By Sidhharrth S Kumaar Hypertension is a global health problem. It accounts for the death of about 8 million people worldwide every year. Unfortunately, our super busy schedules, lack of physical exercise, and absence of stress management tools are only adding to the raging numbers. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a silent killer. It … Read more
Chronic kidney disease signifies an irreversible damage to the kidney which unfortunately is progressive culminating in end-stage kidney disease. By Dr Hemal A Shah World kidney Day is celebrated all over the world on the second Thursday of March every year. This occasion has been started to create awareness about kidney disease and inculcate lifestyle … Read more
By Robert Preidt and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A kidney grown in a genetically altered pig functioned normally after being attached to a human patient during a groundbreaking procedure performed by U.S. doctors. If the technique proves generally successful it could revolutionize organ transplant, greatly expanding the pool of … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People hospitalized for COVID-19, and even some with milder cases, may suffer lasting damage to their kidneys, new research finds. The study of more than 1.7 million patients in the U.S. Veterans Affairs system adds to concerns about the lingering effects … Read more
Over the past decade, organ donation rates have risen more than tenfold across the country. (Photo source: IE) By Dr Sonal Asthana, Did you know that organ donation from one donor can save eight lives and provide tissues that can help almost 50 people? Organ donation is one of the greatest contributions to humanity. It … Read more
By Jang Jaswal, as told to Danny Bonvissuto I grew up in India and migrated to the United States in the mid-’80s. It was stressful to settle down into the American lifestyle, because I couldn’t find a job in my field. Before I moved to America, I was the head of the … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 can damage the kidneys and increase patients’ risk of needing kidney dialysis, researchers report. The study authors also warned that doctors should prepare for a significant rise in chronic kidney disease cases due to … Read more