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Stories from the dialysis comunity across the globe.
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NNCC announces availability of two advanced level certifying exams for dialysis. |
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Nephrology News: The title for the technician credential is Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Advanced (CCHT-A). It is designed for professionals who have been working in this area for five or more years, according to NNCC Executive Director Nancy Gallagher, RN. ............................................ The second new exam credential for LPNs/LVNs will earn those individuals the title of Certified Dialysis LPN (CD-LPN) or Certified Dialysis LVN (CD-LVN). This exam is also for more experienced providers who have been practicing for two or more years and have at least 2,000 hours as an LPN/LVN working with dialysis patients.
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CDC MMWR emphasizes poor control of hypertension in the United States. |
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CDC: Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension among U.S. adults aged ?18 years in 2003?2010 was 30.4% or an estimated 66.9 million. Among those with hypertension, an estimated 35.8 million (53.5%) did not have their hypertension controlled. Among these, an estimated 14.1 million (39.4%) were not aware of their hypertension, an estimated 5.7 million (15.8%) were aware of their hypertension but were not receiving pharmacologic treatment, and an estimated 16.0 million (44.8%) were aware of their hypertension and were being treated with medication. Of the 35.8 million U.S. adults with uncontrolled hypertension, 89.4% reported having a usual source of health care, and 85.2% reported having health insurance.
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Drinking green tea will help you find the hidden platform when you're older. |
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Science Blog: The team found that the ECGC treated mice required less time to find the hidden platform. Overall the results revealed that EGCG enhances learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory.
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Miniature glucose sensor may eliminate the need for needlesticks. |
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Fraunhofer Institute: The principle of measurement involves an electrochemical reaction that is activated with the aid of an enzyme. Glucose oxidase converts glucose into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and other chemicals whose concentration can be measured with a potentiostat. This measurement is used for calculating the glucose level. The special feature of this biosensor: the chip, measuring just 0.5 x 2.0 millimeters, can fit more than just the nanopotentiostat itself. Indeed, Fraunhofer researchers have attached the entire diagnostic system to it. “It even has an integrated analog digital converter that converts the electrochemical signals into digital data,” explains Tom Zimmermann, business unit manager at IMS. The biosensor transmits the data via a wireless interface, for example to a mobile receiver. Thus, the patient can keep a steady eye on his or her glucose level. “In the past, you used to need a circuit board the size of a half-sheet of paper,” says Zimmermann. “And you also had to have a driver. But even these things are no longer necessary with our new sensor.”
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Nonalcoholic red wine reduced blood pressure better than regular red wine. |
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EurekAlert: The red wine and nonalcoholic wine contained equal amounts of polyphenols, an antioxidant that decreases blood pressure. During the red wine phase, the men had very little reduction in blood pressure and there was no change while drinking gin. However, after drinking non-alcoholic red wine, blood pressure decreased by about 6mmHg in systolic and 2mmHg in diastolic blood pressure — possibly reducing the risk of heart disease by 14 percent and stroke by as much as 20 percent. Researchers concluded that the alcohol in red wine weakens its ability to lower blood pressure. But polyphenols — still present after alcohol is removed from wine — are likely the beneficial element in wine.
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