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Chula Hospital trials kidney screening test
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2024
» A research team from Chulalongkorn Hospital has finished trials of a new microalbuminuria test, which will be deployed as the country's first rapid kidney disease test kit.
Man receives pig kidney in medical milestone
Published on 21/03/2024
» Surgeons in Boston have transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into an ailing 62-year-old man, the first procedure of its kind. If successful, the breakthrough offers hope to hundreds of thousands of people whose kidneys have failed.
Rajavithi achieves 1st for state hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2024
» Rajavithi Hospital has become the first state-run hospital to successfully perform a simultaneous liver-kidney transplant on a patient, the Department of Medical Services (DMS) says.
Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant
Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2024
» The JN.1 strain of Covid-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
Life, Published on 26/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension
Life, Published on 12/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realise this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
Gulf backs smart hemodialysis centre
Business, Published on 11/08/2023
» Gulf Energy Development Plc has opened a smart hemodialysis centre at Thammasat University Hospital with the aim of giving kidney patients access to high-efficiency online hemodiafiltration treatment.
Govt launches first mobile dialysis unit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has launched the first mobile renal dialysis unit in Thailand in a bid to help bedridden patients in remote areas.
Fatalities linked to Covid drop
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2023
» Covid-19-related deaths declined last week as the dominant strain is neither more transmissible nor more severe, according to the Public Health Department.
High creatinine levels can indicate chronic kidney disease
Life, Published on 30/05/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it's something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine really that big of a deal? What can you do to take care of your kidneys and get lower numbers?