Kidney Transplant
Transplant from pig to brain-dead man sparks breakthrough
In a breakthrough case, pig kidneys that had been genetically modified to reduce the risk of rejection worked just like human kidneys.
Why Francia Raisa was 'angry' about Selena Gomez kidney match phone call
In a resurfaced clip from 2018, Raisa said, "I had a way that I wanted to tell her when I made the decision" to donate her kidney to Selena Gomez.
Selena Gomez and Francia Raísa's friendship timeline amid possible rift
The pair got matching tattoos after Raísa donated her kidney to Gomez in 2017 after the singer was diagnosed with lupus.
HIV-positive patient gets kidney transplant from HIV-positive donor
Organs from HIV+ people are likely to pass on the virus if the organ recipient is HIV-negative, but can safely be transplanted into other HIV+ people.
Desperate Mom Searching for Kidney Donors Deemed Too Ill to Have Transplant
The mom of three from Wales was taken off the transplant list while she was in hospital as she needed to be in better health to undergo the procedure.
Late Stage Kidney Patient Randomly Tackled by Hospital Guards: Lawsuit
While two hospital guards beat the patient, he cried out that they were hurting him. One of them allegedly replied, "Good."
Man Donates 'Super Kidney' to Wife on Wedding Anniversary, Saves Her Life
The transplant happened to fall on their 36th wedding anniversary after he surprisingly was a match for his wife who had kidney disease.
Surgeon's Heartwarming Tweet About Seeing Former Patient Goes Viral
"It was really beautiful to see social media working in a positive way, to spread good news," Dr. Dinee Simpson told Newsweek.
Man Says He'd 'Rather Die of Kidney Failure Than Get Vaccine'
"I can respect people's choice to be able to CHOOSE to get some experimental drug if they want, but MANDATING this is absolute insanity," the patient said.
First Ever Genetically Modified Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplant Successful
Specialists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are optimistic that new peer-reviewed research will help dramatically reduce the massive organ shortage.
Miss. Student Beats COVID, but Needs Transplant After Virus Attacked Kidney
She received a kidney transplant when she was a child, but COVID damaged it so badly that she now needs a second transplant.
Woman Paints Hundreds of Rocks to Help Find Her Fiancé a Kidney Donor
Krystal Sparks started painting rocks to help find Robert Fallon a donor after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of kidney disease in 2017.
Man Tries to Donate Kidney to Twin With Disease, Told He Has It Too
Alex Peguero, 26, found out he had kidney disease when he got tested to see if he could donate a kidney to his twin brother Nick.
Woman Inspired by 'Steel Magnolias' Starts Kidney Transplant Chain
Kansas resident Ali Shappell donated one of her kidneys to a total stranger, setting off a chain of kidney transplants that wound up saving the lives of four people—including her childhood pastor.
Woman Who Posted 'Verna Needs a Kidney' Billboard Will Finally Get a Kidney
Verna Johnson's unconventional campaign to obtain a donor organ has found a willing participant.
Organ Donor Had Kidney with Five Renal Arteries in Rare Medical Anomaly
The kidney was about to be transplanted into a nine-year-old girl when doctors noticed the multiple arteries.
Woman Makes Twitter Appeal for Life-Saving Kidney
Joanne D'Onofrio says she was "overwhelmed" by the response.
Pittsburgh Woman Donates Kidney After Facebook Plea
"My heart is so full of every emotion one could think of," donor Amy Pauvlinch wrote on Facebook.
Family Turns To The Streets To Find Teen Son A Kidney
Nico Rivera has a rare disorder called Alport Syndrome and is currently on dialysis.
Trump Offers Help to Boy Seeking Kidney for His Father
"I have shared your letter with my staff, and they are working to see what help they can provide," Trump wrote back to the 8-year-old boy.
Husband Gives Kidney to Wife for 23rd Anniversary
Cesar Calle gave his wife a priceless gift for their anniversary.
Cat Kidney Transplant Costs Part-time Teacher $19,000
This part-time professor spent nearly half her annual salary on her best friend.
After Desperate Appeal, Man Gets Kidney Transplant
"The fact that I'm alive and am going to have at least 20 more years with my kids, that's the best thing in the world."
Child May Not Get Kidney Due to Donor Dad's Arrest
A sick child may die because his father's criminal record prevents him from donating his kidney.
Who Is Selena Gomez's Best Friend Francia Raisa?
Gomez revealed she underwent a kidney transplant this summer after receiving an organ donation from her friend Francia Raisa.
The Reason Lupus Caused Selena Gomez's Kidney Damage
Almost half of people with lupus will develop kidney problems.