kidney transplant
Coverage of kidney transplant in the Nexus archive.
- Kota C-section victims demand kidney transplant in 48 hours, write to President
Women in Kota who underwent C-sections are demanding a kidney transplant within 48 hours and have written to the President. They have undergone 32 rounds of dialysis over 68 days.
- Southgate man seeks kidney transplant as family launches GoFundMe for travel costs
Michael Watkins, a 31-year-old Southgate man, requires a kidney transplant after being removed from the Royal Oak Corewell transplant list due to calcium buildup. His family launched a GoFundMe to cover travel and medical expenses as he seeks placement on the University of Toledo transplant list and undergoes treatment for fluid around his heart.
- Bijou Phillips undergoes life-saving kidney transplant 5 months after desperate plea
Bijou Phillips underwent a life-saving kidney transplant five months after a desperate plea. In February, she was hospitalized at CORE Kidney at UCLA Health and receiving dialysis.
- 5-year-old girl receives kidney from mom’s best friend
A 5-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome received a kidney transplant from her mother’s best friend, who volunteered as a donor without being asked. The surgeries were performed simultaneously at two hospitals, and both the donor and recipient have recovered. The mother expressed profound gratitude, stating the transplant allows her daughter to live a normal life.
- 5-year-old girl receives kidney from mom’s best friend
A 5-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome received a kidney transplant from her mother’s best friend, who volunteered to donate without being asked. The surgeries were performed simultaneously at two hospitals, and the donor and recipient have since recovered. An aging expert highlighted the selfless act as an example of long-standing friendship.
- Tenn. judge credits organ donor with giving him a second chance at life
Sumner County Judge Ron Blanton received a kidney transplant from 18-year-old Christian McKenzie, who died in a car crash and was an organ donor. Blanton credits McKenzie's donation with giving him a second chance at life, allowing him to continue his work and spend time with family.
- Age is just a number for 87-year-old Northwestern Medicine transplant recipient
An 87-year-old woman named Sheila Perry received a kidney transplant at Northwestern Medicine, with her care team emphasizing her vitality. Dr. Vinayak Rohan, a Northwestern Medicine transplant surgeon, described her as 'full of life.'
- Hall & Oates rocker Daryl Hall, 79, undergoes major medical procedure
Daryl Hall, a member of Hall & Oates, underwent a kidney transplant from a living donor. He announced the procedure via Instagram.
- Hall & Oates rocker Daryl Hall, 79, undergoes major medical procedure
Daryl Hall, 79, received a kidney transplant from a living donor and shared the news via Instagram.
- Singer Daryl Hall recovering after kidney transplant
Daryl Hall, part of the duo Hall & Oates, received a kidney transplant from a living donor and reports feeling better. Doctors described the procedure as a complete success, with a full recovery expected within a few months.
- Missouri girl receives life-saving kidney transplant from mom’s best friend
A 5-year-old Missouri girl received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mother’s best friend after living with nephrotic syndrome and undergoing dialysis for 1.5 years. The transplant, performed on Valentine’s Day, allowed the child to recover fully and resume a normal life.
- Missouri girl receives life-saving kidney transplant from mom’s best friend
A 5-year-old Missouri girl, Bree Bridges, received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mother’s best friend, Jamie Rogers, after being diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Rogers volunteered to be tested and was a perfect match, allowing Bree to recover and live a normal childhood.
- The Taiz transplant team looking to begin a medical revolution in Yemen
The Taiz Cardiac and Vascular Diseases and Kidney Transplant Center aims to start a medical revolution in Yemen by offering affordable treatment to Yemenis.
- ‘Transformative’ CAR-T therapy allows three people to receive kidney transplants
Transformative CAR-T therapy enabled three individuals with highly sensitized immune systems to receive kidney transplants, overcoming the usual risk of organ rejection. The therapy provided a survival option for those with limited transplant possibilities due to immune system challenges.
- Firefighter with terminal cancer searches for kidney donor for wife
Firefighter Todd Brook, diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, is seeking a kidney donor for his wife Jennifer, who requires a transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. The couple had planned for Todd to donate a kidney but now face challenges finding a donor.
- Midwest dad hoped kidney transplant would save his life - but it ended up giving him RABIES and killing him
A Midwest man underwent a kidney transplant that resulted in rabies, leading to his death. The procedure, intended to save his life, instead caused a fatal infection.