<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
		xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"
	xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"
>

<channel>
	<title>Dr. Barry Dworkin &#187; Nephrology</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/category/health-headlines/medicine-health-headlines/nephrology-medicine-health-headlines-health-headlines/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:20:05 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3</generator>
	<copyright>Copyright &#xA9; Dr. Barry Dworkin 2011 </copyright>
	<managingEditor>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Dr. Barry Dworkin)</managingEditor>
	<webMaster>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Dr. Barry Dworkin)</webMaster>
	<ttl>1440</ttl>
	<image>
		<url>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BarryLogo1.jpg</url>
		<title>Dr. Barry Dworkin</title>
		<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com</link>
		<width>144</width>
		<height>144</height>
	</image>
	<itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:keywords></itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:category text="Society &#38; Culture" />
	<itunes:author>Dr. Barry Dworkin</itunes:author>
	<itunes:owner>
		<itunes:name>Dr. Barry Dworkin</itunes:name>
		<itunes:email>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com</itunes:email>
	</itunes:owner>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:image href="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BarryLogo1.jpg" />
		<item>
		<title>Source of E.coli outbreak in Europe remains elusive</title>
		<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/06/03/source-of-e-coli-outbreak-in-europe-remains-elusive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/06/03/source-of-e-coli-outbreak-in-europe-remains-elusive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Barry Dworkin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Headlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microbiology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nephrology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Science and Media Reporting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toxicology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[E. Coli]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hemolytyc uremic syndrome]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=4479</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 3, 2011



Source:

<a href="http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20110602/russia-bans-eu-veg-imports-e-coli-outbreak-110602/" target="_blank">E. coli in Europe outbreak never seen before</a>
Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/05/31/e-coli-food-contamination-in-europe-source-of-outbreak-remains-uncertain/' rel='bookmark' title='E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain'>E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/30/why-the-h1n1-vaccine-program-continues-despite-the-decline-in-infection-rates/' rel='bookmark' title='Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates'>Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2008/11/02/e-coli-vacine-for-cattle-reduces-risk-to-population/' rel='bookmark' title='E. coli vacine for cattle reduces risk to population'>E. coli vacine for cattle reduces risk to population</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:right;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;"></div><p>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 3, 2011</p>
<p></p>
<p>Source:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20110602/russia-bans-eu-veg-imports-e-coli-outbreak-110602/" target="_blank">E. coli in Europe outbreak never seen before</a></p>
<p>Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/05/31/e-coli-food-contamination-in-europe-source-of-outbreak-remains-uncertain/' rel='bookmark' title='E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain'>E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/30/why-the-h1n1-vaccine-program-continues-despite-the-decline-in-infection-rates/' rel='bookmark' title='Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates'>Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2008/11/02/e-coli-vacine-for-cattle-reduces-risk-to-population/' rel='bookmark' title='E. coli vacine for cattle reduces risk to population'>E. coli vacine for cattle reduces risk to population</a></li>
</ol></p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/06/03/source-of-e-coli-outbreak-in-europe-remains-elusive/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
			<enclosure url="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/audio/MHH/11/110603-E-coli-spreads-in-Europe.mp3" length="1" type="audio/mpeg" />
		<itunes:duration>0:00:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 3, 2011



Source:

E. coli in Europe outbreak never seen before
Related articles:
E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain
Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues de[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 3, 2011



Source:

E. coli in Europe outbreak never seen before
Related articles:
E. Coli food contamination in Europe: source of outbreak remains uncertain
Why the H1N1 vaccine program continues despite the decline in infection rates
E. coli vacine for cattle reduces risk to population
</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>Microbiology, Nephrology, Toxicology</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development</title>
		<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/05/20/citric-acid-in-diet-sodas-may-thwart-kidney-stone-development/</link>
		<comments>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/05/20/citric-acid-in-diet-sodas-may-thwart-kidney-stone-development/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 22:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Barry Dworkin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food Science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Headlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nephrology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prevention and Screening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citrate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citric acid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet soda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kidney stones]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=3288</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 20, 2010



Source:
<a href="http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/05/17/some-diet-sodas-appear-to-prevent-kidney-stones/">Some diet sodas may prevent kidney stones</a>

