Kidney

To pee or not to pee: A cancer patient's experience with a nephrostomy - opinion

I’m looking forward to when my cancer is entirely gone, the nephrostomy is no longer needed, and I can pee like the rest of humanity again. 

 An illustrative image of kidneys.
Cancer (Illustrative)

When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion

 Ambulances Parked Outside NYU Langone Hospital. Transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney.

Alabama woman becomes third living person to receive genetically modified pig kidney

Cancer (Illustrative)

Grapevine: Bone marrow hero


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Israel, Cyprus perform eight transplants together

A groundbreaking eight kidney transplants were performed successfully in a joint effort between Israel and Cyprus.

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Miraculous kidney donation between friends spans continents and save lives

The complex and sensitive cross-continental operation required coordination between senior officials in both countries.

 The proccess of bringing kindeys for transplant from the Czech Republic to Israel.

First pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in Boston

a 62-year-old man received a pig kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital. This landmark surgery represents a significant step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of organs for transplant.

Doctor lifting pig's kidney for transplant

Emotional fallen soldier's shiva sees recipient of donated kidney in attendance

Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into Israel that you won't read about in the news.

IDF Major (res.) Amishar Ben David.

High body-mass index in teens raises the risk of early chronic kidney disease

While those with severe obesity appeared to be at higher risk, the Hebrew University researchers also found reason for concern in seemingly healthy young people with a high-normal BMI under 30.

 In the United States, diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading cause of kidney failure, representing about 3 out of 4 new cases.

How old is your body? This study can help you find out

Researchers have identified four markers that determine how different areas of the body age faster.

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University hospital offers relief to those with kidney failure

Patients and relatives will learn at the hospital how to use equipment given to them and perform home dialysis.

 Prof. Adi Leiba with equipment and patient.

Man with world's largest kidney stone wins Guinness World Record

The 1.76 pound kidney stone – roughly the same weight as five baseballs – is the largest kidney stone ever recorded.

 A kidney stone. These form from crystalized minerals in urine that cause severe pain when exiting the urinary tract (Illustrative).

Meet the man who is making medical devices for the masses

Avner Spector founded Medispec and Curespec. His technology improves lives around the world.

 Avner Spector

Grapevine: Running a receipt

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 KIDNEY RECIPIENT Guy Dimery and donor Yael Keller are once again up and running.