Dr Kristin George, Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant at Aster Whitefield Hospital When Maharashtra recently banned three cosmetic products, including a Pakistan made fairness cream, after they were found to contain unsafe levels of mercury, the move sparked fresh concerns about the hidden health risks lurking in some
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant , Aster Whitefield Hospital We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power — sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot. Early kidney and tubular changes Urinalysis can detect protein or
Home-based cream makers (barbers or salons who sell the creams) often unknowingly use excessive mercury, unaware of its adverse effects~ ~Using uncertified fairness products with undisclosed ingredients can be harmful to kidney health and overall well-being~ Mumbai: Attracted by the false promise of enhancing skin complexion, two patients from Raigad
Diabetes or diabetes is one of the various diseases caused by a changed lifestyle. Diabetes affects various organs of the body like the heart and eyes. Also, diabetes impairs kidney function. 80 percent of patients with kidney disease have a history of diabetes. The final
Noncommunicable diseases like diabetes are on the rise in India and it is linked to several illnesses. The diagnosis of diabetes invariably raises concerns about long-term complications involving various body organs and the kidney is one of the most susceptible yet disregarded ones. It is
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