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For kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming: New artificial kidney implant will filter blood continuosly without regular hospital dialysisFor kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming in the form of Holly, a surgically implanted artificial kidney designed to filter blo...
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
Many people wrap hot, acidic food in aluminum foil, but a study found that cooking with foil leaches aluminum into the meal, especially with tomatoes, vinegar, and spicesStudies reveal aluminum foil can release metal into foods during cooking. Acidic ingredients like vinegar and spices significantly increase...
‘Nobody should be left alone with a strong drug and a printout’: After Ketto, Kunal Kapoor’s next healthcare betAfter helping families finance critical treatments through Ketto, Kunal Kapoor is now focused on preventing those medical emergencies befor...
Doctors said father’s kidney transplant was difficult. Still, his 18-year-old son, fresh off scoring 92% in Class 12, donated a kidney and made the impossible happenA remarkable Father's Day story unfolds as 18-year-old Ali donated a kidney to his father, Abid Raza, who was battling severe kidney failur...
Salim Kumar cause of death: National Award-winning Malayalam actor dies at 56. His last Instagram post goes viralMalayalam cinema mourns the loss of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at 56 after battling a liver-related illness....
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
5 most impactful healthcare innovations by past ZS PRIZE winnersTop 5 innovative health solutions from the inaugural edition of ZS Prize Awards
More patients seen opting for healthcare at their homeHealthcare facilities and companies offering homecare have been inundated with demands for home-based Covid and non-Covid care since the be...
Popular TV star and 'Sasural Simar Ka' actor Ashiesh Roy passes away at 55On the small screen, he also featured in shows like 'Banegi Apni Baat'.
Poor to get treatment in standalone dialysis centres under Ayushman'BharatAyushman Bharat provides free health coverage at the secondary and tertiary level to the poor. So far, NHA has been empanelling private hos...
Private hospital treatment cost go up due to protocol measuresThe cost of treatment across procedures in private hospitals has gone up by 10-25% with non-Covid patients being charged for personal prote...
Do not insist on Covid-19 test for patients who need other healthcare services: Centre to private hospitalsICMR guidelines lay down only asymptomatic healthworkers who have been exposed, asymptomatic direct contacts of laboratory confirmed cases ...
Covid-19 Cases: Decline in progression after five daysIndia reported its first decline in the progression rate of Covid-19 cases in five days. The graph had been rising sharply since March 29 a...
Health Ministry issues guidelines for dialysis of COVID-19 patientsIn its 'Guidelines for Dialysis of COVID-19 patients', the ministry said health departments may issue directives to district administration...
Traditional remedy: Herbs like punarnava may help prevent, manage kidney ailmentsPunanrva-based drugs not only improve the functioning of the kidney but also improve haemoglobin level.
Masood Azhar suspected to be afflicted with renal failure; undergoes regular dialysisThis suggestion of security officials came after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the JeM chief is "unwell".
NephroPlus opens dialysis care centre in PuneDialysis and kidney care provider Nephroplus opened its first dialysis care centre in Maharahstra at the Jehangir Hospital in Pune City.
Health startups offer low-cost treatment and link patients with local doctorsRecent changes in the Drug Price Control Act, which reduced the operational margins for pharmacies and other retailers from 20% to about 14...
New breed of entrepreneurs propelling the growth of niche hospitalsForget multi-speciality hospitals. Niche is where patients are heading. Growing awareness and the emergence of a new breed of entrepreneurs...