Dr. Francisco Salcido-Ochoa is a kidney specialist doctor [MD (Mex) & MRCP (UK)], an immunologist [MSc (UK), Ph.D. (UK)], and an international health coach. In his 23 years of medical practice, he has helped thousands of people to live their best health and achieve their peak form with his medical expertise, scientist background, and holistic deep health coaching approach. His private medical practice is Francisco Kidney & Medical Centre, located at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital #07-32, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563. Dr Francisco also offers telemedicine consultations worldwide, both in English & Spanish, via Francisco Kidney & Medical Centre and also via WhatsDoc, a professional online platform specialising in Telemedicine Worldwide.
Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Need to be Wary Of (Interview with Medical Channel Asia) Video Transcript: Excerpt: Sometimes disease can progress silently inside their body unchecked and they only discover it when it's too late when they have already started...
This comprehensive article contains critical information for fellow patients (or their relatives) with kidney disease, or at risk of kidney disease, so they can be better informed and manage their kidney problems, make better decisions with their own doctor, and...
What can you do if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease? If it is confirmed already that indeed you have a kidney problem, there are general recommendations that any patient with kidney disease can follow. And there are also specific recommendations for...
What are the treatment options for patients with kidney failure? Patients being diagnosed with total kidney failure have 5 main broad treatment options. Kidney transplantation, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, entering a disease retardation programme and palliative...
Is kidney transplantation better than dialysis? Kidney transplantation can prolong and improve the lives of patients with kidney failure. When compared to dialysis, either peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis, the outlook of patients choosing a kidney transplant is...
Why is diet control so important for kidney disease? A healthy diet and a more active lifestyle is crucial for everyone, having kidney disease or not. Diet control (with many unfortunate but necessary restrictions) is of pivotal importance for patients with moderate...
Are diabetes and kidney failure a big problem? Diabetes is very common. In fact, it is the most common cause of kidney failure worldwide and in Singapore. So, it is not a benign disease, that if not managed and controlled well; silently or overtly, can cause many...
What Are Urinary or Kidney Stones & Why & How Are They Formed? Kidney stones are a common problem, so knowing a bit about them is ideal. There are different types of stones. The most common stones are made of calcium oxalate, then calcium phosphate, then uric...
What can you do to take better care of your high blood pressure? Blood pressure control is very important for protection of your heart, your brain, your eyes and your circulation as a whole. Adequate monitoring, diet and lifestyle modifications and the use of...