Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Archive — Page 9 of 9

A man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and an identification badge speaks while holding several sheets of paper in a bright conference room.
June 27, 2013

Research effort seeks to improve home care for kidney failure patients

Vanderbilt nephrologist, Thomas Golper, M.D., professor of Medicine in Nephrology and Hypertension, is leading an effort to form a research consortium with a goal of improving care for kidney failure patients who receive a form of home dialysis.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Eight faculty members in formal attire stand together on a stage in front of black curtains and potted palms, with one holding a folder.
March 21, 2013

New holders of endowed chairs honored

Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements March 19 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
3D rendering of red blood cells flowing through a blood vessel.
February 6, 2013

Linking oxygen, iron and red blood cells

The HIF oxygen-sensing pathway and its responses to low oxygen may be targeted for treatments of anemia and disorders of iron balance.

By Leigh MacMillan
January 31, 2013

Do-it-yourself repair in the kidney

The kidney can mediate its own repair through proliferation of resident immune system cells.

By Leigh MacMillan
June 28, 2012

Low oxygen could protect sick kidneys

Low oxygen – and the activation of factors that respond to this situation – may be protective in chronic kidney disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
Two hands holding orange prescription pill bottles with white child-resistant caps; one bottle is open with yellow pills visible.
January 5, 2012

Meds’ benefits differ in dialysis patients

By Vanderbilt Health News