Kidney
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.
GWR resumes accepting submissions from Israel, to recognize record of Israeli kidney donation org
Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion
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
The tiny organ, known as an “organoid,” developed over six months and closely mimicked the way a real kidney forms during pregnancy.
To pee or not to pee: A cancer patient's experience with a nephrostomy - opinion
I’m looking forward to when my cancer is entirely gone, the nephrostomy is no longer needed, and I can pee like the rest of humanity again.
When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion
The stent hadn’t helped after all; the impacted kidney had, in fact, been irreversibly damaged and was now functioning at a paltry 20%. Why? The cancer was back, and worse.
Alabama woman becomes third living person to receive genetically modified pig kidney
Towana Looney has become the recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney, marking a milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.
Grapevine: Bone marrow hero
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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Israel, Cyprus perform eight transplants together
A groundbreaking eight kidney transplants were performed successfully in a joint effort between Israel and Cyprus.
Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives
The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.
First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston
a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.
Emotional fallen soldier's shiva sees recipient of donated kidney in attendance
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