Understanding treatment options for kidney disease
Filipino patients with end-stage renal disease can choose among kidney transplantation, dialysis and conservative care, with NephroPlus Philippines expanding…
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Kidney patient hijacking
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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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NephroPlus expands kidney health advocacy nationwide
NephroPlus Philippines is expanding its Kaagapay sa Kalusugan ng Bato campaign nationwide, promoting chronic kidney disease awareness, patient education, and…
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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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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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St. Luke’s QC earns international certification on kidney transplant program
St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City has received Joint Commission International (JCI) Clinical Care Program Certification for its kidney transplant…
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Lover’s lane
A hijacked ambulance carrying a kidney patient in Wisconsin sparks a dramatic police chase, while in China, a man drives 932 km to propose during Spring…
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