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World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda

World Kidney Day: Crucial to raise awareness on early detection, says JP Nadda

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood

14 March,2025 09:23 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure as prayers pour in

Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure as prayers pour in

Some blood tests showed 'initial, mild, kidney failure', but doctors said it was under control. The decreased platelet count, necessary for clotting, that was first detected Saturday was stable

24 February,2025 12:34 AM IST | Rome | AP
Mumbai doctors perform kidney transplant on woman with rare 'Bombay' blood group

Mumbai doctors perform kidney transplant on woman with rare 'Bombay' blood group

The recipient, a 30-year-old woman had been suffering from kidney failure due to diabetes since 2022. Now, she is able to lead a normal life

05 February,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The auto driver who now roams in a BMW is face of the gang

The auto driver who now roams in a BMW is face of the gang

The man who lures illegal donors with a silver tongue and promise of big money then rules over them with an iron fist; he is now on a property-buying spree in Delhi and Kolkata, say victims

03 October,2024 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Here's how online kidney racketeers trap donors through Telegram, Facebook

Here's how online kidney racketeers trap donors through Telegram, Facebook

The mid-day investigation revealed that these online kidney racketeers take advantage of loopholes to abuse the needy and poor. 

01 October,2024 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
Mid-Day Investigation: Kidney racketeers move online, exploit desperate donors

Mid-Day Investigation: Kidney racketeers move online, exploit desperate donors

Messaging app Telegram has become the go-to place where touts trap the poor and the needy into donating their organs at bargain-basement rates. mid-day infiltrated one such gang online to expose how they entice and shortchange impoverished donors

30 September,2024 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Weight loss surgery can reduce kidney failure risk in diabetics by 44 pc: Study

Weight loss surgery can reduce kidney failure risk in diabetics by 44 pc: Study

In people with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric or weight loss surgery can significantly protect kidney function and reduce the risk of kidney failure

21 September,2024 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Maharashtra: H1N1 tragedy gives new life to toddler in Kolhapur

Mid-Day Premium Maharashtra: H1N1 tragedy gives new life to toddler in Kolhapur

3-year-old Aarush receives life-saving kidney transplant from young organ donor in Mumbai

23 August,2024 06:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
High BP patients may suffer from kidney damage: Doctors

High BP patients may suffer from kidney damage: Doctors

Uncontrolled hypertension may narrow, harden or weaken the arteries around the kidneys disturbing the kidney's process of filtering blood, regulating fluid and electrolytes in the body

16 May,2024 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
From Kidney Failure to Motorcycle Crusade: Vinod's 2000 km Ride for Organ

From Kidney Failure to Motorcycle Crusade: Vinod's 2000 km Ride for Organ

The foundation's initiatives extend beyond awareness campaigns to include practical support for patients and families.

26 February,2024 11:40 AM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia

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