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Date Submitted:
12/12/07
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New Medication Slows Rare Kidney Disease
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Researchers say a drug called eprodisate can slow a rare but toxic buildup of amyloid protein that results in end-stage kidney disease. While not a cure for the condition, called amyloid A amyloidosis, the drug can delay the need for kidney dialysis, according to the report in the June 7 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
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