Thousands of Canadians are on waiting lists for life-saving organ transplants. An opt-out organ donor system, like the one Nova Scotia is implementing, could reduce avoidable deaths and suffering.
Exercising too much, too hard can lead not only to burnout but sometimes to a serious condition that can harm the kidneys.
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When it comes to exercise, there's no month like January, when resolutions kick into gear and call us to the gym. And while physical activity is good, you can injure yourself by overdoing.
In Africa, many patients with kidney failure either incur catastrophic out of pocket medical bills or die.
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Merlin Thomas, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Paul Zimmet, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Diabetes is a leading cause of death as well as of heart attacks, strokes, amputations, kidney failure, depression and severe infections – all of which themselves contribute to premature death.
Image of a mini-kidney formed in a dish from human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Minoru Takasato