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Written from the perspective of the joy of celebrating liferather than lamenting the scourge of chronic illness, this collectionof medical columns, short stories, and letters recounts the wonderfuland upbeat tale of coping, surviving, and prevailing. Starting out asa medical technician, wife, and mother faced with progressive loss ofsight and ambulation, Barry Friedman devised strategies for using herintellect to benefit other patients and medical professionals. Free from self pity and permeated by hope, enthusiasm, and the beliefthat there was much to be accomplished, Friedman proved to be a keenobserver of the sense and nonsense comprising her therapeutic regimenfor diabetes, Addison's disease, and renal failure. Especially helpfulare Friedman's hints for dealing with the necessity of diet and timechange during travel and activity while under treatment with insulin.Reading these short stories reveals a sense of humor and a glint ofimpish satisfaction in just being alive. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Nephrology Nursing Journal, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 7488 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: Reliable and valid tools are needed to assist nurses to prospectively identify high-risk patients with kidney failure. Early identification of high-risk patients permits targeting of nursing interventions and resources to improve quality and cost outcomes. A 16-item risk assessment tool, Risk for Outcomes Adverse to Dialysis (ROAD), was developed based on a comprehensive review of the literature on risk factors associated with adverse outcomes with kidney failure. Reliability and validity of the ROAD was tested on a random sample of 253 participants in the Anemia Management Demonstration Project. High risk scores on the ROAD were significantly associated with hospitalization 1 to 6 months following risk assessment and inversely correlated with physical and mental components of quality of life. The results indicate that the ROAD provides a useful tool to identify patients on hemodialysis at risk of poor outcomes.

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Title: Reliability and validity of a risk assessment tool for patients with kidney failure.
Author: Gerri Lamb
Publication: Nephrology Nursing Journal (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 31Issue: 3Page: 267(11)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health.
This 5-vol. set provides more than 850 entries covering topics innursing and allied health written for students and professionals in thefield. Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in body systems andfunctions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories,techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopediacovers all major health professions, including nursing, physicaltherapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical labtechnology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance,pharmacology and nutrition. In addition, the set features approximately400 photographs and illustrations; appendices of related organizations,agencies and associations; and a general index.

Published/Released: November 2001

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
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Published/Released: December 2001

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Managing and living a normal and healthy life after renal(kidney) failure.

Contents of the book:

Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1. Events leading to my kidneyfailure.
2. The author as a renal patient.
3. The Kidneys.Definition of kidney failure and kidney disease. Types of renal failure: Acute, chronic,and end stage.
4. Causes, symptoms, and detecting renal failure.
5. Dialysis.
6. Kidney transplants.
7. Problems associated withrenal failure.
8. Treatment of renal failure.
9. Diet.
10. Medication.
11. Living a normal, healthy life after renalfailure.
12. Attitudes and beliefs.
13. Lifestyle.
14.Organ donor shortage.
15. Research into stem cell technology for kidneyfailure.
16. Conclusion. 17. About the author. Glossary. References. Listsof books and jornals. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on March 21, 2007. The length of the article is 526 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: City cat owner says tainted food killed healthy pet; Animals stricken by kidney failure.(Life)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 21, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: a8

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Guest editors Mark Acierno and Mary Labato highlight important areas in kidney failure and renal replacement therapies for all small animal practitioners. Topics include continuous renal replacement therapy, intermittent hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, protein losing nephropathy, hypertension in kidney disease, intermittent hemodialysis, equipment commonly used in veterinary dialysis/vascular access, anticoagulation in intermittent hemodialysis, urea kinetics and dialysis prescriptions, removal of toxins and drugs, nutrition in the renal failure/dialysis patient, dialysate, water quality and testing, and much more!

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The restoration of normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels for kidney failure patients has to date proven to be a very challenging clinical problem. Middle molecular weight toxins such as PTH are poorly dialyzed, and drug therapies require weeks to months to lower serum PTH levels. Based on the characteristic of high specific affinity between antigen and antibody, a chromatographic column with packing coated by monoclonal antibody placed in series with a conventional hemodialyzer has been designed to reduce PTH levels to normal within one dialysis session. A mathematical model of the modified dialysis circuit of the form of a single delay differential equation, whose approximately analytical solution was obtained emoplying a Padé approximation, was developed which reproduces an in vitro experiment with high accuracy, and indicates that the immunosorptive column will be efficacious in lowering PTH levels when scaled up to clinical scenarios. Process intensification of the modified dialyzer circuit was also investigated by functionalizing the lumenal surfaces of the dialyzer cartridge itself. ... Read more

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Written by two experienced medical authors, this practical handbook has been fully updated, and covers every aspect of living with kidney disease - from diagnosis, drugs and treatment, to diet, relationships and sex. Contains up to date, medically accurate information from experts Cuts through the confusing medical jargon, explaining the terms in plain English Gives positive, practical advice on living with kidney failure Tackles the questions you may feel uneasy asking your doctor ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1308 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Transplant News, published by Thomson Gale on October 31, 2005. The length of the article is 480 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: US kidney failure rates have stabilized, but racial disparities remain - NIDDK.
Publication: Transplant News (Newsletter)
Date: October 31, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 15Issue: 20

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism thatproduces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibilityto the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used todiagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested andwhen; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care ormanagement of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physicaltherapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

Test/treatment articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the test/treatment
• Purposes -- why and when this test/treatment is prescribed
• Precautions -- when this test/treatment should not be prescribed
• Descriptions -- overview of the test/treatment including cost,length of time required, procedures followed, whether typically coveredby insurance
• Preparation -- pre-test treatment procedures, if any
• Aftercare -- post-test treatment procedures, if any
• Risks -- any complications/side effects commonly associated with the test/treatment
• Normal results -- for tests, describes the normal values; for treatments, describes the anticipated outcomes
• Abnormal results -- defines abnormal test values

Published/Released: December 2001

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 501 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Routine creatinine testing spots kidney problem: the strategy 'could ultimately help reduce the incidence of kidney failure in a community.'.(Nephrology)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 38Issue: 9Page: 41(1)

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