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
Reflections on the 2nd anniversary of my kidney transplant
Whenever someone asks me how I am, I think for a moment and answer: wonderful.
Israel becomes world leader in live donor kidney donations - WHO
A new World Health Organization report listed Israel's yearly average number of living kidney donors as just over 30 people per million.
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.
