Despite much criticism of the enormous, buck-toothed twin-kidney grille that made its debut on the X7 concept, BMW seems to be fond of the design. So much so that it’s not just arriving on the production X7 and probably the next X5, it’s also influencing a refresh of the 7 Series flagship sedan. The spy […]
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Kidney cancer symptoms: A pain in your side could be a sign of deadly disease
CANCER symptoms usually include an unexplained change in the body’s normal processes. But, having a pain in your side that doesn’t go away could be a sign of kidney cancer, and you should see a GP.
Google’s DeepMind wants AI to spot kidney injuries
Google subsidiary DeepMind announced today that it’s working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to use machine learning in an attempt to predict when patients will deteriorate during a hospital stay. Deterioration (when patients get worse under hospital care) is a significant issue, since care providers can miss warning signs for potentially lethal conditions […]
Kidney Foundation gets dozens of calls in response to family’s plea for organ donors
The head of the Kidney Foundation in Calgary says the family that put up billboards seeking donors is helping everyone waiting for a transplant.
Desperate family takes out 27 billboards to find kidney donor for Calgary man
Elaine Austin admits it’s an unconventional approach. She and other family members have taken out more than two dozen billboards in and around Calgary to try to find a kidney donor for her son, whose current kidney is functioning at just six per cent.
Kidney stones WARNING: Cases of painful stones rising – how to prevent the condition
KIDNEY stones pain could be prevented by drinking lots of water and cutting back on salt. But, the number of cases is rising, scientists have warned.
Hero saves his wife in kidney swap deal with mystery couple
A DEVOTED husband handed his wife the gift of life after a kidney “swap” with a stranger. Stuart Keys saved critically-ill Andrea thanks to a “reciprocal” kidney donation with another couple who were facing the same predicament.
Father’s kidney plea at Disney World goes viral, leads to donor
A desperate father of five, frustrated over a seven year waiting list for a kidney donation, wore an “In Need of Kidney” T-shirt to Disney World over the summer. A Facebook post of the shirt went viral and a donor responded. “I thought ‘You know, if I can get one person who’s my blood type […]
RCMP officer anxiously awaiting life-altering kidney transplant
RCMP Cpl. Shane Burridge says he can’t wait to finally get his kidney transplant, so that he can get back to work. CBC | Health News
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: Reduce joint pain with dark chocolate and kidney beans
RHEUMATOID arthritis symptoms, including joint pain and inflammation, could be eased by eating more foods rich in antioxidants, scientists revealed. Daily Express :: Health Feed