Reference:

<a href="http://www.jurology.com/article/PIIS002253471002656X/abstract">Citrate, Malate and Alkali Content in Commonly Consumed Diet Sodas: Implications for Nephrolithiasis Treatment</a>

Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/04/2096/' rel='bookmark' title='Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study'>Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2003/07/29/kidney-stones-among-lifes-most-painful-experiences/' rel='bookmark' title='Kidney stones among life&#8217;s most painful experiences'>Kidney stones among life&#8217;s most painful experiences</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/12/14/folic-acid-deficiency-virtually-nonexistent-in-canada-food-supply-is-adequate-so-why-take-supplements/' rel='bookmark' title='Folic acid deficiency virtually nonexistent in Canada, food supply is adequate so why take supplements?'>Folic acid deficiency virtually nonexistent in Canada, food supply is adequate so why take supplements?</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:right;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;"></div><p>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 20, 2010</p>
<p></p>
<p>Source:<br />
<a href="http://www.aolhealth.com/2010/05/17/some-diet-sodas-appear-to-prevent-kidney-stones/">Some diet sodas may prevent kidney stones</a></p>
<p>Reference:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jurology.com/article/PIIS002253471002656X/abstract">Citrate, Malate and Alkali Content in Commonly Consumed Diet Sodas: Implications for Nephrolithiasis Treatment</a></p>
<p>Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/04/2096/' rel='bookmark' title='Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study'>Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2003/07/29/kidney-stones-among-lifes-most-painful-experiences/' rel='bookmark' title='Kidney stones among life&#8217;s most painful experiences'>Kidney stones among life&#8217;s most painful experiences</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/12/14/folic-acid-deficiency-virtually-nonexistent-in-canada-food-supply-is-adequate-so-why-take-supplements/' rel='bookmark' title='Folic acid deficiency virtually nonexistent in Canada, food supply is adequate so why take supplements?'>Folic acid deficiency virtually nonexistent in Canada, food supply is adequate so why take supplements?</a></li>
</ol></p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/05/20/citric-acid-in-diet-sodas-may-thwart-kidney-stone-development/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
			<enclosure url="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/audio/MHH/10/100520-diet-soda-kidney-stones-prevention.mp3" length="1" type="audio/mpeg" />
		<itunes:duration>0:00:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 20, 2010



Source:
Some diet sodas may prevent kidney stones

Reference:

Citrate, Malate and Alkali Content in Commonly Consumed Diet Sodas: Implications for Nephrolithiasis Treatment

Related a[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 20, 2010



Source:
Some diet sodas may prevent kidney stones

Reference:

Citrate, Malate and Alkali Content in Commonly Consumed Diet Sodas: Implications for Nephrolithiasis Treatment

Related articles:
Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study
Kidney stones among life&#8217;s most painful experiences
Folic acid deficiency virtually nonexistent in Canada, food supply is adequate so why take supplements?
</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>Nephrology</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Kidney failure incidence increasing: Canadian Institute for Health Information</title>
		<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/03/17/kidney-failure-incidence-increasing-canadian-institute-for-health-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/03/17/kidney-failure-incidence-increasing-canadian-institute-for-health-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Barry Dworkin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Headlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nephrology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dialysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kidney failure]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=3080</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2010



Source:

<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/03/16/organ-transplants.html">Kidney failures up 57% over 10 years</a>

Reference:

