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Chandigarh: PGI survey uncovers hypertension fallacies among senior citizens

The survey by the department of dietetics at PGIMER, Chandigarh, conducted from March 10-15, focused on 60 hypertensive patients, mostly senior citizens (60% male and 40% female), at special diet clinics at New OPD and Advanced Cardiac Centre

Of the 60 patients surveyed, 40.9% believed high blood pressure is curable, which doctors say is a misconception. It is controllable, not curable. (iStock)
Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:18 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

New Hampshire man successfully receives Pig kidney in groundbreaking transplant

A 66-year-old man, Tim Andrews, has successfully undergone a pig kidney transplant, becoming the second person to do so.

Surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Jan. 25, 2025, successfully transplanted a genetically-edited pig kidney into 66-year-old Tim Andrews of Concord, N.H. AP/PTI(AP02_07_2025_000260B)(AP)
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:42 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

New study shows how pain coping skills help dialysis patients with chronic pain

A study shows pain coping skills training (PCST) significantly alleviates chronic pain in dialysis patients, enhancing their quality of life.

New Mexico study reveals benefits of pain coping skills for dialysis patients.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 05:22 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, New Mexico

Could a history of asthma or depression lead to kidney failure years later?

Asthma remains a significant global health challenge. But did you know it could affect kidney health? Even depression may be linked to possible kidney failure.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways with variable expiratory airflow limitation and diverse respiratory symptoms.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Scientists from India, Australia, US, UK build tool to assess life participation post kidney surgery

Scientists from India, Australia, US, UK build tool to assess life participation post kidney surgery

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Published on Feb 20, 2024 12:54 PM IST
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