Kidney Transplant

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The findings that appeared in an issue of CJASN suggest that the Mediterranean diet can potentially preserve the health and functioning of a transplanted kidney. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Mediterranean diet can preserve transplanted kidneys, suggests study

The study took accounts from 632 adult kidney transplant recipients with atleast an year old functioning donor kidney over roughlyf 5 years.

07 Jan 2020 11:52 AM

Kidney transplantation enables two incompatible recipients to receive healthy, more compatible kidneys from each other. (Photo: File I Representational)

Hindu, Muslim couples undergo kidney swap transplant in Punjab

A kidney exchange, or a kidney swap occurs when a living kidney donor is incompatible with the recipient.

29 May 2019 6:37 PM

The new study could lead to more precise matching between donors and patients and reduce kidney transplant failures. (Photo: ANI)

Kidney transplants often fail; here’s why

Many kidney transplants fail due to genetic incompatibility.

16 May 2019 4:05 PM

Like Uber, but for organs: First kidney delivered by drone in US

The drone, which required a special clearance from aviation regulators, took off at 1:00 am on April 19 and flew at a height of 400 feet.

02 May 2019 8:54 AM

Until now, only organs removed from dead HIV-positive patients were eligible for transplants to people with the virus. (Photo: AFP)

HIV positive patients donates kidney for the first time

In US, first kidney transplant from living donor with HIV.

29 Mar 2019 12:49 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds impact of obesity on kidney transplant outcomes

Transplantation for many obese patients will have a significant impact on quality of life and longevity for these patients.

26 Oct 2018 3:49 PM

The arrested accused have been identified as Tushar Savarkar, public service officer, JJ Hospital, and Sachin Salve, organ transplant coordinator, Raheja Hospital, where Khan’s transplant was scheduled to take place.

JJ dean to be summoned in kidney racket

The investigators need further clarity on what led to the delay in either clearing the request or delaying it after the coordination committee met.

04 Oct 2018 1:59 AM

A complaint was filed on September 28 with the ACB that was used as the statement.

Accused claims hospital involved

The accused have been sent to ACB custody till Thursday for further investigation.

03 Oct 2018 1:51 AM

Two accept bribe to move kidney transplant file, held

Savarkar and Salve, who were hand-in-glove, approached the patient’s family to get the file cleared for Rs 1.5 lakh.

03 Oct 2018 1:49 AM

Union Minister Arun Jaitley, who had undergone a kidney transplant surgery on May 14, is likely to resume office of Finance Minister in the third week of August, sources said.

Arun Jaitley to resume office in 3rd week of August

Jaitley, according to sources, is recovering well and will be able to assume the responsibilities of the Finance Ministry.

07 Aug 2018 5:02 PM

As a responsible healthcare provider, it is our focus to make more people aware about organ donation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain dead patient’s kidneys transplanted, saves 2 lives

Once the patient was declared brain dead, his kidneys were immediately transplanted in two different people.

31 Jul 2018 6:19 AM

Risk stages for children with chronic kidney disease uncovered

Healthcare providers currently rely mainly on their own clinical experience.

25 Jul 2018 11:05 AM

In a tweet, Union Minister Arun Jaitley thanked his doctors, the nurses and paramedics who took care of him at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). (Photo: File)

Arun Jaitley returns home after kidney transplant, meets Finmin officials

After returning home, Union Minister Arun Jaitley held a meeting with the senior officials of the Finance ministry.

04 Jun 2018 8:09 PM

Meanwhile he has no idea how many of the organs are still inside (Photo: AFP)

37-year-old has had 5 kidney transplants because his body dissolves the organs

While doctors said he was unlikely to have children, Darren defied all obstacles and went on to live a fulfilling life.

18 May 2018 2:06 PM

In September 2014, Jaitley underwent a bariatric surgery to treat weight gain because of a long-standing diabetic condition. (Photo: File)

Jaitley undergoes successful kidney transplant at AIIMS

Jaitley, 65, was admitted to the hospital on Saturday and taken to the operation theatre at 8 am on Monday, the sources said.

14 May 2018 1:09 PM

May 10 is marked every year as the World Lupus Day and raises awareness about the chronic autoimmune disease which people suffer from across the globe. (Photo: AP)

World Lupus Day: Here's everything you need to know

Lupus was disease that caused Selena Gomez’s kidneys to fail and in 2017 she received kidney donation from actress friend Francia Raisa.

10 May 2018 5:26 PM

Push to better track living kidney donors' long-term health

While surgery always brings risks, donor deaths from the operation are rare.

30 Jan 2018 11:32 AM

Sarah Hyland slams pharmacy

The 27-year-old Modern Family star took to Twitter earlier this week to slam CVS pharmacy, reports Dailymail.co.uk.

22 Dec 2017 12:22 AM

Moreover, 1,50,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant every year, but only about 5,000 get the organs.

5L die each year due to lack of organs: Health ministry

Around 2L die due to liver issues and 50K due to heart diseases.

29 Aug 2017 1:33 AM

Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital CEO Dr Sujit Chatterjee, an accused in the kidney racket, was taken to Bandra court on August 8, 2016.

Man arrested in 2016 for forging doctors for transplant

The DHS cancelled the hospital’s license to conduct organ transplant operations in August 2016.

11 Aug 2017 12:54 AM

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