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'My creatinine is 1.4, GFR is 39 and dropping rapidly; nephrologist said I have nothing to worry about now but in 10 years from now I'll be on dialysis. Is this true?'

April 27, 2026 3:03 pm

Regular monitoring every 3 to 6 months, maintaining healthy blood pressure, limiting salt intake, staying hydrated, and following a kidney-friendly diet are essential

Kidney donation to become easier as Karnataka okays multi-pair exchange

April 06, 2026 3:29 pm

Until now, swap kidney donations were limited to two incompatible donor-recipient pairs.

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Calcutta High Court overrules ‘flimsy’ reason for rejecting kidney transplant, orders life-saving surgery within 24 hours

March 17, 2026 5:06 pm

The case centres on a 43-year-old woman who has been battling kidney failure since November 2021 and has been undergoing continuous dialysis since then, the Calcutta High Court noted.

Rana Daggubati shares post kidney transplant challenges: Doc explains how to resume normal work life

February 19, 2026 3:07 pm

Most people can consider returning to work within two to three months after surgery, depending on their overall health and the type of job

The Kerala High Court has offered another opportunity to joint application of donor-recipient, who were unrelated to each other and belonged to two different faiths.

Kerala High Court gives second chance to interfaith friends over kidney donation amid ‘emotional link’ dispute

December 16, 2025 5:24 pm

Interfaith Kidney Donation Case: The court offered one more opportunity to the 62-year-old recipient and the 36-year-old donor to prove their relationship for kidney donation.

Data released by the Union health ministry in Parliament on Wednesday reveals that 2,805 people died waiting for organs between 2020-2024. Delhi tops the list with 1,425 patients followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. (Express Photo)

Nearly 3,000 Indians died waiting for organs in 5 years; over 82,000 still on transplant waitlist

December 11, 2025 4:08 pm

Data provided by the Union health ministry in Parliament shows that Maharashtra tops the organ transplant waitlist with 20,553 patients, followed by Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

After a successful kidney transplant Asmi Arde (in blue dress at the centre) at Manipal Hospital, Kharad. Vimal Arde, Asmi's grandmother (third from left) donated her kidney

Grandmother's gift of life: 69-year-old donates kidney to save nine-year-old granddaughter

November 19, 2025 6:23 pm

The doctors admit that this was a rare case that showed age and familial relations can be considered when performing paediatric transplants.

Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74 due to kidney failure

What late actor Satish Shah’s sudden passing due to kidney failure reveals about warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

October 26, 2025 3:26 pm

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed that veteran actor Satish Shah, 74, passed away following kidney failure. Experts explain the symptoms to watch out for and ways to protect kidney health.