Browsing: kidney failure

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.

In response to the alarming rise in leptospirosis cases following recent flooding, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has urged local government units (LGUs) to create ordinances that prohibit children from playing in floodwater.

For most Singaporeans, medical insurance is their primary protection from sickness. It shields them both financially and medically. A core component of medical insurance is critical illness.  In this article, guest writer Michael Seow gives a clearer understanding of what critical illness coverage provides.

An Indonesian woman has died after visiting an unlicensed salon for breast augmentation procedure. The tragedy highlights the dangers of medical tourism gone wrong and the importance of seeking qualified professionals for cosmetic procedures.

The sweltering heat of the sun, heightened by the ongoing effects of climate change, poses significant health risks, as warned by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

We look at the top 5 most popular medical news stories across Southeast Asia this week!  #1 – Indonesia starts…

The treatment works by targeting the interleukin-11 protein, known to cause scarring and damage in various organs, including the kidneys.