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Fresh Meats Often Contain Additives Harmful To Kidney Disease Patients
Uncooked meat products enhanced with food additives may contain high levels of phosphorus and potassium that are not discernable from inspection of food labels, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). This can make it difficult for people to limit dietary phosphorus and potassium that at high levels are harmful to kidney disease patients.
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Vyvanse CII Significantly Improved ADHD Symptoms For Children 13 Hours After Administration
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Misdiagnosis Of Disorders Of Consciousness Still Commonplace
A sixteen-month study of consensus-based diagnosis of patients with disorders of consciousness has shown that 41% of cases of minimally conscious state (MCS) were misdiagnosed as vegetative state (VS), a condition associated with a much lower chance of recovery. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neurology have demonstrated that standardized neurobehavioral assessment is more sensitive than diagnoses determined by clinical consensus.
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UPMC Cardiovascular Institute Recruiting For Severe Coronary Heart Disease Study

The UPMC Cardiovascular Institute currently is enrolling participants for a Phase 2 clinical trial to examine whether administering a naturally occurring protein improves blood supply to the cardiac muscle in patients with severe coronary artery disease. The study, known as Angiogenesis for the Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease (ACORD), is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that compares the use of a protein at three dose levels with a placebo. The therapy is delivered to the heart muscle by threading a catheter through a small incision in the upper leg. "Other studies have hinted that this approach can reduce the severity of angina in patients who have exhausted all other treatment options," said Oscar Marroquin, M.D., director of the UPMC Center for Interventional Cardiology Research and principal investigator of the study. "It appears the protein, called FGF-1, is able to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels to get around existing blockages and improve blood flow to the heart." This trial is designed to see whether FGF-1 can help patients and, if so, how much should be given. To be eligible for the study, patients must have a history of angina or chronic chest pain that persists despite optimal drug therapy. The ACORD trial is expected to enroll 120 patients, including 10 from the UPMC Cardiovascular Institute, at 30 medical centers throughout the United States. University of Pittsburgh


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