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Although it may seem like kidney disease only affects older people, Joe Mein and his family know that's not the case... In May 2008, at the age o...

On Feburary 29, 2016 (Leap Day!) I donated my kidney to Ed Hrabe, a family friend. 

March 7th, 2016 was a proud day for me. I donated a kidney to someone in need. This wasn’t something I had on my bucket list.  But after reading ...

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

Blood type compatibility is crucial for kidney transplants. Paired exchange programs help if blood types don't match by facilitating swaps betwee...

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

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