Articles for Kidney Transplant

Who wants a pig organ? Patients sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant
5 days, 18 hours ago

Who wants a pig organ? Patients sick and tired of waiting years for a transplant

India Today  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. : The calls and emails started coming into NYU Langone Health and Massachusetts General Hospital soon after doctors began experimenting with pig organs in humans. “I think it’s worth the shot.” Now two U.S. companies aim to begin the world’s first clinical trials of xenotransplantation in 2025 – using pig kidneys or hearts to try to save human …

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Hyderabad: Patient's Family Donate Liver, Kidney, Saves Life
5 days, 22 hours ago

Hyderabad: Patient's Family Donate Liver, Kidney, Saves Life

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The family members of a patient saved his life by donating their organs. Ramesh, a 54-year-old businessman from Ongole, had been suffering for the past eight years from liver and kidney failure, along with several comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes and a hepatitis B infection. Such a condition has less than a 10 per cent chance of survival unless the …

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A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney
54 years, 11 months ago

A Third Person Has Received a Transplant of a Genetically Engineered Pig Kidney

Wired  

An Alabama woman has become the third person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, her doctors announced Tuesday. In March, 62-year-old Richard Slayman made history when he received a kidney from a genetically engineered pig at Massachusetts General Hospital. In the second attempt, this April, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano received both a kidney and thymus gland from …

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Doctors perform kidney transplant in patient with high antibody levels
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Doctors perform kidney transplant in patient with high antibody levels

The Hindu  

A 36-year-old patient, who was at an advanced stage of renal failure and had high antibody levels underwent a kidney transplant at a private hospital. The patient’s antibody levels were significantly higher than the acceptable threshold. High antibody levels could typically complicate transplantation procedures, according to a press release. “By effectively managing the high antibody levels, we were able to …

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Patna AIIMS gets nod to begin kidney transplants
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patna AIIMS gets nod to begin kidney transplants

Hindustan Times  

Decks were cleared on Tuesday evening for the first human kidney transplant at Patna’s All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, with Bihar’s health department granting its approval to the procedure on a resident of Jehanabad district, officials said. Patna AIIMS “We granted the no-objection certificate today for the kidney transplant at AIIMS to the donor and recipient from Jehanabad,” said Dr …

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After four years on dialysis, Joanne Curnow faced her 'greatest fear' in traffic on way to kidney transplant
4 months ago

After four years on dialysis, Joanne Curnow faced her 'greatest fear' in traffic on way to kidney transplant

ABC  

It was one of the most stressful days of Joanne Curnow's life. Joanne, from Moonambel, 200km north-west of Melbourne, was driving to the city for a life-changing kidney transplant when a crash brought traffic to a standstill for nearly four hours. Joanne rang 774 ABC Radio Melbourne to report the Western Freeway traffic snarl, and Melbourne got behind her, willing …

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15 arrested as Delhi Police busts kidney transplant racket
5 months ago

15 arrested as Delhi Police busts kidney transplant racket

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police has busted a kidney transplant racket and arrested 15 people in a massive crackdown across 11 private hospitals in five states across the country, senior police officers aware of the case said on Friday, adding that the gang carried out at least 34 illegal kidney transplants. The arrests have exposed a precarious set of procedures carried out …

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Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It Removed
54 years, 11 months ago

Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It Removed

Wired  

Surgeons in New York have removed a pig kidney less than two months after transplanting it into Lisa Pisano, a 54-year-old woman with kidney failure who also needed a mechanical heart pump. The team behind the transplant says there were problems with the heart pump, not the pig kidney, and that the patient is in stable condition. Pisano first received …

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Gurugram: Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested for kidney transplant trade
8 months, 1 week ago

Gurugram: Five Bangladeshi nationals arrested for kidney transplant trade

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram police on Saturday arrested five Bangladeshi nationals on charges of commercial business of organ transplant, including kidneys. The Gurugram police on Saturday arrested five donors and recipients on charges of commercial business of organ transplant, including kidneys. The now arrested five donors and recipients were staying in the guest house in Gurugram after undergoing kidney transplant surgeries. Earlier, …

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Kidney transplant patients to get ‘double matched blood’ to avoid rejection
8 months, 1 week ago

Kidney transplant patients to get ‘double matched blood’ to avoid rejection

The Independent  

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Miracles of kidney transplant: Benefits, procedure, everything to know for those suffering from end-stage renal disease
9 months ago

Miracles of kidney transplant: Benefits, procedure, everything to know for those suffering from end-stage renal disease

Hindustan Times  

A kidney transplant means taking a healthy kidney from a donor and placing it into one whose kidneys are not functioning properly where donated kidneys can be sourced from either living individuals or deceased organ donors. Miracles of kidney transplant: Benefits, procedure, everything to know for those suffering from end-stage renal disease In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Puneet …

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Scientists from India, Australia, US, UK build tool to assess life participation post kidney surgery
10 months ago

Scientists from India, Australia, US, UK build tool to assess life participation post kidney surgery

Hindustan Times  

According to officials at The George Institute for Global Health - India, which conducted the study, kidney failure imposes major limitations on the ability of people to participate in activities of daily living. HT Image Recognising the importance of life participation among kidney transplant patients, researchers collaborated in a global initiative involving 249 adult kidney transplant recipients from 20 countries …

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Kidney transplant of incompatible blood groups performed at Delhi Safdarjung Hospital
10 months, 1 week ago

Kidney transplant of incompatible blood groups performed at Delhi Safdarjung Hospital

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a first for Safdarjung Hospital, a kidney transplant of an incompatible blood group was successfully performed on a patient. Doctors at Safdarjung Hospital conducted the groundbreaking procedure where a 43-year-old man with an AB+ blood group received a kidney from his wife, who had a different blood group. Dr Vandana Talwar, Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, stated, …

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Slightly more organ donations in Netherlands; Waiting times decreasing
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Slightly more organ donations in Netherlands; Waiting times decreasing

NL Times  

Last year, people who needed a new organ often had to wait a little less long than their fellows in earlier years, the Dutch Transplant Foundation reported in its figures for 2023. Last year, 533 living people also gave an organ or part of an organ to someone else: 504 kidney donations and 29 times part of their liver. In …

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Comprehensive Guide to Kidney Transplantation And Recovery Process Post The Transplant
1 year, 2 months ago

Comprehensive Guide to Kidney Transplantation And Recovery Process Post The Transplant

News 18  

After receiving the selfless gift of a kidney, prioritizing a healthy life becomes paramount. The post-recovery period for a kidney transplant patient in India can vary based on various factors such as age, overall health, the type of transplant, and any complications. The patient’s dedication to following the medical team’s instructions, which includes regular follow-up visits, adherence to medications, and …

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Genetically modified pig kidney still functioning 32 days after transplant into brain dead man
1 year, 4 months ago

Genetically modified pig kidney still functioning 32 days after transplant into brain dead man

The Independent  

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Pig kidney transplant: Research teams detail new advancements, marking key steps on path to clinical trials
1 year, 4 months ago

Pig kidney transplant: Research teams detail new advancements, marking key steps on path to clinical trials

CNN  

CNN — New advancements in transplanting pig kidneys to humans, detailed by two separate research teams on Wednesday, mark key steps forward in the evolving field of xenotransplantation, the use of non-human tissues or organs to treat medical conditions in humans. “Being able to show that these pig kidneys not only made urine but were also able to clear creatinine …

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PGIMER Chandigarh introduces robot-assisted kidney transplantation
1 year, 8 months ago

PGIMER Chandigarh introduces robot-assisted kidney transplantation

Hindustan Times  

The department of urology, PGIMER, has introduced robot-assisted kidney transplantation as a minimally invasive approach for kidney transplant recipients. Dr Uttam Mete, Dr Rajesh Ahlawat, Dr Sudeep Bodduluri and Dr Shanky Singh who are part of PGIMER’s robotic renal transplant team. Department head Dr Uttam K Mete said, “To minimise wound-related morbidity, renal transplantation using a small incision can be …

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Over 5,600 awaiting organs at PGIMER Chandigarh, myths major barrier in donation
1 year, 8 months ago

Over 5,600 awaiting organs at PGIMER Chandigarh, myths major barrier in donation

Hindustan Times  

Amid scarcity of donors, as many as 5,610 patients have been awaiting organs at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and the queue’s only getting longer. Despite the institute’s dedicated efforts, the waiting list for organs at PGIMER remains lengthy, leaving patients suffering for years and many even pass away awaiting transplants. Organ transplantation is recognised as a viable treatment option for a range …

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Dera Bassi hospital performs 35 kidney transplants in 2 years, all under scanner
1 year, 8 months ago

Dera Bassi hospital performs 35 kidney transplants in 2 years, all under scanner

Hindustan Times  

Digging deeper into the organ transplant scam at a private hospital in Dera Bassi, the special investigation team of Mohali police has found that the hospital conducted 35 transplants in a little over two years. Police had formed the SIT on Sunday following a complaint by a 28-year-old man, Kapil Kumar from Sirsa, Haryana, who accused the hospital’s transplant coordinator, …

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World Kidney Day 2023: All You Need To Know About Kidney Deterioration
1 year, 9 months ago

World Kidney Day 2023: All You Need To Know About Kidney Deterioration

News 18  

Kidney deterioration refers to a progressive decline in the functioning of the kidneys, which can occur due to a variety of factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, and certain medications. Regular check-ups with a healthcare provider can help identify early signs of kidney damage through blood and urine tests that measure kidney function and detect abnormal levels of …

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‘Take care of Papa’: Rohini Acharya as Lalu set to return post-kidney transplant
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Take care of Papa’: Rohini Acharya as Lalu set to return post-kidney transplant

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav is set to return to India from Singapore on Saturday - months after his kidney transplant operation, his daughter Rohini Acharya informed on Twitter. Urging people to “take care of Papa”, Rohini asked his followers to be “careful while meeting Lalu Yadav”. Rohini Acharya with Lalu PrasadYadav "I have an important announcement about …

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Lalu Yadav leaves for Delhi post kidney transplant from Singapore, daughter Rohini writes emotional post
1 year, 10 months ago

Lalu Yadav leaves for Delhi post kidney transplant from Singapore, daughter Rohini writes emotional post

India TV News  

Lalu Prasad Yadav news: Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav who underwent a kidney transplant surgery in Singapore in December 2022, will return to India today. Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya, who donated a kidney to her father, shared an emotional post on Twitter and said that the RJD chief will leave for India on Saturday. Lalu Yadav underwent kidney …

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Lalu Yadav's kidney transplant surgery successful, recovering fast, says Tejashwi
2 years ago

Lalu Yadav's kidney transplant surgery successful, recovering fast, says Tejashwi

India Today  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav came back to Patna from Singapore and said Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav’s kidney transplant surgery was successful and he is recovering fast. Lalu Yadav underwent kidney transplant surgery in Singapore last week. Talking to the media about the result of the Kurhani bypolls in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav said victory and defeat …

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