Kidney Transplant Information Archives

Kidney Donor Health After Transplant: What Studies Show

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

Exercise Will Benefit Your Kidney Transplant

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

Mediterranean Diet A Must For Kidney Transplant Recipients

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

Gout Can Increase Risk Of Going Back On Dialysis for Transplant Candidates

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

FSGS in Kidney Transplants May Benefit From Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Gel

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

Clamoring For Kidney Transplants, Some Desperate People Are Turning To The Black Market

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

Marijuana Has No Ill Effects On Kidney Transplants According To New Study

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

Spain Is World Leader In Kidney Transplantation…Here’s What That Means

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

Kids With Kidney Disease Face Higher Risk of Transplant Rejection Because Of This…

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

Got A Kidney Transplant? Here’s Why You Need To Be Eating More Vegetables

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