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Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.

Alabama Woman Receives Nation's Third Pig Kidney Transplant

A woman with kidney failure received a pig kidney transplant, highlighting advances in xenotransplantation and addressing organ shortages.

Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant

Towana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.

Alabama Woman Receives Nation's Third Pig Kidney Transplant

A woman with kidney failure received a pig kidney transplant, highlighting advances in xenotransplantation and addressing organ shortages.
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Gymnast Suni Lee Reflects on Navigating Paris Olympics With Kidney Disease and What the Future Holds

Suni Lee's journey to the 2024 Olympics highlighted resilience and determination amidst health challenges and previous Olympic redemption.

PFAS linked to gut health issues in young adults, new study finds

PFAS exposure in young adults can significantly impact gut health, potentially leading to kidney disease later in life.
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Hurricane Helene Damage Strains Dialysis Care Nationwide

The Hurricane Helene aftermath has led to a critical shortage of peritoneal dialysis fluid, impacting kidney failure patients in the U.S.

Retired Mass. state trooper searching for organ donor following 'shocking' diagnosis

Kidney disease drastically alters lives, as experienced by Thomas McAnulty and his family during the pandemic.

Hurricane Helene Damage Strains Dialysis Care Nationwide

The Hurricane Helene aftermath has led to a critical shortage of peritoneal dialysis fluid, impacting kidney failure patients in the U.S.

Retired Mass. state trooper searching for organ donor following 'shocking' diagnosis

Kidney disease drastically alters lives, as experienced by Thomas McAnulty and his family during the pandemic.
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Warming climate putting people at greater risk of kidney disease study

Extreme heat exposure is linked to an alarming rise in kidney disease among young outdoor workers. Prolonged exposure contributes to chronic health issues.

'You Are My Lady' singer Freddie Jackson diagnosed with kidney disease: 'Not facing it alone'

Freddie Jackson has been diagnosed with kidney disease and seeks to raise awareness through his partnership with the National Kidney Foundation.

Warming climate putting people at greater risk of kidney disease study

Extreme heat exposure is linked to an alarming rise in kidney disease among young outdoor workers. Prolonged exposure contributes to chronic health issues.

'You Are My Lady' singer Freddie Jackson diagnosed with kidney disease: 'Not facing it alone'

Freddie Jackson has been diagnosed with kidney disease and seeks to raise awareness through his partnership with the National Kidney Foundation.
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A race-free algorithm is merely the start for a safety net hospital confronting an onslaught of kidney disease

One Brooklyn Health is leading efforts to remove race from kidney function assessments, but challenges remain due to systemic health disparities.

Daily briefing: Neanderthals and humans made babies - briefly

Mixing between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens lasted around 7,000 years, with significant genetic intermingling starting 47,000 years ago.

Diabetes, Heart Problems and Kidney Disease Are Closely Linked

Chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease are closely connected, with shared risk factors needing early attention.
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