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Frequent Painkiller, Antibiotic Use Can Raise Kidney Risks: Drug Regulator Warns
Hospitals and healthcare institutions have been advised to strengthen systems for rational prescribing and monitoring of NSAIDs and antibiotics.
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Pakistan-Made Fairness Cream Scare: Nagpur Doctor Warns About Kidney Damage In Consumers
A Pakistan-made fairness cream linked to kidney problems in 18 women and girls in Nagpur was reportedly being sold through beauty parlours and local markets. A nephrologist explains the kidney damage, while tests found mercury far above safe limits.
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When a Simple Infection Turns Life-Threatening: Recognising the Warning Signs of Sepsis
Most importantly, sepsis is not something that can be diagnosed reliably at home. A person with a suspected infection who develops sudden confusion, difficulty breathing, markedly reduced urine output
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Foamy Urine: When Is It Normal And When Should You See A Doctor?
Foamy urine is often harmless and can result from dehydration, urine force, or toilet cleaners, but persistent foaming may indicate kidney issues.
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Are Herbal Detox Drinks Bad For Your Kidneys? What Doctors Want You To Know
Dr Joseph Vassalotti explains the reasons why herbal detox drinks could be bad for kidneys. Dr Jatin Ahuja also shares ways to avoid kidney damage.
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Indore Man Took 13 Painkillers In 30 Days, His Kidneys Failed: What Self-Medication And Overuse Can Do
A man in Indore took 13 painkillers in a month, which caused his kidneys to fail. Here is what self-medication and painkiller overuse can do to your organs and how to stay safe.
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Doctors Put A Pig Kidney In Him. 271 Days Later, He Got A Human One
A US patient lived for 271 days without dialysis after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney, before successfully receiving a human kidney. The world-first case offers hope for using pig organs as a temporary bridge for people awaiting transplants
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Heart Patients: 5 Simple Tests That Can Detect Hidden Kidney Disease
Heart disease and kidney disease are closely linked, and kidney damage can remain silent for years. These simple blood, urine and routine health checks can help heart patients detect chronic kidney disease early and reduce future cardiovascular and kidney risks
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IIT Madras, CMC Vellore Build AI Tools For Early Kidney Disease Detection
Researchers at IIT Madras and CMC Vellore have developed three AI-based tools to help predict chronic kidney disease, classify kidney abnormalities on CT scans and measure kidney tumour burden using 3D imaging
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45-Year-Old Noida Woman Donates Kidney To Younger Brother With Chronic Kidney Disease
For the family, however, the significance of the transplant goes beyond the medical outcome.
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"Sheer Compassion, Harmony": Hindu, Muslim Families Swap Kidneys In Gujarat
Following extensive medical evaluations, cross-matching, and counselling, doctors at the hospital realised that donors from each family were viable matches for the recipient of the other.
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One Kidney, Can You Still Play Sports? What Athletes Should Know
Having one kidney does not automatically mean giving up sports. For many people, regular physical activity can and should remain part of a healthy lifestyle.
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No More Hospital Visits For Dialysis? New Kidney Implant Can Filter Blood Continuously
Researchers have developed an implantable artificial kidney that could change how dialysis is done. The device, called Holly, is designed to be placed inside the body and continuously filter waste from the blood.
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The Everyday Habits That Increase Your Risk Of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones develop slowly and are often caused by poor hydration, high salt intake, excessive animal protein, and processed foods.
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10 New AIIMS Now Offer Organ Transplants: What This Means For Patients
The expansion of organ transplant services across newly established AIIMS marks an important milestone for India's public healthcare system.
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Frequent Painkiller, Antibiotic Use Can Raise Kidney Risks: Drug Regulator Warns
Hospitals and healthcare institutions have been advised to strengthen systems for rational prescribing and monitoring of NSAIDs and antibiotics.
-
Pakistan-Made Fairness Cream Scare: Nagpur Doctor Warns About Kidney Damage In Consumers
A Pakistan-made fairness cream linked to kidney problems in 18 women and girls in Nagpur was reportedly being sold through beauty parlours and local markets. A nephrologist explains the kidney damage, while tests found mercury far above safe limits.
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When a Simple Infection Turns Life-Threatening: Recognising the Warning Signs of Sepsis
Most importantly, sepsis is not something that can be diagnosed reliably at home. A person with a suspected infection who develops sudden confusion, difficulty breathing, markedly reduced urine output
-
Foamy Urine: When Is It Normal And When Should You See A Doctor?
Foamy urine is often harmless and can result from dehydration, urine force, or toilet cleaners, but persistent foaming may indicate kidney issues.
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Are Herbal Detox Drinks Bad For Your Kidneys? What Doctors Want You To Know
Dr Joseph Vassalotti explains the reasons why herbal detox drinks could be bad for kidneys. Dr Jatin Ahuja also shares ways to avoid kidney damage.
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Indore Man Took 13 Painkillers In 30 Days, His Kidneys Failed: What Self-Medication And Overuse Can Do
A man in Indore took 13 painkillers in a month, which caused his kidneys to fail. Here is what self-medication and painkiller overuse can do to your organs and how to stay safe.
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Doctors Put A Pig Kidney In Him. 271 Days Later, He Got A Human One
A US patient lived for 271 days without dialysis after receiving a gene-edited pig kidney, before successfully receiving a human kidney. The world-first case offers hope for using pig organs as a temporary bridge for people awaiting transplants
-
Heart Patients: 5 Simple Tests That Can Detect Hidden Kidney Disease
Heart disease and kidney disease are closely linked, and kidney damage can remain silent for years. These simple blood, urine and routine health checks can help heart patients detect chronic kidney disease early and reduce future cardiovascular and kidney risks
-
IIT Madras, CMC Vellore Build AI Tools For Early Kidney Disease Detection
Researchers at IIT Madras and CMC Vellore have developed three AI-based tools to help predict chronic kidney disease, classify kidney abnormalities on CT scans and measure kidney tumour burden using 3D imaging
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45-Year-Old Noida Woman Donates Kidney To Younger Brother With Chronic Kidney Disease
For the family, however, the significance of the transplant goes beyond the medical outcome.
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"Sheer Compassion, Harmony": Hindu, Muslim Families Swap Kidneys In Gujarat
Following extensive medical evaluations, cross-matching, and counselling, doctors at the hospital realised that donors from each family were viable matches for the recipient of the other.
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One Kidney, Can You Still Play Sports? What Athletes Should Know
Having one kidney does not automatically mean giving up sports. For many people, regular physical activity can and should remain part of a healthy lifestyle.
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No More Hospital Visits For Dialysis? New Kidney Implant Can Filter Blood Continuously
Researchers have developed an implantable artificial kidney that could change how dialysis is done. The device, called Holly, is designed to be placed inside the body and continuously filter waste from the blood.
-
The Everyday Habits That Increase Your Risk Of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones develop slowly and are often caused by poor hydration, high salt intake, excessive animal protein, and processed foods.
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10 New AIIMS Now Offer Organ Transplants: What This Means For Patients
The expansion of organ transplant services across newly established AIIMS marks an important milestone for India's public healthcare system.
