Doctor couple in Madhya Pradesh accused of cheating in Ayushman Bharat scheme
Doctor couple in Madhya Pradesh accused of cheating in Ayushman Bharat scheme Bhopal: A doctor couple in Madhya Pradesh has been charged with cheating and forgery over allegations that they were running a racket to claim huge sums under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Dr Ashwini Pathak and Dr Duhita Pathak own the Central […]
Drug to treat kidney disease in India at 1/15th of US price
Drug to treat kidney disease in India at 1/15th of US price German firm Bayer is bringing to India a drug to treat chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes patients and costing one-fifteenth of the price in the US. Brand named Kerendia (Finerenone) will cost Rs 97.5 per day. “The recent Indian Chronic Kidney Disease (ICKD) study identifies diabetes as the […]
Most organ transplants in India being done only in private hospitals, says Doctor
Most organ transplants in India being done only in private hospitals, says Doctor During the event, the doctors and health experts at the Manipal Hospital, Dwarka highlighted that in India there is a need to promote deceased organ donation as donation from living persons cannot take care of the organ requirement of the country. Dr. […]
Study suggests hormones that curb dehydration are linked to worsening kidney disease
Study suggests hormones that curb dehydration are linked to worsening kidney disease NEW YORK: According to a study led by an Indian-American researcher, the steroid hormone aldosterone, which is known to avoid dehydration by controlling salt and water in the body, is associated with a higher risk of kidney failure in people with chronic kidney […]
Certificate Training Course with Interactive Modules will train around 1000 Primary Care Physicians
Certificate Training Course with Interactive Modules will train around 1000 Primary Care Physicians AstraZeneca India has launched Chronic Kidney Disease Academy, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN). The academy will offer module-based learning for clinicians to enable them to provide better kidney care to their patients. The training programme aims to cover […]
Sister donated kidney and gave life to brother
Sister donated kidney and gave life to brother New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) His sister gave him the gift of life by donating her kidney and Aman Batra, free from nine years of dialysis, can now finally plan for the future – up soon, he hopes, a feature film and then marriage. The 29-year-old scriptwriter […]
Mother’s kidney and sister’s liver saved the life of a 22-year man
Mother’s kidney and sister’s liver saved the life of a 22-year man New Delhi: A 22-year-old man from Uttarakhand who has been suffering from a rare genetic condition since the age of seven, received a new lease of life after undergoing double-organ transplant — for kidney and liver — at a leading private hospital in […]
Langya Virus detected in China causing liver, kidney failure
Langya virus found in China causing liver, kidney failure. Know the symptoms about this new virus Another Zoonotic virus – Langya virus – has caught the attention of experts as 35 people are found to be infected with it in China. Authorities said, the patients did not have close contact with each other or common […]
Husband donated liver, heart and kidney of dead wife
Thane: Husband to donate dead wife’s organs MUMBAI: The family of Charuta Ajit More, a 46-year-old woman who had died of brain haemmorhage on July 19 in a hospital at Mira Road, have decided to donate her organs. Her husband and brother have authorised the donation of her heart, liver, kidney and cornea.
Brain-dead woman saved life to two Army soldiers, by donating kidneys
Brain-dead woman gives life to two Army soldiers, donates kidneys Organ donation by a young brain-dead woman saved the life of five people including two serving Army soldiers in Command Hospital Southern Command (CHSC) in Pune. “A young lady was brought to Command Hospital (Southern Command), (CHSC) in her last stages of her life after […]
