Kidney
Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion
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Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives
Israeli researchers grow miniature human kidney in the lab, opening door to new treatments
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Arab woman receives life-saving kidney from Jewish Israeli killed in Lod riots
Surgery performed at Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem
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."
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.
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.
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.