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Singer Selena Gomez revealed that she is recovering from a kidney transplant and shared pictures of herself with actress Francia Raisa who donated the organ.
Paired Donor Exchange Kidney Transplantation
Paired donor exchange kidney transplantation is a process in which unrelated kidney donors are matched to recipients so that compatible transplants can be performed.
Paired donor exchange kidney transplantation is a process in which unrelated kidney donors are matched to recipients so that compatible transplants can be performed.
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Selena Gomez received a kidney transplant after her friend Francia Raisa discovered she was a perfect match for the surgery.
“I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you. Until then I want to publicly thank my family and the incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery. And finally, there aren't words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed.”
Lupus affects women of child-bearing age at the highest rates. Only about 10 percent of women with lupus progress to kidney failure. This autoimmune disease is difficult to diagnose in its early stages because it looks like many other conditions. People with lupus may experience fatigue, joint pain, and rash on their bodies.
New Method to Avoid Kidney Transplant Rejection Using White Blood Cells
A group of white blood cells plays an important role in controlling replication of the BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) that causes premature kidney transplant failure.
A group of white blood cells plays an important role in controlling replication of the BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) that causes premature kidney transplant failure.
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Time of Antibody Response Key to Rejection in Kidney Transplant
Donor specific antibodies produced before kidney transplant show promise of better outcome in kidney transplant patients.
Donor specific antibodies produced before kidney transplant show promise of better outcome in kidney transplant patients.
Children�s Access to Kidney Transplantation Affected by Racial Disparities
The risk of death in black children compared to white children with kidney failure was higher over the last two decades.
The risk of death in black children compared to white children with kidney failure was higher over the last two decades.
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