Chronic Kidney Disease in people

6 overlooked signs that may signal kidney disease

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, May 25, 2020 at 09:15am

In the early stages of the kidney disease, one may experience very few signs or symptoms. But people tend to overlook them. Here are some signs that your kidneys are in danger.
Indians at higher risk of having kidney disease: Watch out for these signs and symptoms

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 02, 2020 at 11:13am

Kidney disease is a silent killer. What makes it more dangerous is that it usually gets diagnosed at an extremely late stage.
Chronic kidney disease killing over 1mn people worldwide

Posted By IANS, February 15, 2020 at 10:35am

Researchers have revealed that chronic kidney disease caused 1.23 million deaths worldwide in 2017 and the rates of people needing dialysis have increased more than 40 per cent since 1990.
Beware, too much potassium in your blood can give you hyperkalemia

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, January 10, 2020 at 02:21pm

Hyperkalemia is a condition that occurs when you have too much potassium in your bloodstream. Read on to know all about this condition.
Kidney disease: Be aware of these conditions to prevent the disease

Posted By Editorial Team, September 08, 2019 at 03:58pm

Read on to know about conditions that can cause kidney disease to prevent the condition beforehand.
Premature birth raises the risk of chronic kidney disease: Study

Posted By ANI, May 03, 2019 at 10:38am

In a study published in the Journal of the BMJ, it was identified that preterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood.
Know about these symptoms of chronic kidney disease

Posted By Editorial Team, April 18, 2019 at 01:09pm
Suffering from a kidney disease? Eat this not that

Posted By Editorial Team, March 18, 2019 at 08:24pm

When your kidneys fail to perform their essential function of eliminating wastes and toxins from the body, you need to be very cautious about the dietary choices you make. Here, we guide you on the foods you need to include and exclude from your meals while battling renal failure and other kidney diseases.
Know whether cell therapy can be a replacement for kidney transplant

Posted By IANS, March 15, 2019 at 04:11pm

For tackling chronic kidney disease, researchers are working on a promising approach by regeneration of damaged tissues with the help of therapeutic cells.
Ganga Ram Hospital launches kidney homecare services

Posted By IANS, March 15, 2019 at 02:02pm

The hospital launched homecare services with an aim of early detection of kidney diseases.
World Kidney Day 2019: How this year’s theme aims at tackling the economics of renal diseases

Posted By Editorial Team, March 14, 2019 at 11:55am

The theme of World Kidney Day 2019 is to raise awareness and get countries to incorporate specific strategies for improving the lives of kidney patients within the broader framework of the policies set out in many countries for non-communicable diseases.
World Kidney Day 2019: 5 health conditions that accompany chronic kidney disease

Posted By Editorial Team, March 14, 2019 at 08:49am

Kidney diseases are silent killers, taking the lives of almost one in ten people, globally. But it doesn t always come alone. In many cases, it is accompanied by other ailments or is triggered by them.
World Kidney Day 2019: All you need to know about CKD

Posted By Editorial Team, March 13, 2019 at 09:20pm

The growing burden of CKD around the globe is alarming which calls for mass awareness programmes. On this World Kidney Day, we give you a low-down on the condition to help you manage it better.
Passive smoking may raise your risk of developing kidney disease: Study

Posted By IANS, March 08, 2019 at 10:51pm

A new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has revealed that exposure to passive smoking may increase your risk of being sick with kidney disease.
Do you have a swollen leg? It could signal an acute kidney injury

Posted By Ajay Pal Singh, March 06, 2019 at 06:11pm

Did you know that swollen up legs and other seemingly innocuous symptoms like fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat can indicate an acute kidney injury? Here is everything you need to know about this renal health condition.
Common heartburn drug associated with kidney disease risk: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 21, 2019 at 12:22pm

A recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal has revealed that taking proton pump inhibitors, a widely prescribed drug to neutralize stomach acid can increase the risk of developing kidney disease.
Follow these tips to keep kidney problems at bay

Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2019 at 08:49pm
Study says sugar-sweetened beverages associated with kidney disease risk

Posted By Agencies, December 28, 2018 at 06:06pm

A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has revealed that a pattern of higher collective consumption of sweetened fruit drinks, soda and water is linked to a higher likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease.
Scientists identify 35 genes linked to chronic kidney disease risk

Posted By Agencies, November 22, 2018 at 08:29pm

Scientists have identified 35 genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease (CKD), a finding that can boost diagnostic tests and treatment for the debilitating condition that affects around one in ten adults worldwide.
Did you know? Processed meat, carbonated beverages may lead to kidney failure

Posted By Editorial Team, October 28, 2018 at 01:31pm

According to a study, certain foods like processed meat can give a tough time to your kidneys.