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Stem Cells and Kidney Transplant

A Way to Better Outcomes Kidney Transplantation Kidney transplantation is a life saving treatment for patients with kidney failure but the demand for transplantation and shortage of organ donors means patients wait 3 years for a…

Facts and details about pig transplantation

Xenotransplantation: Exploring Benefits, Risks, and Future Directions What is Xenotransplantation Definition and explanation of xenotransplantation Xenotransplantation is the transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another. It involves using non-human cells(pig cells),…

Top Kidney Transplant Fellowship Programs

Top Kidney Transplant Fellowship Programs for Aspiring Nephrologists What is a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program? A renal transplant fellowship program is a specialized training program for nephrologists who want to pursue a career in kidney and…

PKD Polycystic Kidney Disease

Symptoms and Treatment What is PKD? PKD is a genetic disease that causes cysts and fluid filled cysts to grow in the kidneys and lead to kidney damage and failure. PKD is common cause of kidney…

Dialysis Uncovered

Dialysis for Kidneys Explained:Types, Benefits, and Thriving with Treatment Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure and Dialysis for kidneys Kidney failure also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD) happens when kidneys lose the ability to filter waste…

Essential Guide to Kidney Biopsy

Preparation and What to Expect What is a Kidney Biopsy? A kidney biopsy procedure is a medical procedure that involves using a biopsy needle to remove a small sample of kidney tissue to diagnose kidney disease…

How Much Does a Kidney Transplant Cost?

A transplant can be a life-saving procedure for individuals with end-stage kidney disease or severe kidney damage, offering a vital solution for kidney transplant recipients experiencing kidney failure. However, it is also a costly and intricate…

Kidney Transplant Scar

Undergoing kidney transplant surgery is a life-changing experience. For many, it represents a new lease on life and freedom from dialysis or other challenges caused by kidney failure. However, the road to kidney transplant recovery doesn’t…

Renal Transplant Rejection

Renal transplantation is a game changer for people with end stage renal disease, it improves quality of life and survival. But one of the biggest challenges for transplant recipients is rejection of the kidney. Understanding the…

The Cost of Wearable Artificial Kidneys

Unpacking the Future of Kidney Disease Treatment Introduction Kidney disease is a quality of life killer for millions around the world. For peritoneal dialysis patients, treatments are time consuming, restrictive and uncomfortable to do in dialysis…

Everything about Alport Syndrome

What is Alport Syndrome? Alport syndrome affects multiple systems in the body and can cause end stage renal disease, hearing loss and visual defects. It’s a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys, eyes and ears….