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She Donated a Kidney. It Failed.

When Stephenie Brown was in her early thirties in 2010, she got into a motorcycle crash that almost took her life. This traumatic incident made her re...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

Lupus nephritis

"To Me, Kidney Donation Was the Right Thing to Do"

When I think about college there is only one saying that can perfectly capture my thoughts: What a time to be alive. Growing up people always tell you...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation

From the Stage to the Hospital Bed

From the Stage to the Hospital Bed Patient Stories Living donors Kidney groups Living donor evaluation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation J...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

A New Kidney for Joe

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...

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Living donor evaluation,

Transplant recipients ,

Giving Life on Leap Day

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

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney Donor: “I Would Do it All Over Again”

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 ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Incompatible Blood Types and Paired Exchange Programs

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

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donor evaluation

Plasmapheresis and Blood-type Incompatible Kidney Transplant

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

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donor evaluation

Blood Tests for Transplant

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

Tests and procedures,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donor evaluation