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Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder
Anorexic patients drastically reduce food intake and are often not capable of changing their behavior. This can lead to life-threatening weight loss. Using MRI technology, scientists at Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered for the first time processes in brain metabolism that explain this disturbed eating behavior.
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American Diabetes Association Related To Studies Published In Diabetelogia Suggesting Possible Link Between Insulin Glargine And Cancer
Diabetelogia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), published a series of research papers today examining a possible link between insulin glargine (brand name, Lantus) and cancer. Findings from these research papers are conflicting and inconclusive, and the American Diabetes Association cautions against over-reaction until more information is available.
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What Is Dialysis? What Is Kidney Dialysis?

anemia can develop. EPO makes the body produce red blood cells. When your red blood cell count is low you have anemia. Chronic kidney failure patients who have anemia are usually given an ESA (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent) injection. A study found that Ferumoxytol, a novel intravenous form of iron that permits rapid administration of large doses, is effective for treating iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis. What are the causes of kidney disease? *Diabetes - thought to cause about half of all cases *Hypertension (high blood pressure) - thought to cause about one quarter of all cases *Inflammation of the kidney (glomerulonephritis) *Malaria *Long-term exposure to lead, solvents and fuels *Systemic lupus erythematosus - body"s own immune system attacks the kidneys *Polycystic kidney disease - inherited *Physical injury, such as a heavy blow to the kidney *Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) *Jaundice *Over consumption of some medications *Unborn baby does not normally developing kidneys *Yellow fever Written by Christian Nordqvist Copyright: Medical News Today Not to be reproduced without permission of Medical News Today

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