Approximately 6,000 liver transplants are performed in the United States each year. However, more than 17,000 Americans are still waiting for a donated liver to become available for transplant. Recipients …
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Lung Transplantation
Lung transplant patient loses money in fundraising account after foundation closes
by News Sourceby News SourceLung transplant patient loses money in fundraising account as foundation closes – CBS Boston Watch CBS News Thousands of families across the country are left in turmoil without funds after …
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Videos
South Florida foundation focused on organ donation for children
by News Sourceby News SourceIt’s estimated there are more than 90000 people in the U.S. waiting for a kidney transplant.
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Emotional effects
UHN Develops World-Unique Initiative to Care for the Mental Health of Transplant Patients – UHN Foundation
by Kevin Geddesby Kevin GeddesDr. Istvan Muksi, nephrologist at UHN Ajmera Transplant Center; Transplants save lives and significantly improve the quality of life for transplant recipients. At the same time, it can leave patients …
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Dialysis
American Kidney Foundation Convenes Nationwide Kidney Community March 18-22 for 2024 Kidney Action Week™
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Today, the American Kidney Foundation (AKF) begins its 5th Annual Meeting. kidney activity week™ is the nation’s only free online conference where …
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Dialysis
Kidney Foundation of Alabama holds annual walk and celebration
by Julia Avantby Julia AvantMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Alabama has the highest number of dialysis patients waiting for organ donation per capita in the nation. “Getting dialysis is very expensive. It’s a very arduous …