Kidney

Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Gal Alush, widow of Dani z"l.
Kidney Disease.

Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives

Human fetal kidney cells

Israeli researchers grow miniature human kidney in the lab, opening door to new treatments

 An illustrative image of kidneys.

To pee or not to pee: A cancer patient's experience with a nephrostomy - opinion


Climate change, rising temperatures will lead to rise in kidney stones - study

Although it can't be stopped, it can be mitigated. No matter what, though, it will significantly burden already-struggling healthcare systems.

 A kidney stone. These form from crystalized minerals in urine that cause severe pain when exiting the urinary tract (Illustrative).

Start-up RenalSense aims to bring renal diagnostics to ICUs worldwide

The company’s flagship product is a critical care monitoring system that automatically monitors urine flow to enable early detection of changes in renal function and Acute Kidney Injury risk.

 RenalSense's Clarity RMS.

Third COVID vaccine seems to be game changer for renal transplant recipients

A study conducted at the Sheba Medical Center using big data shows low immune response in such patients after two shots, but preliminary observations after the booster offer cause for optimism.

Rachel Heber visiting Hagay Harel, donor of Matnat Chaim's 1,000th kidney transplant, at Tel Hashomer.

COVID long-haulers at higher risk of disease, damage to kidneys - study

Results concluded that survivors of the coronavirus have a higher risk of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).

Sentinel urine output monitor for early detection and prevention of Acute Kidney Injury

Israel, UAE to swap kidneys in historic life-saving operation

The kidney from Israel will be brought to Abu Dhabi via a private plane, which will promptly fly back to Israel with another kidney in tow for a separate patient.

Sheba Medical Center campus

Arab woman receives life-saving kidney from Jewish Israeli killed in Lod riots

Surgery performed at Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem

Randa Aweis and Dr. Abed Halaila shortly at Hadassah-University Medical Center shortly after Aweis received a new kidney from Lod lynch victim Yigal Yehoshua.

Jerusalem organization sets a world record for kidney donations

"The 1,000th kidney donation is not just a huge achievement for Matnat Chaim, but for all of Israel. What an amazing accomplishment to serve all Israelis."

Rachel Heber visiting Hagay Harel, donor of Matnat Chaim's 1,000th kidney transplant, at Tel Hashomer.

Drug used to treat diabetes can reduce renal and cardiovascular mortality

As kidney damage and failure are increasingly common, deadly, and expensive, Farxiga, can help save the lives of those suffering from chronic kidney disease.

Prescription pain pills are dumped out on a table.

NGO 'Gift of Life' breaks record in kidney donations with 1000th procedure

Teachers and educators are the most likely to give a kidney, from whom 40% of the donations originate.

Kidney transplant operation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa

Kidneyversary: Celebrating the end of a year of lockdown with a transplant

I call it miraculous that, after two years of waiting, including a year of painful dialysis, I finally got a kidney – after my original donor was rejected shortly before surgery was scheduled.

Kidney transplant operation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa