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• Affymax and Takeda report positive Phase II data for anemia drug - Pharmaceutical Business Review
• Affymax and Takeda Report Positive Phase II Data for Anemia Drug - RedOrbit
• Researchers find smoking-lung cancer culprit - Reuters
• Moody's lowers Amgen ratings 1 notch - Houston Chronicle
• 3rd UPDATE:Amgen 1Q Net Up On Cost Cuts As Anemia Sales Miss - CNNMoney.com
• AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the 2008 Citi Global ... - Business Wire (press release)

MedicineNet

• Down Syndrome
• Septic Arthritis
• Rosacea
• Epilepsy (Seizure Disorder)
• Connective Tissue Disease
• Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases

Eureka Alert

• NASA study links Earth impacts to human-caused climate change
• Vancouver researchers discover missing link between TB bacteria and humans
• Research examines factors in delaying or declining total knee replacement surgery
• Window of opportunity for restoring oaks small, new study finds
• Weill Cornell science briefs May 2008
• Aiming to sway voters, candidates emphasize hot-button issues across party lines

Medscape

• The Medscape Nephrology RSS Feed Has Moved

MedPage Today

• Clopidogrel (Plavix) No Help in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
• For Dense Breasts, Ultrasound Increases Cancer Detection Rate
• Obesity Drives Heart Risk for Most Racial and Ethnic Groups
• MRI Innovation Allows Detection of Subtle Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Lipids, Diabetes, and Hypertension Tied to Retinal Health
• Arthritis a Double Whammy for Patients with Diabetes

Hubmed

• Decreased survival in liver transplant patients requiring chronic dialysis: a canadian experience.
• New aspects of the relationship among hypertension, obesity, and the kidneys.
• Ambulatory blood pressure and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease.
• Recent clinical trials of pharmacologic cardiovascular interventions in patients with chronic kidney disease.
• [The classics of italian nephrology: Functional semiology of the kidney by Giovanni Gigli (1913-1988) and Sergio Giovannetti (1924-2000).]
• [Reduced NO bioavailability in chronic renal failure: a new progression factor?]

Reuters

• Research links common chemicals to obesity
• Bird flu pandemic seen needing multiple drugs
• Experts move closer to identifying best embryos
• Researchers find smoking-lung cancer culprit
• Physical activity's effect on breast cancer varies
• World Bank shifts HIV/AIDS focus in Africa

Science Daily

• Architecture For Fundamental Processes Of Life Discovered
• Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Disease
• Teen Helps Design Classroom DNA Experiments Using Common Food Dyes
• Anti-inflammatory Drugs Do Not Improve Cognitive Function In Older Adults, Study Suggests
• Lasers Used To Align Molecules: Technique Could Revolutionize Human Protein Imaging
• Neglected Tropical Diseases Rarely Make The Headlines

Kidney Watch

• Live kidney donors report high satisfaction rates
• Clinical Trials Present Better Alternatives for Dialysis Patients
• Single-incision belly-button surgery to remove kidney
• Radiofrequency ablation for kidney tumors
• A gene that protects from kidney disease
• pivotal Nexavar kidney cancer study published in NEJM

Google - Kidney

• Rodent Virus Infected Kidney Kills Transplant Recipient - FOXNews
• Knox blasts Kidney appointment - The Press Association
• O'Driscoll welcomes Kidney appointment to Irish job - Belfast Telegraph
• Kidney named Manager of Month for April - Belfast Telegraph
• Declan Kidney lands dream job but Ireland have to wait - Times Online
• Kidney picked to put heart back in Ireland - guardian.co.uk

Google Dialysis

• UI contributes to hemodialysis study that shows challenges remain - Iowa City Press Citizen
• Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment - Austin American-Statesman
• ANTI-PLATELET DRUG, HEMODIALYSIS, SURGICALLY ENLARGED BLOOD VESSELS - Newswise (press release)
• Clopidogrel (Plavix) No Help in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis - MedPage Today
• Randomized Trials in Hemodialysis Patients Time to Step Up to the ... - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
• Effect of Clopidogrel on Early Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas ... - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
• NxStage Shares Plummet on Q1 Financial Results - OneMedPlace
• GF judge allows physician to practice fully at Altru Health System ... - Grand Forks Herald
• NxStage Medical Reports First Quarter 2008 Results - Biloxi Sun Herald
• This Week in JAMA - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)

BiomedCentral Neprology

• The Lipid lowering and Onset of Renal Disease (LORD) Trial: A randomized double blind placebo controlled trial assessing the effect of atorvastatin on the progression of kidney disease
• A systematic review of patient and health system characteristics associated with late referral in chronic kidney disease
• A systematic review of the prevalence and determinants of nonadherence to phosphate binding medication in patients with end-stage renal disease
• Prevalence and determinants of microalbuminuria among diabetic patients in the United Arab Emirates
• Analgesics use and ESRD in younger age: a case-control study
• Prognosis and serum creatinine levels in acute renal failure at the time of nephrology consultation: an observational cohort study

