New test may detect prostate cancer early with accuracy MD Bureau1 Jun 2020 11:00 AM ISTLondon, May 31- Researchers have developed a new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer early and with greater accuracy. A...
Over one third of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 may develop AKI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 May 2020 6:00 PM ISTAcute kidney injury is a common complication among patients hospitalized for a wide range of diagnoses including Covid 19 infection.The rate of acute...
Immunotherapy improves survival in patients with advanced bladder cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 May 2020 4:00 AM ISTAn immunotherapy drug called 'avelumab' has been shown to significantly improve survival in patients with the most common type of bladder cancer,...
Certain environmental chemicals linked with poor kidney health Hina Zahid28 May 2020 6:00 PM ISTWashington, DC -- Researchers have found links between various chemicals in the environment and a higher risk of kidney disease. The findings appear...
Unique 'home built' device may fast detect kidney fibrosis in diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 May 2020 11:00 AM ISTWASHINGTON -- Diabetic kidney disease continues to be the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, often advancing to end stage renal disease. The...
FDA approves first drug for neurogenic bladder dysfunction in kids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 May 2020 12:30 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved VESIcare LS (solifenacin succinate) as first oral suspension for the treatment of neurogenic...
Kidney patients, transplant recipients at higher risk of Covid 19 complications Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 May 2020 6:24 PM ISTPeople with kidney disease and transplant recipients are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. The best way to protect...
New urine test system takes 15 minutes for metabolic analysis of kidney stones Hina Zahid25 May 2020 12:40 PM ISTUrinary stone disease is among the most common medical conditions. Standard evaluation of urinary stone disease involves a metabolic workup of stone...
FDA approves first on demand vaginal gel for contraception Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 May 2020 6:22 AM ISTFDA approves new class of female-controlled Birth Control for use In-the-moment -a safe,convenient non hormonal vaginal gel.
CKD patients to continue dialysis during Covid 19 outbreak urges NKF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 May 2020 6:00 PM ISTPeople with kidney disease and transplant recipients are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. The best way to protect...
Childhood obesity may increase bladder cancer risk MD Bureau20 May 2020 3:30 PM ISTLondon: Adults who were overweight in childhood may be at greater risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a new study. Published in the...
Continue with dialysis during Covid 19 pandemic, recommends NKF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 May 2020 6:00 PM ISTThe National Kidney Foundation has issued a statement and has urged patients on dialysis to continue undergoing their treatments during the COVID-19...
