NOVEMBERASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK19SAP KIDNEY CENTERCOMPANY SPOTLIGHTmanaging renal transplantation, vascular access care, CKD, acute kidney injury (AKI), glomerular diseases, and other kidney-related illnesses. The Key HallmarkEmbodying its tagline, SAP Kidney Center emphasizes leveraging the perks of prevention, care, and prayer, keeping the patients at the core of all its endeavors. Not just employing the prevention methods, but the center also prioritizes empowering the general public, educating them to avail early check-ups, intervention, and the ensuing therapeutic benefits. Social media broadcasts and weekly academic seminars serve as the perfect examples, in which its doctors speak with the general public, patients, and their respective attendants, about the patients' illnesses and the ways through which attendants can protect their kidneys from potential damage. Designated as `kidney warriors' by the clinic, the attendants shoulder the responsibility to communicate with 10 more diabetic patients about disease prevention. SAP Kidney Center takes great pride in its multidisciplinary team of 60 specialists, who work around the clock to provide continuous support to the patients and their families throughout the treatment journey, in turn reflecting its second objective. Aiming to diagnose AKI, considering its reversible trait, the experts at the clinic adhere to the standards of the London Association of Kidney Injury (LAKI) and examine the patients for infection, sepsis, hypertension, urinary obstruction using ultrasound, and possible drugs that caused the disease, and perform kidney biopsy only if necessary. A CKD diagnosis is typically made only after three months, ultimately leading to dialysis, which, according to Dr. Shoeb Khan , can be avoided with early detection and prevention. "With great power comes great responsibility. Just because we hold the power to remove a stone or a kidney, we should not perform surgeries or put the patients under a ventilator unnecessarily. With prevention, we seek to reduce the need for new dialysis units and transplant centers," opines Dr. Shoeb Khan.Dr. Shoeb Khan always undertakes an empathetic and compassionate approach to mitigate the psychological impact of the disease on the patient and also advocates the same to his team and other healthcare practitioners. In cases where dialysis or transplant is the only option, the doctors at the clinic explain to the families of the patients about the condition and dialysis or donor options, while the patients are encouraged to understand their diseases using Google, Meta AI, ChatGPT, or other resources. Dr. Shoeb Khan perceives that researching helps patients as well as the doctors understand the reality of their condition and advises the same to other patients in the outpatient department. "If they begin to overthink, we are here to provide support and treatment," assures Dr. Shoeb Khan. Upholding faith and spirituality in healing, the doctors also pray for the speedy recovery of their patients, which mirrors another integral part of the center's practice. Promoting Research and EducationIn the continual pursuit for improving the treatments and quality of life, SAP Kidney Center has allocated 20% of all profits to research and innovation and constantly looks for ways to expand its knowledge repository. Fueling its learner's mindset, the center is currently planning to collaborate with AYUSH doctors to practice advanced integrated medicine to research further about kidney stones. This, as Dr. Shoeb Khan says, creates a platform for doctors with a local yet loyal patient base to exhibit their talent and enable mutual learning. The clinic also seeks to continue its efforts to lessen the need for dialysis and spread kidney health awareness. "Although the early stages of kidney disease normally lack outward symptoms, there are some signs to watch for, such as muscle cramps or bubbles in the urine, hypertension in people younger than 30 years, and the development of facial puffiness. Hence, it is advisable to undergo regular check-ups, including blood tests like serum creatinine and eGFR, urine analysis, and an abdominal ultrasound scan. These tests can be particularly planned as a part of birthdays, anniversaries, or new-year resolutions," concludes Dr. Shoeb Khan. Embodying its tagline, SAP Kidney Center emphasizes leveraging the perks of prevention, care, and prayer, keeping the patients at the core of all its endeavorsNOVEMBERASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK19
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