Nature Clinical Practice

• Progress in the prevention of chronic kidney disease in Latin America
• C-reactive protein is neither a marker nor a mediator of atherosclerosis
• Renal artery embolization for the symptomatic treatment of adult polycystic kidney disease
• The risk of acute macular degeneration is increased in patients with CKD
• Low glomerular filtration rate in the Indian population is apparently physiological
• Low or high birth weight is associated with CKD only in men

FDA Press Releases

• FDA Approves New Formulation of Coagulation Therapy
• FDA Approves First Generic Ropinirole
• FDA Completes Final Analysis of "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" Products
• Manufacturer of Heart Defibrillator Signs Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction
• FDA Embarks on Major Hiring Initiative for its Public Health Mission
• FDA Approves Amitiza for IBS-C
• Coronary Artery Plaque Imaging Device Cleared by FDA
• FDA Approves Relistor for Opioid-Induced Constipation
• FDA Orders Pet Food Maker to Obtain Emergency Operating Permit
• FDA Proposes Recommendations for Two Animal Drug Funding Programs
• FDA Strengthens Safeguards for Consumers of Beef
• FDA Clears Glove Made from New Type of Latex
• FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease
• FDA Approves First Compact Heart Assist Device
• Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States may be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal
• FDA Finds Hazardous Levels of Selenium in Samples of "Total Body Formula" and"Total Body Mega Formula"
• Blount Fine Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Shrimp in All Natural New England Clam Chowder, 20 Oz Cup (May 6)
• Updated Press Release: Lezza Blue Raspberry Italian Ice Recalled
• Hydrox Labs Issued a Voluntary Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Nationwide Distributed by Cardinal Health (May 2)
• Little Bay Baking Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy In Corn Bread And Muffin Mix in 12.6 Ounce White Paper Tin Tie Bag Package (May 2)
• [http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/lifetime04_08.html Lifetime Brands Voluntarily Recalls Certain Items Nationwide from its Pfaltzgraff Villa della Luna pattern and Nautica J Class pattern (Red Only) Stoneware Dinnerware Product Lines

(April 28)]

• Actavis Totowa (formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) recalls all lots of Bertek and UDL Laboratories Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP) as precaution (April 25)
• Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy in 11-Ounce Single Serve Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor in Plastic Bottles (April 23)
• DPH Issues Consumer Warning for Chang Farm Soy Sprouts Because of Bacteria Contamination (April 23)
• Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Bulbus Lily (April 11)
• Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Girl Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger (April 8)
• Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Snow Fungus (April 8)
• KFC Issues a Nationwide Allergy Alert, Recalls Unlabeled Double Chocolate Chip Cakes (April 18)
• Pulmuone Wildwood, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Leek and Oriental Noodle Fried Dumplings (April 16)
• [http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/grandcarnival04_08.html Grand Carnival L.L.C Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in its "S'morestick Kit"

 (April 16)]

• Heparin Sodium Injection
• Cardinal Alcohol-Free Mouthwash
• May 2008 Patient Safety News
• Enbrel (etanercept)
• Total Body Formula, Total Body Mega Formula
• Heparin Sodium Injection
• Digitek (digoxin tablets, USP)
• January 2008 Safety Labeling
• Parenteral Maltose/Parenteral Galactose/Oral Xylose-Containing Products
• Herbal Science International, Inc. Dietary Herbal Supplements
• CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil), Myfortic (mycophenolate acid)
• Total Body Formula, Total Body Mega Formula
• Neupro (rotigotine transdermal system)

CMS Highlights

• Medicaid Eligibility
• Medicare Part C And D Corrective Action Plan Data
• 2008 Drug Plan Information
• Tamper-resistant Prescription Pad Guidance
• Press Release: Medicare Part D Plan Premiums For 2008

MMWR

• EARLY RELEASE: Human Rabies Prevention --- United States, 2008: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• National Stroke Awareness Month --- May 2008
• [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5718a2.htm?s_cid=mm5718a2_x Awareness of Stroke Warning Symptoms --- 13 States and the District

of Columbia, 2005]

• [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5718a3.htm?s_cid=mm5718a3_x Arthritis as a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity Among Adults

with Diabetes --- United States, 2005 and 2007]

• [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5718a4.htm?s_cid=mm5718a4_x Progress Toward Interruption of Wild Poliovirus Transmission

--- Worldwide, January 2007--April 2008]

• Measles --- United States, January 1--April 25, 2008