http://www.donorrecovery.org/ Organ Donation Myths and Misconceptions ⎯ The myths about organ donation are the stuff of tabloid newspapers and Hollywood script writers. Don’t let misinformation stand in the way of giving the gift of life. Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network in Western New York is the link between patients awaiting life- saving transplants and donors […]
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In 2013, Karla was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to loss of kidney function. Under the expert care of Dr. Bijal Patel, a board-certified nephrologist (kidney doctor) affiliated with Sharp Community Medical Group and Sharp Memorial Hospital, Karla’s care team slowed the progression of her disease. Eight years later, however, […]
Last month, #OSUWexMed transplant surgeons performed a 5-way kidney transplant chain. The donors were friends, family members, cousins – and Kim, an altruistic donor with no relationship to any of the recipients, who kicked off the chain. “I’m really lucky that I’m healthy and have a good support system, and I really wanted to give […]
Last week, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center completed a 10-way living kidney donation chain – one of the largest single institution chains in the United States to date. 20 people underwent surgery over two days with Samantha, a non-directed donor who had no personal connection to anyone else in the chain, kicking things […]