Read the full update here.
2020 KDOQI Guidelines: Nutrition in CKD
First Robotic Kidney Transplant for Patient with PKD
Read all about the procedure at UI Health here.
Cop Receives Kidney From Unexpected Donor
Read the entire heartfelt story here.
Selena Gomez Shows Off Kidney Transplant Scar
Read all about how Selena Gomez is proud to show off her sign of survival here.
Tips & Tricks for Trivia
Did you know that the first liver transplant was done at the University of Colorado in 1963?
The development of cyclosporine in the 1970’s lead to an increased success rate in kidney transplantation.
Dr. Thomas Starzl, known as the “father of modern transplant”, was born on March 11, 1926.
In 1954, the first successful kidney transplant was performed between twin brothers in Boston.
1967 was not only the year of the Beatles releasing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, but also when the first human to human heart transplant was successfully performed.
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How John Brockington is Staying in Shape During COVID
John Brockington (Former NFL Packers), kidney transplant recipient talks about how he stays in shape during COVID.
New HLA Testing in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Read about the new approach here.
Midodrine Use in Kidney-Liver Transplantation
Read more about the study here.
Emergency Resources for Kidney Patients Effected by Hurricanes
Find help and resources for kidney patients dealing with weather and natural disasters here.
Encouraging Living Kidney Donations
Read more about how experts are exploring strategies to increase living donations to end kidney shortage in the U.S. here.