Steri Strip 16mmx75mm

Introduction Did you know that approximately 10% of the world’s population suffers from kidney disease1? Your kidneys are mainly responsible for filtering out extra water and waste out of your body. Kidney disease commonly occurs when your kidneys do not filter blood indicating signs of kidney damage2. So, how can your diet help to manage […]

Introduction Did you know that approximately 35% of individuals over 70 years of age are affected with some stage of chronic kidney disease1? Chronic kidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function which can often lead to kidney failure, if left untreated2. If you are facing symptoms such as tiredness, swelling in your body, […]

Introduction Our kidneys play a significant role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the body. But when their function is affected for a long period of time, it results in a condition known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)1. CKD is found to affect about 13.4% of individuals across the world. What makes these statistics […]

Introduction Kidney cancer is becoming more common worldwide, with about 400,000 new cases each year and nearly 175,000 deaths1. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, in the back side of abdominal wall, with the right kidney placed slightly lower than the left due to the presence of […]

Introduction Acute heart failure is a sudden and potentially life-threatening condition1. It is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation among adults over the age of 65, with millions of cases diagnosed each year1,2. Despite how frequently doctors encounter it, each case of acute heart failure is unique, and outcomes can vary widely from person […]

Introduction Diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, making it important to carefully monitor sugar and carbohydrate intake. Therefore, managing diabetes is a lot about making smart food choices. Though it is suggested that individuals with diabetes avoid all forms of sweet and sugary foods, that may not always be possible. So, […]

Introduction Intermittent fasting, also known as intermittent energy restriction, involves limiting food intake to specific time windows or abstaining from eating for set periods. It has gained popularity for its potential benefits, including weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and even the potential to reverse type 2 diabetes1,2. However, you may wonder, is intermittent fasting good […]

Introduction Kidney stones are a common and painful problem that many people face. The pain can be sudden and intense, often starting in the lower back or side and moving toward the groin. For some, it can be so severe that they need to visit the hospital1. Other kidney stone symptoms may include nausea, blood […]

Introduction Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys and can travel through the urinary tract. They often cause intense pain, especially when they block the flow of urine or move through narrow passages like the ureter. While some stones may pass naturally in sometime with fluids, others can become […]

Introduction A urinary tract infection (UTI) is the multiplication and proliferation of bacteria in the urinary tract. It can occur in any part of the tract like urethra(urethritis), bladder (cystitis), prostate (in males) (prostatitis) and even spread to the kidneys (pyelonephritis). UTIs are one of the most common infectious disease world-wide in community as well […]