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Craft a personal letter or social media post to share your kidney disease story and the need for a living kidney donor. Include facts, a photo, and co...

BK virus is common and usually inactive in your body, but it can wake up after a transplant, especially with weakened immunity. It may affect the new ...

Sexual health typically improves after a kidney transplant.

While there are variations in specific views, it is clear that most major religions of the world do in fact permit, allow and support transplantation ...

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

Organ and tissue donations save lives, with thousands of successful transplants each year. Anyone 18+ can become a donor by signing a donor card or dr...

Learn about metabolic syndrome after a kidney transplant, its risks, and effective lifestyle changes to manage and prevent this condition for better h...

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

A kidney-pancreas transplant can treat kidney failure from type 1 diabetes. Learn who can get it, how it works, and what to expect before and after su...

Learn about kidney transplants, eligibility, types of donors, and planning tips to improve your transplant experience and quality of life.