Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Single mum continues to battle kidney failure after 20 years
High blood pressure in her 30s caused Noraziah Amdan's kidneys to fail and it got worse during her fourth pregnancy.
Tue May 10 2022
Smokers at greater risk of severe complications from COVID-19
The findings show that smokers are almost twice as likely to develop severe complications than non-smokers.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Kidney injury seen in more than a third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients - U.S. study
In many cases, the kidney failure occurred around the time severely ill patients needed to be placed on a ventilator.
Thu May 14 2020
Kidney failure cases on the rise in Malaysia - Hilmi
Dr Hilmi says almost 40,000 kidney patients nationwide had been reported since last year and the number continued to rise due to the unhealthy lifestyle of Malaysians.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Waiting period for kidney transplants in Malaysia five to 10 years - Foundation
Kidney failure patients nationwide need to wait for an agonising five to 10 years before they can undergo organ transplant.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Ailing Thai king's lung infection eases, kidneys still failing: palace
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is still being treated for kidney failure although an infection in his lung has eased, the palace said.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Datuk Mohd Zain Omar, former Balik Pulau MP dies
Former Balik Pulau Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Zain Omar died of kidney failure here early today.
Sun Oct 27 2013
80s actress, Noreen Noor passes away
Local actress and singer Noreen Noor's remains were laid to rest at the Kampung Pulai Muslim Cemetary in Serkam, Melaka.
Tue Oct 22 2013
Man suffers kidney failure after consuming sex stimulants
A 52-year-old trader claims the sex stimulants he consumed had caused him kidney failure.
Mon Oct 14 2013
16,449 patients waiting for new organs
Malaysia has one of the highest numbers of people suffering from kidney disease in the world.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Batu kawan Umno division head dies
Batu Kawan Umno division head Datuk Mohd Noordin Mohd Kassim died of bacterial infections and kidney failure at a private hospital here at 4.42 pm today.
Mon Feb 04 2013