Kidney diseases

Kidney patient’s son carries on legacy of donating to NKF

SUTL chairman and chief executive Arthur Tay continues his father’s legacy of supporting NKF’s dialysis and sustainability efforts.

NKF pushes for more sustainable dialysis to reduce carbon footprint and ease staff’s back pain

Nurse Chembali Ambujakshan Dhanyamol, tops up the acid concentrate for the Haemodialysis machine, for a patient at NKF. The introduction of the Centralised Acid Concentrate Delivery System system has reduced the need for caregivers to carry the acid concentrate containers, and in turn the medical waste generated.

NKF lowers malnutrition risk among its patients by putting protein first

NKF principal dietitian Yee Chooi Fong explaining protein requirements to Neo Ah Lek at NKF’s 633 Ang Mo Kio Dialysis Centre on June 24.

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Why the man leading NKF has always believed in playing the long game

As NKF chairman, Ang Hao Yao is betting on patience and prevention to tackle chronic kidney disease, one of Singapore’s fastest-growing health crises.

NKF, other dialysis providers help kidney patients find jobs and sense of purpose

Azliza Aman (left), 57, and N Nantahkumaran, 45, found part time employment to not only provide for their families but also to be able to go for regular dialysis to preserve their lives.

$9m pilot initiative to integrate palliative care into chronic kidney disease treatment

Called Renalssance, the pilot is expected to benefit more than 5,260 patients over four years – 1,500 from each hospital, and 760 from NKF.

Estimated 200,000 people newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease over four years

More than 200,000 residents were newly detected over four years as suffering from chronic kidney disease, which could lead to a surge in demand for dialysis services in the future..

NUH living-donor kidney transplant patients survive an average of 31 years, beating global norms

Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.

NKF steps up push for home-based peritoneal dialysis amid rising kidney failure cases

Supported by a $3 million gift from the estate of Khoo Teck Puat, the programme aims to support 300 patients in adopting this form of treatment.

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.

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