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'They thought I wouldn't live but I'm here today'

Johnny Byamungu overcame Prune Belly Syndrome and a kidney transplant to become a sports coach and represent England in the Transplant World Cup.

Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say

Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.

Louth father-of-two who received second organ transplant looking forward to playing soccer again

John Brennan received a kidney transplant from his brother, giving him a second chance at life and a desire to play soccer again.

US woman donates kidney to man whose wife donates to donor's brother

A woman named Joely Sanders donated her kidney to Tony Gonzalez, who needed an organ donor to be freed from a dialysis machine.
Tony Gonzalez's wife, Tracey, provided a kidney donation to Sanders's brother, Frank Pompa, who also needed a new kidney.

'They thought I wouldn't live but I'm here today'

Johnny Byamungu overcame Prune Belly Syndrome and a kidney transplant to become a sports coach and represent England in the Transplant World Cup.

Heart issues, not pig kidney, killed transplant patient, doctors say

Rick Slayman died from a cardiac event unrelated to his kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, highlighting the risks in medical procedures.

Louth father-of-two who received second organ transplant looking forward to playing soccer again

John Brennan received a kidney transplant from his brother, giving him a second chance at life and a desire to play soccer again.

US woman donates kidney to man whose wife donates to donor's brother

A woman named Joely Sanders donated her kidney to Tony Gonzalez, who needed an organ donor to be freed from a dialysis machine.
Tony Gonzalez's wife, Tracey, provided a kidney donation to Sanders's brother, Frank Pompa, who also needed a new kidney.
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First-of-its Kind Program Makes Organ Transplants More Accessible to Disadvantaged Black Americans - News Center

The African American Transplant Access Program aims to reduce barriers to transplants for Black patients, improving access and health outcomes.
#chronic-kidney-disease

There's a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

Chronic kidney disease often goes unnoticed until severe symptoms arise, significantly impacting individuals' lives and leading to dialysis treatment.

LETTER: Dietitian calls for heroes to donate a kidney today

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions; transplantation is vital for survival and has high success rates.

There's a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

Chronic kidney disease often goes unnoticed until severe symptoms arise, significantly impacting individuals' lives and leading to dialysis treatment.

LETTER: Dietitian calls for heroes to donate a kidney today

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions; transplantation is vital for survival and has high success rates.
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Black patients move up kidney transplant waitlist in Illinois after race removed from blood test

Thousands of African American kidney patients benefited from the removal of race from a flawed test, leading to fairer transplant waitlist evaluations.
#xenotransplantation

Patient Walking Around Hospital After Transplant of Gene-Hacked Pig Kidney

Surgeons transplant gene-hacked pig kidney into human
Procedure aims to reduce reliance on human donor kidneys and dialysis machines

Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig

The second successful kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig occurred at NYU Langone Health, showcasing advancements in xenotransplantation.

Patient Walking Around Hospital After Transplant of Gene-Hacked Pig Kidney

Surgeons transplant gene-hacked pig kidney into human
Procedure aims to reduce reliance on human donor kidneys and dialysis machines

Grandmother Becomes Second Patient to Receive Kidney From Gene-Edited Pig

The second successful kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig occurred at NYU Langone Health, showcasing advancements in xenotransplantation.
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#healthcare-disparities

62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity.

Surgeons in Boston transplant pig kidney into a patient, a medical milestone

Genetically engineered pig kidney successfully transplanted into a man.
Potential for genetically engineered pig organs to address organ shortage and diversity disparities.

New race-neutral kidney evaluation moves thousands of Black patients up transplant waitlist

Outdated medical test may have impacted Black kidney transplant candidates' need for a transplant.

62-year-old receives gene-edited pig kidney in milestone transplant surgery

Genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into a living person for the first time at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Surgery offers hope for addressing kidney transplant shortage and inequity.

Surgeons in Boston transplant pig kidney into a patient, a medical milestone

Genetically engineered pig kidney successfully transplanted into a man.
Potential for genetically engineered pig organs to address organ shortage and diversity disparities.

New race-neutral kidney evaluation moves thousands of Black patients up transplant waitlist

Outdated medical test may have impacted Black kidney transplant candidates' need for a transplant.
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Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone

Genetically engineered pig kidney transplanted into a man in Boston offers hope to kidney failure patients.
Kidney from genetically modified animals could address inadequate access to transplants and potentially make dialysis obsolete.

State Mulls Downsizing SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Brooklyn could lose its only kidney transplant program if SUNY Downstate Medical Center is downscaled.
Closing inpatient services would free up funding for new facilities and services at Downstate.

UChicago project helps kidney donors qualify

More than 70 kidney transplants were performed every day in the United States last year.
Project Donor aims to help kidney and liver donor candidates who are turned away due to weight or smoking issues.

'Thousands' of offers from potential kidney donors pour in after Ex-Celtic Nate Robinson raises awareness

Robinson is seeking a kidney donor after facing kidney failure but has struggled to get on donor lists due to health issues.

Doctors perform kidney transplant on awake patient on purpose

A new kidney transplant procedure allows patients to remain awake during surgery, reducing the need for general anesthesia and benefiting those with serious health risks.
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