Pig kidney serves as bridge to human transplant in medical first
In a world-first, a 66-year-old patient lived 271 days dialysis-free with a genetically edited pig kidney before successfully receiving a human kidney…
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chronic kidney disease Philippines 2026
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on chronic kidney disease Philippines 2026.
One for three: Links among heart, kidney, metabolic diseases
Health advocates are urging Filipinos to prioritize early prevention of chronic kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension, highlighting the importance of…
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Rising kidney disease cases threaten to drain PH health resources
Expert urges early screening, lifestyle changes, vigilance toward supplements
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MediCard goes digital for chronic disease care
MediCard Philippines has launched an AI-powered Livewell platform that helps patients manage diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through personalized…
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ASEAN’s biggest dialysis hub set
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the country’s largest dialysis center, located at the NKTI Legacy Building in Quezon City, will be operational…
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Low-sodium living tackled
In the Philippines, the burden of kidney disease continues to grow, wherein one Filipino develops kidney disease every hour.
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Early kidney disease detection a big help to society — doctor
‘Most of the patients come to us because of the complications already.’
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Libreng UACR test sa ilang Mercury Drug para sa kidney disease
Mercury Drug, kasama ang AstraZeneca at Diabetes Philippines, ay nag-aalok ng libreng Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test sa apat na Mercury Drug…
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Fit on the outside, at risk inside
Looking healthy does not guarantee kidney safety. Diet balance, body composition, and early testing matter.
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Beyond dialysis: A vision for kidney health
Beyond expanding dialysis sessions — which admittedly provide immediate relief — we need deeper, more enduring solutions.
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'Take care of your kidneys,' physician urges young Filipinos
A health expert warns young Filipinos against unhealthy habits, urging them to adopt early lifestyle changes to prevent kidney disease, which affects over 12…
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Every hour, one Filipino develops kidney chronic failure
Chronic kidney disease threatens nearly 13 million Filipinos, yet remains underdiagnosed. Boehringer Ingelheim leads a push for awareness and early detection…
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PhilHealth launches new benefits for post-kidney transplant
PhilHealth launches new benefits for post-kidney transplant patients, covering costly medications and lab tests to help Filipinos manage chronic kidney disease…
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