This was an exciting week for kidney research and therapy breakthroughs! Here are the top 4. Novel Virus-Based Gene Therapy for Metastatic Kidney Cancer Developed at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center Blood Test for Cystatin C Can Predict Complications of Kidney Disease National Kidney Foundation Study Reveals that Lupus is More Lethal Form of … Continue reading Top Kidney Research Breakthroughs of the Week 12/17/10
Diary of a Kidney Lover, August 20, 2010
DIARY OF A KIDNEY LOVER This was meant to be a quick entry to share the trends – some alarming, some inspiring – I’ve been noticing lately. Somehow it grew. First of all, kidney disease is a worldwide problem. It’s getting a lot of press these days, particularly in Australia, where the number of people … Continue reading Diary of a Kidney Lover, August 20, 2010
Mayor Donates Kidney to Facebook Friend
From NPR, All Things Considered April 22, 2010 Facebook facilitates a life-saving connection. Have a listen! Mayor Donates Kidney to Facebook Friend
Pioneering Kidney Transplant Procedure
From BBC News February 5, 2010 Doctors in the UK use cryofiltration to cleanse a patient’s blood of antibodies, paving the way for a successful kidney transplant from her sister. Kidney Transplant First for Sisters
Kidney Donors Have Normal Life Span, Study Finds
From Los Angeles Times January 29, 2009 A long-term study from University of Minnesota Medical School finds that kidney donors have normal life spans and fewer kidney problems than the general population, possibly because of careful health screening prior to donation. Kidney Donors Have a Normal Life Span, Study Finds
Natalie Cole’s New Life
From AARP Magazine Nov. & Dec., 2009 Here’s a great article about Natalie Cole’s battle with Hepatitis C and kidney disease and the amazing circumstances surrounding her life-saving kidney transplant. Natalie Cole’s New Life