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Do you know immunotherapy post-surgery improves overall survival for kidney cancer? Study finds

For the first time in 50 years, a phase 3 randomised, placebo-controlled trial found that an adjuvant therapy improved overall survival in kidney cancer patients.... read..

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Comprehensive Insights on Kidney Care from the Manipal Health Symposium

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"Used to get a lot of cramps...": RCB's Cameron Green on battling chronic kidney disease as cricketer

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who has been battling chronic kidney disease since he was a child, opened up on struggles of playing cricket while dealing with the ailment that affected his batting and training ... read..

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RCB's Cameron Green opens up on coping with chronic kidney disease, special diet prepared by team chef

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been in fine form in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and putting out his best for the team despite battling with an irreversible chronic kidney disease, wh... read..

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Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Leads the Charge in Preventing Kidney Stones By Providing "Solid Solutions"

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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road Commemorates World Kidney Day 2024 with Exclusive Event for Senior Citizens

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AIIMS Delhi performs first dual kidney transplant in 51-year-old woman

The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with ORBO performed the first dual kidney transplant of a 51-year-old lady on December 22, last year.... read..

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AIIMS Delhi performs first dual kidney transplant of 78-year-old woman

The Department of Surgical Disciplines and Department of Nephrology of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in collaboration with ORBO performed the first dual kidney transplant of a 78-year-old lady on December 22, last year.... read..

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Know How High Uric Acid levels can Lead to Chronic Kidney Disease

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Patients with obesity and renal dysfunction may now be eligible for kidney transplants

A collaborative research between a bariatric and transplant surgery team has provided fresh hope for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity. The study's authors investigated the results of metabolic and bariatric surgery in ESRD patie... read..

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Blood mutations enhance risk of acute kidney injury: Research

A U.S.-Canadian study collaboration led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found common, age-related blood changes as a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI), which affects more than one in every five hospitalized persons worldwide.... read..

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Simple measurement may predict risk of worsening kidney disease: Study

Aarhus University researchers discovered a simple way for predicting which people are most likely to develop chronic kidney disease rapidly. This could be a key step towards improved prevention and treatment.... read..

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From Kidney Failure to Motorcycle Crusade: Vinod's 2000 km Ride for Organ Donation Awareness

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Star Hospitals, Hyderabad Introduces India's First National-level Paired (Swap) Kidney Donation Registry

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From 16 years to 6 Months: Beyond Kidney Transplants - A New Way Of Life

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Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital conducts kidney transplant with donor, recipient having different blood groups

In a first, Safdarjung Hospital performed a kidney transplant on February 6 where the donor and the recipient both had different blood groups, said the Hospital in a statement.... read..

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Kidney stone risk is lowered by a class of diabetes medications: Study

Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common around the world. Type 2 diabetes is related to an increased risk of kidney stones; however, various forms of treatment for this condition may potentially reduce the risk of kidney stones.... read..

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Faridabad hospital conducts hand transplantation on 64-year-old man with kidney transplant

Two male patients, one of them 64-year-old and the other 19 years of age, have successfully undergone hand-transplantation at a hospital in Faridabad.... read..

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J-K: SKIMS performs first-ever swap kidney transplant, creates hope for patients

The Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) marked a groundbreaking achievement on Friday by successfully conducting the first-ever Swap Kidney Transplant in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kash... read..

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Andhra CM inaugurates kidney research and super speciality hospital in Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated Dr YSR Kidney Research and Super Speciality Hospital in Srikakulam district on Thursday.... read..

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Australia all-rounder Cameron Green reveals he's fighting chronic kidney disease

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green disclosed that he has been fighting stage two chronic kidney disease which was diagnosed when he was just a newborn and had a 12-year life expectancy at one point.... read..

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Vishal Pandit Seeks Compassionate Support for Life-Saving Kidney and Pancreas Transplant

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Study shows eye scans offer important information regarding kidney health

According to research, 3D eye scans can provide vital information about kidney health and help track disease progression.... read..

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Eye scans provide vital information about kidney health: Study

According to studies, 3D eye scans can give critical information about kidney health that can assist in tracking disease progression.... read..

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"False, ill-informed, misleading:" Apollo Hospital group refutes allegations of 'cash for kidney' scam

The Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd. (IMCL) on Tuesday refuted the "absolutely false" allegations of its involvement in a "cash for kidney" racket illegal purchases of kidneys from impoverished people in Myanmar for rich patients of that country as r... read..

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Pak: 4 held in Lahore for illicit kidney trade; 90 victims identified

Punjab police busted an illegal organ harvesting ring, arresting four people for surgically removing kidneys from 90 individuals in Lahore, as reported by ARY News on Monday.... read..

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BGS Gleneagles Hospital in Kengeri, Bengaluru Hits Milestone with 800 Successful Kidney Transplants, Establishing Gold Standard in Patient-Centric Care

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Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, successfully performed a Kidney Transplant on a man aged 73

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Emmy Award winner Marty Krofft dies of kidney failure at 86

Marty Krofft, co-producer of classic children's series such as 'HR Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' died Saturday afternoon in California, CNN reported. He was 86.... read..

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Zydus and Sun Pharma Sign Licensing Agreement for Co-Marketing of Desidustat, a Critical Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in India

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Kauvery Hospital Orchestrates Swap Kidney Transplant, Enabling Two Couples to Defy Fate Together

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Researchers discover kidney disease gene also has a protective mutation

African Americans have long been known to be at a higher risk of kidney disease due to a dangerous genetic mutation that creates a hole in the kidney cells, but Vanderbilt University Medical Centre (VUMC) researchers have now discovered a protective genet... read..

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Study reveals how high-dose radiation can treat older patients with inoperable kidney tumors

 A recent study from Australian and Dutch experts revealed that older patients with kidney tumours who are not candidates for surgery may benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation.... read..

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Pakistan: Gang involved in illegal kidney transplantation arrested

Lahore Police have arrested the gang involved in illegal kidney transplantation, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday, ARY News reported.... read..

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Quick dialysis may be most beneficial to some kidney patients: Study

 According to one study, people with acute kidney impairment who require outpatient dialysis after being discharged from the hospital receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease.... read..

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Study finds genetic code of rare kidney cancer

The inherited characteristics of reninoma, a rare form of kidney cancer, have been studied for the first time. In the latest publication, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Royal Free Hospital found a pos... read..

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Some kidney patients may benefit most from quick dialysis: Study

 According to a study, patients with acute kidney damage who need outpatient dialysis after leaving the hospital receive the same care as patients with the more prevalent end-stage kidney disease.... read..

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Researchers discover genetic code of rare kidney cancer

 For the first time, the inherited characteristics of reninoma, a rare form of kidney cancer, have been investigated. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Royal Free Hospital also identified a potential pha... read..

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