A mother is suing the Minnesota State Fair after her son allegedly contracted an E. coli infection and developed permanent kidney damage from touching livestock. According to a lawsuit filed last week, Christina Vonderhaar said that, on August 29, she brought her son, then four, to the State Fair, where he pet several animals. Within two … Read more
Butternut and kidney bean quesadilla By Joe Wicks Published: 00:02 BST, 10 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 10 May 2020 A very popular recipe in my house. It is so simple to throw together, packed with veggie goodness and a great finger food. MAKES 1 ADULT AND 1 CHILD PORTION Place the quesadilla on … Read more
Mediterranean diet could help kidney transplant patients: Eating more fish and less red meat ‘cuts the risk of donor organs failing by 30%’ Third of patients who get a donor kidney lose function within a decade of the op But scientists say following the fish can help keep the organ healthier for longer Experts in … Read more
Over a quarter of coronavirus patients on ventilation suffer kidney failure, causing a shortage of vital equipment. Charities have warned the killer infection can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden serious condition that can be fatal if not treated immediately. Thousands in intensive care are needing special renal support that takes over the … Read more
Over a quarter of coronavirus patients on ventilation suffer kidney failure, causing a shortage of vital equipment. Charities have warned the killer infection can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden serious condition that can be fatal if not treated immediately. Thousands in intensive care are needing special renal support that takes over the … Read more
Woman, 34, who lost her sister, brother and father to illness dies despite her mother donating a kidney in a bid to keep her alive Suzanne Shipley, 34, was a Type 1 diabetic and suffered from kidney failure She faced a catalogue of health conditions and had her leg amputated Her life had been beset … Read more
Woman, 34, who lost her sister, brother and father to illness dies despite her mother donating a kidney in a bid to keep her alive Suzanne Shipley, 34, was a Type 1 diabetic and suffered from kidney failure She faced a catalogue of health conditions and had her leg amputated Her life had been beset … Read more
No one would argue with the need to provide care for seriously ill Covid-19 patients, but where does this leave millions of patients with other serious health conditions? Freeing up hospital beds and redeploying medical staff for coronavirus patients has led to the closure of outpatient clinics, cancelled operations, delayed treatment reviews and a partial … Read more
A man developed kidney failure after taking 12 times the recommended amount of vitamin D every day. The unnamed 54-year-old, from Canada, had been taking the bumper dose drops for two-and-a-half-years after being advised it by a naturopath. But his health took a turn for the worse when he took a two week holiday and … Read more
A revolutionary 60-minute therapy for high blood pressure could allow patients to throw their tablets away for good. The unlikely remedy involves blasting nerves in the kidneys with sound waves to stop them sending signals to the brain that drive up blood pressure. It could slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes, two of … Read more