Kidney

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

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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


The gift of life

Anyone in need of a kidney usually receives it through the Gift of Life organization.

GIFT OF Life: Matnat Chaim donors, 2016-2017.

New Israeli kidney donations record

Twelve patients in some 24 operating rooms in various hospitals across the country, received their new kidneys owning to an effort made by Matnat Chaim.

Kidney transplant operation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa

'Gift of Life' founder Rabbi Haber hospitalized with coronavirus

The Jerusalem rabbi has, over the past decade, become a leading proponent of living kidney donations, people who donate one of their kidneys to a stranger suffering from kidney disease and failure.

Kidney transplant operation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa

One man's story of receiving a new kidney and a new life

In this wild time of coronavirus, Chaim still managed to receive a "new used" kidney.

Ilan Chaim

Deadly ageism in Israel – opinion

As of January there were 857 people waiting in Israel for a kidney. I am one of them

Elderly people queue up for free surgical masks from a convenience store, following the outbreak of a new coronavirus, in Hong Kong, China February 7, 2020.

A live kidney is highest form of charity

For years, living kidney donors were common among relatives and friends, but what Matnat Chaim in Israel and other organizations are encouraging is the donation of a live kidney to strangers.

Kidney transplant operation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa

Israeli tech firm develops life-saving automatic kidney monitoring device

Acute Kidney Injury affects 19 million patients worldwide, and result in 300,000 deaths a year in the US.

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

Bernard Madoff is dying, seeks early release from prison

He had previously asked Trump to commute his sentence, but the president has yet to act.

Accused swindler Bernard Madoff exits the Manhattan federal court house in New York, U.S. on January 14, 2009

Israeli lawmaker donates kidney to a stranger

The transplant was arranged through Matnat Chaim, a nonprofit organization based in Jerusalem that works to encourage kidney donations.

Hili Tropper

Blue and White MK Chili Tropper donates kidney to stranger

Chili Tropper announces hospitalization after kidney donation surgery.

A HALLWAY is seen at Hadassah-University Medical Center in Ein Kerem.