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In an unprecedented feat, a team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) successfully performed a kidney transplant on an HIV patient, marking a first in Malaysian medical history. Six months after the operation, the patient is thriving, and the landmark case has sparked vital conversations about healthcare equality and discrimination.

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, commonly referred to as ADPKD or simply Polycystic Kidney Disease, stands as a notable hereditary condition stemming from genetic mutations responsible for maintaining the intricate structure of our kidneys. While statistical prevalence varies globally, it is estimated that around 5 to 10 cases per 10,000 births are affected by this condition – a figure that places it within the realm of relatively common disorders.

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This article focuses on a cardiac biomarker that helps physicians determine if a patient has heart failure.

Chronic kidney disease often causes different complications. Learn how your diet can prevent further damage to your kidneys and your health.

The pair of kidneys is one of the most important organs in our body. They are each about the size…

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