Rat study suggests hemodialysis plus ketogenic diet could enhance cancer treatment

Rat study suggests hemodialysis plus ketogenic diet could enhance cancer treatment

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether hemodialysis (HD) can maintain elevated blood ketone levels in rats on a ketogenic diet in an effort to enhance cancer treatment efficacy potentially. Study: Experimental hemodialysis in diet-induced ketosis and the potential use of dialysis as an adjuvant cancer treatment. Image Credit: Inside Creative … Read more

Dialysis claims dominate CM’s health scheme spending, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Dialysis claims dominate CM’s health scheme spending, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Chennai: One in every Rs 20 claimed by hospitals under the CM’s health scheme is for dialysis, making it one of the most treated ailments, data from the health department show. This is followed by procedures such as angiogram-stenting and bypass surgeries indicating the need for stronger policies and strategies to manage and prevent them, … Read more