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Stem Cell Treatment for Kidney Failure in Malaysia 2023

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Stem cell therapy for kidney failure or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Malaysia is an ongoing topic of research and is considered experimental by the medical community. Patients can find fee-for-service clinics that advertise stem cell therapy for kidney failure, but most of these clinics promote their own approach, which creates a lot of confusion among patients about how to compare their treatment options. Some articles claimed that there is no evidence on stem cell and kidney failure. However, there are more than 100 studies published on "stem cell' and "kidney failure" on the National Library of Medicine . As of December 2023, more than 60 studies have been launched to investigate the benefits of stem cell therapy and kidney failure. and  more than 30 studies on stem cell treatment for kidney diseases  under the U.S. Clinical Trial Registry. To learn more about the basics of stem cells, check out  stem cell basics . The increasing incidence of kidney ...

6 Best Urologists in Malaysia (2023)

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If you are looking for the best urologists, urologist clinics or urology hospitals in Malaysia, you've come to the right place. Urology is the surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Some of the diseases treated by an urologist are: Erectile Dysfunction Fallen Bladder Bladder Control Problems Painful Bladder System Prostate/Bladder Cancer A testicular mass Infertility (Male) Male Circumcision Urinary or Kidney Stones Difficulty Urinating Stress Incontinence Urinary Tract Infection Here is a list of the best urologists you can find in Malaysia. Note: This list is in no particular order. 1. Dr. Kenneth Koh Beng Hock - Gleneagles (Ampang) Kuala Lumpur Address and Contact: Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur Address: 282 and 286, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone Contact Number: +603-4141 3000 Ambulance Line: +603 4141 3131 Other Urologists in Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur: Dr...

Kidney Transplant Malaysia: Cost and Kidney Transplant Centers

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Kidney transplantation is the best option for the majority of patients with end-stage renal disease as it provides the patient the best quality of life and improves survival. However, it may be limited by the presence of suitable living donors, the availability of deceased donors and other conditions of the recipients. The donor and the recipient can function with one kidney and neither requires dialysis after a successful transplantation. Although kidney transplants have been done in the country for the last 40 years, the transplant rate in Malaysia is among the lowest not only in the world but in Asean countries as well. Due to the long waiting list , many Malaysian patients do opt for transplants illegally abroad which is dangerous as the post-transplant management would be more complicated. Kidney Transplant Cost in Malaysia A review and cost analysis of kidney transplants in Malaysia was published in  Transplant Direct  in 2015: In adults, discounted cost p...