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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024