Kidney
Man receives human kidney transplant after surviving 271 days with gene-edited pig organ
Andrews was 66, had end-stage kidney disease, no suitable living donor, and a long anticipated wait time for a deceased donor when he underwent surgery in 2025 to receive a kidney from a pig.
'Unbelievable full circle': Terror attack survivor’s kidney saves rescuer’s brother 24 years later
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
GWR resumes accepting submissions from Israel, to recognize record of Israeli kidney donation org
Beyond the headlines: Kidney donation record shows we all have something to give - opinion
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Chronic kidney disease ranked ninth global killer in 2023, claiming 1.48 million lives
The study analyzed adults 20+ from 204 countries (1990–2023), making it the most comprehensive research on the global health burden of chronic kidney disease.
Israeli researchers grow miniature human kidney in the lab, opening door to new treatments
The tiny organ, known as an “organoid,” developed over six months and closely mimicked the way a real kidney forms during pregnancy.
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.
When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion
The stent hadn’t helped after all; the impacted kidney had, in fact, been irreversibly damaged and was now functioning at a paltry 20%. Why? The cancer was back, and worse.
Alabama woman becomes third living person to receive genetically modified pig kidney
Towana Looney has become the recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney, marking a milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.
Grapevine: Bone marrow hero
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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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.
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.
