Nephrology

Scientists at University of Ghent publish new data on nephrology

Published in Hospital Business Week, June 22nd, 2008

According to a study from Ghent, Belgium, "Reviewing the current picture of uremic toxicity reveals its complexity. Focusing on cardiovascular damage as a model of uremic effects resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality, most molecules with potential to affect the function of a variety of cell types within the vascular system are difficult to remove by dialysis."

"Examples are the larger middle molecular weight molecules and protein-bound molecules. Recent clinical studies suggest that enhancing the removal of these compounds is beneficial for survival," wrote R. Vanholder and colleagues, University of Ghent.

The researchers concluded:...

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Source: Hospital Business Week (2008-06-22)

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