Pune: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Pune hospital, successfully employed advanced robotic technology to preserve the kidney function of a 60-day-old infant born with Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction of the left kidney. The infant suffered from a condition where the flow of urine out of the kidney was blocked, poses a serious threat to the infant’s … Read more
Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her. Source link
Olly Cartmill was 13kg when he had the life-saving operation, getting a kidney from his grandmother. Source link
Doctors at the Osmania General Hospital successfully performed two consecutive kidney transplants on November 2, offering a new lease on life to the recipients. The recipients, identified as Katta Bhagyamma, a 52-year-old woman hailing from Theratpalli in Nalgonda district, and Afsha Ruhi, a 37-year-old resident of Hafiz Baba Nagar in Hyderabad, are both on their … Read more
Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi’s immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs. Source link
The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK. Source link
Lucy Humphrey’s dog, Indie, “chose” the woman who was able to give her the transplant she needed. Source link
CPI(M) State secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao has said that the YSRCP government failed in addressing the issue of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in A. Konduru and surrounding mandals of NTR district. Mr. Babu Rao along with party leaders and activists visited the CKD patients in various villages of A. Konduru mandal on Wednesday. They … Read more
At a wellness webinar on ‘Living well with kidney disease’ hosted by The Hindu jointly with Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, nephrologists said early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key to treatment. Dr. V.C. Annamalai, nephrologist, said early detection is key to treatment in CKD. Some early symptoms include foamy … Read more
Podcaster Dee Moore, who has chronic kidney disease, is using her knowledge to help others. Source link