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MBBS
Dr. Kevin Fernando has an MBBS and two years of experience in Nephrology, Urology and Organ Transplant at Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai. He is interested in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonary Medicine, Intensive and Emergency Medicine. He contributes his expertise as a medical view more..
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Cost Effective Target Hemoglobin in Chronic Kidney Disease
Anemia one of the complications of CKD causes a significant financial burden, increases morbidity, mortality. Study assessed the required target hemoglobin in CKD.
Obesity Increases Risk of Invasive Penile Cancer
Link between obesity and a higher risk of invasive penile cancer has been identified in a recent study.
Kidney Stones Zapping Technology by NASA to Help Treat Astronauts With Stones
Astronauts are more prone to get kidney stones. Burst wave lithotripsy which detects and breaks stones, could be the next step for its treatment on Earth too.
Cervical Ripening
Cervical ripening refers to the softening of the cervix which precedes the onset of labor and is necessary for cervical dilation and passage of fetus.
3D Organ Printing Saves Patient’s Kidney During Complicated Tumor Removal
With the help of 3D printed kidney, doctors at Intermountain Medical Center were able to save the kidney while removing a complicated kidney tumor from a woman.
