Researchers have new information on kidney donors and their health following successful kidney transplant. Kidneys filter the blood of wastes and toxins, allowing them to be expelled through urine. If the kidneys operate at reduced function or fail completely, the
New research is shedding light on the value of exercise programs after kidney transplantation. Scientists have noted people with transplants in the past have had less than spectacular results post surgery.
While their condition is much better than before
New research is showing that adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help kidney transplant patients with preserving their graft function. The study looked at 632 Dutch kidney transplant patients
with grafts lasting more than a year. 76 experienced failure, 119
A new study is warning about new risks for kidney transplant candidates. The risk of transplant complications and return to maintenance hemodialysis, usually called dialysis, increases significantly when gout sets in.
One study looked at 6085 transplant patients; 909 contracted
A study has revealed that for patients who have had kidney transplants, treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) with adrenocorticotropic hormone gel may be a good option. Researchers found that patients using adrenocorticotropic hormone gel went into partial or
Hundreds of patients in Britain, all on waiting lists for transplants for organs such as kidneys are turning abroad, purchasing them from human traffickers. Many of them suffer from chronic kidney
disease and have turned either grown tired of
We get constant questions about this, as it is a very hot-button topic for folks who’ve received transplants, so there’s been an influx of recent studies regarding the effect of marijuana on kidney function. All through the United States organ
As of now, Spain leads the world in organ donations, a position they have maintained for 26 years straight. In 2017, Spain had 2,183 people become organ donors upon death; this, statistically speaking comes to 46.9 per million
Children awaiting a kidney transplant face the risk of organ rejection due to underlying inflammation according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
The retrospective cohort study involved 120 children who’d received kidney transplants, 103
Post-Kidney Transplant diet and nutrition is just as important as what you’re eating beforehand. Prior to receiving a transplant, people with end-stage renal disease are very restricted in the foods they may eat. But once a transplant is successful, what
