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Chronic Kidney Disease a Common Cause of Premature Death
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Chronic kidney disease - even in early stages - is responsible for a substantial proportion of deaths that occur before age 65, according to a prospective study in Taiwan published in the June 28 issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
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Peripheral Arterial Disease -- A Cardiovascular Time Bomb
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People with peripheral arterial disease are six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease within 10 years than people without PAD. The gravity of the problem has prompted professional bodies to address this situation through the development of national clinical guidelines.
The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
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Blacks With Chronic Kidney Disease Have Unique Survival Profile
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Black patients younger than 65 years old with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have the highest mortality rates. However, as they grow older, their survival rates become similar to patients of other races and ethnic groups. Reuters Health Information
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