Browsing: Kidney Health

Kidney disease often goes unnoticed until serious damage sets in. With over 500,000 affected in Singapore, here’s what you need to know.

Blood in your urine? A dull ache in your lower back? These subtle symptoms could be warning signs of kidney cancer, one of Singapore’s top 10 cancers.

Pink urine can be alarming, but it’s often harmless – like from eating beets or berries. However, it could signal health issues like UTIs, stones, or more.

In Jakarta, hundreds of children have developed kidney failure. This emphasises the importance of earlier and effective medical intervention and increased public awareness of the dangers of unhealthy diets.

Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee, a prominent figure in the world of sports, is currently competing at the Paris Olympics. As the first Hmong-American Olympian, Lee’s journey to this point has been marked by incredible perseverance and determination, particularly in the face of severe health challenges.

The story of Ridwan Fadhil (22), a young man from Cianjur, West Java, went viral on social media after revealing his experience of being diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney failure. 

June marks National Kidney Month in the Philippines. This is a period dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and the impact kidney damage can have on other parts of the body. As part of National Kidney Month, Eladio Miguel M. Peñaranda Jr. MD, Chief of the section of Nephrology of Makati Medical Center, emphasises two important bodily connections. These connections are between kidney function, bone health, and cardiovascular health. Understanding these links is essential for managing and preventing complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

The University of Brawijaya (UB) in Indonesia has created a new natural remedy for scabies in livestock. The discovery promises eco-friendly and effective solutions without compromising animal health or the environment.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced an increase in the package rate for hemodialysis sessions. Effective immediately, the rate will rise from PHP 2,600 to PHP 4,000 per session. The PhilHealth board, chaired by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, approved this decision.

The weight-loss drug Ozempic is well-known for its effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and aiding significant weight loss. Additionally, it has recently been linked to unexpected pregnancies and new health benefits. Several women reported surprise pregnancies after using the drug. Concurrently, recent studies also suggest Ozempic could reduce the risk of kidney disease progression in diabetic patients.