Hemodialysis
Incidence of renal failure is on the rise. One of the main culprits is diabetes. The rise in diabetes is also worrisome and summons urgent attention from the Ministry of Health. Although many programs do target diabetic patients, the trend now is to identify impaired glucose tolerance ie a state before the onset of diabetes. It has been shown that lifestyle modifications ie exercise and diet, can delay the onset of diabetes. But most subjects in these studies were put on strict diet and regime of exercise. How many of us can follow such dicipline?.. the answer.. drugs.. There is certainly promise that drugs eg metformin and acarbose can prevent diabetes in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. Interestingly though the risk reduction of diabetes when using drugs always appear lower as compared to lifestyle modification studies.
So in view of the rise in end stage renal failure patients, there is a need for hemodialysis in most cases. Monetary contraints remain the obstacle for most renal failure patients. Dialysis machines in most government hospitals are inadequate and private hospitals are far too costly. There are many organisations that do provide assistance either monetary or in terms of providing the facility.
I looked up the internet and found a good site
Global Dialysis
The search of their site found 190 dialysis centers in Malaysia with the complete address and contact information. Rather impressed!
Also
Renal Disease in Malaysia : Problems and prospects
So in view of the rise in end stage renal failure patients, there is a need for hemodialysis in most cases. Monetary contraints remain the obstacle for most renal failure patients. Dialysis machines in most government hospitals are inadequate and private hospitals are far too costly. There are many organisations that do provide assistance either monetary or in terms of providing the facility.
I looked up the internet and found a good site
Global Dialysis
The search of their site found 190 dialysis centers in Malaysia with the complete address and contact information. Rather impressed!
Also
Renal Disease in Malaysia : Problems and prospects
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