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B.C. project aims to reduce kidney rejection

Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. …

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Health

Thousands need a kidney transplant each year. Living donors could help meet the demand

White Coat Black Art26:30The kidney transplant waiting game Judith Morrison is keenly aware of the state of her kidneys. She…

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Lifestyle

Quebec police officer anonymously donates kidney, changes schoolteacher’s life

A police officer on Montreal’s South Shore made a selfless decision that changed the life of a schoolteacher living on…

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Tech

Pioneering pig-to-human kidney transplant performed in U.S.

A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors…

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Nova Scotia

Dartmouth woman says doctor shortage is hurting her search for a kidney donor

A Dartmouth woman facing tough odds to find a kidney donor says the lack of family doctors in Nova Scotia…

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Nova Scotia

Dartmouth women says doctor shortage is hurting her search for a kidney donor

A Dartmouth woman facing tough odds to find a kidney donor says the lack of family doctors in Nova Scotia…

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Health

A kidney disease turned this education leader into an advocate for Ontarians waiting for a transplant

As president of an Ontario teachers’ union, Karen Brown is no stranger to public addresses. Now she’s started a new campaign…

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Health

A gift of life and love: Thunder Bay artist with lupus prepares for transplant of partner’s kidney

When Lucille Atlookan found out her kidneys were failing, she never expected to find a transplant match so quickly, let…

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Canada

After years waiting, Ontario woman gifted kidney donation from total stranger

After years of agonizing waiting, Lucy Latino finally stood in the hallway of Toronto General Hospital Friday, weeping and embracing…

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Health

Gene-edited pig kidney keeps monkey alive for 2 years. Could it one day help transplants patients?

People who need a kidney transplant may die before receiving a suitable match. But genetically engineered pig organs now show…

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