed US Renal Data System data on approximately 20,000 Medicare beneficiaries undergoing kidney transplantation between 1995 and 2003. Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080521103634 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080521103634 Move could increase number of patients in treatment & clinical trials. Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516142602 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516142602 The availability of Masimo SpHb technology should make hemoglobin measurement more convenient and broadly available to clinicians in both hospital and outpatient settings. Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516152505 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516152505 Considering This New Risk Factor Could Change Organ Distribution Policies Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516152744 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080516152744 For patients with type 1 diabetes and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplantation increases the chances of long-term survival compared to kidney transplantation alone. Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515100400 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515100400 Lucia Costantini and her co-authors explored 14 patients' experiences via face-to-face interviews and questionnaires. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515101133 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515101133 A wealth of evidence has shown hospital patients get better care when there are more RNs on duty. According to a recent report in Nephrology Nursing Journal (NNJ), the same outcomes apply to patients receiving chronic hemodialysis treatments. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080507131010 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080507131010 Now is Not the Time to Stifle the Funding of Science Wed, 7 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080507131634 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080507131634 For patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with activated vitamin D may reduce the risk of death by approximately one-fourth Wed, 7 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080501130515 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080501130515 Move could increase number of patients in treatment & clinical trials. Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080428095711 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080428095711 The OPTN/UNOS membership recently elected M. Jill McMaster of Kingston, Tenn., to the board position of Vice President for Patient and Donor Affairs. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080424170801 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080424170801 Move could increase number of patients in treatment & clinical trials. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080423100629 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080423100629 Nearly 3,000 Family Members of Organ and Tissue Donors to Participate; Corporate, Civic, Community and Healthcare Partners Unite to Promote Organ and Tissue Donation and Support the Donate Life California Registry Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080422141833 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080422141833 Essay Winners to Spend Day Shadowing Surgeons and Staff at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080414135135 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080414135135 12 People, 6 Donor-Recipient Pairs, Interchange Kidneys in Simultaneous Group Procedure Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409095858 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409095858 Shows in March, Kidney Month, and April, Donate Life Month, Feature Memorable Success Stories Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409100900 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409100900 "Seymour Jones and the Temple of Chronic Kidney Disease" Grabs Side-Splitting Attention While Delivering a Life-Saving Message Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409101451 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080409101451 Drug Found Safe and Effective in Patients with This Condition, Which Increases Osteoporosis Risk Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080407102440 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080407102440 Olympic Snowboarder Chris Klug to Speak Mon., April 7, 11:30 a.m. at Becker Amphitheatre Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080407103539 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080407103539 1,233 Recovered Organs Transplanted from 395 Organ Donors;1,419 Tissue Donors Benefit Tens of Thousands Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080403104935 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080403104935 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released a final rule that will modernize the Medicare conditions for coverage for the nation's dialysis centers and promote higher quality of care for patients receiving dialysis. Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080403154632 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080403154632 This year's speaker training program culls patients from throughout the US Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401111255 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401111255 PKD Researchers can apply for grants from $50 million in DOD funding. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401111540 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401111540 CFTR Inhibitors Show Promise in Slowing Disease Progression Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401164757 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080401164757 First show during National Donate Life Month is Heartwarming Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080328093918 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080328093918 A recent look at what is known about the health effects of drinking water reveals that most supposed benefits are not backed by solid evidence. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080321090701 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080321090701 Wisconsin Senator receives PKD Foundation's Congressional Leadership Award Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080319091934 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080319091934 Advocates gather in DC to support PKD research funding and other vital policies. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080318163408 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080318163408 Daniel Offer, MD and his family talk about the experiences that lead to the writing of the book, "Dialysis Without Fear." Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080317091629 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080317091629 When a Sinton ambulance medic tried to save a fellow medic's life, she might have saved her own. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080317104837 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080317104837 For patients with type 1 diabetes, early detection of increased levels of uric acid in the blood may be an early sign of diabetic kidney disease Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080314133045 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080314133045 People with kidney disease, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend a free patient meeting to discuss ways of living well with kidney disease. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080313091513 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080313091513 Board Member and PKD patient testifies before subcommittee on World Kidney Day Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080313091923 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080313091923 AAKP received hundreds of entries from patients across the country sharing personal, triumphant stories of living with kidney disease. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312104910 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312104910 Findings to be presented at NKF Spring Clinical Meeting next month. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312110935 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312110935 Earlier Results May Provide a Chance to Prevent or Treat Kidney Failure Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312111146 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312111146 Physicians and patient advocates from across the nation will hold meetings with members of Congress and their staff to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a growing public health problem and to advocate for increased funding for research Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312112638 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080312112638 1.5 million people in Beijing alone have the potentially deadly condition; most are unaware Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080311094552 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080311094552 Pursues Additional Approvals Globally for Dialysis and Earlier Stage Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080311101057 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080311101057 Most people with kidney failure don't know they can get life-saving dialysis in the comfort of their own homes. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310155041 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310155041 Patients Lower Dangerously High Phosphorus Levels Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310155510 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310155510 GenoMed®, a Next Generation Disease Management company, announced today in advance of World Kidney Day, which is a week away, that it has found drug "recipes" to prevent most kidney failure. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310165837 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080310165837 - Coalition of Patient Advocates and Kidney Care Professionals Cites Growing Incidence of Kidney Disease, Lack of Information for Americans on How to Manage It - Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080305100413 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080305100413 The AAKP today announced that Alonzo Mourning, seven-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and center for the Miami HEAT, is the 2008 recipient of AAKP's Life Membership Award. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080305145427 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080305145427 Steve Woodle, M.D., transplant surgeon at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals, Department of Surgery, has been on both sides of the knife. Hear about his journey from diagnosis to transplantation. Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080304115559 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080304115559 Cell-Filled Device Temporarily Replaces Renal Tubule Function Tue, 4 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080228172501 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080228172501 Kidney patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend a free regional meeting on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Iowa City. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303101046 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303101046 Today the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to recognize March as National Kidney Disease Awareness Month. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303135857 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303135857 Kidney patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend a free regional meeting to discuss ways of living well with kidney disease. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303162252 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080303162252 The Renal Support Network's PEPP Speaker Program (Patients Educating Patients and Professionals) has been asked to fulfill 12 speaking engagements in March 2008, National Kidney Month. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080229115824 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080229115824 Latest technology for patients being treated at home for end-stage renal disease to be showcased at the Annual Dialysis Conference in Orlando Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080229170624 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080229170624 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080228175752 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080228175752 Renal Support Network Founder and President Lori Hartwell and PEPP speaker Dawn Dungan, to speak at the Great Lakes Renal Network Kidney Patient Symposium on Sunday, March 9, 2008. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080227115430 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080227115430 "Universal Access" Shows Promise in Reducing Disparities in Kidney Care Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080222110948 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080222110948 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080222140017 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080222140017 Early data shared at the OPTN/UNOS Board of Directors Meeting Feb. 21 indicated that wait list deaths among heart transplant candidates have dramatically decreased since a 2006 OPTN policy change in the sequence of heart allocation. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080221094430 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080221094430 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080220150709 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080220150709 New System Would Encourage More Efficient, Higher Quality Care Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080220165235 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080220165235 Representative Pete Stark (D-CA), Chairman of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, reacts to the new CMS Report to Congress on a bundled payment system for treatment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080206171614 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080206171614 Walk for PKD brought the pair together for a life-saving match. Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131105144 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131105144 Black men most at risk in kidney, cardiovascular disease Aggressively treating hypertension in this vulnerable group may help narrow dramatic disparity in health outcomes, new study finds Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131104651 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131104651 Acute consequences of medication mismanagement continue to mount, emphasizing the urgent need for a systematic change in the way we care for the 38+ million elderly persons in America today. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131113249 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131113249 For critically ill patients, intensive insulin therapy (IIT) to keep blood sugar (glucose) at normal levels reduces the risk of acute kidney injury, reports a study in the March Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131105044 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080131105044 The "Comprehensive Price Payment" model will include all necessary dialysis services, the deployment of dialysis-related products, laboratory services and other complementary medical tests and the administration of renal drugs for anemia management, bone management, blood pressure and cardiovascular control as well as vitamins. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080128164615 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080128164615 The American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA) will hold its 39th National Symposium April 27-30, 2008, in Philadelphia, PA. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124175305 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124175305 While the media environment is evolving rapidly, television continues to be the dominant medium used by the American public. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124102115 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124102115 Combined organ and bone marrow transplant allows patients to halt immunosuppression/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080122103338 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080122103338 Baxter Healthcare and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a voluntary recall of certain lots of Heparin as a precaution due to an increase in reports of adverse patient reactions associated with these lots. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124104633 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080124104633 The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to release its 2008 Kidney Beginnings: Live program schedule. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080116144012 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080116144012 Study Raises Concerns about Bias in Organ Waiting List Decisions Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080116152525 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080116152525 This year's prom will be packed full of entertainment and celebrities. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080109113931 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080109113931 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515100544 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080515100544 A wealth of evidence has shown hospital patients get better care when there are more RNs on duty. According to a recent report in Nephrology Nursing Journal (NNJ), the same outcomes apply to patients receiving chronic hemodialysis treatments. Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930161734 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080930161734 Impaired Filtering Causes Self-Perpetuating Injury in Older Kidneys Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028093228 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20081028093228 Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071221103419 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071221103419 Affects purchases made at Safeway supermarkets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico between Sept. 19 and Nov. 5, 2007 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071211130145 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071211130145 PKD Foundation supports legislation, but treatment or cure to avoid transplant is ultimate goal. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071211175139 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071211175139 PKD Foundation supports legislation, but treatment or cure to avoid transplant is ultimate goal. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071206173118 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071206173118 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071121104104 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071121104104 PKD Researchers can apply for grants from $50 million in DOD funding. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071121105910 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071121105910 Why are African-American patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) less likely to be placed on waiting lists for kidney transplantation? Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071113113648 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071113113648 A diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071113181317 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071113181317 Patient organizations support extending MSP and using savings for improving Medicare program; National Kidney Foundation, Renal Support Network, American Kidney Fund and DaVita Patient Citizens submit letters to Capitol Hill in favor of ESRD provisions Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071112175859 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071112175859 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved revised boxed warnings and other safety-related product labeling changes for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), which treat certain types of anemia. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071108112820 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071108112820 Amgen updates package inserts on Aranesp and EPOGEN/PROCRIT to reflect current state of knowledge of these products Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071025114016 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071025114016 The Amgen Foundation today announced that it is providing cash contributions totaling $500,000 to support those affected by the devastating fires throughout Southern California and has established a company-wide disaster relief program. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071024134649 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071024134649 AKF has activated its Disaster Relief Program to provide emergency grants to help dialysis patients who have been affected by the California wildfires. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071023115701 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071023115701 House of Representatives' Extension of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) for Kidney Dialysis Patients Praised for Providing Clinical, Economic and Family Benefits for Patients Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071018105523 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071018105523 A program of education, close medical follow-up, and self-empowerment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) newly starting dialysis, reduces complications and improves outcomesincluding significant reductions in mortality and hospitalization rates Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071017104131 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071017104131 With the click of a mouse, 12.5 million patients living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can now find physicians in their area, who know about PKD. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071009145812 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071009145812 Statewide Donate Life California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry Reaches 2 Million Registrations Minorities and Older Residents Less Likely to Register Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071008100833 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071008100833 RSN Founder and President received the Mark Zawiski Memorial Award from NRAA. RSN received NRAA contribution of $30,000 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071003160308 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20071003160308 Medicare is currently evaluating a wide range of changes in the end-stage renal disease program. RSN surveyed kidney patients across the US. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070914104315 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070914104315 The Joint Committee of the FDA hears patient testimony; Lori Hartwell, RSN President and Founder testifies Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070910164917 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070910164917 Call (800)579-1970 to speak to knowledgeable, compassionate peer patients for empowerment! Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070813120019 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070813120019 Online Discussion Forum helps build Renal Community Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070809103848 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070809103848 Recent progress in the prevention and treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States give reason for "cautious optimism," but skyrocketing costs are a major concern, according to a Special Article in the October Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070809103651 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070809103651 For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk of elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), or hyperparathyroidism increases along with body weight, reports a study in the September Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070725115939 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070725115939 RSN 2007 National Patient Leadership Meeting "Health, Happiness and Hope" Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070726142658 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070726142658 Kidney Care Partners today warned that proposed cuts to Medicare's End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) benefit would impede quality progress in dialysis care. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070725103444 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070725103444 A combination of two types of blood pressure-lowering drugs is the first treatment shown to stop progressive loss of kidney function in patients with severe kidney involvement due to the rare genetic disorder Fabry disease, reports a study in the September Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070720163024 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070720163024 "CMS is committed to establishing and maintaining policies in all areas of Medicare that promote efficient and appropriate use of medical interventions, protect beneficiaries, and enable providers to furnish high quality care," said Leslie V. Norwalk, CMS acting administrator. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070713102516 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070713102516 Approved new requirements to extend and enhance data collection on the health of living organ donors after donation. