Kidney Topics

Post-transplant, maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for kidney health. Your dietary needs might change due to medications, so consult with your he...

New-onset diabetes (NODAT) can occur after a transplant due to anti-rejection meds. It increases risk of high blood sugar, impacting heart, eyes, and ...

Sexual health typically improves after a kidney transplant.

To find a transplant center, visit the OPTN website, select "Transplant Centers by Organ," choose "Kidney," and then select your s...

Antibodies can help protect you from illness, but they can also cause kidney transplant rejection. Learn about your options, cross-matching, and clini...

Plasmapheresis lets kidney transplants from incompatible blood types by removing harmful antibodies. Learn about this advanced treatment option.

Learn about the thorough evaluation process for kidney transplants, including medical, psychosocial, and compatibility tests to determine if you'...

Learn about the role of antibodies in kidney transplantation, including how they can impact transplant compatibility, options for those with high anti...

Your transplant care team includes a physician, surgeon, coordinator, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, and financial counselor, plus the National...

Learn essential organ donation and transplantation terms, from anti-rejection medications to donor registries and transplant types, to stay informed a...