Tag: Kidney disease
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Covid-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney disease
The study, by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, showed that people infected with SARS-CoV-2 are at an increased likelihood of developing kidney damage as well as chronic and end-stage kidney diseases.
September 2, 2021 -
Five major causes of kidney damage
Unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices can lead to kidney damage without showing signs or symptoms until the organ is badly damaged.
February 15, 2020 -
Drinking coffee may cut death risk in kidney disease patients
The findings of a recent study showed a dose-dependent inverse association between caffeine and all-cause mortality.
November 4, 2017 -
‘Cadaver donation only remedy for kidney patients’
There has been a sharp increase in patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease, a silent killer. Dialysis and kidney transplant remain the only remedy for patients’ survival. Over 1 lakh new patients are added to the existing pool of ‘kidney failure lot’ in India but only 8000 to 9000 kidney transplants are performed across the …
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May 14, 2017 -
‘Obesity behind chronic kidney disease’
Obesity is known to trigger chronic kidney disease in Indians, medical experts said on World Kidney Day, which was dedicated to the theme of obesity and chronic kidney disease. Disproportionately enlarged waist lines in individuals are likely to take huge toll on their kidney function. Worse still, women are impacted in more numbers than men …
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March 9, 2017 -
Coming soon in Haryana: Dialysis facility for Rs.959
Good news for kidney disease patients, who need dialysis to survive. Dialysis facility will now be available in 14 Haryana districts for as low as Rs.959, instead of Rs.2,000 to Rs.3,000 being charged for the same in the market. Health Minister Anil Vij said the Haryana government has decided to expand the network of dialysis entres in the …
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March 3, 2017 -
Researchers prevent progression of diabetic kidney disease
An Australian pharmaceutical company has successfully prevented the progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) for the first time. DKD is an often fatal long-term complication of type 2 diabetes which is the most common cause of severe renal disease. It affects one third of people with type 2 diabetes and has no viable treatment until …
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February 10, 2017 -
Researchers prevent progression of diabetic kidney disease
An Australian pharmaceutical company has successfully prevented the progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) for the first time. DKD is an often fatal long-term complication of type 2 diabetes which is the most common cause of severe renal disease. It affects one third of people with type 2 diabetes and has no viable treatment until …
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February 10, 2017 -
Chronic constipation linked with kidney disease
US researchers have found an association with severe and chronic constipation and kidney disease. Constipation is a common condition, and it can have a variety of impacts on health including raising an individuals’ risk of cardiovascular disease, potentially through effects caused by gut bacteria. “Our findings highlight the plausible link between the gut and the …
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November 13, 2016