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Nitric oxide inhaled during surgery can decrease kidney problems

This is the first study to show that a pharmacological treatment can reduce acute and chronic kidney injury as a result...

22 Jun 2018 4:13 PM IST

$The mini-kidneys lack a large artery, and without that the organs function will only be a fraction of normal. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Oral antibiotics tied to increased risk of kidney stones

The risk increase associated with these antibiotics ranged from 27 percent higher odds with broad-spectrum penicillins.

21 Jun 2018 6:13 PM IST

The team, who had attended to the man from Newham University Hospital, published the unusual tale in BMJ Case Reports. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Man's bowel bursts from being filled with too much faeces

Doctors were shocked to discover his 'megarectum' dilated to seven inched (18cm) and the last part of his colon filled...

23 Aug 2018 2:09 PM IST

Obesity is a contributor to cancer risk, but how it actually causes cancer is still a question that has not been fully explained (Photo: Pixabay)

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Study shows thicker waistline may up cancer risk

According to research, certain protein released from fat in the body can cause a non-cancerous cell to turn into a...

26 Aug 2017 10:00 AM IST

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Organ Donation Day: Facts to know when looking for organ...

The ratio gap between organ donors and the patients in need of the organ is huge.

13 Aug 2017 10:59 AM IST

The klotho protein has been shown to influence multiple cellular and endocrine pathways. (Photo: AFP)

Life

Low protein level ups decline of kidney in elderly

The decline of soluble klotho increases the chances of a failing kidney

20 Jan 2017 6:30 PM IST

A 38-year-old brain dead mans organs have saved four lives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Newsmakers

Mumbai: Brain dead man's organs save four lives

The donor's family has played an instrumental role and helped the lives of other people.

20 July 2017 2:08 PM IST

The study focused on gliomas, which make up about 80 percent of brain cancer diagnoses.(Photo: Youtube)

Metros

Brain dead man gives new lease of life to four

The victim had met with a road accident in the early hours of Monday and was brought into the emergency of a private...

28 July 2017 3:30 AM IST

$The nationwide programme provides fixed day \assured, comprehensive and quality\ antenatal care to pregnant women on the ninth day of every month. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

2016: A busy year for health ministry

A study on the older population of the country was also launched to understand their problems better

31 Dec 2016 10:44 AM IST

Early detection will ensure patients are aware of their condition and the increased risks that cancer and cardiovascular disease pose to those with chronic kidney disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Life

Cancer death risk increases with chronic kidney disease: study

The reduction in kidney functions increases the risk of urinary and breast cancer

30 Dec 2016 7:42 PM IST

About 2-5 per cent kidney failures are caused by hereditary factors.

India

Lucknow: Mom puts kidney on sale to pay kids' fees

A resident of Rohta locality in Agra, Aarti Sharma has uploaded a letter on the social media, offering her kidney for...

2 Jun 2017 5:37 AM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Life

Gastric acid pills may lead to serious kidney damage

23 Feb 2017 9:49 AM IST