2023-11-24 15:46
Kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys are damaged or do not function properly. It gradually causes waste to build up in the body, because the blood cannot be filtered as it shoul… Read More
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2020-06-08 03:46
We are currently living in uncertain and unusual times. Social distancing is the new normal, as in Sri Lanka and globally, we all cope with creating a new form of normal. Being aware and upd… Read More
2019-08-19 11:25
Donor evaluation is one of the most important steps towards achieving a successful kidney transplant. Today, living kidney donors are on the increase as more and more people donate kidneys a… Read More
2019-03-13 04:26
Commemorated on the second Thursday of March each year, World Kidney Day 2019 will be held on the 14th of March this year, under the theme Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere. This day is… Read More
2019-02-20 05:27
Suffering from kidney disease does not mean that you have to forego all life’s pleasures such as travelling. With proper planning and proper guidelines, you can enjoy your foreign adve… Read More
2019-01-18 03:13
World Cancer Day is held on the 4th of February each year to raise public awareness of the global death toll due to cancer. The Day promotes the goals and efforts taken both for prevention a… Read More
2018-10-11 10:50
Globally World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10th of October every year. It is done so with the objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world. It is used as… Read More
2018-09-14 12:56
Being newly diagnosed with any chronic disease is a shock to anyone. However, it does not mean that you cannot get on with life, it just means that you will have to make some adjustments and… Read More
2018-09-14 12:39
Staying hydrated is very important, especially during very hot weather is essential. There is the standard advice of drinking eight glasses of water a day. However, this is not a hard and fa… Read More
2018-07-19 05:05
This year, for World Hepatitis Day (WHD) which falls on 28th July, a three-year global awareness-raising and advocacy campaign “Find the Missing Millions”, will be launched. Acco… Read More
2018-07-18 05:06
If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), then life for you is about to change. This does not mean though, that you cannot lead a good life even while dealing with this d… Read More
2018-06-14 11:52
This is the day that the world celebrates and says thank you, both globally and nationally, to voluntary unpaid blood donors for giving the gift of life with their donations. Celebrated arou… Read More
2018-06-14 11:31
The good news is you don’t have to invest in a gym membership to keep fit. There are simple yet effective ways to keep fit, that are easy to include into your daily routine. If you fee… Read More
2018-05-15 06:31
Low energy levels are unfortunately, part and parcel of living with diabetes. Feeling tired and run down can make functioning and dealing with everyday demands, very difficult. Needing to mo… Read More
2018-05-14 05:35
We know that diabetes is a common disease that afflicts many in the modern world. Our lifestyles and dietary habits have contributed to this. Our bodies need insulin to use sugar as an energ… Read More
2018-02-16 11:22
Exercise is good. It is something we do to improve or maintain our physical fitness. Incorporating some form of exercise into your daily routine, is very good habit to cultivate. Even if you… Read More
2018-02-13 11:21
It’s a new year and a time to make the necessary adjustments to your lifestyle to ensure that you are living your best life. Especially if you are a diabetic, it is essential that you… Read More
2018-02-01 15:36
The dangers of dengue cannot be ignored as the disease has gone viral with the number of dengue suffers increasing daily. It is a contracted by the bite of a mosquito, specifically the Aedes… Read More
2017-10-03 19:13
Kidney disease is a serious condition. More than 1 in 10 Sri Lankans have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Read More
2017-01-29 06:03
Immunization is the process where by a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system t… Read More
2016-11-15 03:02
November 14th each year marks World Diabetes Day across the globe. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2016 is Eyes on Diabetes which is aimed at promoting ‘the importance of screening to… Read More
2016-05-03 06:06
We understand that a diagnosis of kidney disease often comes as a shock. You don’t have to face it alone; here is some advice to those who are newly diagnosed.
Follow your doctor&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-02-11 08:50
Patients that are on dialysis need to take care of their diet in order to control their waste products and fluid levels, and achieve the best dialysis outcome possible. It is necessary for d… Read More
2016-02-08 08:37
Are you or a loved one currently on dialysis and considering travelling to Sri Lanka for a holiday? Holiday dialysis is available at a few private hospitals in Colombo, and focuses on patien… Read More
2015-11-17 11:57
We all know that exercise is good for us, but do you know just how good it is, and how it can improve our life? If you want to have more energy, feel better and live longer, then you should… Read More
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