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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024