<a href="http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=PG_2790_E&#38;cw_topic=2790&#38;cw_rel=AR_5_E">2010 CORR Report—Treatment of End-Stage Organ Failure in Canada 1999 to 2008</a>
Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/06/08/lung-cancer-incidence-for-women-increasing-while-for-men-it-is-decreasing/' rel='bookmark' title='Lung cancer incidence for women increasing while for men it is decreasing'>Lung cancer incidence for women increasing while for men it is decreasing</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/11/15/new-pacemaker-can-reduce-deaths-and-improve-quality-of-life-for-patients-with-congestive-heart-failure/' rel='bookmark' title='New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure'>New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2006/12/24/how-good-is-canadian-health-care-an-international-comparison-of-health-care-systems/' rel='bookmark' title='How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems'>How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:right;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;"></div><p>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2010</p>
<p></p>
<p>Source:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/03/16/organ-transplants.html">Kidney failures up 57% over 10 years</a></p>
<p><a href="http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=PG_2790_E&amp;cw_topic=2790&amp;cw_rel=AR_5_E">2010 CORR Report—Treatment of End-Stage Organ Failure in Canada 1999 to 2008</a></p>
<p>Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/06/08/lung-cancer-incidence-for-women-increasing-while-for-men-it-is-decreasing/' rel='bookmark' title='Lung cancer incidence for women increasing while for men it is decreasing'>Lung cancer incidence for women increasing while for men it is decreasing</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/11/15/new-pacemaker-can-reduce-deaths-and-improve-quality-of-life-for-patients-with-congestive-heart-failure/' rel='bookmark' title='New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure'>New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2006/12/24/how-good-is-canadian-health-care-an-international-comparison-of-health-care-systems/' rel='bookmark' title='How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems'>How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems</a></li>
</ol></p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/03/17/kidney-failure-incidence-increasing-canadian-institute-for-health-information/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
			<enclosure url="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/audio/MHH/10/100317-kidney-failure-rates-in-Canada.mp3" length="1" type="audio/mpeg" />
		<itunes:duration>0:00:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2010



Source:

Kidney failures up 57% over 10 years

Reference:

2010 CORR Report—Treatment of End-Stage Organ Failure in Canada 1999 to 2008
Related articles:
Lung cancer incidence for wo[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2010



Source:

Kidney failures up 57% over 10 years

Reference:

2010 CORR Report—Treatment of End-Stage Organ Failure in Canada 1999 to 2008
Related articles:
Lung cancer incidence for women increasing while for men it is decreasing
New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure
How Good is Canadian Health Care? An International Comparison of Health Care Systems
</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>Nephrology</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	</item>
		<item>
		<title>Diet Soda May Hurt Kidneys: not with this study</title>
		<link>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/04/2096/</link>
		<comments>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/04/2096/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Barry Dworkin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Headlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Junk Science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nephrology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diet soda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kidney disease]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=2096</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009



<p align="left"></p>

Source:

<p align="left"></p>

<a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20091102/diet-sodas-hard-on-the-kidneys?page=2" target="_blank">Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys</a>
Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/02/11/diet-soda-study-cannot-link-consumption-with-cardiovascular-risk/' rel='bookmark' title='Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk'>Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/05/20/citric-acid-in-diet-sodas-may-thwart-kidney-stone-development/' rel='bookmark' title='Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development'>Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/04/13/the-hcg-diet-starvation-by-any-other-name/' rel='bookmark' title='The hcG diet; starvation by any other name'>The hcG diet; starvation by any other name</a></li>
</ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:right;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;"></div><p>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009</p>
<p></p>
<p align="left">
<p>Source:</p>
<p align="left">
<p><a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20091102/diet-sodas-hard-on-the-kidneys?page=2" target="_blank">Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys</a></p>
<p>Comment:</p>
<p>The principle causes of kidney disease are high blood pressure and diabetes by far. Until a double blinded study is done with measured quantities of diet soda and proper control groups, no association or link can be made.</p>
<p>Related articles:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/02/11/diet-soda-study-cannot-link-consumption-with-cardiovascular-risk/' rel='bookmark' title='Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk'>Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/05/20/citric-acid-in-diet-sodas-may-thwart-kidney-stone-development/' rel='bookmark' title='Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development'>Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2011/04/13/the-hcg-diet-starvation-by-any-other-name/' rel='bookmark' title='The hcG diet; starvation by any other name'>The hcG diet; starvation by any other name</a></li>
</ol></p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2009/11/04/2096/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
			<enclosure url="http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/audio/MHH/09/091104-diet-sodas-kidneys.mp3" length="1" type="audio/mpeg" />
		<itunes:duration>0:00:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:subtitle>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009





Source:



Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys
Related articles:
Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk
Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney st[...]</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 4, 2009





Source:



Diet sodas may be hard on the kidneys
Related articles:
Diet soda study cannot link consumption with cardiovascular risk
Citric acid in diet sodas may thwart kidney stone development
The hcG diet; starvation by any other name
</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:keywords>Nephrology</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

