kidney failure Archives

2 May 2023

Malaysia

NKF Malaysia Signs MoU With Malaysian Pharmacists Society To Raise Funds For Kidney Failure Patients

The MoU will entail placement of donation boxes in pharmacies nationwide.

14 April 2023

Malaysia

Malaysia Has Under 300 Nephrologists To Treat Millions Affected By Chronic Kidney Disease, Says HKL Nephrologist

HKL nephrologist Dr Mohamad Zaimi Abdul Wahab suggests kidney failure patients can do away with dialysis if organs were readily available. “It will not provide what an actual kidney can for your body, as simple as that". Malaysia has under 300 nephrologists across public/ private sectors.

13 April 2023

Malaysia

Half Of Dialysis Patients In Malaysia Won’t Live Long Enough To Receive A Kidney Transplant: Nephrologist

Despite a surge in organ donor pledges, Malaysia’s lack of organ donations means that only 1.6 per 1,000 dialysis patients receive a kidney transplant, says a HKL nephrologist. Surviving family members can still veto a deceased’s organ donation pledge.

12 April 2023

Malaysia

How A Malaysian With HIV Overcame Barriers To Get A Kidney Transplant

Mr Chew (pseudonym) – the first person living with HIV to receive a kidney transplant in Malaysia – shares how he and his wife persisted for the surgery despite rejections from multiple hospitals locally and abroad, until UMMC stepped up to the challenge.

28 March 2023

Malaysia

Are Your Kidneys On The Road To Failure?

Diabetes is the top cause of chronic kidney disease and it is irreversible.

21 March 2023

Letter

Reducing The Burden Of Kidney Disease And Dialysis In Malaysia — Prof Lim Soo Kun

Managing diabetes early can improve the outcomes and reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease and dialysis in Malaysia.

9 March 2023

Malaysia

Baxter Launches ‘Begin Again’ Campaign On World Kidney Day

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the vital importance of timely treatment, empowering those who have been diagnosed with kidney disease.

9 November 2022

Malaysia

NKF Malaysia Launches CKD Education Centre In Ipoh

The centre will be a resource for information and support regarding dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as renal replacement therapy.

23 September 2022

Malaysia

Expert Projects 106,000 Kidney Failure Patients In Malaysia By 2040

Malaysia only does 30 to 40 yearly kidney transplants from deceased donors. HKL nephrology dept head Dr Sunita Bavanandan estimates 106,000 advanced renal disease patients in two decades.

12 September 2022

Letter

CKD: Disease Burden And Impact On Health Care From A Public Health Perspective — Dr Ghazali Ahmad

Public health needs and disease burden should be tackled and managed at the community level by public health experts and practitioners.

Tag: kidney failure

NKF Malaysia Signs MoU With Malaysian Pharmacists Society To Raise Funds For Kidney Failure Patients

Malaysia Has Under 300 Nephrologists To Treat Millions Affected By Chronic Kidney Disease, Says HKL Nephrologist

Half Of Dialysis Patients In Malaysia Won’t Live Long Enough To Receive A Kidney Transplant: Nephrologist

How A Malaysian With HIV Overcame Barriers To Get A Kidney Transplant

Are Your Kidneys On The Road To Failure?

Reducing The Burden Of Kidney Disease And Dialysis In Malaysia — Prof Lim Soo Kun

Baxter Launches ‘Begin Again’ Campaign On World Kidney Day

NKF Malaysia Launches CKD Education Centre In Ipoh

Expert Projects 106,000 Kidney Failure Patients In Malaysia By 2040

CKD: Disease Burden And Impact On Health Care From A Public Health Perspective — Dr Ghazali Ahmad

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