end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Archives

14 April 2026

Malaysia

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

Malaysia is facing an emerging shortage of dialysers (artificial kidney) and canister/bottle packaging for haemodialysis (HD) concentrate solution. A dialyser is necessary for HD. Nephrologists say kidney failure patients can't survive without dialysis.

10 April 2026

Letter

Why The Hormuz Crisis Could Become A Dialysis Crisis For Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

Malaysia’s health care system is deeply dependent on plastic-based medical devices, consumables, and disposables. Naphtha, a vital petroleum derivative used in plastic manufacturing and petrochemicals, is essential for the production of these items.

24 November 2025

Malaysia

More Cost-Effective To Treat Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome Holistically, Say Experts

Two medical experts say it's more cost-effective to treat cardiorenal metabolic (CRM) syndrome holistically, rather than separate diseases, while a third says what's important is the appropriate management of all comorbidities in the CRM constellation.

21 November 2025

Malaysia

Malaysians Face ‘Perfect Storm’ For Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome, Say Experts

Experts warn of the increasing risk of cardiorenal metabolic (CRM) syndrome in Malaysia, a constellation of heart/kidney/metabolic conditions that has a compounded effect on patients. Malaysians face a "perfect storm" of genetic, lifestyle, dietary risks.

27 August 2025

Malaysia

Senator Moots Shift To Opt-Out Organ Donation System

Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran proposes amendments to the Human Tissues Act to shift to an opt-out organ donation system to ensure that organ donors' pledges are respected, despite family objections. Kidney transplants are more cost-effective than dialysis.

13 May 2025

Malaysia

KALSIS Widening Home Equity Health Financing Scheme Beyond Cancer To Kidney Disease

KALSIS is expanding its home equity health financing scheme beyond cancer care to kidney disease, helping seniors access funds for treatment. KALSIS also links to patient access programmes and has secured a 10% discount from a provider on hospital bills.

8 May 2024

Malaysia

New Chronic Kidney Disease App, Predictive Kidney Failure Tool Launched

AstraZeneca, together with health care industry leaders, have launched an app for primary care physicians for chronic kidney disease management, plus a Kidney Failure Risk Equation that can be integrated into lab reports to predict kidney failure risk.

Tag: end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

Why The Hormuz Crisis Could Become A Dialysis Crisis For Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

More Cost-Effective To Treat Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome Holistically, Say Experts

Malaysians Face ‘Perfect Storm’ For Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome, Say Experts

Senator Moots Shift To Opt-Out Organ Donation System

KALSIS Widening Home Equity Health Financing Scheme Beyond Cancer To Kidney Disease

New Chronic Kidney Disease App, Predictive Kidney Failure Tool Launched

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

UMMC Denies Radiation Exposure Caused Staff Cancer ‘Cluster’

Ampang Hospital’s IT System Down For 33 Hours In First Huge Outage

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG