Kidney
New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.
Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue and White MK Chili Tropper donates kidney to stranger
Chili Tropper announces hospitalization after kidney donation surgery.
The human spirit: #684
Now the numbers themselves are part of the story, changing how Israel is perceived.
Police bring Orthodox man to hospital on Shabbat for kidney transplant
"Shabbat Shalom, sir, we are happy to inform you that a kidney is waiting for you to be transplanted in the hospital and you have to arrive in the operating room within an hour," said the officers.
