Bengaluru: Nephrolife, a one-of-a-kind Speciality Hospital for Nephrology, Urology, Dialysis and Kidney Transplant today asserted its commitment to Health Awareness by conducting Free Kidney Screening Camp and consultation with Nephrologist on Thursday, March 10, 2011 to mark the World Kidney Day. The camp is targeted at people with diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease/failure or family history of either of these conditions. The camp would be organized at Nephrolife Hospital, Shantinagar between 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. For prior appointment contact 080-4331 9999 / 96866 70420.

Shriram Vijaykumar, Founder & Managing Director, Nephrolife says, “The focus of this year’s World Kidney Day is “Protect your kidneys, Save your heart”. Diabetes, hypertension and kidney-toxic drugs are the three most common causes of renal disease. However regular screening of the kidney, which costs about Rs. 800/- and an early diagnosis can prevent the heavy costs of a dialysis or even a transplant.” He further added, “The key point here is to drive the message among the masses about early diagnosis and better management of diabetes and hypertension that can prevent Chronic Kidney Disease.”

Dr. Sushma Rani, Nephrologist, Nephrolife says, “Preventing, Identifying and Managing hypertension and diabetes is crucial, since they are the leading causes of renal failure. We need to ensure patients consult a nephrologist in the early stages of their kidney disease, so they can save their residual kidney function.”

These free screenings includes a number of Free Renal Panel Tests and meet with Senior Nephrologists, Urologists and Dietician. The camp is only to help consulting and counselling a nephrologist which is very critical. These tests can help detect the diseases at the early stages and the specialist consultations play a critical role in the management of kidney disease.