Tag: Kidney
Hospital missed kidney cancer – patient died
It was last year that the patient was examined at the care unit where the person received treatment for his chronic illness. An X-ray examination was done and a change…
Couple Richard and Gijs close lunchroom for kidney transplant
“Selling the store was very difficult. It’s like saying goodbye to your child,” Gijs (47) reflects. Richard (49) adds: “But when we plopped down on the couch at home and…
He gives a kidney to his girlfriend’s mother, who leaves him. Should we be liable for an organ donation?
News Published on 08/11/2024 at 4:14 p.m. updated on 08/11/2024 at 4:14 p.m. Reading 2 min. in collaboration with Amélie Boukhobza (Clinical psychologist) The story takes place in 2022. At…
Kidney risk after Brazilian straightening: authorities sound the alert on a toxic ingredient
News Published on 10/16/2024 at 1:18 p.m. updated on 10/16/2024 at 1:18 p.m. Reading 3 min. Widely used by hairdressers to straighten their clients’ hair, Brazilian straightening is in the…
What is good for kidney pain? What relieves kidney pain fastest?
Kidney pain is characterized by discomfort or pain felt in the kidneys, one of the vital organs of the body. It is usually felt in the upper waist, sides or…
Kidney transplants mean health savings, says association
News Published on 09/14/2024 at 2:02 p.m. updated on 09/14/2024 at 2:02 p.m. Reading 2 min. The kidney disease patients’ association Renaloo is calling on the government to speed up…
Kidney stones in women: causes, what are the symptoms?
The risk of kidney stones in women increases with age, especially after menopause. Contrary to what one might think, kidney stones are not so harmless. “They represent 1 to 2%…
Kidney Walk returns to Chatham with a new energy
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Kidney Walk is making a return to Chatham on Saturday and some women who have walked the walk are leading the way. Published…
Kidney Walk short of fundraising goal in Brantford
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Aug 28, 2024 • 2 minute read Sheri King (center) received a kidney transplant 20 years ago that changed her life. With her…
Could being awake during a kidney transplant become the norm?
News Published on 08/24/2024 at 5:02 p.m. updated on 08/24/2024 at 5:02 p.m. Reading 3 min. “I saw it all”: At 74, Harry Stackhouse watched as doctors transplanted a new…