dialysis

Healthy eating: Here are two kidney-friendly recipes for dialysis patients

July 06, 2021 1:31 pm

These recipes hardly need any exhaustive preparation. Read on to know more about the step-by-step process

Vegetarian sources for dialysis patients to enhance protein intake

June 29, 2021 6:04 pm

Although protein supplements may be an option for patients who are unable to meet their protein needs by food alone, "it is not compulsory for a vegetarian to shift to being an ovo-vegetarian", says a dietician

COVID-19 and kidney health: Some guidelines for people suffering from chronic kidney disease

May 13, 2021 4:10 pm

Since dialysis cannot be avoided, patients should wear a double mask while venturing out, a doctor advises

Did you know? People on dialysis are more prone to high blood pressure

December 15, 2020 2:04 pm

People who are on dialysis need blood pressure medicines to ensure their blood pressure remains under control

Here's what patients on dialysis need to know about the process and its safety

December 15, 2020 11:57 am

Ensure your prescription is updated regularly, and insist on a copy of your medication prescription in your dialysis chart

Caring for a person undergoing dialysis: Here are some dietary and mental health tips

September 25, 2020 11:40 am

'It is common for patients and their caretakers to experience mental health issues caused by lifestyle changes, especially when living in isolation nowadays,' says Dr A S Mathur of NephroPlus Dialysis Center

What patients on dialysis need to know about controlling diabetes

September 15, 2020 2:16 pm

'As a result of diabetes, blood vessels in the kidneys weaken and become damaged. Damaged blood vessels limit the kidneys to work as well as they should,' says Dr Nishit Mohanty, Nephrologist, NephroPlus Dialysis Centers, Bhubaneswar & Balasore

Shanmukhananda Sabha plans to increase capacity at dialysis centre

June 05, 2020 1:52 am

Meanwhile, so far 150 artistes have benefitted from the sabha’s Vayovruddha Kalakaar Masika Artha Sahaya Yojana, which gives lifelong monthly pension of Rs 1,000 per month to artistes.

Delayed treatment, risk of infection and more: How cancer, dialysis patients are dealing with challenges amid coronavirus crisis

April 24, 2020 6:33 pm

With many dialysis centres in the country being shut down as a result of the coronavirus crisis, and difficulties in commute in the lockdown, many patients are now facing challenges.

Mumbai: Unsupervised sit-ups lands 19-yr-old with kidney injury

May 18, 2019 1:09 am

Devanshu Zala started going to gym after his summer vacations started earlier this month. According to his uncle Amit Shah, he started doing sit-ups without proper training, doing at least 100 a day. “He joined gym as an activity since he had free time."

Water Crisis: Hospital Turns Away Dialysis Patients

June 13, 2016 11:10 am