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Intensive BP lowering reduces chronic kidney disease patients' risks
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 23 (ANI): According to a recent clinical trial, intensive blood pressure lowering benefits patients with chronic kidney disease.
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How kidney disease patients' urine can tell if they are at serious ri
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr. 7 (ANI): Low ammonium levels in the urine may indicate the serious risks for kidney disease patients, according to a recent study.
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Prevent yourself from chronic kidney disease!
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 21 (ANI): Each person normally has two kidneys, which are about the size of a fist and are located on either side of the spine at the level of waist.
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World Kidney Day: Nephrologist Dr. Gupta advices on obesity and kidney dis
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gurgaon (New Delhi) [India], Mar. 10 (ANI): The head of the Nephrology Department at the Paras Hospital in Gurgaon, Dr P. N. Gupta on Friday spoke of rising incidents of kidney failure and measures needed to counter it.
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World Kidney Day: Chronic kidney diseases on rise in sub urban India
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 9 (ANI): Kidney diseases are rapidly increasing globally and reaching epidemic proportions. In India too, there is a significant burden of kidney disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD) in particular.
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Watch out! Obesity linked with chronic kidney disease
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 9 (ANI): Exercise regularly, eat healthy and keep your weight under control to keep a check on obesity, which is the majorly responsible for kidney disease, says a health expect, while spreading awareness on World Kidney day.
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Kidney disease patients at higher risk of developing cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 30 (ANI): Cancer is a significant cause of illness and death is twofold higher in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than the general population, suggests a study.
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Exposure to cigarette smoke increases scar tissue in kidney and heart
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
WashingtonD.C [US], Dec. 2 (ANI): According to a recent research, smoking may lead to fibrosis in the heart and kidneys and can worsen existing kidney disease.
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First of its kind MRI study highlights effects of kidney dialysis on heart
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Dec. 1 (ANI): In a recent research, experts in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and kidney disease have carried out the first ever scans to study the heart function of kidney patients while they are having dialysis treatment.
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Soon bionic kidney to replace dialysis, transplantation
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 21 (ANI): In what come as good news for patient diagnosed with kidney disease, a significant step has been taken towards developing a bionic kidney that could replace the need for dialysis or transplantation.
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Diabetic patients with three risk factors at high risk of kidney disease
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov. 20 (ANI): A study found that there is a reduction in healthy renal function in diabetic patients suffering from acute kidney injury (AKI), proteinuria and uncontrolled blood sugar.
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Coordination of care lessens need of dialysis
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov. 20 (ANI): Coordination of care among different clinicians and specialists improves the health of patients with kidney disease and even reduces costs compared with usual care.
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