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02/29/2012: Kidney Health Q&A with Winfred W. Williams, MD, of the Mass General Transplant Center
Nephrologist Winfred W. Williams, MD, explains why the kidneys are important, what causes kidney disease and how to keep the kidneys healthy.
02/14/2012: Vitamin D treatment not found to reduce cardiovascular abnormalities in kidney disease patients
Almost a year's treatment with a vitamin D compound did not alleviate key structural and functional cardiovascular abnormalities in patients with kidney disease and cardiac enlargement.
08/02/2011: Pilot study suggests new approach to treat preeclampsia
A novel therapy that reduces elevated blood levels of a potentially toxic protein in women with preeclampsia, a dangerous complication of pregnancy, may someday address the therapeutic dilemma posed by the condition – balancing life-threatening risks to the mother with the dangers that early delivery poses to an immature fetus.
07/19/2011: MGH ranks #2 in nation
MGH ranks #2 in 2011-2012 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings
04/11/2011: Overcoming chronic kidney disease
When 14-year-old Kassie Holmes was faced with going back on dialysis or receiving a kidney transplant, Avram Traum, MD, recommended a transplant regiment that did not include steroids.
01/07/2011: In memoriam: Michael Linshaw, MD
MGH Hotline 1.7.11 Michael Linshaw, MD, a pediatric nephrologist for MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), died Dec. 31 at his home in Newton. Linshaw, who worked at MGHfC for more than a decade, was 70 years old.
02/19/2010: In Memoriam
MGH Hotline 02.19.10 Nathan Hellman, MD, PhD, a fellow in the Division of Nephrology, died Feb. 13 at the MGH following a short illness. He was 36 years old.
01/04/2010: Division of Nephrology ranks high for patient satisfaction
The Division of Nephrology ranked 5th among 300+ Partners practices for patient satisfaction last year.
08/31/2009: Renal Associates Practice Moving - New Address
The Renal Associates practice is moving to allow for continued growth in an area that is just one-half mile from our current location.
07/01/2004: Mass General Division of Nephrology ranked fourth in country
The U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked the Division of Nephrology the first in the country in medical care for the patient with kidney and hypertension disease.
07/01/2003: Mass General Division of Nephrology ranked first in country
The U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked the Division of Nephrology first in the country in medical care for the patient with kidney and hypertension disease.
07/01/2002: Mass General Division of Nephrology ranked first in country
The U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked the Division of Nephrology first in the country in medical care for the patient with kidney and hypertension disease.
09/06/2001: Investigators from Division of Nephrology Report a Major Scientific Breakthough!
Investigators from the Division of Nephrology report a major scientific breakthrough- the first 3-dimensional structure of integrin aVb3.
07/01/2001: Mass General Division of Nephrology ranked first in country
The U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked the Division of Nephrology first in the country in medical care for the patient with renal disease.
07/01/2000: Mass General Division of Nephrology Ranked Second in Country
The U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked the Division of Nephrology second in the country in medical care for the patient with renal disease.
01/01/2000: End Stage Renal Disease Program
End Stage Renal Disease Program established
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06/11/2012: MGH Nephrology Update - 2012 CME Course
The objective of this five day course is to update attendees on the latest developments in renal medicine.
02/20/2012: Nephrology Division Weekly Seminar Calendar
The weekly seminar calendar changes every week and is updated on a regular basis.
12/14/2009: MGH Renal Weekly Conference Calendar
We are pleased to offer weekly conferences in the Division of Nephrology.
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