According to a new study from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Canada, the risk of death for children with end stage kidney disease on dialysis has decreased dramatically over the last 20 years. Reviewing an American database of more than 20,000 kids on dialysis between 1990 and 2010, the scientists found that the risk of death decreased by about 20% every five years. They believe the decrease could be due to improvements in pre-dialysis care and dialysis technology, but more research is needed to confirm the exact reasons. The research uncovered more positive news—after changes to the kidney allocation policy, children are now spending fewer years on dialysis waiting for a kidney.

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Dramatic Decrease in Risk of Death for Children on Dialysis, McGill University Health Centre, May 8, 2013

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Diabetes is on the rise in American children and teens. Recent studies from University of Colorado School of Public Health have uncovered a disturbing link between Type 2 diabetes in kids and the risk of early kidney damage. Our infographic below highlights the facts uncovered by the studies.

Source: Diabetes Rising Rapidly Among U.S. Kids, U.S. News & World Report, June 9, 2012

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Let’s wipe out kidney disease together!

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This was an exciting week for kidney research and therapy breakthroughs! Here are the top 4.

Novel Virus-Based Gene Therapy for Metastatic Kidney Cancer Developed at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center

Blood Test for Cystatin C Can Predict Complications of Kidney Disease

National Kidney Foundation Study Reveals that Lupus is More Lethal Form of Kidney Disease in Children

University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago Surgeons Offer Obese Kidney Patients New Hope with Robotic Transplantation

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From Reuters
April 15, 2010
A new study shows that kidney stones are on the rise in children from South Carolina, most likely due to obesity, too much salt in the diet and not enough milk. It’s an alarming trend, but one that can hopefully be reversed with dietary measures, including drinking more water to stay hydrated.
Kidney Stones on the Rise in South Carolina Children

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