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Greater Noida : In a significant milestone toward making advanced healthcare accessible to all, Sharda Hospital has successfully performed the first kidney transplant under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Greater Noida. This achievement offers renewed hope to patients who are often unable to afford complex, life-saving procedures. The recipient, a 32 year-old young male diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), had limited treatment options due to financial constraints. His condition initially ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one's risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver and kidney disease and dementia, according to a study. While short bursts of intense, out-of-breath activity, such as running for the bus, were liked to lower disease and death risk overall, they were especially protective against inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, serious cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and dementia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) AstraZeneca Pharma on Monday said it has tied up with Sun Pharma for enhancing availability of a drug indicated for the treatment of Hyperkalaemia. The agreement is aimed at further accelerating availability of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (SZC), an innovative and highly effective treatment for Hyperkalaemia, to more patients across India. Under the agreement, both companies will promote, market & distribute SZC in India under different brand names; AstraZeneca will m ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 6 (PTI) Drug firm Bayer on Thursday said it has received approval for its innovative therapy Kerendia for the treatment of heart failure from the Indian regulatory authorities. The product (finerenone) is already approved for chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D). "With the expansion of finerenone's indication, we are addressing types of heart failure that account for nearly half of all heart failure cases but have had limited proven treatment option ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 17: Cytecare Hospitals, a leading cancer and multi-speciality hospital known for its patient-centric and evidence-based care, has received the official license to perform kidney transplants. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening the hospital's comprehensive organ care program and providing life-saving treatment options to patients with end-stage kidney disease. Also Read | 'Thamma' Ignites Diwali Fever: Advance Bookings Soar for Maddock ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 17: Cytecare Hospitals, a leading cancer and multi-speciality hospital known for its patient-centric and evidence-based care, has received the official license to perform kidney transplants. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening the hospital's comprehensive organ care program and providing life-saving treatment options to patients with end-stage kidney disease. With this development, patients can now benefit from a multidisciplinar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's once-a-week injection for patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Also Read | Durga Puja 2025: PM Narendra Modi Participates in Durga Puja Celebrations in Delhi's CR Park on Occasion of Maha Ashtami, Prays for Everyone's Happiness and Wellbeing (See Pics). In a statement provided to ANI, Novo Nordisk has stated that Ozempic is intended for individuals wit ...Read More >
New Delhi/Agartala, July 14: The six-day-long search for 19-year-old Sneha Debnath, a student of Delhi University hailing from Tripura, ended on Sunday with the recovery of her body from the Yamuna River in East Delhi. Police said that her family has confirmed the identity and the body have been sent for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death. According to the police, Sneha had left behind a handwritten note reportedly linking her suicide to personal distress related to family matte ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Auto and cab drivers comprised around 30 percent of people who died suddenly due to suspected heart attacks in Hassan district during May and June this year, a state- government appointed investigation revealed. The investigation was initiated following rising concern over a spate of sudden deaths among young individuals. The committee, headed by Dr KS Ravindranath, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Bengaluru, was tasked with analysing the causes and patt ...Read More >
Hyderabad-based dialysis care network, NephroPlus, has urged policymakers to include Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) screening in India's flagship National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), as it released a white paper highlighting the rising burden of CKD across India and neighbouring countries. Speaking at a media briefing in Hyderabad on Tuesday, NephroPlus Group CEO Rohit Singh said the findings of the white paper and a large-scale screening initiative ...Read More >
People from Indigenous communities do not show the same link between chronic inflammation and age-related illness seen in industrialised societies, a study that looked at nearly 3,000 adults in four countries has found. Inflammation is an important part of the immune system's response to infection -- but long-term inflammation can cause damage. The latest findings, published in Nature Aging on 30 June, show that chronic inflammation -- which has been long considered a hallmark of aging -- could ...Read More >
India: India's active Covid-19 case count has exceeded 6,000, with 378 new cases identified within the past 24 hours, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday. The overall count of active Covid-19 cases in India has hit 6,133, with Kerala reporting the highest number of new infections, trailed by Gujarat and West Bengal. Covid-19 Cases In India The active Covid cases increased by 378 in India since Saturday, totalling 6,133, with 753 patients either recovered ...Read More >
Patna: Nephrologist Dr Hemant Kumar, who served in the field of health, was nominated for the Padma Shri on the eve of Republic Day. In an interview with TOI's Sheezan Nezami, Dr Kumar talks about his journey, inspiration and his future plans. Excerpts: Congratulations on making it to the list of Padma Shri. How are you feeling and what about the celebration? My family, everyone associated with me, and I are very happy. I was awarded for my social work and my model of working, which focused on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 26: The popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists known to help in weight loss as well as manage blood sugar can also protect the kidneys, regardless of diabetes status, finds a study led by an Indian-origin researcher. Originally developed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes, according to the study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The drug stimulates insulin production and low ...Read More >
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