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Living With One Kidney: Doctor Separates Facts From Myths
Kidney donation in India is governed by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), making it a strictly regulated and transparent process.
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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe For People With Kidney Disease? Nephrologist Explains
Intermittent fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, weight loss, blood pressure, and lipid profiles when combined with a balanced diet.
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Is Fatty Fish Good For Your Kidney Health? Expert Explains
Fatty fish rich in omega three fatty acids may support kidney health by reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of chronic kidney disease.
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This Kidney Drug May Benefit Millions Of More Patients Than Once Believed: Study
Finerenone belongs to a class of medications known as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking pathways that contribute to inflammation and scarring in the kidneys and heart.
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Are Your Kidneys Safe? New Meta-Analysis Reveals A Fast-Spreading Silent Crisis
A new meta-analysis highlights that prevalent nature of chronic kidney disease globally. Here is how it is spreading at a rapid pace and it has even links to heart disease.
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Kidney Disease Patients Can Eat Fruits, But Fortis Doctors Recommend Caution; See List
Patient who is suffering from kidney ailments do not necessarily have to avoid all kinds of fruits. However, there is a need for them to be selective when consuming fruits and limit the amount taken.
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A Rs 300-800 Kidney Function Test Today Can Prevent Lakhs On Dialysis Costs Later; Here's How
Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness and delayed screening often lead to avoidable complications and expenses.
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Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Accelerates Cognitive Decline Differently In Men And Women, Study Finds
The decline is primarily due to damage to the "heart-brain link" triggered by chronic kidney illness, the study said.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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This Inexpensive, Easily Available Drug Offers Hope For Diabetic Kidney Disease, Finds Study
Diabetes is now the leading cause of CKD in India. A new study found that Levocetirizine can help in the management of kidney disease.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Hit 138 Million In 2023, 2nd Globally: Study
India had the second-highest number of people with chronic kidney disease in 2023 at 138 million, following China at 152 million, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal.
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Researchers Test New Treatment for Kidney Disease in Dogs
The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined the effects of paricalcitol -- a synthetic form of vitamin D.
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Living With One Kidney: Doctor Separates Facts From Myths
Kidney donation in India is governed by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), making it a strictly regulated and transparent process.
-
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe For People With Kidney Disease? Nephrologist Explains
Intermittent fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, weight loss, blood pressure, and lipid profiles when combined with a balanced diet.
-
Is Fatty Fish Good For Your Kidney Health? Expert Explains
Fatty fish rich in omega three fatty acids may support kidney health by reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of chronic kidney disease.
-
This Kidney Drug May Benefit Millions Of More Patients Than Once Believed: Study
Finerenone belongs to a class of medications known as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking pathways that contribute to inflammation and scarring in the kidneys and heart.
-
Are Your Kidneys Safe? New Meta-Analysis Reveals A Fast-Spreading Silent Crisis
A new meta-analysis highlights that prevalent nature of chronic kidney disease globally. Here is how it is spreading at a rapid pace and it has even links to heart disease.
-
Kidney Disease Patients Can Eat Fruits, But Fortis Doctors Recommend Caution; See List
Patient who is suffering from kidney ailments do not necessarily have to avoid all kinds of fruits. However, there is a need for them to be selective when consuming fruits and limit the amount taken.
-
A Rs 300-800 Kidney Function Test Today Can Prevent Lakhs On Dialysis Costs Later; Here's How
Despite being detectable through low-cost tests, CKD remains one of the most overlooked health conditions. Lack of awareness and delayed screening often lead to avoidable complications and expenses.
-
Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Trouble With Brain Function, Study Finds
Advancing chronic kidney disease may raise risk of cognitive decline, with attention, memory and brain function impacted, new JAMA study reveals.
-
Chronic Kidney Disease Accelerates Cognitive Decline Differently In Men And Women, Study Finds
The decline is primarily due to damage to the "heart-brain link" triggered by chronic kidney illness, the study said.
-
India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
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India's Chronic Kidney Disease Burden Soars To 138 Million, Second Highest Worldwide
A new Lancet study led by University of Glasgow flags CKD as the 9th leading cause of death globally, urging early detection and prevention in India's fight against this "silent" disease.
-
This Inexpensive, Easily Available Drug Offers Hope For Diabetic Kidney Disease, Finds Study
Diabetes is now the leading cause of CKD in India. A new study found that Levocetirizine can help in the management of kidney disease.
-
India's Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Hit 138 Million In 2023, 2nd Globally: Study
India had the second-highest number of people with chronic kidney disease in 2023 at 138 million, following China at 152 million, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal.
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Researchers Test New Treatment for Kidney Disease in Dogs
The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, examined the effects of paricalcitol -- a synthetic form of vitamin D.
