Fruit flies get kidney stones too

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 14:15

Researchers have discovered that fruit flies get kidney stones just like us - a breakthrough that may hold the key to treat the condition in humans.

Renal transplant: Govt Hospital touches 1000-mark

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 15:08

The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai on Tuesday achieved a landmark when it performing the 1,000th renal transplant on a 23-yeard old patient.

`Twinkling` Ultrasound technology to enhance kidney treatment

Last Updated: Saturday, February 4, 2012, 16:00

"Twinkling Artifact" technology detects stones with advanced ultrasound imaging.

Nick Cannon struggling to get his six-pack back

Last Updated: Friday, January 27, 2012, 16:27

Nick Cannon, who was recently hospitalized for “mild kidney failure,” has revealed that he wants to get back in shape. His recent illness had forced him to put his exercise routine on hold.

Nick Cannon says he’s ‘feeling good’ and is ‘100 percent’

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 10:48

Nick Cannon has revealed that he is “feeling good” and is “100 percent,” after suffering from kidney problems in early January.

Nick Cannon pays tribute to ‘hero’ and ‘angel’ Mariah Carey

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 15:55

Nick Cannon described wife Mariah Carey as his “hero” and “angel” at the ‘BET Honors Awards’ last weekend.

Nick Cannon recovering after kidney problem

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 15:04

Singer Nick Cannon has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home after suffering from a kidney problem.

Nick Cannon hospitalised with mild kidney failure

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 20:16

American actor-comedian Nick Cannon, who is married to pop star Mariah Carey has been hospitalised with a mild kidney failure.

Amar Singh seeks court`s nod to go abroad

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 18:40

Two days after being discharged from hospital, Amar Singh moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to go abroad for treatment of his kidney ailment.

Bangladesh busts kidney trafficking gang

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 23:17

The racket persuaded up to 200 people to sell their kidneys for cash.

Exorcist, died in police custody, ate kidney

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 22:39

An exorcist, who died in custody after being arrested for allegedly sacrificing a five-year-old girl in Barabanki district, removed and ate one of her kidneys, police said on Tuesday.