Tech Talk Sept/Oct 09: Managing the dialysis patient The gender divide: heart failure differs in womenPhysicians should be aware of variance in symptoms, age at onset and comorbidities in female patients CMA honours overachievers in variety of areas Awards acknowledge contributions in ethics, philanthropy, public policy, research and mentorship Intense treatment halves type 1 diabetes complications Fewer than 1% of patients lose complete vision or need dialysis, liver transplant or amputations TRANSPLANTATION: Aboriginal living kidney donors face high rate of health risks Nephrectomy's contribution to risk is unclear, but cause for concern TRANSPLANTATION: Trio of Alberta doctors honoured with transplantation awards TRANSPLANTATION: Doctors should be supportive of post-transplant pregnancies Many women in B.C. survey switched physicians when counselled against having children, which is considered higher-risk but safe TRANSPLANTATION: Opportunities exist to deter transplant tourism Before obtaining organs abroad, most patients are known to transplant or dialysis centres for years: B.C. study Debate continues over contrast-induced nephropathy Clinical in brief First Previous 70 71 72 73 74 Next Last
