DNA: When the world's first successful kidney transplant took place in 1954
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Dec 23, 2022, 23:02 PM IST
High Blood Pressure: Long-term high BP affects kidneys; check kidney disease symptoms and how to keep BP in check
The kidneys are one of the most essential organs in the body. But prolonged and untreated high blood pressure can damage kidney health that will eventually lead to kidney failure
Nov 02, 2022, 13:29 PM IST
High blood pressure dangers: Effect of uncontrolled high bp on the kidneys
More than just heart disease is at risk due to high blood pressure. Find out what issues high blood pressure can lead to.
Oct 28, 2022, 17:33 PM IST
There was BP, calcification around heart and failed kidneys: Rana Daggubati reveals on Samantha Akkineni's chat show
In a fresh teaser released online, Rana Daggubati can be seen talking about how his health took a backseat.
Nov 24, 2020, 10:08 AM IST
Weight-loss surgery may lower risk of kidney disease, failure
Obesity is a condition involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of developing serious health problems such as blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:13 PM IST
Warning: Inhaling polluted air could cause kidney failure, says study
Outdoor air pollution has long been linked to major health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Early kidney transplant must for children with renal failure
Early transplant of kidney is important for children diagnosed with advanced kidney failure.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:46 AM IST
Tom Hanks, Jimmy Kimmel mourn Don Rickles death
As news of Don Rickles's death spread, stars including Tom Hanks, Bob Saget and Amy Schumer, took to social media to pay their respects to the legendary comedian.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Prevent yourself from chronic kidney disease
Besides performing life sustaining function of removing the waste products and regulating the amount of water and chemicals in the body, kidneys perform the important function of maintaining normal blood pressure, produce a hormone called erythropoietin which helps in formation of red blood cells and activate vitamin D which helps in making our bones strong.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
Most chronic kidney disease patients in India suffer from obesity
The study funded by the Union government's Department of Biotechnology has been enrolling patients in nine hospitals across the country.
Mar 08, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Chronic kidney disease: What you should not forget
The most common causes of kidney disease are high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, high cholesterol.
Mar 06, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Dolphin genes may hold key to treating stroke, kidney failure
Comparing the proteins of humans and these other mammals is already providing researchers with a wealth of new information about how the human body works.
Feb 28, 2017, 00:16 AM IST
Antibiotics can increase bacterial growth, says study
A new study had found that repeated antibiotic treatment not only can increase bacteria's resistance to drugs but also help them reproduce faster than before.
Jan 31, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
Implantable artificial kidney to end dialysis by end of decade?
The device being engineered in the US will go through a series of safety and efficacy trials on hundreds of patients in that country before it is approved by the FDA.
Jan 27, 2017, 11:57 AM IST
Kidney failure patients on dialysis at risk of early death
The study found that these patients tended to have a denser clot structure than individuals without kidney disease.
Jan 07, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj comes to a widow's help despite being in hospital
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj "successfully" underwent a kidney transplant at AIIMS .
Dec 18, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Five reasons why you should stop taking too many painkillers!
If you are the type who pops in painkillers without wasting thoughts over your action, then it is time to be alert. Taking in too many painkillers have side-effects which can, in fact, turn life-threatening.
Dec 17, 2016, 04:42 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj recovering well after kidney transplant: AIIMS
Sushma Swaraj, who underwent a kidney transplant three days ago, was recovering well.
Dec 13, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant: Useful tips for a healthy recovery
Here are a few tips every kidney transplant recipient should follow for a healthy recovery as well as to live a healthful life post transplant.
Dec 10, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Kidney transplant: Who can have it? Procedure, risks and complications!
Here are some facts you need to know about kidney transplantation or renal transplantation.
Dec 08, 2016, 14:35 PM IST