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070710131340 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070710131340 Study of Variations in Hemoglobin Levels May Inform Debates over ESA Use Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070626133837 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070626133837 ANNA members advocated for nephrology nursing and kidney patients and secured new co-sponsors for the Kidney Care Quality and Education Act. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070620100825 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070620100825 On June 5th and 6th members of the Renal Support Network's Wellness & Education Kidney Advocacy Network or "weKAN" descended on Washington, DC to deliver a message to members of congress to support the Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070612144347 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070612144347 KidneyTalk Prescribes a Weekly Dose of Laughter and Information Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070612163054 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070612163054 Nephrologists Urged to Play Active Role in "Redesign" of Kidney Disease Care Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070611101926 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070611101926 People who have Kidney Disease are Encouraged to Submit Their Stories Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070605111346 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070605111346 The FDA ordered a black-box warnings for all gadolinium-based contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, detailing an increased risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with kidney-disease patients. Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070523111242 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070523111242 DaVita Inc. announced today that the company will provide a hurricane hotline (1-800-400-8331) to help dialysis patients find open clinics and schedule treatments during emergencies such as hurricanes and other natural disasters. Wed, 23 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070522105603 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070522105603 Researchers Urge Early Treatment to Reduce Long-Term Dialysis Risk Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070522111531 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070522111531 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware of a potential safety issue related to Avandia (rosiglitazone), a drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070515104221 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070515104221 The CMS announced today its proposed decision to limit coverage of ESA treatment for beneficiaries with certain cancers and related neoplastic conditions. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070503101113 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070503101113 Astellas has launched its third annual Ride of a Lifetime contest, providing an opportunity for five transplant recipients to ride on the DonateLife float in the 2008 Rose Parade. Wed, 2 May 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070411153541 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070411153541 Celebrity Chef Katie Lee Joel and Dietary Expert Marianne Hutton Offer New Recipes and Dietary Tips for Managing Kidney Disease With Diabetes Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070406110015 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070406110015 You can reach forward and live the life that you deserve despite living with kidney failure or any other chronic illness. Fri, 6 Apr 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070405133434 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070405133434 "PEPPer's" Spend a Week Preparing to Educate Those with Kidney Disease Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070109153223 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070109153223 Learn about what's new on KidneyTalk in 2007! Find out about upcoming shows and new services like the KidneyTalk hotline. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/current_issue.php http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/current_issue.php The quarterly update helping educate and motivate people living with chronic kidney disease. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070323092551 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070323092551 This final rule will move Medicare-covered transplant programs toward an outcome-focused system that reflects the clinical experience, resources and commitment of the transplant program. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070319092143 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070319092143 On the U.S Food and Drug Administration's Decision to Issue a Health Warning on the Use of Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070308110920 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070308110920 Site Revolutionizes the Way Patients and Providers Obtain Information Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070305140852 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070305140852 Legislation addresses sharp anticipated growth of kidney disease and failure; One in nine Americans suffers from kidney disease and 400,000 depend on quality dialysis care Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070226103930 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070226103930 Through this program addition, Shire will now provide FOSRENOL(r) (lanthanum carbonate) free of charge to qualifying patients who are enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070202133615 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20070202133615 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved new dosing recommendations for its immunosuppressant drug RAPAMUNE. RAPAMUNE is the first and only kidney transplant therapeutic with dosing recommendations specifically for the treatment of high immunologic risk renal transplant recipients. Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveWinter2006.php#Take_Charge_Lengthen_Life http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveWinter2006.php#Take_Charge_Lengthen_Life Are you aware that some patients live and enjoy life for 10, 20, even 30 years and longer while on hemodialysis? One of my good friends has been on hemodialysis for 33 years! On the other hand, far too many patients develop problems that curtail long life. What makes the difference? Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/programs/renal_teen_prom_2007.php http://www.rsnhope.org/programs/renal_teen_prom_2007.php The next Renal Teen Prom will be held on Sunday January 14, 2007. Teens from around the country will experience an "Evening Among the Stars" Wed, 20 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveFallWin2006.php#PartD_OpenEnrollment http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveFallWin2006.php#PartD_OpenEnrollment Medicare has made enhancements to its website, www.medicare.gov, that will provide new help for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage who want to consider changing plans. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveWinter2006.php#From_Rockstar_to_Cartoonist http://www.rsnhope.org/newsletter/ArticleArchiveWinter2006.php#From_Rockstar_to_Cartoonist Everyone knows Peter Quaife from the popular British rock group "The Kinks," but did you know he draws dialysis-related cartoons as a way to pass the time while at his dialysis clinic? Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20061208095025 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20061208095025 Study finds that obese people with type 1 diabetes have an increase risk of developing kidney disease Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20061208092733 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20061208092733 Compared to standard dialysis procedures, this new therapy is more efficient, and more effectively removes larger uremic toxins. Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080129105315 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080129105315 The CareMates Infection Protection blog was created as a resource to health care professionals, health media, and the general public for the latest international news and original articles on communicable and infectious diseases. Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:00:00 PST http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080129105315 http://www.webmediawire.com/feeds/view_details.php?client=rsnhope&id=20080129105315 The CareMates Infection Protection blog was created as a resource to health care professionals, health media, and the general public for the latest international news and original articles on communicable and infectious diseases. Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:00:00 PST