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Becoming a Living Donor

Living kidney donation allows a healthy person to donate one kidney. It offers benefits like a shorter wait and better match for the recipient.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

The Kidney Transplant Waitlist and High KDPI Kidneys

When a deceased donor kidney becomes available, it is scored by the Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI). The lower the score, the longer the kidney is p...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Informed decision-making,

Organ donation,

Deceased donation

Apple Cider Bean Salad

Apple Cider Bean Salad: A refreshing mix of beans, corn, and peppers in a tangy apple cider dressing, perfect as a side or snack.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diet and nutrition,

Kidney transplantation,

Diet and meal planning,

The Ultimate Act of Friendship: Donating a Kidney

Ben and Susan met by chance while dropping their children off at kindergarten more than twenty years ago. That was the start of a decades-long friends...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation

Matilda's Miracle: From Dialysis to Kidney Transplant

When Molly and Anthony Ruane gave birth to Matilda, their joy quickly turned to terror. Matilda wasn't breathing. Her lungs and kidneys hadn't develo...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Children and adolescents

Nutrition and Transplant

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

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diet and nutrition

Living Donation Resources

Find resources for living donation: organizations for paired donation, financial aid, and community support, including the National Kidney Registry, N...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation

Diabetes After a Transplant

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 ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant-related diseases and conditions,

A Grammy-Winner’s Journey to Fame and Kidney Transplantation

Four-time Grammy winner Brian Kennedy knows a lot about writing and producing chart-topping hits. What he did not know was that his kidneys were quiet...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Cardiovascular disease,

High blood pressure

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy Jennifer Cramer-Miller Two decades ago, when Charles Rice was in his thirties, he felt invincible. A married hard-w...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy